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Spain, Germany, Belgium, Poland emerging as key export destinations for India within EU

New Delhi, Spain, Germany, Belgium, and Poland are emerging as stable and key export destinations for Indian goods within the 27-nation European Union bloc, according…

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Union Budget 2026: Govt should refrain from hiking income tax surcharge on super-rich, experts say

Union Budget 2026: The government should refrain from raising income tax surcharge on the super-rich and reintroducing wealth tax in the upcoming 2026-27 Budget, as…

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Govt to achieve fiscal deficit target of 4.4% in FY26, may even better it: PwC

The government is likely to achieve the fiscal deficit target of 4.4 per cent of the GDP in FY26, and it could even better it,…

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Explainer: Simplified Income Tax Act, 2025, to come into force from April 1

Beginning April 1, the Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into force replacing the six-decade old tax law and the changes made in tax laws…

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CII calls for value unlocking of PSUs through fast-tracking privatisation

New Delhi: To sustain capital expenditure and address developmental priorities amid global economic uncertainties, the industry chamber Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in its proposals…

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Budget 2026: Micro-fertiliser industry seeks uniform 5 percent GST, faster credit refunds from Sitharaman & Co

India Budget: The Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association has urged the Centre to extend the 5 per cent GST across all fertilisers notified under the Fertiliser…

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Budget 2026-27: In the AI race, India can’t afford to jog

The global economic order is undergoing a realignment. Trade wars, tariff regimes, supply-chain fragmentation and rising geopolitical conflict have weakened the assumptions that underpinned globalisation…

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India eyes new markets with US trade deal limbo

India is aggressively seeking trade deals to open markets for exporters and soften the blow of steep US tariffs, as efforts to secure an agreement…

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Budget 2026: States seek higher capex aid, GST loss compensation in pre-Budget talks with Sitharaman

New Delhi: States sought greater special assistance for capital investments, and enhanced support to compensate for revenue loss due to the recent goods and services…

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Vaishnaw likely to attend critical minerals meet in US
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Ashwini Vaishnaw likely to attend US critical minerals meet amid China’s supply-chain weaponisation

New Delhi: India is likely to be represented by minister of electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw at a key meet on critical minerals that the…

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