Economy

GST-driven sales surge in 2025 may weigh on Navratri auto sales this year

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

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 is a refining superpower, can process Venezuelan oil: Marco Rubio

Rubio said US delegation "will discuss with Reliance about producing oil in Venezuela", claiming that "India made 'substantial progress' in diversifying oil purchases", which is a "smart thing to do"

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.

Indian refiners' fuel exports to West rise 43% amid Russian crude use

Reliance Industries Ltd's Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat supplied six of the seven cargoes unloaded at EU ports that month, despite the bloc's ban on fuel made from Russian crude

Delhi sets up DITI on lines of NITI Aayog, to act as premier advisory body

DITI will function as the Delhi government's premier advisory body for public policy, development strategy and institutional reforms, an official notification said

India to keep Russian oil imports near current levels after Trump waiver

India imported 1.82 million barrels per day of Russian crude in September, and Kpler expects October volumes at 1.8-1.9 million bpd after Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on major buyers