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India-New Zealand FTA Takes Effect October 20 With Duty-Free Access
India-New Zealand FTA will take effect on October 20, giving Indian goods duty-free access to New Zealand and bringing a $20 billion investment commitment.
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International
US Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, 100% Tariff Threat for India and China
The US House has passed a Russia sanctions bill giving the president authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian…
Business
India Unemployment Rate Falls to 5% in August as Rural Jobs Improve
India’s unemployment rate fell to 5% in August from 5.1% in July, with rural unemployment declining to 4.1%, the lowest level since January…
Business
China Dominates BRICS Economy, But India Grew Faster Over the Past Five Years
China remains the dominant BRICS economy, but India’s aggregate GNI grew 52% between 2020 and 2025, outpacing China’s 32% growth.
Business
Chips to Rockets: 6 Industries Reshaping India's Industrial Future
Jefferies identifies six sectors driving India's next industrial growth phase, from semiconductors and space to data centres, solar…
National
PM Modi Hits Out at Critics Over India's 7.8% GDP Growth, Says 'Glass Always Half-Empty'
PM Narendra Modi defended India's 7.8% quarterly GDP growth, hitting out at critics and contrasting the country's rise with its 2013…
Business
RBI FCNR(B) Scheme Draws $100 Billion from NRIs, India Forex Reserves Hit Record $729.3 Billion
RBI's FCNR(B) scheme attracted over $100 billion from NRIs in three months, pushing India's forex reserves to a record $729.3 billion and…
Business
ATF Price Hike: Jet Fuel Rises 5.46%, Commercial LPG Rates Increase From September 1
ATF prices rise 5.46% to Rs 121.28 per litre from September 1, while commercial LPG cylinder prices increase across major Indian cities.
Business
India’s Top Finance Billionaires: Uday Kotak, Kamath Brothers and Muthoot Family Lead Bloomberg List
Bloomberg’s first India Finance Rich List identifies 15 individuals and families with over $65 billion in combined wealth, led by Uday…
Business
Sugar Price Surge: Government Tightens Rules to Curb Hoarding
The government has tightened raw sugar import rules, requiring it to be refined and sold within two months as sugar prices surge and…
Business
India’s Affluent Consumer Base Could Quadruple by 2036, Overtake China: Report
India could have 10.8 crore affluent consumers by 2036, overtaking China’s projected 10.3 crore, according to a NielsenIQ and World Data…
National
India Outpaces China in GDP Growth, But Can It Close the Massive Economic Gap?
India is growing faster than China, but China's economy remains nearly five times larger. Here's why India's GDP growth success is not yet…
Business
E10 for older vehicles? CEA raises food-vs-fuel concerns over E20 petrol
CEA V Anantha Nageswaran backs E10 petrol for older vehicles and urges India to assess food, feed, land and water costs before increasing…
Business
India's Retail Inflation Rises to 4.45% in July 2026 as Food Prices Remain Elevated
India's retail inflation rose to 4.45% in July 2026 from 4.38% in June, driven by higher food prices. Check the latest CPI data, food…
Business
Swiggy, Zomato Face Fresh Competition as Race for India's Next 100 Million Food Delivery Users Begins
Swiggy and Zomato are expanding beyond market share as Rapido, Flipkart and Swish intensify competition. Here's how India's food delivery…
Business
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Cut by Over Rs 200 in Delhi, Kolkata; New Rates Effective August 1
The government has reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by over Rs 200 in Delhi and Kolkata. The latest cut offers relief to…
Business
India's Fiscal Deficit Reaches Rs 3.1 Trillion in April-June FY27 as Government Spending Rises
India's fiscal deficit touched Rs 3.1 trillion, or 18.2% of the FY27 target, during the April-June quarter. Tax collections and capital…
Business
RBI Changes Fixed Deposit Rules from October 1: New Deposit Rate Norms Explained
The RBI has introduced new rules for bank deposit interest rates effective October 1, 2026. Here's what the changes mean for bulk fixed…