Pakistan, "for the time being", does not want to import diesel from India either through land or sea route, owing mainly to its "higher rates".
However, that could only be for sectors where 100 per cent FDI is allowed under the automatic route and pose no risk to national security.
Retail inflation, based on Consumer Price Index, hit a 15-month high of 4.88 per cent in November
The government is all set to liberalise the promotional Market Access Initiative scheme to enable exporters penetrate new markets, as it targets to achieve $120 billion in exports this fiscal.
India may get its first unicorn this year as Zepto, which promises 10-minute deliveries, is in talks to get fresh funding that would take the start-up's valuation past $1 billion. The quick-delivery firm is looking to raise $150 million in a series E round, which will take its valuation to $1.3 billion. The round will be led by StepStone Group, a limited partner (LP) of Zepto's existing investor, Nexus Venture Partners, said media reports.
'There is a need for a national task force with a singular objective to increase automotive exports.'
In a bid to curb harassment of taxpayers, Sitharaman said, a faceless e-assessment scheme was launched in October to eliminate interface between an assessing officer and a taxpayer.
