Govt mulls BIS exemption for high-tech companies setting up plants in IndiaThe government has announced new exemptions for high-tech companies, allowing them to bypass BIS certification to streamline the setup of m...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Government eases import ban on high-tech electronicsElectronic companies can now import select high-value components temporarily. This move follows industry requests for imports until local p...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
In 2019, Pennsylvania completed AMD abatement at Fran Camp Run No. 2 Mine, restoring 1.4 miles of Cooks Run. 7 years later, pH and metal impairments were finally clearedAn abandoned Pennsylvania coal mine cleanup project significantly improved Cooks Run water quality. The 2019 abatement project addressed ac...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Can NRIs gift money to an HUF and save tax? Check these income clubbing and tax rules before transferring fundsNRIs have the opportunity to gift money to their Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) without incurring immediate tax obligations. However, it's im...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
India eyes a global play after changing China's toy story at homeIndia is seeking to raise its global toy market share from under 1% to 5% by 2032, after higher import duties, safety standards and governm...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Faster KYC, nods key to boosting FDI flows: Piyush GoyalThe minister was speaking at the end of his official visit to Japan, where he held a series of high-level engagements aimed at accelerating...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumpsThe Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
New labour code impact: Rs 8k less take home pay likely for employee with Rs 15 lakh CTC; check the impact on CTCs of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakhNew labour codes mandate higher provident fund contributions for employees. This change reduces monthly take-home pay for many salaried ind...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
India mandates IST as common time reference; gives 180-day window for complianceNew rules mandate Indian Standard Time as the single national reference. These rules will come into force 180 days after their official gaz...
30 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear plea on ethanol labelling at petrol pumps on August 31The Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 regarding ethanol labelling. The plea seeks mandatory disclosure of ethanol percentages...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
India wants global factories, but its own quality checks may be putting investors off: GTRIConcerns have surfaced among Japanese enterprises regarding India's compulsory BIS certification rules. A newly released study proposes a s...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Retiring early? Know how much tax exemption can employees claim for VRSYou can claim full tax exemption on VRS if the scheme was launched under special framework; Know how it works for employees claiming VRS.
28 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Hindalco commissions India’s first Superfine PPT ATH plant in KarnatakaHindalco Industries has commissioned India's first Superfine PPT ATH manufacturing plant. This new facility at Belagavi will meet domestic ...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Korean manufacturers have stopped testing the Indian market. They are now committing to it.The shift from testing a market to supplying it changes what an exporter must bring-and Korean small manufacturers are arriving with certif...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Goyal signals BIS certification exemption for high-tech companies, including those from JapanIndia is developing a framework to exempt high-tech companies from BIS certification. This aims to facilitate the setup of manufacturing fa...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
Piyush Goyal promises BIS certification relief for high-tech sector firmsGoyal said he had taken note of concerns raised by Japanese companies over BIS certification requirements and that the government had alrea...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Government tightens ethanol blend rules for OMCsThe government is contemplating the enforcement of mandatory chloride contamination limits for E20 petrol. Automakers have expressed worrie...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.43 AM IST