India to assume chair of global diamond watchdog Kimberley Process from Jan 1| Business News
NEW DELHI: India will assume chairmanship of the UN-backed global forum Kimberley Process (KP) to prevent trade of conflict diamonds from January 1 for the third time,…
Budget 2026: Institutional reforms, fiscal consolidation crucial to sustain India’s growth momentum, says CII
With the Union Budget around the corner, industry body CII has asked the government to double down on fiscal discipline and institutional reform to protect…
How 2025 made India more nimble, agile and attractive
The year 2025 marked a turning point for the Indian economy, with a series of bold reforms designed to make it more nimble, resilient and…
India has 18 FTAs but must now focus on boosting exports amid tough 2026 trade outlook: GTRI
India has signed more than 18 free trade agreements (FTAs) to date, but the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has urged the country to pivot…
Indian exporters can help New Zealand cut China dependence, boost shipments: GTRI
New Delhi, Indian exporters in various sectors like agriculture, petroleum, pharma, apparel, electronics and auto have potential not only to scale up shipments to New…
The tariffs that nearly stole Christmas| Business News
For toymakers, Christmas starts early. As the world is grouching through dry January, toy firms are finalising festive designs and signing deals with factories. By…
Gig, delivery workers call for all-India strike on Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve| Business News
Associations representing gig workers in India have called for an all-India strike on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve—two of the busiest days of the…
2025 sees major action in India factory scene; new Labour Codes leave employers cheery, workers chary
India’s long-delayed labour reforms are moving into their most decisive phase after a five-year wait. The Union government has finally set the stage for the…
India likely to miss $1 trillion export target in FY26 as global slowdown hits shipments: GTRI
India is likely to fall well short of its USD 1 trillion exports target for FY26 as global headwinds, weak demand and rising protectionism continue…
India revamps tax regime in 2025, new I-T Act to take effect from April 1
New Delhi: India overhauled its tax regime in 2025 with sharp cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates and a higher income tax exemption…