Indian officials to testify before US Trade Representative to counter tariff moveIndia is set to strongly contest proposed US tariffs next week, arguing that allegations of forced labour are legally unsound and will harm...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Russia halts petrol sales in city as Ukraine strikes deepen fuel crisisUkrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing curbs on sales and leading to price hikes. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Hitachi Energy, GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, other power equipment stocks crash up to 10%. Here’s whyIndian power sector stocks plunged Friday as reports emerged of a two-year exemption granted to four Chinese electrical equipment firms for...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Control encroaching coaching centresAs India's burgeoning coaching sector, a complementary education system, stands on the brink of national regulation, a government report pr...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
From OpenAI to Sarvam, governments may want skin in the AI gameGovernments are exploring ownership stakes in leading AI firms like OpenAI and Sarvam AI, signaling a shift in viewing artificial intellige...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
NITI Aayog working on policy recommendations, incentives to boost critical mineral extractionRecycling of battery, e-waste, and mining waste is also a key strategy, with a committee examining the entire recovery process. Overseas ac...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
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...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
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...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
SEZ job work, export schemes among issues discussed at stakeholder meetThe focus of discussions included synchronizing export mechanisms, facilitating rupee payments for services delivered to the Domestic Tarif...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
India weighs 30-day LPG stockpile as BPCL leads storage expansion amid energy security pushIndia is boosting its LPG reserves to a 30-day supply, a strategic move prompted by the Iran war highlighting supply route vulnerabilities....
01 Jul, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsAsia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipmen...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Waaree Energies shares crash 5%. Can this US ruling dent solar panel maker's image for long?Waaree Energies shares fell nearly 5% after a US Customs ruling triggered concerns over reputational impact despite the company’s clarifica...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Commerce ministry convenes stakeholders' meet on June 30 on SEZ issuesThe commerce ministry is convening a stakeholder meeting on June 30 to address critical issues concerning Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Di...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
FEMA rules revision: Exporters flag at least half-a-dozen worriesIndian exporters are urging the Reserve Bank of India to reconsider revised FEMA regulations, citing potential disruptions to trade and liq...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Shelf-life norms for imported drugs may be relaxed to reduce wastageIndia is set to revise rules for imported medicines, proposing a 12-month minimum residual shelf life instead of the current 60% rule. This...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Health ministry issues proposal for one-year residual shelf life for imported drugsThe Union Health Ministry is proposing to relax import rules for medicines, requiring a minimum 12-month shelf life upon arrival instead of...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST