Category: Economy
India’s palm oil imports hit 8-month low in December
MUMBAI: India‘s palm oil imports fell to an eight-month low in December, weighed down by weaker winter demand and as refiners increased purchases of rival…
Budget 2026 needs to lock in India’s new-age future & shift power to home
India Budget: As the government prepares the Union Budget 2026–27, the global economic environment is being defined by rapid technological disruption. The trend might find…
SBI bets on rupee trade to deepen India–Israel economic ties
The State Bank of India (SBI), the only Indian bank with a presence in Israel, is preparing to facilitate trade settlement between the two countries…
Budget 2026 outlook: Rethinking tax and regulatory policies for a new era of wealth creation
We have all heard the classic Warren Buffet quote: “Do not save what is left after spending but spend what is left after saving.” Question…
Indian envoy sought tariff relief over reduced Russian oil purchases, US Senator Lindsey Graham claims
US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday (local time) claimed that Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra spoke to him last month about India…
US could raise tariffs on India if they don’t help on Russian oil issue: Trump
The United States could raise tariffs on Indian goods if New Delhi does not help on concerns related to Russian oil, American President Donald Trump…
Schemes on cards to give women more financial muscle; announcements likely in Budget 2026
New Delhi: Women-centric schemes with stronger credit and insurance linkages through Jan Dhan accounts may be announced in the Union budget for FY27, as the…
‘Khelega India!’: Sports, fitness may soon be part of skills training
New Delhi: “Khelega India” could soon echo not just in stadiums and school playgrounds but also in classrooms and shop floors across India’s skill training…
India mulls tax exemption for sovereign wealth funds’ equity gains amid heavy foreign outflows
Mumbai: Amid a large stock sell-off by foreign fund managers in 2025, New Delhi has received a proposal to exempt Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) and…
AYUSH gets recognition in India’s free trade pacts with Oman, New Zealand
New Delhi: The commerce ministry on Sunday said India’s traditional medicine system – AYUSH – has received formal recognition in bilateral trade agreements with Oman…