Category: Economy
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…
UP ‘Shri Anna’ farmer show strong preference for govt procurement over open market sales
During the Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26, farmers cultivating ‘Shri Anna’ showed a strong preference for government procurement over open market sales in Uttar Pradesh. Compared…
India becomes world’s largest rice producer, surpasses China: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi: India has become the world’s largest rice producer, beating China, with a total output of 150.18 million tonnes, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh…
CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal asks officials to be ready for transition to new I-T Act
New Delhi: CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal has asked the Income Tax Department to be ready and active for the new direct tax law that will…
Tax hike raises risk of smuggling of tobacco products and revenue loss for govt: Experts
An unprecedented tax hike, coupled with a new excise duty structure on tobacco, could lead to a surge in illicit trade of cigarettes and result…