India has urged Germany to back its push for a long-pending free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, as both nations aim to double bilateral trade. During talks in …
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has assured that the benefits of reduced GST rates will be directly passed on to consumers, with industry leaders pledging to transfer gains from lower taxes …
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GST Council Approves Two-Slab Structure; Common Goods to Get Cheaper from September 22
by admin477351The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 56th meeting, approved a major restructuring of the tax system by reducing it to primarily two slabs—5% and 18%. Union Finance …
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Tianjin on Sunday, underscoring the need for the two nations to act as partners rather than rivals. The …
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Government Extends Duty-Free Cotton Imports Till December 31 to Support Exporters
by admin477351The Central government has extended the duty-free import of cotton until December 31, 2025, in an effort to support textile exporters who are facing a steep 50% tariff imposed by …
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Japan is set to double its investment commitment for India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on August 29–30, with new agreements spanning defence, technology, and economic cooperation. The visit …
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‘If You Want Peace, Prepare for War’: CDS Anil Chauhan’s Firm Message on Defence Preparedness
by admin477351Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan delivered a strong message on India’s defence stance during the ‘Ran Samvad’ conclave at the Army War College in Mhow. He emphasized …
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India’s Exports to China Surge 20% in Q1, Led by Energy, Electronics and Agri Products
by admin477351India’s exports to China have shown a sharp recovery in 2025-26, rising nearly 20% in the first four months of the fiscal year to $5.76 billion, compared with $4.80 billion …
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White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has sharply criticized India for its oil imports from Russia, calling the country a “laundromat for the Kremlin.” Navarro’s comments follow his earlier remark …
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External affairs minister S. Jaishankar will meet Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Thursday to review bilateral ties and prepare for President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India. …