India-EFTA Deal: A New Chapter in Trade Agreements The new tripartite Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement sign by India and EFTA. European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trading of EFTA with India India exported USD 1.92 billion worth of goods to EFTA countries in 2022-23, and imports stood at USD 16.74 billion. Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) The objectives: Coverage: Key Take-Aways: Importance of India-EFTA Deal Economic Growth and Employment Generation: Beyond Trade: Long-Term Benefits Important Issues: India-EFTA Agreement Suggested Solutions: India-EU Relation
Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Council Formation
The GST or Goods and Services Tax is a consumption-based value addition for most goods and services available for domestic consumption. This tax paid by consumers is remitted to the government by the business selling the goods and services. Main Features of GST Background and Establishment Vision and Mission Composition of the Council Functions of the Council
4. ‘GST spurring fresh tax terrorism,’ says former CEA Arvind Subramanian
Former Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian Criticizes GST GST Implementation and Council Formation Background and Establishment Vision and Mission Composition of the Council Functions of the Council
3. Stricter adherence to Sa-Dhan guidelines leads to better discipline in microfinance sector
Microfinance Portfolio Drops in Sa-Dhan Sa-Dhan: Self-Regulatory Organization for Microfinance Institutions Source:
Sa-Dhan: Self-Regulatory Organization for Microfinance Institutions
Sa-Dhan: Self-Regulatory Organization for Microfinance Institutions
2. Fiscal Deficit Hits 46.5% of FY25BE
Revenue Expenditure Types of Revenue Expenditures Classification of Government Expenditures About: Fiscal Deficit
Revenue Expenditure
Types of Revenue Expenditures Classification of Government Expenditures
1. RBI Accepts Bids for ₹5,000-Crore Green Sovereign Bonds
Green Bonds and Standard Bonds
2. SBI’s business may hit Rs 100 trillion in FY26, says Chairman CS Setty
State Bank of India (SBI) Aims to Reach ₹ 100 Trillion Business in Next Financial Year State Bank of India (SBI)
2. U-WIN
India’s Government’s 100-day health agenda includes the rollout of the U-WIN portal, a digital platform for vaccination management.
