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Observe and shock absorb: To ride out this oil crisis, focus should be on well-targeted support, not broad price suppressionIndia is navigating a critical oil import challenge. The government's approach of keeping fuel prices steady faces fiscal and equity questi...
Karnataka plans excise policy that aims to cut alcoholic beverages consumption by 8-9% over six yearsKarnataka has released a draft excise policy proposing to cut alcohol consumption by 8–9% over six years, while shifting towards lower-stre...
West Asia conflict triggers energy shock, tests Asia’s growth resilienceAsia faces economic challenges as a West Asia conflict disrupts energy markets. This shock impacts inflation and growth across the region. ...
Opposition alleges petrol prices stable only till Assembly polls get overOpposition members in Rajya Sabha questioned the government's excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel, linking them to upcoming assembly elec...
Govt announces 70% allocation of commercial LPG with focus on priority industriesThe Indian government has boosted commercial LPG allocation to states and union territories to 70 percent. This move prioritizes key indust...
DMK fulfilled 85% poll promises, blames Centre for pending pledgesDMK MLA Ezhilan Naganathan states the ruling party fulfilled 85 percent of its election promises. He contrasts this with the previous AIADM...
Delhi extends existing excise regime for retail liquor for 2026-27The Delhi government has decided to prolong the existing liquor policy for an additional year. This action reflects the ongoing efforts to ...
Karnataka Budget Highlights: CM Siddaramaiah tables 17th state budget worth Rs 4.48 lakh crore with flood relief and AI in focusKarnataka Budget 2026: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the 2026-27 State Budget. The budget focuses on technology-driven gr...
Karnataka to end alcohol price controls from April 2026Karnataka is set to overhaul its liquor tax system. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced reforms including an alcohol-content-based duty s...
Arvind Kejriwal breaks down after discharge in Delhi excise policy case; watch videoArvind Kejriwal Delhi Excise Policy Case: The Delhi excise policy case witnessed a dramatic twist as the Rouse Avenue Court refused to acce...
Himachal Pradesh going to face revenue deficit of Rs 10,000 crore: Dy CM Mukesh AgnihotriHimachal Pradesh faces a significant financial challenge. The state anticipates a Rs 10,000 crore revenue deficit. This comes after the Uni...
Himachal Pradesh eyes toll reforms to raise revenue; Mukesh Agnihotri seeks PM backingHimachal Pradesh is boosting its income through new rules for liquor shops, toll collection, and vehicle entry fees. These changes aim to c...
Brace for a bigger bar tab in UP from April — here’s how much liquor prices will rise, and whyUP alcohol price hike: Uttar Pradesh liquor prices will increase by approximately 7.5 percent starting April. The state government has appr...
India's Counterstrike: Budget 2026 arms India with plans to blunt out Trump's tariff attackBudget 2026 targets export growth and domestic manufacturing. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to simplify customs, r...
Budget 2026: Custom reforms will reduce dwell time, compliance friction, say expertsThe finance minister announced measures to simplify tariffs and boost domestic manufacturing.
Budget 2026: Sustaining India’s growth depends on consumption, investment, and fiscal consolidationUnion Budget 2026: As we move into 2026, India's economic landscape is flourishing with notable strides in both manufacturing and services....
Delhi govt extends existing excise policy for FY26, new policy in pipelineThe Delhi government has prolonged its existing excise policy until March 31, 2026, while working on a new regulatory framework for liquor ...