China's trade barriers biggest hurdle in bilateral ties, says Nirmala Sitharaman; flags $100 billion deficitNirmala Sitharaman has identified China's constraints on Indian exports as a crucial hindrance to trade advancement. The finance minister r...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma launches four digital financial initiatives for transparency and efficiencyMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has launched four digital financial management initiatives aimed at improving public finance management. T...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
World Bank should focus on mobilising greater private capital and creating jobs, says FM SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of private capital in creating jobs and boosting productivity during her address. She outlined...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
A $6 bn deal signals major appetite for the India prize as global giants look to deepen exposureThe sale of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank for around $6 billion is being viewed a pivotal moment in India's banking reform journey. The ...
15 Oct, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Cabinet clears way for Watsa's Fairfax's Rs 52,878 crore deal for 60.72% stake in IDBI BankFairfax Financial Holdings will acquire a majority stake of 60.72% in IDBI Bank for ₹52,878 crore. This acquisition marks a significant mom...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Centre sets up Ramesh Chand-led panel to examine sugarcane farmers’ demands in Karnataka, MaharashtraA committee led by Ramesh Chand has been established to address sugarcane farmers' concerns regarding pricing. The panel will evaluate dema...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
IDBI Bank strategic restructuring to attract FDI, boost banking sector, says FM SitharamanThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the strategic restructuring of IDBI Bank to attract foreign investments. The government ...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni questions US-Russian diesel dealItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the diesel supply deal between United States and Russia as a “very risky choice,” which runs cou...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Amit Shah meets Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, discusses border security, crimeAmit Shah and Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung met to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. The meeting focused on issues such as bor...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Strong statistical systems key to achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, says PM's principal secretaryIndia requires a reliable and technology-enabled statistical system to aid evidence-based policymaking. Principal Secretary to the Prime Mi...
13 Oct, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Scindia calls for faster tailored credit flow to Northeastern states at bankers' conclaveDuring a recent gathering at Mizoram University, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia urged financial institutions to provide credit solutio...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Pakistan sees growth above 4%, looks to raise more than $1 billion from privatisationThe outlook for Pakistan's economy appears optimistic, with anticipated growth rates of over 4% this fiscal year, spurred by strategic gove...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetingsFinance ministers and central bankers will meet in Bangkok to discuss challenges affecting the global economy this week. The key concerns i...
12 Oct, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
GST reforms 2026: Govt plans faceless, centralised CGST system for 2 lakh multi-jurisdiction taxpayersGST reforms 2026 will move around 2 lakh businesses operating across multiple CGST jurisdictions towards a centralised, faceless tax admini...
10 Oct, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Karnataka CM Shivakumar hints at "good news" on pending central grants after GST Council meetKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar addressed media after the GST Council meeting concerning pending central grants. He mentioned that U...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
"GST is always very useful for state like West Bengal": Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta after 57th GST Council meetIn the recent 57th GST Council meeting, West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta emphasized the crucial role of GST in bolstering state...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Andhra CM Naidu to meet PM Modi, Union Ministers in Delhi; seeks support for key projects, drought reliefAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is planning a two-day visit to Delhi starting Wednesday afternoon. He will meet with Prim...
07 Oct, 2026, 02.53 PM IST