Category: Economy
‘Cut Russian oil or continue facing massive tariffs’: Trump issues warning to India
The high-stakes trade standoff between the world’s two largest democracies might intensify as President Donald Trump on Monday publicly issued a stark ultimatum: India will…
Same-sex couples again question uneven tax law
Mumbai: More same-sex couples are knocking on the court’s door to challenge the law that levies tax on the gifts that one partner receives from…
India, Brazil initiate talks to expand Mercosur trade pact
India and Brazil have launched discussions to expand the scope of the preferential trade agreement (PTA) between India and the South American trade bloc Mercosur,…
On Diwali eve, Haryana hikes sugarcane rates from Rs 400 to Rs 415 per quintal
Chandigarh, The Haryana government on Sunday said it has announced a bonanza for sugarcane farmers on the eve of Diwali with a hike in rates…
Exports record positive growth in 24 nations in Apr-Sep; reflect market diversification
New Delhi: Reflecting a clear trend of market diversification, Indian exporters registered positive growth in 24 countries during the first half of the current fiscal…
Rate cut likely by year-end; GST reforms to boost credit demand: Goldman Sachs
An additional policy rate cut is expected before the end of the year, alongside recent GST simplifications, indicating that peak fiscal consolidation is behind us….
India’s exports to US decline, non-US markets show strength: Report
India‘s exports to the United States have contracted, while shipments to non-US destinations have remained robust, surpassing previous growth figures, rating agency Crisil said in…
Retail inflation expected to decline on high base and GST reform impact in October: Report
India‘s retail inflation is expected to decline further in October 2025, driven by a high base effect, delayed seasonality in food prices, and the full…
GST reduction boosts sales, consumption likely to stay strong: Sitharaman
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the reduction in goods and services tax (GST) rates from September 22 spurred consumption. She exuded confidence that the demand…
India and US trade talks: Progress in bilateral agreement amid tariff challenges
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Saturday said talks between India and the US on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) are progressing in a…