Category: Economy
India initiates anti-dumping probe against a Chinese, Japanese chemical used in tyre, rubber items
New Delhi: India has initiated an anti-dumping probe against imports of a chemical, used in tyre and rubber products, from China and Japan, a commerce…
India-UK FTA more than just about trade: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
Paris: The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) goes beyond just trade and technology to open many doors for the people in both countries, Foreign Secretary…
Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shock
A super El Nino is likely to unsettle global weather and threaten food output in the coming months, but near record world inventories, expectations of…
Despite West Asia crisis, net direct tax mopup grows 15% to Rs 5.2 lakh crore
New Delhi: India’s direct tax collections, net of refunds, rose 14.64% year-on-year to ₹5.21 lakh crore as on June 17, supported by strong advance tax…
EPF interest rate retained at 8.25% for FY26
New Delhi: The government has ratified an 8.25% interest rate on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2025-26, a government official said. The rate has…
India initiates sustainability certification framework for exports to meet EU, UK compliance norms
New Delhi: India has initiated a programme to develop sustainability certification standards for export products, an official said, as it seeks to strengthen the competitiveness…
Modi, Trump direct officials to swiftly finalise trade pact: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
Paris: Trade was a major subject of discussion between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, with both leaders directing their negotiators to…
Peace in West Asia expected to boost order book of Indian exporters: Industry body FIEO
New Delhi: Restoration of peace in the West Asian region is expected to revive the order books of Indian exporters and reduce input costs, as…
India’s net direct tax collections rise 14.6% to Rs 5.21 lakh crore till June 17
Net direct tax collections grew 14.64% to Rs 5.21 lakh crore in the current fiscal till June 17, aided by healthy growth in both corporate…
$200 billion export opportunity for India to BRICS by 2030: ASSOCHAM
New Delhi: India has the potential to increase exports to USD 200 billion to BRICS countries by 2030 from USD 96 billion in the last…