Love in Tokyo — Will it help Delhi rebalance its global pivot?
India and Japan share historical ties, which have become more crucial in the current global economic flux
Front-loaded exports, softer oil prices may cushion India’s current account deficit from Trump’s tariffs
Indian exporters have rushed their US-bound shipments ahead of the August 27 tariff deadline. Exports to America have risen around 22 percent on-year so far in this fiscal till July, which is higher than the trend of 17-18 percent growth rate.
Statistics, labour ministries should collaborate to track impact of PM Viksit Bharat Scheme: Labour secretary
MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg noted that India’s statistical system is moving towards deeper reforms, with a strong emphasis on district-level granularity and timeliness
Centre extends import duty exemption on cotton till December 31
The temporary suspension of the duty is seen as a relief for the country's garment industry that is reeling from a steep 50 percent tariff on exports to the US
MC Interview: Govt will back jobs and creative economy as Online Gaming Bill takes shape, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
In an exclusive interview, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the law targets harmful money games but also assured support for affected workers while promoting e-sports and skill-based gaming.
Nitin Gadkari Exclusive | Ethanol blending controversy is work of the petroleum lobby
Nitin Gadkari says he will double the speed of building roads and highways in India. Exclusive on impact of tariffs, Bihar elections, GST rationalisation and more.
Tamil actor Vijay eyes 2026 Tamil Nadu polls, but star-run outfits have rarely had an easy debut
Focused alliances and limited contests have worked better for actor-founded political parties
China lifts rare earth curbs: Why India’s electronics and EV makers see relief and a warning sign
Industry hails relief but warns of overdependence; experts urge India to build its own rare earth supply chain.
Indian Oil, BPCL resume buying Russian oil for September as discounts widen: Report
The refiners had halted purchases in July due to narrowed discounts
Southern states lead UPI adoption on per capita basis, cash still the king in the east
The southern states, with 3.56 billion transactions in July against a population of 276 million, posted the highest per person volume at 12.9. Eastern India, including populous states like Bihar and West Bengal, recorded only 3.9 transactions per person in July, while the northeast managed 5.5
India proposes lowering GST on small cars, insurance premiums, source says
The reduction, part of a programme of tax cuts announced by PM Modi on Friday, will boost sales of the country's biggest carmaker Maruti Suzuki
Three GoMs to meet on August 20-21 to review Center’s GST recast plan
The recommendations of the three GoMs will subsequently be taken to the GST Council, and officials are hopeful the Council will give its approval by Diwali.
Commerce Ministry delegation to join EAM Jaishankar during Russia visit; Eurasian FTA, rupee-rouble settlement on agenda
India and the five-nation Eurasian Economic Union bloc have been working towards launching formal negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement. The five members of the bloc are Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia.
India must not compromise on energy, security or strategic autonomy: Amitabh Kant on US tariffs
Former NITI Aayog CEO says the 50 percent duty move 'does not stand to logic' and is a chance for India to push bold reforms.
National Investment & Infrastructure Fund seeks to double assets to $10 billion
The Mumbai-based fund, backed by the government alongside global investors, is capitalizing on a big funding gap in the urban infra sector
Data Story | India-US-Russia ties: Who needs whom?
Apart from India’s cheaper oil imports from Russia, can it steer away from US markets and find viable alternatives for exports or, will the US be able to sideline India and source from other competing countries?
India's oil refiners explore Gulf route as Russian crude turns bitter over US concerns: Report
New Delhi was a major buyer of Gulf crude before Russia started selling its fossil fuel with steep discounts
Unlocking India’s potential in the global toy market
India’s toy sector shows strong export growth, but must deepen global partnerships, boost domestic production, and attract infrastructure investment to strengthen its role in the labour-intensive global toy market
After Kandla, L&T to build 1.8 million tonne green ammonia facility at Paradip port
L&T Energy Greentech plans to invest nearly Rs 80,000 crore to build its mega green hydrogen and green ammonia plants at Kandla and Paradip ports. It will soon tap the export market, starting with the Middle East, for its Made-In-India electrolysers, CEO Derek M Shah told Moneycontrol.
GST evasion in Karnataka soars 5-fold to nearly Rs 40,000 crore in FY25, says FM Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies no Central GST notices issued based on UPI transactions; spike in evasion cases comes amid trader backlash in Bengaluru over state-level notices.
Centre asks for states' support to ease exporters' tariff pain: Report
The Centre is looking for ways to support the exporters and has asked the export-heavy states to chip in
Trump’s 50% tariff on India puts $35 billion in exports at risk, may shave off 1% GDP growth: UBS economist
UBS’ Tanvee Gupta Jain says that India could lose $30-35 billion in US exports if no deal is reached, with agriculture and dairy seen as sticking points.
India sets up high-level panel to fix export bottlenecks as US tariff war heats up: Report
Committee to review taxes, customs and logistics amid global slowdown and Trump’s 50 percent duty blow.
Trump’s 50% tariffs may clip India’s growth by 1%, say analysts
Trump on Thursday doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50% as penalty for buying Russian oil, in a move that could make exports to the US of many industries uncompetitive
