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India-UK trade pact sparks rush of export orders ahead of July 15 rolloutIndian exporters are experiencing a significant surge in UK orders ahead of the July 15th India-UK CETA implementation. Anticipating tariff...
Gold faces key test from geopolitics and rates after a turbulent first half: World Gold CouncilGold experienced a dramatic swing this year, hitting record highs before a sharp decline, yet remains a strong performer. Geopolitical tens...
Exporters see higher US enquiries but low order conversionsIndian exporters, particularly in the chemicals, textiles, and handicrafts sectors, are experiencing a notable increase in inquiries from U...
West Bengal plans tram route linking Dakshineswar and Kalighat templesWest Bengal is set to launch a new tram route connecting the Dakshineswar and Kalighat Kali temples, aiming to boost religious tourism. The...
China used foreign tech to rise, but now it's slamming the doorChina, once a keen learner of Western technology, is now shifting gears to protect its own innovations. New outbound investment rules, effe...
China imposes 'national security' rules on overseas investmentsChina is intensifying its scrutiny of investments overseas with broad "national security" regulations taking effect from Wednesday, at a ti...
CG Semi’s Gujarat chip unit starts to shipThis marks a new milestone in India’s mission to create an ecosystem for semiconductor manufacturing and assembling, which began from scrat...
HDFC Bank shares in focus as lender appoints ex-finance secretary Rajiv Kumar as part-time chairmanHDFC Bank has appointed former IAS officer and ex-Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as its Part-time Chairman, following Atanu Chakra...
More cash, not enough weapons: NATO presses to produce moreNATO leaders face a critical challenge in Ankara: transforming increased defence budgets into actual weapons. Despite significant spending ...
India-Israel, GCC FTA talks temporarily stalled due to West Asia crisis: Piyush GoyalIndia's free trade talks with Israel and the GCC are temporarily paused, while discussions with Canada are progressing rapidly. Commerce Mi...
As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
"Interventionist, irresponsible, provocative": Iran slams US-GCC statement curbing Tehran's nuclear programmeIn a statement released by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and carried by state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Tehr...
US-Iran agree to setup direct channel with IRGC to de-escalate conflict, says VP VanceUS Vice President JD Vance confirmed a direct deconfliction channel between US and Iran military representatives, including the IRGC and CE...
West Bengal to scrap urban land ceiling act, finance minister Dasgupta saysWest Bengal's new BJP government is set to abolish the Urban Land Ceiling Act, a move long demanded by industries. This legislation, which ...
Russia’s premier foreign policy forum "Primakov Readings" brought together 400 experts from 17 countriesMoscow hosted the 'Primakov Readings' forum, marking IMEMO's 70th anniversary. Global experts convened to discuss a 'World Without Rules: P...
Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite region's persistent concerns about Iran agreementUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab partners of unwavering support amidst ongoing negotiations to end the war with Iran. De...
'Iran is ready to establish ties in economic field with India': Iran's Minister of PetroleumIran's Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad arrived in Delhi for BRICS energy cooperation talks, expressing readiness for enhanced economic t...
Piyush Goyal to visit London before India-UK CETA comes into forceCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal's UK visit from June 25-27 aims to finalize preparations for the India-UK CETA and DCC, set to launch July 1...
India needs 7-8% growth for Viksit Bharat, private investment and export push crucial: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia needs sustained 7-8% economic growth to become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, driven by private investment and exports. Structural reforms ...
Graduates 43.8% less likely to get informal jobs: EAC-PM studyBased on unit-level data from the 2025 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUS...