Measures like tax relief, import curbs can shield India from West Asia crisis: ReportIndia must adopt tax moderation and targeted import curbs to boost exports and shield against the West Asia crisis. A report suggests restr...
27 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
FTAs, lower import duties, better business environment to boost net FDI flows: ADB chief economistForeign investment in India needs a boost. ADB Chief Economist Albert Park suggests free trade agreements and lower import tariffs. Strengt...
17 May, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Silver imports restricted; licence now must for select categoriesThe Centre has restricted imports of certain silver categories, including high-purity silver bars, making licences mandatory to curb rising...
17 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India restricts duty-free gold imports to curb misuseIndia has imposed new restrictions on duty-free gold imports. This move follows a recent increase in customs duties. The government aims to...
14 May, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
India bans sugar exports till September to stabilise domestic pricesIndia has banned sugar exports until September 30. This move aims to stabilize domestic prices as supply tightens. The ban applies to raw, ...
14 May, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Marginal utilisation of gold quota under UAE trade deal: OfficialIndia's trade with the UAE is growing significantly. Gems and jewellery imports from the UAE have increased. However, this rise is in line ...
14 May, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Gold imports under India, UAE FTA quota remain modest: OfficialGold imports under a special trade deal with the UAE have seen low usage. The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement offers...
14 May, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Indian pharma firms flood west Africa with powerful opioids despite crackdown: AFP investigationIndian pharmaceutical firms are exporting millions of dollars worth of powerful tapentadol opioids to West Africa, fueling a deadly drugs e...
14 May, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Reforms will continue; industry needs to spend more on R&D, shed protectionist instinct: NITI MemberNITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba urged Indian industry to boost R&D investment and shed protectionism to become a global production hub. He em...
12 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Fastener traders want govt to roll back quality control order amid rising cost, supply disruptionsFastener traders are calling for the withdrawal of a new quality control order. They state the order is increasing costs, reducing supply, ...
10 May, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Centre allows 100% FDI in insurance via auto route"Foreign investment in this sector shall be subject to compliance with the provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938(4 of 1938), and the condit...
03 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
US raises concerns at India’s duties on IP-intensive goods, source code, AI working paperThe US has voiced concerns over India's high customs duties on IP-intensive products and its proposed mandatory blanket license for AI deve...
01 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Induction cooktop makers may be enticed with duty, GST cutsIndia is weighing tax cuts on induction cooktops. This aims to boost local manufacturing and make electric cooking more affordable. The gov...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
West Asia crisis: Govt considering customs duty cut on critical induction cooktop componentsIn a bid to enhance accessibility to induction cooktops, the government is contemplating a reduction in import duties on components. Additi...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
SC issues pan-India directions for road safety, says expressways should not become corridor of perilThe Supreme Court has mandated new nationwide road safety rules. Heavy vehicles are now banned from parking on expressways, except at desig...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Govt should cap charges of product testing under quality control order: GTRIHigh testing and certification costs for Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are pushing many MSME importers out of business, according to GTRI. ...
14 Apr, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Parliament nod to Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) BillJan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill: Replying to the discussion on the Bill, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said that i...
02 Apr, 2026, 09.48 PM IST