Month: January 2026
Social security pacts with 13 nations in bloc on fast track
New Delhi: The India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA) will fast-track social security agreements with 13 of the 27 nations in the bloc over the…
India blocks China’s WTO request for dispute panel on auto, EV incentive schemes
New Delhi: India on Tuesday blocked a request by China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to set up a dispute panel against New Delhi’s…
India-EU pact set to expand market access, digital trade and worker mobility
Mumbai: India’s free trade agreement with the European Union is expected to expand market access and commercial commitments for services and digital trade as well…
RBI’s ‘core company’ tag puts many promoter entities in a quandary
Mumbai: Many corporate groups are caught in a bind over a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rule on their holding and strategic investment companies. While…
RBI dividend may rise to Rs 3L-cr in FY27
Mumbai: Most economists expect the Reserve Bank of India to budget another strong surplus transfer to the government in fiscal 2027, supported by gains from…
Indo-EU strategic focus: Security, innovation, tech, defence & mobility
The Joint India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, endorsed at the 16th summit held here on Tuesday, will aim to reinforce strategic partnership through decisions and pacts…
A year on, ₹1 lakh-cr Urban Challenge Fund a nonstarter
A year after finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund, the big-ticket reform idea to transform cities into growth hubs,…
How can CEOs sharpen their focus on the now and what's next?
SARAH VON FISCHER: Today’s leaders are being pulled in two directions at once. They need a microscope to manage those immediate threats—and a telescope to…
India-EU free trade agreement boosts seafood exports: Duties to drop to zero
Indian exporters see seafood trade with the European Union picking up pace after the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) becomes operational. Leading exporters said India…
India secures duty concessions for various agri products under FTA with EU
India has secured duty concessions for its agricultural exports under the free trade agreement with the European Union for various products, including processed foods, tea,…