Exports grow for 3rd month in a row, trade deficit rises

India’s exports grew for the third straight month, rising 2.6% to $35.2 billion, while imports increased 5% $56.2 billion. As a result, trade deficit rose to $21 billion, compared with $19.2 billion a year ago. The engineering goods, whose exports rose over 10% to $9.4 billion in June and electronics (16.9% to $2.8 billion), were […]

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Industry body urges FM to continue 45-days MSME payment rule for buyers

SME Chamber of India argues that provision serves as incentive for companies to adhere to payment timelines, thereby supporting MSMEs’ financial health. The Chamber has urged Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to continue the 45-days MSME payment rule for corporates and other buyers. According to Section 43B(h) of the Income Tax Act, introduced through the […]

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