Daily News Monitor: 20 July 2017

HEADLINES:

1. RCEP talks: Civil Society concerned over tariff cuts, investments norms

2. India’s digital economy to be $1 trillion in 5-7 years: Ravi Shankar Prasad

3. India’s GDP could rise to about $8 trillion over next 15 years: Arvind Panagariya

4. India will reclaim fastest-growing economy spot this year: Poll

5. Civil society group flag concerns on impact of regional trade pact with APAC

6. Indian policies discriminating US export, investments to boost its economy: US Congressional committee

7. Govt sweetens deal for pvt aiport developers with new investment rules

8. Rs 12,000 cr sanction for development of beaches, rivers as tourist spots: Government

GST Focus:

9. Arun Jaitley describes GST a win-win deal for all; says it will expand tax net, end inspector raj and also bring down prices

10. GST on international freight to make air cargo non-competitive

11. GST: Revenue from imports up 11% at Rs 12,673 cr in 15 days, says CBEC

12. Tax departments to keep close watch on prices post GST rollout

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