India-UK trade pact comes into force, gold standard of FTA for bothIndia and the UK have operationalized a free trade agreement, enhancing economic ties. This pact allows zero duty entry for many Indian goo...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
India-UK CETA, not quite the king's ransom expected from a landmark trade dealUnder the India-Britain CETA, Indian exporters could tap into new market avenues, with Britain's Department of International Trade predicti...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
India-UK FTA comes into force: Industry hails ‘landmark moment’ for bilateral tradeThe Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between India and the UK is now active. This pact aims to significantly boost bilateral trad...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
CCI finds laptop maker HP rigged bids, levies Rs 14.28 crore penaltyThe Competition Commission of India imposed a Rs 14.28 crore penalty on HP India and its resellers. This action followed findings of cartel...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Decoding the India-UK CETA: Check what's changing in terms of tariffs, import duty & moreThe India-UK trade agreement, effective July 15, offers Indian exports significant market share growth. This historic deal removes tariffs ...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won't be simple or quickPresident Trump announced the United States will allow Ukraine to produce Patriot air-defense systems. This significant pledge, however, fa...
10 Jul, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
India-UK FTA takes effect on July 15, but the real test lies beyond tariff cutsIndia-UK FTA success depends on improving competitiveness of Indian manufacturers, say industry experts.
07 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Digital India to power India's growth story with AI, chips and DPI: MeitYIndia is poised for a digital leap, with AI, semiconductors, and indigenous manufacturing set to drive economic growth. Building on a decad...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
J&K outsourcing recruitment row: NC rebuts PDP's 'backdoor jobs' chargeJammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference and opposition PDP are locked in a bitter dispute over recruitment via outsourcing. The PDP ...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Supplier gaps, invoice compliance, credit access continue to hit 5 in 10 MSMEs: SurveyMSMEs are embracing digital procurement for better pricing and efficiency, yet face persistent hurdles in supplier management and payments.
26 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
The 30% smallcap tilt: How Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund is positioning for the next rallyAbakkus Mutual Fund is strategically allocating 30% to smallcaps within its Flexi Cap Fund, identifying mispriced opportunities despite str...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Firms defaulting on labour wage may face ban from govt tendersCentral agencies can now ban contractors from government projects for failing to pay worker wages or social security contributions. Repeat ...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
"Hopeful CBSE will answer my questions": Class 12 Student Sarthak Siddhant flags OSM tender discrepanciesA Class 12 student, Sarthak Siddhant, has raised concerns over CBSE's On Screen Marking (OSM) tendering process, alleging discrepancies tha...
30 May, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Procurement from GeM portal crosses Rs 4 lakh crore in FY'26, to surpass last year's level: OfficialGeM CEO Mihir Kumar said about 45 per cent of public procurement orders are placed to MSMEs, higher than the mandatory requirement of 25 pe...
04 Feb, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Public procurement via GeM portal to cross Rs 2 lakh cr in FY23Procurement of goods and services from government portal GeM is expected to cross Rs 2 lakh crore during this fiscal year on account of an ...
08 Feb, 2023, 08.41 PM IST
Govt e-marketplace GeM achieves Rs 1 lakh crore GMV in FY23 aloneCumulatively, GeM has surpassed the Rs 3 lakh crore GMV since inception, and the total number of transactions on GeM also recently surpasse...
29 Nov, 2022, 08.53 PM IST
Phased integration of railways, defence procurement system with GeM: GovernmentThe commerce and industry ministry launched GeM on August 9, 2016, in place of the Directorate General of Supplies and Disposal with the ob...
10 Aug, 2020, 08.15 AM IST