Why Iran war demands a structural reset of India’s energy security
West Asia turmoil exposes India’s fragile energy architecture — time for diversification, deeper reserves, and a resilient clean-energy transition
OPINION | Fragmented gig worker policies may slow India’s growing digital platform economy
Karnataka’s gig worker law may create parallel systems. This risks confusion and dual compliance. India needs aligned policies to ensure clear, portable, and effective social security
OPINION | Tariff reforms propel India’s alco-bev global ambitions
India’s alco-bev sector enters a pivotal phase. It leverages trade reforms and rising premium demand. Stronger export capabilities enhance competitiveness in domestic and global markets
India lifts tariff trophy as US budges on duties
Lower US tariffs mark a strategic reset in India-US trade ties, boosting export competitiveness and geopolitical alignment
Was the STT hike necessary from the fiscal perspective?
To discipline excessive speculation by retail investors, the finance minister could have chosen a non-fiscal path
Tribal coffee growers need more support: Priyanka Gandhi asks Piyush Goyal for higher irrigation subsidy cap
She said that she came to know through media reports that the Coffee Board has forwarded a proposal to the Commerce Ministry to include coffee under the crop insurance scheme.
Govt rolls out Interest Subvention Scheme guidelines for MSME exporters worth Rs 5,181 crore
The interest subvention scheme is intended to help MSMEs access export credit at competitive rates below prevailing market levels
‘Shocking self-goal’: BJP's Kesavan takes dig at Congress after remark of Tamil Nadu debt
Do the Tamil Nadu CM and Deputy CM agree with this damning view of their ally, the Congress party, that the DMK Govt has plummeted and wrecked the Tamil Nadu economy to ruins, says BJP leader.
India's gig economy’s stress test: Why delivery workers are striking on Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Gig workers across India plan strikes on December 25 and 31, citing falling pay, unsafe delivery targets and weak social security protections.
SHANTI Bill, 2025: Why India is opening doors for private firms to run nuclear power plants, and why now
SHANTI Bill 2025 would open India’s civil nuclear sector to private firms, rework liability rules, and aim for 100 GW by 2047. Here’s what’s changing.
OPINION | ‘Fraud-stack’ can’t be defeated by front-door surveillance
India’s rising digital-fraud epidemic is pushing policymakers towards extreme fixes, including a proposal to keep satellite location tracking permanently switched on in every smartphone sold in the country. But combating crime cannot mean converting an entire nation into traceable dots on a map, which might just end societal trust at scalek
Should you expect a new payslip and a new roster? What the new labour codes mean for employees
New labour codes are in force. Basic pay must be 50% of CTC, PF/gratuity rise, take-home may dip.
From unpaid interns to underpaid fresher: How India’s new labour codes redraw the deal for young workers
India’s labour codes effective Nov 21, 2025 guarantee minimum wage for all workers, mandatory appointment letters, and wage payment during leave. Explained.
New labour codes: From wages to safety, what MSME workers will gain
Under the new rules, all MSME workers are now covered by the Social Security Code, with eligibility based on employee numbers.
India’s new labour codes reset flexible hiring: What changes for fixed-term and contract workers
India’s labour codes change flexible work: fixed-term staff gain benefit parity and quicker gratuity; contract workers get clearer protections and liability on firms.
Export Promotion Mission may skip direct subsidies, offer easier finance access for small exporters
The EPM may also offer limited interest subvention with a focus on small exporters. Media reports say that the scheme is likely to get approval from the Cabinet later today.
Focus on balancing welfare and development, ups and down part of political journey: Andhra IT Min Nara Lokesh
“Winning elections is important, every single cycle matter. But what's more important is convincing people about the value of continuity in governance,” said the Minister. Nara Lokesh talks about the lessons from the past, and emphasis of the Naidu's government on inclusive growth.
How tainted cough syrups slip through India’s broken drug oversight
India’s drug regulation system is split between the central and state governments, which often leads to confusion and weak enforcement.
Govt eases packaged goods compliance after GST revision, waives newspaper ad rule
Consumer Affairs Ministry eases GST-linked packaged goods compliance: no newspaper ads, stickers optional, old wrappers usable till March 2026.
Scrapping 97 lakh vehicles could yield Rs 40,000 crore GST: Nitin Gadkari’s bold pitch to auto sector
Nitin Gadkari says scrapping 97 lakh unfit vehicles could generate Rs 40,000 crore GST and 70 lakh jobs, while boosting India’s auto industry and cutting pollution.
UIDAI chief on how Aadhaar is different from other IDs and why it's not proof of citizenship
In an interview to Moneycontrol, UIDAI Chief Bhuvnesh Kumar said that Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship and explained that anyone can apply for Aadhaar, including children and even foreign nationals, provided they have lived in India for at least 182 days.
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
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.
Centre moving quickly on deregulation norms to enhance ease of business for India Inc
Measures to improve ease of business include fast-tracking of a high-level committee on regulatory reforms, simplifying FDI rules and further decriminalisation of minor offences, it is learnt.
