France changes housing aid rules for international students: Here's what to knowFrance is set to discontinue housing aid for non-EU/EEA/Swiss international students without scholarships from July 1, 2026, as part of bud...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Finance Minister Sitharaman embarks on 4-day official visit to France to bolster economic tiesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on a four-day visit to France to bolster the India-France Strategic Partnership and economic ties. A...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
India's April-May fiscal deficit at ₹1.62 lakh crore, widens on-year to 9.6% of FY27 aimIndia's fiscal deficit stood at ₹1.62 lakh crore during April-May, accounting for 9.6% of the full-year budget estimate, according to gover...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
India's chip dreams get a Rs 1.25 lakh crore push with Semiconductor Mission 2.0India is significantly boosting its semiconductor ambitions with a Rs 1.25 lakh crore allocation for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, a sub...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank pay Rs 7,023 cr dividend to govt for FY26Three public sector banks, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Bank, collectively disbursed Rs 7,023 crore in dividends to the governme...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
PFC-REC merger explained: Swap ratio, rationale, other key details as merger set to create Rs 11 lakh cr power financing giantThe proposed merger of Power Finance Corporation and REC will create India's largest power sector financing institution with a combined loa...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
PFC-REC merger approved! Here's what will happen to your existing shares after mega mergerPFC and REC boards approved their merger scheme with a share-swap ratio of 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares. The merger aims to creat...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
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...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
State borrowings must focus on asset creation, not just revenue expenditure: FM Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged state governments to invest borrowed funds in long-term assets like schools and hospitals, ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
India's export ambitions need more than infrastructure, says BCBAAs India pursues its economic ambitions, the customs and logistics ecosystem will play a pivotal role in enhancing trade competitiveness an...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Finance ministry, NFRA officials brief Par panel on corporate laws amendment billParliament's joint committee received briefings on the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, from Finance Ministry officials and the Natio...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Tourism sector can create 100 million more jobs by 2047: FAITHIndia's tourism sector is set for a massive job surge, potentially creating 100 million direct jobs by 2047. Industry leaders emphasize the...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Northeast India poised to be next growth engine via sustainable agriculture and organic produce: Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted Northeast India's potential as a growth engine, emphasizing sustainable agriculture a...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Seven-fold rise in funds under externally aided projects in northeast under Modi government: Nirmala SitharamanChairing a conference on "Leveraging externally aided projects in the northeastern states" here, she said that assistance under the externa...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Assam seeks enhanced access to EAPs to sustain Northeast’s growth momentum: CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the significant role of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the North East's developme...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
With sustainable agriculture, Northeast has potential to become India's next growth engine: SitharamanMeghalaya's organic produce can drive India's growth. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated a large organic spice plant. Sh...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Volatile crude prices, forex swings and poor rains pose challenge for India: FM SitharamanIndia's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted significant economic challenges. These include fluctuating foreign exchange and cru...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.46 AM IST