The centre mopped up Rs 16.61 lakh crore as direct tax, net of refunds, marking a growth of 17.63%, provisional data released on Monday said. The collections are Rs 2.41 lakh crore or 16.97 % higher than budget estimates Rs 11,000 crore or 0.69% higher than the revised estimate.
Kharif sowing recovers after July rains
India’s kharif planting has rebounded impressively following beneficial rainfall in July. Farmers are keen to recover from the setbacks of a parched June, showcasing an