Centre argues online gaming firms are 'suppliers', rejects HSN code as prerequisite for GST payment
Centre says e-gaming companies qualify as ‘supplier’ and would therefore become the ‘taxable person'
‘Dead economy’? Why that claim on India is not just wrong, but also outdated
In an opinion piece on News18.com, startup mentor Aditya Pittie debunks the 'India is collapsing' narrative, arguing instead that the economy is in its best shape yet.
India to maintain Russian oil imports despite Trump threats: Report
Trump indicated in a Truth Social post last month that India would face additional penalties for purchases of Russian arms and oil
Govt capex rises sharply in Q1, but low tax revenue growth a slowdown signal
Central government spending surged dramatically in Q1 FY26, with the fiscal deficit more than doubling to Rs 2.8 lakh crore compared to the same period last year. While total expenditure jumped to Rs 12.22 lakh crore, a staggering 46 percent increase in interest payments now consumes nearly one-third of all government spending, highlighting India's growing debt burden and constrained fiscal flexibility
Trump tariffs — India should neither give in, nor give up
The US President’s threat to India goes beyond his worries over the trade deficit, and New Delhi should astutely address the issues during the next round of trade talks
'India should walk away if good deal not possible': Shashi Tharoor reacts to Trump's tariff shocker
Tharoor suggested that the Central government should move away from America’s 'unreasonable demands' as India is not totally export dependent like China
The very basis of free trade deal is at stake: RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagaran Manch on Trump’s penalty
SJM's Ashwani Mahajan said India is committed to buying defence equipment and crude oil at the cheapest price wherever it gets it from, to ensure domestic inflation is kept in check.
Axis Bank's Neelkanth Mishra sees $10 billion hit from Trump’s 25% tariff on Indian exports
The financial burden is expected to intensify further once the Section 232 tariffs on pharmaceuticals are implemented - currently at zero - and if additional punitive levies are introduced, the report added.
India oil refiners squeezed by anti-Russia push from US and EU
A major buyer of Russian oil, India is now finding itself blindsided by a more aggressive approach to the Kremlin from both Washington and Brussels
Donald Trump slams India and Russia, says they can take their 'dead economies down together'
Trump reiterated that India’s tariffs are too high and the US has done 'very little' business with the country
Government targets FDI boost in chemicals, electronics, leather & footwear; Jan Vishwas 2.0 bill in final stages: Report
Push to diversify supply chains and attract $100 billion in annual FDI gains momentum, says report.
GST Council may discuss uniform 12% rate for textile sector by September
Move aims to fix duty inversion, rationalise rates across the value chain – from cotton to garments – to reduce compliance burden and attract investments
Shrimp, Scotch and Strategy: India’s new trade doctrine in action
A trade deal is never just about tariffs; it is about the story a country tells about itself. With the India-UK CETA, this narrative is changing. India is no longer a hesitant participant in global trade. It is now a negotiator with ambition, willing to make tactical retreats in the service of strategic goals
Let the Dragon breathe energy into India’s manufacturing!
Lifting curbs on Chinese FDI with adequate safeguards may not be a bad idea for India’s factory growth
Critical minerals: India has agreements with 8 countries, talks on with 2 more
India is looking for bilateral arrangements with mineral-rich countries as China curbs on rare- earth magnets worry the industry
Centre has surplus rice and wheat stockpile, well-above the buffer norms: MoS for Consumer Affairs
The stocks for wheat and rice in the Central Pool as of July 1, 2025 were 736.61 lakh MT, higher than the required buffer of 411.20 lakh MT.
New I-T Bill intended to simplify language, law remains same on search, seizure, says tax panel chief Panda
BJP vice president and chair of select committee on new I-T bill Baijayant Panda explained the new tax law has tweaked the language to adjust to the digital era, but the law remains the same
Govt plans battery storage for thermal power plants amid renewable energy fluctuations
Operating thermal power plants at low capacity to allow higher injection of renewable energy into the grid during the day is expensive and leads to higher per unit cost of coal-fired electricity
India’s record renewables rollout moves it closer to 2030 goal
The country added 22 gigawatts of capacity during the six months through June, 56% more than a year earlier
Wind turbine maker Envision Energy to open 3rd manufacturing unit in India
The company’s MD said that the union government's proposed mandate to localise within six months of the finalisation of guidelines for OEMs could jack up the price of wind turbines in India.
Cabinet approves Rs 24,000 cr agri plan, greenlights Rs 27,000 cr for renewables, hails astronaut Shukla
From farms to space, the Union Cabinet charts big moves, green energy push, agri decentralisation, and a salute to India’s rising star in orbit, Shubhanshu Shukla.
Beyond Averages | Is low inflation providing room for more rate cuts?
India's inflation in June declined further to 2.1 percent, its lowest level in over six years. The Reserve Bank of India has already cut interest rates by 100 bps since the start of the year. But can interest rates go down further, or is such a low inflation a bad thing for the economy?
EU tariffs could boost India’s US exports by up to $7 billion with minimal trade loss for Europe
India’s potential gains would come mainly in pharmaceuticals and jewellery, sectors in which the EU exports nearly $3 billion worth of goods annually to the US
Centre offers subsidy on electric trucks under PM E-Drive scheme
A dedicated provision for 1,100 e-trucks registered in Delhi has been made, with an estimated outlay of Rs 100 crore, aimed at addressing the capital’s serious air quality challenges.
