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Exchange Rate Notification No. 36/2022 – Customs (N.T.)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following amendments in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notification No.34/2022-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated 21st April 2022 with effect from 29th April 2022.
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10 States get an additional 28,204C for undertaking power sector reforms

The incentive of Rs 1,22,551 crore is available to States in 2022-23 for reforms in the power sector; the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has granted additional borrowing permission of Rs. 28,204 crore to 10 States for undertaking the stipulated reforms in the power sector in 2021-22. […]

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Quarterly Report on Public Debt Management for the quarter ended December 2021

Since Apr-June (Q1) 2010-11, Public Debt Management Cell (PDMC) (earlier Middle Office), Budget Division, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance has been bringing out a quarterly report on debt management on a regular basis. The current report pertains to the quarter October – December 2021 (Q3 FY22). […]

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INDIA’S FIRST-EVER GOLD POWERED CARD from RUPEEK

After disrupting the asset-backed lending space with its flagship, industry first doorstep gold
loan offering, Rupeek is well-poised to further revolutionise the category with its first-ever Goldpowered card for the masses; Aimed at harnessing the power of India $2 trillion worth of Gold assets, Rupeek introduces its
second offering under the tech-led gold monetisation (GoMon) product portfolio […]

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UNION BUDGET 2022-23

India’s budget for 2022-23 released by Honourable Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. India’s economic growth in the current year is estimated to be 9.2 per cent, highest among all large economies. The overall, sharp rebound and recovery of the economy from the adverse effects of the pandemic is reflective of our country’s strong resilience: Nirmala Sitharaman […]

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Generali acquires shares in Future Generali Insurance

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of shares of Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited (FGLIC) by Generali Participations Netherlands N.V (GPN), pursuant to which GPN’s shareholding in FGLIC will stand increased from 49% to upto approx. 71%. […]

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Exchange Rates w.e.f 21 Jan 22

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has determined the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods. […]

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New Exchange Rates released

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies with effect from 7th January, 2022 for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods. […]

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Govt to promot Rupay and BHIM extensively

Cabinet approves an incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions (P2M); Financial outlay for one year is Rs.1,300 crore; With this Digital Modes of Payment will become accessible to unbanked and marginalised populations outside the formal banking and financial system […]

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81.97B FDI received

During the last seven financial years, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows worth US$ 440.26 billion have been reported in India. FDI inflow in India stood at US$ 45.15 billion in 2014-2015 and has increased to 81.97 in 2020-21 […]

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ADB to fund Uttarakhand water & sanitation projects

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $125 million loan to improve access to safe and affordable drinking water supply and citywide inclusive sanitation services in Dehradun and Nainital cities in the state of Uttarakhand. […]

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New Exchange rate notification

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby has determined the rate of exchange of conversion of the foreign currencies for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods. […]

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GST collection for Nov 21 crosses 1.3 Lakh Crore

The gross GST revenue collected in the month of November 2021 is ₹ 1,31,526 crore of which CGST is ₹ 23,978 crore, SGST is ₹ 31,127 crore, IGST is ₹ 66,815 crore (including ₹ 32,165 crore collected on import of goods) and Cess is ₹ 9,606 crore (including ₹ 653 crore collected on import of goods). […]

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ADB to fund $300Million for Primary Health Care

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday signed a $300 million loan to strengthen and improve access to comprehensive primary health care in urban areas of 13 states that will benefit over 256 million urban dwellers including 51 million from slum areas. […]

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Currency Exchange Rates Released

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods. […]

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New Forex Rates w.e.f. 4 Nov 21

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of foreign currencies for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods. […]

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$4.5 million project readiness financing for Mizo

he Government of India and the Asian Development Bank today signed a $4.5 million project readiness financing (PRF) loan to support project preparation and design activities to improve urban mobility in Aizawl, the capital city of the northeastern state of Mizoram. […]

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IFSCA’s Global FinTech Hackathon Series held on Bank Tech

International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and GIFT City launched I-Sprint’21, the global FinTech Hackathon Series of IFSCA on 7th October 2021 at 11.30 AM IST. The first Sprint of the series “Sprint01: BankTech” is focussed on FinTechs for the Banking sector. […]

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Government approves Rs. 4,400 crore investment in ECGC

Government approves Rs. 4,400 crore investment in ECGC Ltd. in 5 years to provide support to exporters as well as banks; Capital Infusion and planned IPO to increase ECGC’s underwriting capacity up to ₹88,000 crore and propel additional exports of Rs. 5.28 lakh crore over a five-year period […]

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India Post with LICHFL to offer Home Loans

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) under Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications and LIC Housing Finance Ltd (LICHFL), the country’s premier housing finance player, today announced a strategic partnership for providing home loan products to over 4.5 crore customers of IPPB. […]