Guwahati:The government has extended the time for the levy of GST compensation cess by nearly 4 years, till March 31, 2026.
NorthEast Frontier Railway to have train connectivity with neighbouring countries
Railway connectivity in the North Eastern Region is on the cusp of a sea change with a slew of projects being lined up by the NorthEastern Frontier Railway (NFR) to include maximum places in the region under the railway map of India.
Assam to harness their potential for agroforestry
Guwahati: Industry players and Assam Forest Department officials have agreed to form a partnership to help harness the potential of agroforestry for the greater good of Assam and its communities.
Commercial earning & NFR contracts through e-auction to increase railway earnings
Guwahati: Indian Railways has taken steps to bring Commercial Earning and Non-Fare Revenue contracts under the ambit of electronic auction through the Indian Railway e-Procurement System (IREPS), in line with the prevailing e-auction of scrap sales.
Nagaland’s fashion photographer turns into a successful coffee entrepreneur
Guwahati: Once a fashion and wedding photographer, Lichan Humtsoe of Nagaland is now a successful entrepreneur after he ventured into specialty coffee a few years back, owning everything from breweries to a coffee line and even a coffee school.
Centre exploring opportunities to develop & strengthen the value chain for Millets
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Union Minister of State for M/o Food Processing Industries, today inaugurated the National Conference on Millets on the subject “The Future Super Food for India’ in New Delhi, which was organised by industry association ASSOCHAM with the help of M/o Food Processing Industries. The purpose of the conference is to address possibilities and difficulties in maintaining food and nutritional security.
India reports 1.2% CAD in FY22 as trade deficit widens
Guwahati: The Reserve Bank of India forecast a current account deficit of 1.2% of GDP in 2021-22, compared to a surplus of 0.9% in FY2020-21, due to a larger trade imbalance.
Employment outlook in manufacturing sector picks up growth momentum
FICCI’s most recent quarterly survey on the manufacturing sector reveals that after experiencing a revival in Indian manufacturing in the first three quarters of 2021-22
New TDS rule to be levied upon influencers, doctors from July 1
Guwahati: TDS will soon be levied on social media influencers and doctors who get freebies. From July 1, social media influencers and doctors will be subject to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on benefits received from businesses for sales promotion.
Axis Bank raises interest rates on FDs
Guwahati: Axis Bank, a private sector lender, has increased interest rates on fixed deposits under Rs. 2 crore.