Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
World MSME Day: What India’s recent FTAs and trade deals mean for MSMEsWhile FTAs have opened global markets for MSMEs, experts say future deals should be designed more carefully to help small firms compete at ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Assam State Budget 2026-27: FINER suggests higher devolution share and tax net wideningAhead of Assam's 2026-27 State Budget, industry body FINER urges higher central fund devolution and tax net expansion. They praise the Prof...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Natural diamonds are shining again as De Beers-led supply cuts lift pricesNatural diamond prices are experiencing a significant rebound, climbing 5-8% year-on-year, driven by reduced supply from major miners and r...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Petrol, diesel margins back to above pre-conflict levels: ReportState-run oil companies are poised for improved profitability as falling crude prices boost fuel marketing margins. While recent government...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Earnings of OMCs seen weak as Q1FY27 under-recoveries bite: ReportOil companies are projected to experience ongoing challenges through FY27, primarily due to anticipated under-recoveries in Q1FY27, with LP...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
No real spike in petrol, diesel prices in India despite global crude oil market volatility: Hardeep Singh PuriAddressing a press conference during his visit to Sonbhadra as part of the Centre's campaign marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi governme...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Ukhamba Lufuze Imbiza' - 'The beer pot resembles the brewing pot'A Zulu proverb, 'Ukhamba Lufuze Imbiza', meaning 'The beer pot resembles the brewing pot', highlights how origins shape outcomes. This anci...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
India weighs extending 40-product import duty exemption beyond June 30 amid West Asia tensionsThe government will decide on extending import duty exemptions for 40 products after June 30. This decision hinges on the evolving situatio...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Fuel prices in India won't fall immediately despite global crude slump, MoS Suresh Gopi reveals whyUnion Minister Suresh Gopi explained that immediate fuel price reductions aren't possible despite global crude cost drops due to transit ti...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Tamil Nadu's excise revenue lags behind Karnataka, Maharashtra: GovtTamil Nadu's excise duty collections significantly lag behind Karnataka and Maharashtra, showing the lowest absolute collection and slowest...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
India hikes diesel, ATF export levies from June 16India has increased the windfall tax on diesel and aviation fuel exports. The special additional excise duty on diesel exports will now be ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
WB liquor retailers allege Rs 300 crore collected as unauthorised transport charges, seek probeWest Bengal liquor traders claim over Rs 300 crore was collected from them between 2022 and 2025. They allege these are unauthorized transp...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
No shortage of energy in country, LPG, oil supply situation comfortable: Hardeep Singh PuriSpeaking with reporters in Ludhiana, Puri further asserted that, while fuel prices rose considerably in many countries, rates in India drop...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Beer sales rise 10% in Delhi this May as popular brands regain shelf spaceBeer sales in May surged by nearly 10% year-on-year in Delhi, fueled by the return of popular national brands to retail shelves. These nati...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
India waives excise duty on petrol with higher ethanolIndia's government is giving consumers a break by waiving excise duty on petrol. This move is tied to the increased use of ethanol blended ...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Petrol, Diesel price today changed amid excise duty relief on ethanol-blended fuel? Check latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other citiesPetrol, Diesel price today: Fuel prices remained stable across major Indian cities on June 11, 2026, despite the Centre's excise duty exemp...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST