Month: January 2026
India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU, sources say
NEW DELHI: India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, in the…
Canada holds firm on trade pivot as energy minister heads to India
Canada won’t be derailed in its efforts to diversify trade away from the US despite the latest threats from the Trump administration, Canadian Foreign Minister…
Budget 2026: India Inc may get income tax exemptions for deploying CSR funds into vocational training
India Inc could get some income tax exemptions for deploying corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds into vocational training as the government wants to scale up…
AI for Viksit Bharat at WEF Davos 2026: Infra, reforms, re-skilling, real use cases key
As India pushes to move artificial intelligence from aspiration into execution, scalable infrastructure, policy reforms, re-skilling and real-world use cases are becoming central to the…
Davos 2026: States need equitable risk sharing, new-age financing for investments
New frameworks are needed to equitably share risks in infrastructure projects and boost investments, experts said. Speaking during a panel discussion on new age financing-mobilising…
Union Budget 2026: Budget 2026-27: Key numbers to watch as Nirmala Sitharaman counts on growth
The Budget for 2026-27, to be presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, comes at a time when the economy faces substantial external…
India-EU FTA talks near conclusion, pact likely at January 27 summit
New Delhi: India and the European Union are nearing the conclusion of a free trade agreement (FTA), the two sides said Sunday. Commerce and industry…
Banks seek more talks on ECL norms for crop loans
New Delhi: Banks want more deliberations on the expected credit loss (ECL) framework applicable to crop loans. Lenders have argued that the Stage 2 classification…
EU trade deal may give a big push to tech transfers, exports & more
Mumbai | New Delhi: Even as Europe has emerged as the largest export destination for Indian auto component makers ahead of the US, manufacturers expect…
PFRDA constitutes committee to revamp NPS rules
The pension regulator, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority of India (PFRDA) has constituted a committee for a comprehensive review of the existing NPS investment…