Budget 2026: Can trade deals and a manufacturing shift make India a global export hub?
“Multi Alignment ” – This is the flavour of the season when one looks at India’s connection with the World. India has executed more than…
On-device AI is the way ahead: How India & Global South can bypass cost and connectivity hurdles
Developments in AI have a ring of supersized inevitability these days: models get bigger, demos get shinier, venture money gets maxed. Everything is about scale….
US signals possible rollback of 25% tariff on India as Russian oil imports fall
New Delhi|Davos: The US has signalled the potential removal of additional 25% tariffs on India, following sharply lower imports of Russian oil. “We put a…
Indian startups to showcase agri products at Gulfood 2026
Eight high-potential Indian startups will showcase innovative products, technology-driven solutions, and export-enabling offerings aligned with the government’s Farm to Foreign vision at the Gulfood 2026,…
India-EU FTA likely to cut auto import duties, may spur surge in luxury EV imports
Mumbai: The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union is expected to sharply reduce import duties on automobiles including electric vehicles…
Budget 2026: What the past five years say about this year’s priorities
Each year, the Union Budget draws the nation’s attention as it defines the country’s economic direction for the new financial year. As Finance Minister wields…
India, EU likely set to unveil new strategic agenda, announce ‘mother of all deals’ at Jan 27 summit
New Delhi: The India-EU summit on January 27 is expected to adopt a joint comprehensive strategic agenda aimed at deepening cooperation across four broad pillars…
West Bengal reins in revenue spending growth in FY’26 so far; capex contracts: Report
Kolkata: West Bengal has managed to keep its revenue expenditure growth under tight control in the first eight months of the 2025-26 fiscal, even as…
Eight high-potential Indian startups to participate in Gulfood 2026: Govt
New Delhi: Eight high-potential Indian startups will showcase innovative products, technology-driven solutions, and export-enabling offerings aligned with the government’s Farm to Foreign vision at the…
Can India move towards fully automated income tax return filing?
For many taxpayers with a simple income profile, filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) has undoubtedly become easier over the years. Yet it remains an…