Month: February 2026
India-US trade deal gives tariff-free access to Harley bikes, no reprieve for Tesla
India will slash tariffs on high-end American cars to 30% from as high as 110% and eliminate duties on Harley-Davidson bikes under an interim trade…
Domestic data centres to get a boost from Budget’s tax holiday proposal, sources say
New Delhi: Domestic data centre companies are likely to benefit significantly from the Budget proposal offering a tax holiday of 20 years, as it will…
‘India an indispensable partner for Europe; is now necessary to have,’ Greek Defence Minister says
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has said India has become an indispensable partner for Europe, underlining the growing strategic and economic importance of India for…
As India, US head towards a new relationship, here are the numbers that matter
India and the US agreed on an interim trade framework that expands market access, lowers tariffs and sets the stage for a broader bilateral deal….
India, US seal interim trade pact framework
Our Bureau New Delhi: India and the US announced a framework for an interim trade agreement under which tariffs on “originating goods of India” will…
Tariff reset by US lifts India’s global trade competitive edge
New Delhi | Mumbai: The interim agreement between India and the US marks a step towards a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with duty-free exports for…
India opens farm market: Duty-free DDGS, sorghum to boost poultry; nut duty cut may spur demand
Pune | New Delhi: Duty-free imports of dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) and red sorghum from the US would support India’s poultry industry in…
Draft income tax rules released, stakeholder feedback invited
New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Saturday released draft Income-tax Rules and forms for 2026, inviting public and stakeholder feedback ahead…
Safe harbour move to help India outcompete peers in component warehousing, supply chain: Officials
The new safe harbour proposal announced in the budget will make India significantly more competitive than its global peers for component warehousing and supply chain…
India’s apparel, footwear, chemicals to get a major export boost in US under bilateral trade pact
New Delhi: India’s exports from labour-intensive sectors such as apparel, footwear, plastics, rubber, organic chemicals and home decor will get a major fillip in the…