Factory output up after 6 months; retail inflation hits 6-year high

Factory output up after 6 months; retail inflation hits 6-year high

In a mixed bag of economic indicators, India’s factory output expanded after a six-month gap in September as the economic recovery gathered pace. However, retail inflation climbed to an above six-year high in October, driven by higher food prices, ruling out further monetary easing. Industrial production, as measured by the index of industrial production (IIP), … Read more

Govt may impose customs duty on solar equipment soon

Govt may impose customs duty on solar equipment soon

NEW DELHI: The ministry of new and renewable energy has asked solar manufacturers to provide a list of machinery and capital goods that should be exempted from basic customs duty (BCD), indicating that the duty may soon be imposed. “Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had consultation with Ministry of Finance and Department of Heavy … Read more