Slew of Sops to help fuel ships' shift to methanolIndia is considering methanol as the primary fuel option for ships to support a green transition. The government plans to implement tax con...
22 Oct, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
'Ease non-tariff curbs to ensure alcohol enters the market freely'"The spirit of the free trade agreement is twofold-tariffs and regulations that ensure businesses operate a bit more freely," Ian Duddy, th...
22 Oct, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Europe’s last penicillin plant faces a bitter fight against China’s cheaper drugsThe Sandoz penicillin plant in Kundl, Austria, is under threat from cheaper Chinese antibiotic production. European healthcare programs ben...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
China says it is 'safeguarding order' around Taiwan-controlled South China Sea atollChina has claimed it has sovereignty over the Pratas Islands, located strategically in the South China Sea. The Chinese coast guard has bee...
21 Oct, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
CBDT mandates new disclosures for tax-free gains on govt securitiesThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has introduced new disclosure requirements for taxpayers claiming exemptions. Taxpayers will need to prov...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Global Market: China and Hong Kong shares weaken as stable growth eases stimulus betsChina and Hong Kong stocks weakened on Tuesday, joining a broader retreat in the region, after Beijing kept key lending rates unchanged and...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Maharajah Bonds gain investor appeal with TDS exemptionIn a notification dated October 19, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said no tax would be deducted at source on interest paid to el...
20 Oct, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
China curbs spur push for local manufacturingIndia's government will consult stakeholders on measures to mitigate the impact of Chinese export constraints. China recently imposed new r...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
China announces export curbs on key machinery used in India's infrastructure developmentBeijing has announced new export controls on essential machinery, which will impact India's infrastructure development. These restrictions ...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
India probing Pernod, Diageo Scotch imports under India-UK trade pact, sources sayIndian tax officials are investigating Pernod Ricard and Diageo for how they classified bulk Scotch imports. These companies may have impro...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
China stocks end higher as strong GDP outweighs AI jittersChina's economy expanded 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter, topping forecasts and reducing the urgency for Beijing to step up support ...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
China stocks inch higher as strong GDP offsets weak AI moodChina's blue-chip CSI300 Index edged up 0.1% by the lunch break, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.2%. The Hong Kong market is cl...
19 Oct, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
U-turn from regulator may be new lifeline to Indian derivativesThe return of a stable settlement system in India's equity-derivatives market could signal a promising recovery. Following the tumultuous c...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Global investors against use of judicial anti-avoidance rule by tax officialsInternational investors have raised concerns regarding the Indian Income-tax authorities' invocation of the judicial anti-avoidance rule. A...
19 Oct, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
Global Market: China's wealthy rush to unwind offshore trusts as tax deadline loomsChina’s wealthy individuals are restructuring offshore trusts, selling investments and reassessing residency amid a new 20% tax on overseas...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
China's trade barriers biggest hurdle in bilateral ties, says Nirmala Sitharaman; flags $100 billion deficitNirmala Sitharaman has identified China's constraints on Indian exports as a crucial hindrance to trade advancement. The finance minister r...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Big Tech wants to build more AI data centres across America. Why local communities are pushing back against the costs of the AI revolutionCities across America are imposing temporary moratoriums on data centre approvals to address infrastructural concerns. Local governments ar...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.41 PM IST