The long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is moving closer to implementation, with British authorities describing the pact as one of the most significant trade achievements in recent years. The agreement, which has been under negotiation for an extended period, is expected to strengthen economic ties between the two nations...
India and the United States are moving closer toward concluding a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump expressing a shared desire to expedite negotiations and secure an early outcome. The development reflects the growing strategic and economic significance of the relationship between the world’s largest and fifth-largest...
India has taken a significant step toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation by enabling vehicles to operate entirely on ethanol fuel. The move forms part of the country’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on imported crude oil, strengthen energy security, and promote environmentally friendly alternatives. The development represents a major milestone in India’s transition toward...
Indian benchmark equity indices began the trading session on a weak note as investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, coupled with a sharp increase in global crude oil prices. The developments heightened concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies and their impact on economic growth, prompting cautious trading...
Quick-commerce startup Zepto has disclosed in its draft initial public offering (IPO) documents that its co-founders, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, received summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an investigation under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The disclosure brings regulatory scrutiny into focus as the company prepares for one of the...
In a significant policy move aimed at strengthening foreign capital inflows and enhancing the attractiveness of India’s debt market, the central government has announced the removal of capital gains tax and withholding tax on investments made by eligible foreign investors in government securities. The decision comes at a time when policymakers are seeking to reinforce...
A viral claim suggesting that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold gold worth nearly $12 billion to protect the country’s foreign exchange reserves has been officially rejected, with authorities clarifying that no such transaction took place. The clarification came after reports and social media posts sparked widespread speculation regarding the central bank’s gold holdings...
Trade negotiations between India and the United States are expected to enter a significant new phase next week, with both nations preparing for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and resolving long-pending trade concerns. Senior officials from both countries have indicated that the upcoming talks could mark a major step toward deepening bilateral commercial...
The Assam government has announced an ambitious roadmap to transform the State into a ₹10 lakh crore economy by 2028, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighting infrastructure expansion, industrial investment, employment generation, and administrative reforms as key drivers of growth. Speaking during discussions linked to the State’s economic and developmental agenda, the Chief Minister...
Consumers across India faced another surge in fuel costs on Friday as petrol and diesel prices were increased for the third time within just 10 days. The latest revision has intensified concerns over inflationary pressure and rising transportation expenses, especially at a time when households and businesses are already grappling with elevated living costs. According...