Category: Economy
UP govt hikes sugarcane price for 2025-26 to ₹30/quintal ; ₹2.90 lakh cr paid to farmers in 8 yrs
In a landmark decision aimed at bolstering the welfare of sugarcane farmers, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has announced a historic hike of…
US trade deficit drops after Trump tariffs — but not with India and top trading partners
Post tariffs, trade deficit of United States declined by USD 42 billion but during the same period it has gone up by USD 9 billion…
Trump says he threatened India and Pakistan with 250% tariffs
US President Donald Trump said he threatened India and Pakistan with 250% tariffs to help spur the resolution of their conflict earlier this year, describing…
Trump says trade deal with India coming soon, calls PM Modi ‘the nicest looking guy’
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he “will have a trade deal with India soon” and that he has “great respect for Prime Minister…
India-EU FTA: ‘Sensitive’ steel, auto, carbon levy will need more discussions
India and the European Union agreed that issues related to steel, auto, carbon border adjustment mechanism and other regulations need more discussions due to higher…
Domestic demand environment favourable, trade deal with US could improve exports and support industrial growth: Report
India’s domestic demand environment remains favourable, supported by GST rationalisation and strong infrastructure spending, even as global trade uncertainties pose challenges, according to a report…
Slowdown in India’s industrial output in H1FY26 will be offset in H2FY26 by GST reforms and festive boost: Report
The slowdown in India’s industrial output during the first half of the financial year 2025-26 (H1FY26) is expected to be offset by the Goods and…
India’s free trade pact to help Breitling step up India play: CEO
With India’s new free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) taking effect from October 1, Swiss watchmakers such as Breitling are looking…
8th Pay Commission’s key terms get Cabinet nod; implementation likely from January 2026
New Delhi: The Union cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the terms of reference for the eighth central pay commission, which…
Budget 2026: Ficci pushes for tax certainty, faster dispute resolution
New Delhi: Reduction in litigation, enhanced tax certainty, further easing of compliance burden and more reforms in customs proceedings are among the key demands of…