India-US Trade Deal Slashes Tariffs, Boosts Make In India
A landmark trade agreement between India and the United States is making waves. Announced on Monday, the deal significantly lowers US tariffs on Indian goods. This move is being hailed…
Rupee Soars 119 Paise on US-India Trade Deal Breakthrough
The Indian rupee made a powerful leap forward in early trade Tuesday. It appreciated by a significant 119 paise against the US dollar. This surge followed a major development in…
FM Announces Rs 10,000 Crore Growth Fund for MSME Champions
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a bold new strategy to empower India’s MSME sector. Presented during the Budget speech from the newly constructed Kartavya Bhawan, the plan centers on…
Union Budget 2026-27 Hailed as Major Boost for Northeast
Industry bodies across the Northeast have warmly welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27. They see it as creating a positive and enabling policy environment for diverse sectors. This move is expected…
India’s 20-Year Tax Holiday for Foreign Data Centre Firms
India has made a bold move to attract global tech investment. On Sunday, the government announced a significant tax incentive for foreign companies. These firms will not face taxes for…
Kerala’s Budget Disappointment Amid Higher Tax Share
Kerala’s response to the Union Budget is one of sharp disappointment. Both the ruling LDF and opposition UDF have slammed it for what they call total neglect. The only positive…
Fiscal Deficit Pegged at 4.3% in New Budget
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fiscal consolidation on Sunday. She presented the Union Budget in Lok Sabha with key financial targets. The fiscal deficit for…
India’s $1.1 Billion Biopharma Hub Ambition
India is making a massive financial commitment to its pharmaceutical future. The government will invest 100 billion rupees, equivalent to $1.1 billion, into biopharmaceutical research over the next five years.…
Why India May Increase Gold and Silver Import Duties
India’s gold and silver imports surged to record levels last year. This has sparked significant concern among policymakers. The government finds itself with few effective tools to curb these resilient…
EPFO 3.0 Launch Brings UPI Withdrawals and Digital Overhaul
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is gearing up for a major digital transformation. EPFO 3.0 aims to make provident fund services faster and simpler for over 70 million active subscribers.…