Marco Rubio's India mission: Can he salvage US ties amidst Trump's disruptions?US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to repair strained ties. His trip faces challenges amid past insults and trade disputes. Ind...
22 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
India raises gold import duty back to 15%: What’s behind the moveIndia has significantly raised import duties on gold, silver, and platinum. This move aims to safeguard the nation's economy and foreign ex...
13 May, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
India raises gold, silver import duty to 15% to curb imports, support rupee amid West Asia crisisGold, silver import duty hike: India has significantly raised customs duties on gold, silver, and platinum imports to 15% and 15.4%, respec...
13 May, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Parliamentary Panels flag ministries’ budget gaps: Funds cut at RE stage, still unspentParliamentary committees have flagged a consistent trend of central ministries failing to spend allocated budgets, leading to significant f...
03 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Dubai plotting a comeback as Iran war hammers its hottest marketReal estate activity in Dubai has dropped sharply after geopolitical tensions involving the US and Iran affected investor sentiment, accord...
01 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
What made Putin sell 22,000 kg gold from Russia this year?Russia’s central bank has sold 21.8 tonnes or 22,000 kilograms of gold so far in 2026 to help fund the country’s widening budget deficit, w...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
As India's MSME sector matures, IDBI Bank's Sumit Phakka says the lending framework must keep paceIndia's small businesses are now driving economic growth. New government budgets are boosting MSME financing and support. Digital tools are...
08 Apr, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Defence Budget 2024 Comparison: How India's defence allocation for armed forces stack up against China and PakistanDefence Budget 2024 Comparison: India's defence budget for FY 2024-25 has been raised to ₹6.21 lakh crore (US $75 billion), up from ₹5.94 l...
24 Jul, 2024, 03.45 PM IST
Defence Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman retains budget allocation at Rs 6.21 lakh croreDefence Budget 2024: India's defence budget for FY25 is set at Rs 6.21 lakh crore, with a focus on capital outlay, domestic procurement, an...
24 Jul, 2024, 10.04 AM IST
Defence Ministry arms itself with Rs 1.72 lakh crore to buy new weapon systemsThe budget has allocated ₹1.72 lakh crore for capital acquisition by the defence ministry, with a total of ₹6.22 lakh crore set aside for t...
24 Jul, 2024, 12.08 AM IST
Union Budget 2024: Key announcements for different industriesUnion Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget 2024 on Tuesday, outlining its 9 priorities which encompas...
23 Jul, 2024, 04.24 PM IST
Union Budget: Defence awaits budget ammo, roadmap to 2030 as India guns for ambitious export targetBudget 2024: India is pursuing ambitious goals to bolster its defence sector through increased self-reliance and domestic manufacturing. Wi...
20 Jul, 2024, 05.04 PM IST
From Galwan to 2024: How India's defence budget reflects strategic changesDefence Budget Expectations: India's defence budget from 2020 to 2024 reflects strategic recalibrations, geopolitical shifts, and economic ...
16 Jul, 2024, 12.22 PM IST
Budget 2024: Defence allocation may be a focus, will India’s shipbuilding sector gain from it?As the Union Budget, set to be presented on July 23, approaches, the defence sector is eagerly anticipating increased allocations, particul...
09 Jul, 2024, 02.01 PM IST
Budget 2024: FDI makeover on the horizon? Govt eyes major overhaul in defence, insurance and plantationThe Indian government is considering reviewing FDI caps for key sectors like defence, insurance, and plantations to streamline processes an...
08 Jul, 2024, 12.08 PM IST
Unveiling India's Rs 6.21 lakh crore Defence budget with a dual focus on self-reliance and export boostFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a staggering allocation of Rs 6.21 lakh crore for the Ministry of Defence during the Inter...
01 Feb, 2024, 06.04 PM IST
Budget 2024: Amid big defence dilemma, here's how India will need to balance its prioritiesInterim Budget: India's defence strategy faces a Budget conundrum as it grapples with potency versus pragmatism. The 'mother of all procure...
01 Feb, 2024, 11.30 AM IST