Month: January 2026
India-EU FTA likely to cut auto import duties, may spur surge in luxury EV imports
Mumbai: The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union is expected to sharply reduce import duties on automobiles including electric vehicles…
Budget 2026: What the past five years say about this year’s priorities
Each year, the Union Budget draws the nation’s attention as it defines the country’s economic direction for the new financial year. As Finance Minister wields…
India, EU likely set to unveil new strategic agenda, announce ‘mother of all deals’ at Jan 27 summit
New Delhi: The India-EU summit on January 27 is expected to adopt a joint comprehensive strategic agenda aimed at deepening cooperation across four broad pillars…
West Bengal reins in revenue spending growth in FY’26 so far; capex contracts: Report
Kolkata: West Bengal has managed to keep its revenue expenditure growth under tight control in the first eight months of the 2025-26 fiscal, even as…
Eight high-potential Indian startups to participate in Gulfood 2026: Govt
New Delhi: Eight high-potential Indian startups will showcase innovative products, technology-driven solutions, and export-enabling offerings aligned with the government’s Farm to Foreign vision at the…
Can India move towards fully automated income tax return filing?
For many taxpayers with a simple income profile, filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) has undoubtedly become easier over the years. Yet it remains an…
25% penal tariff on India for Russian oil buys to end? Trump’s aide says there’s a way
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday hinted that additional 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India could be removed after Indian purchases of Russian…
Budget 2026: Income tax cuts and cheaper goods? Here’s what many Indians want
As Indian households grapple with stretched budgets amid rising education, healthcare and housing costs, expectations from Budget 2026 are centred around measures that can restore…
Investors lose ₹16 lakh crore as Sensex, Nifty crash; Adani Group stocks among biggest losses| Business News
Investors lost over ₹16 lakh crore in market value this week as India’s main stock market indices, the Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex, closed…
Budget 2026 set to prioritise economic stability and fiscal prudence: Crisil Chief Economist
New Delhi: The upcoming Union Budget is expected to prioritise economic stability and fiscal prudence following a year of higher-than-expected growth and lower inflation. Dharmakirti…