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Union Budget 2026: Budget 2026-27: Key numbers to watch as Nirmala Sitharaman counts on growth

The Budget for 2026-27, to be presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, comes at a time when the economy faces substantial external…

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India-EU FTA talks near conclusion, pact likely at January 27 summit

New Delhi: India and the European Union are nearing the conclusion of a free trade agreement (FTA), the two sides said Sunday. Commerce and industry…

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Banks Seek More Talks on ECL Norms for Crop Loans
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Banks seek more talks on ECL norms for crop loans

New Delhi: Banks want more deliberations on the expected credit loss (ECL) framework applicable to crop loans. Lenders have argued that the Stage 2 classification…

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EU Trade Deal May Give a Big Push to Tech Transfers, Exports & More
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EU trade deal may give a big push to tech transfers, exports & more

Mumbai | New Delhi: Even as Europe has emerged as the largest export destination for Indian auto component makers ahead of the US, manufacturers expect…

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PFRDA constitutes committee to revamp NPS rules
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PFRDA constitutes committee to revamp NPS rules

The pension regulator, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority of India (PFRDA) has constituted a committee for a comprehensive review of the existing NPS investment…

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Leaked audio reveals who in the US government blocked India–US trade deal

US Vice President JD Vance and White House economic adviser Peter Navarro blocked a proposed trade deal with India, according to a new report citing…

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Govt extends BIS certification deadline on aluminium cans; relief for beer, soft drinks

The government has extended the timeline for the rollout of mandatory quality control norms for aluminium metallic cans used for alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and…

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PFRDA forms 9-member expert panel to revamp NPS investment framework

New Delhi: Pension fund regulator PFRDA has constituted a 9-member committee of investment experts for Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG) to review, recommend…

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India, EU FTA to help boost apparel exports: AEPC
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India, EU FTA to help boost apparel exports: AEPC

The proposed free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) will give a major boost to the country’s apparel exports, AEPC said…

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India said to cut import duty on cars to 40% from 110% in trade deal with EU| Business News

India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, in the biggest opening…

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