PAN 2.0: Updates to e-PAN will be done free of cost, says CBDT; check more details

PAN 2.0: Updates to e-PAN will be done free of cost, says CBDT; check more details

The central government has introduced PAN 2.0, an enhanced version of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) system, with the objective of improving taxpayer services in India. PAN 2.0 is an e-governance project designed to modernise the taxpayer registration process through technology. This updated initiative will involve a complete overhaul of the existing PAN/TAN 1.0 system, … Read more

Wide-ranging reforms make India attractive destination for investment: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Wide-ranging reforms make India attractive destination for investment: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India’s continuous wide-ranging reforms make the country an attractive destination for foreign investments, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday while addressing executives of top US companies. She also mentioned about stimulus packages announced recently; as well as strong, calibrated relief and reforms during COVID leading to sharp decline in new infections with ramping up … Read more

India, EU express hope to forge host of bilateral cooperation arrangements

India, EU express hope to forge host of bilateral cooperation arrangements

India and the European Union (EU) on Friday expressed hope to forge a host of bilateral cooperation arrangements with a view to boost bilateral trade. At a bilateral meeting with the EU, India shared structural reforms priorities of the country and various steps taken to revive economy hit by COVID-19 crisis. During the 11th India-EU … Read more

India not close to situation for debt monetisation, says former RBI chief Subbarao

India not close to situation for debt monetisation, says former RBI chief Subbarao

New Delhi: Former RBI Governor D Subbarao on Friday said India is not close to the situation where the central bank has to go for debt monetisation amid rising government spending and falling revenue collection due to the COVID-19 crisis. The case for direct financing is made on the argument that government borrowing this year … Read more