Manufacturing PMI
According to a private sector survey, manufacturing activity slowed to a six-month low of 52.6 in March due to lower levels of new orders and production.
GST Collections
According to an official data released, GST collections for March have hit a record high of over Rs 1.06 lakh-crore.
Core sector
As per official data released, Core sector growth accelerated in February to 2.11% from the 1.5% in January.
Current account deficit narrows to 2.5%
India’s current account deficit narrowed to 2.5% of GDP sequentially in the December quarter (Q3).
Blockchain-enabled marketplace app for coffee
The commerce ministry launched a blockchain-based coffee e-marketplace.
India-US sign pact for exchange of reports
India and the US signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement for exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports of multinational companies(MNCs).
Deposits ordinance does not cover gold schemes
As per the tax practitioners, Banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme Ordinance will not affect the ongoing monthly schemes operated by jewellery and chit fund firms.
Rupee interest rate derivatives
The Reserve Bank of India allowed non-residents to participate in the rupee interest rate derivatives segment with a view to deepen the rupee interest rate swap (IRS) market.
FPI inflows
Amid clarity on government spending plans and positive sentiments, Foreign investors poured in close to Rs 17,220 crore on a net basis into Indian equities in February this year.
FinTech Conclave 2019
A day-long FinTech Conclave has been organised by NITI Aayog at Dr. Ambedkar International Center, New Delhi on 25th March, 2019.