Economy

Retail auto sales rise on high base this Navratri, but cars see 14% drop

FADA data shows overall vehicle sales rose 2% in the first nine days of Navratri, but passenger vehicle sales fell 14% as last year's GST-led demand surge created a high base

FM Sitharaman seeks global framework to address the fallout of sanctions

FM calls for multilateral rules as economic penalties have consequences beyond their intended targets

Diesel exports offer Indian refiners gains amid rising crude import bill

Indian refiners are increasing diesel exports as the West Asia conflict and restrictions by Russia and China tighten supplies, although higher crude import costs and export duties could limit gains

CBDT notifies new form for tax exemption claims on govt securities

The new Form 173A requires eligible foreign investors and BIS to disclose security holdings, interest income and capital gains to claim exemptions under the Income-tax Act, 2025

Rubio urges India to boost US energy, defence buys amid strained ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India and the US were close to finalising a trade deal, while urging New Delhi to increase energy imports and purchases of American technology

Odisha leads as sugar inflation crosses 30% in 21 states and UTs

Retail sugar inflation reached 29.80% nationally in September, its highest level in the new CPI series, while wholesale inflation eased to 12.72% from 16.29% in August

India-New Zealand FTA comes into force: What changes from today

The India-New Zealand FTA brings duty-free access for Indian exports and lower duties on selected New Zealand imports. Here is all that changes from today

Uttar Pradesh Textile and Garmenting Policy, 2022: Incentives, eligibility and implementation

The policy covers a broad textile value chain, from sericulture, spinning, weaving and knitting to processing, garment manufacturing, technical textiles and common infrastructure

Datanomics: India-NZ FTA kicks off today amid concerns on trade deficit

India has signed FTAs and other trade agreements with nine individual countries and one regional bloc comprising ten nations since 1998

India's school-to-work push faces test of skills, jobs and apprenticeships

The government plans to link education and employment databases and expand career counselling in schools, but experts say apprenticeships, training, and job creation are key to improving outcomes

India flags off first shipment to New Zealand under free trade agreement

The first shipment, a Maharashtra-made JCB mini excavator, marks the start of zero-duty access for Indian engineering goods as both nations aim to double bilateral trade by 2030.

India should make data centres expand clean power supply: Nicholas Stern

Nicholas Stern says India must accelerate its shift to renewable energy to reduce its vulnerability to geopolitical shocks and volatile oil prices

Beyond Diwali sales, Sivakasi eyes global fireworks market with exports

India's fireworks capital is drawing interest from overseas buyers as Tamil Nadu pushes for export-friendly policies, modernisation and improved infrastructure to boost global sales.

Govt to launch AgriPV support scheme, 5 GW capacity possible: MNRE secy

The proposed central scheme aims to bridge the 25-30% higher cost of AgriPV projects, with capacity addition depending on states notifying feed-in tariffs, says MNRE Secretary

Uttar Pradesh Tourism Policy, 2022: Key features, incentives, eligibility and implementation

The policy is the state government's principal investment and development framework for tourism and hospitality projects

Uttar Pradesh govt approves industrial enclave projects worth ₹480 crore

Uttar Pradesh has approved two industrial enclave projects worth ₹480 crore across 420 acres in Gorakhpur and Banda to strengthen infrastructure, attract investment and generate employment.

Engineering exports may hit record $150 billion in FY27: EEPC chairman

The Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) Chairman said shipments are recording healthy growth in markets such as the US

Statsguru: Don't blame stubble burning alone for poor air quality

Farm fires are seasonal, but year-round emissions from power plants and persistently high PM2.5 levels underline the need for a broader clean-air strategy

India-New Zealand FTA expected to boost trade diversification strategy

The trade pact, effective Tuesday, offers duty-free access to Indian exports, targeted tariff concessions and a $20 billion investment commitment as both nations aim to double trade by 2030

India's exports grow across regions, led by Africa, ASEAN in Apr-Aug

India's merchandise exports grew across key regions in April-August FY27, with shipments to Africa rising 47% to $26.19 billion and ASEAN exports surging 56% to $23.08 billion.