Economy
3India working on FDI clarifications for foreign money from its land-border neighbours
India is clarifying foreign direct investment rules for bordering nations. These clarifications will guide investors from countries sharing land borders. New Delhi updated procedures for processing investment applications from these geographies. Investors must provide extensive details on shareholding and ownership structures.
India wants global factories, but its own quality checks may be putting investors off: GTRI
Manufacture in India, build for world: FM Sitharaman
International Relations
3Looking to advance India’s vision for region free from terror, says PM Modi as he embarks on visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
From Tashkent, Mr. Modi will travel to Bishkek to participate in the 26th SCO Summit
Argentina committed to reducing barriers to facilitate entry of Indian pharma sector: Government
FM Sitharaman lands in U.S. for six-day visit for G-20 talks and meeting with business leaders
Polity & Governance
2GST Council to hold 57th meet on Sept 12 with ITC, simplifying the GST corporate guarantees & more on agenda
The GST Council will meet on September 12 to discuss key reforms. Proposals include easier input tax credit access for buyers and simplified corporate guarantee treatment. Small businesses may soon register in multiple states for easier compliance. The meeting aims to address unresolved issues affecting working capital and costs. This session follows nearly a year after the council's last gathering.