Month: February 2026
Govt flags backlog of 24.6 lakh ITRs pending beyond 90 days
New Delhi: Over 24.64 lakh income tax returns are pending for processing for more than 90 days, out of about 8.80 crore ITRs filed for…
US-Bangladesh trade deal reduces textile tariff to zero, but conditions apply| Business News
Dhaka has secured a reduced 19% tariff under a US-Bangladesh trade deal signed on Monday, with exemptions on textiles and garments made using raw material…
India eyes Middle East, Asia to diversify steel exports
New Delhi: India is exploring new markets for steel exports in the Middle East and various Asian nations, an official said. Several agreements are also…
Startups lead India Inc on women’s C-suite pay
Smaller and early-stage startups are emerging as unexpected pace-setters on pay equity in India’s leadership ranks, with compensation for women in the C-suite rising 17%…
Gold ETF inflows eclipse mutual funds for first time as prices stay high| Business News
Indian investors poured more money into gold exchange-traded funds than equity mutual funds in January, a rare crossover that highlights sustained demand for bullion despite…
India said to be in talks with four countries for critical minerals deals| Business News
India is in talks with Brazil, Canada, France and the Netherlands over deals to jointly explore, extract, process and recycle critical minerals, as New Delhi…
India-US BTA: Zero-duty access to $46 billion US market to boost farmer incomes
The proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) is expected to significantly benefit Indian farmers, with India’s export advantage and income potential across agriculture and allied…
India-EU trade agreement: Organic exporters showcase products at Germany’s Biofach amid new market opportunities
Nuremberg: With India and the EU announcing the conclusion of a trade agreement, exhibitors from as many as 20 Indian states, including Assam, Meghalaya, and…
Adani Enterprises says working with US in Iran oil sanctions probe| Business News
The US Treasury Department has requested information from Adani Enterprises Ltd. related to allegations in a news report that the company imported Iranian oil products…
Retail auto sales surge 17.6% in January 2026 as GST cheer sustains| Business News
Auto sales in January 2026 were at their highest since the festive season last year as the momentum brought on by GST rationalisation sustained for…