India bonds log first monthly loss in four as surging oil, Treasury yields stingIn July, Indian government bonds faced their first monthly loss after a four-month streak of gains. The surge in oil prices and rising U.S....
31 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
India climbs 25 places to 57th in global rankings on back of structural, pro-competitive reformsIndia's position in structural and global rankings has improved from 82nd to 57th as per a statement by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
31 Jul, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Parliamentary panel recommends 'polar ambassador' to strengthen India's Arctic strategyA parliamentary panel suggests India appoint a polar ambassador. This position will enhance India's foreign policy and polar diplomacy effo...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
FinMin launches Protection & Indemnity Insurance product under Bharat Maritime Insurance PoolIndia's Department of Financial Services launched a new sovereign-backed P&I insurance product. This product is designed by New India Assur...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
India 25 notches up on global competitiveness indexIndia advanced 25 places to rank 57th globally in a competitiveness index. This improvement reflects sustained efforts in reducing market d...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Has government scrapped Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) tax for foreign investors? Finance Ministry repliesThe government has clarified no LTCG tax scrapping for foreign investors. Only investments in Government Securities now receive tax exempti...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Finance ministry calls for faster policy action to sustain growth amid global uncertaintyIndia's finance ministry stressed faster policy responses and stronger implementation for investment. The economy shows resilience despite ...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
India growth resilient amid global uncertainty, but crude risks lingerGlobal uncertainties resurface, impacting the worldwide economic outlook significantly. Resilient domestic demand continues to support Indi...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Higher crude oil prices could hit India's fiscal health, finance ministry saysIndia's finance ministry warns of rising crude oil prices impacting fiscal and trade balances. Persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asi...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Govt considering proposal to ease FDI norms for downstream investments: SourcesThe government is considering easing foreign direct investment norms for downstream investments. This move aims to boost overseas fund infl...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Barclays sees RBI holding rates in Aug policy as FCNR(B) inflows ease rupee concernsIn the forthcoming monetary policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of India is likely to maintain the current interest rates. The recent surge in...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
HSBC wins $5.5 billion of NRI deposits via leveraged strategyHSBC has mobilised about $5.5 billion in non-resident Indian deposits by offering highly leveraged loans under the RBI's FCNR(B) window, ou...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
All India Tennis Association cuts overseas travel allowance to $450 from $700The All India Tennis Association approved governance reforms, cutting official overseas travel allowances significantly. Officials will now...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Ecommerce export FDI policy opens opportunities, but raises compliance questionsIndia's FDI rules prohibit ecommerce companies from holding inventory, requiring them to operate on a marketplace model to prevent large in...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
GTRI questions US 10% Section 301 tariff on Indian exports, says measure lacks credible evidenceIndia's new ban on imports made with forced labour helped lower a proposed US tariff on its exports to 10% from 12.5%, but the Global Trade...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
India reiterates WTO-consistent trade policy, calls for development-oriented reformsIndia concluded its eighth Trade Policy Review at the WTO. Members broadly appreciated India's constructive engagement and economic resilie...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Govt opens inventory-based e-commerce to foreign direct investment for exports onlyThe government has permitted foreign direct investment in an inventory-based e-commerce model. This new policy exclusively applies to the e...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.32 PM IST