Krity Ambey

Krity Ambey

Krity Ambey

AI safety must keep pace with adoption in financial sector: CEA Nageswaran

The Chief Economic Adviser said AI can improve credit assessment and risk detection in fintech, but firms must prioritise safety and security as adoption accelerates

Updated On: 07 Aug 2026 | 8:36 PM IST

Cabinet may soon consider revamped model investment treaty: DEA secy

The proposed overhaul seeks to make India's investment treaty regime more investor-friendly while retaining sovereign safeguards and advancing negotiations with key partners

Updated On: 07 Aug 2026 | 7:58 PM IST

Tariff on most items to be in single digits in FY28 Budget: FM Sitharaman

The government aims to bring customs duty on most items to single-digit rates by the FY28 Budget while continuing tariff rationalisation and asset-focused borrowing

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Foreign etailers told to set up separate export-only units in India

The DGFT has notified a framework requiring foreign-owned e-commerce firms to create separate legal entities for inventory-based exports of Indian-made goods under the revised FDI policy

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

Indian Bank aims to more than double business to ₹35 trillion by 2032

The public sector lender plans to strengthen its presence in Delhi and Mumbai while relying on MSME growth and financial inclusion to achieve its long-term business target

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 9:17 PM IST

HFIs show sustained economic activity, domestic demand in Q1: Chaudhary

Finance MoS Pankaj Chaudhary said improving industrial output, moderate inflation and resilient domestic demand support growth despite global uncertainty and monsoon risks.

Updated On: 04 Aug 2026 | 8:02 PM IST

India currently faces 9 WTO disputes over sugar subsidies, ICT tariffs, PLI

Commerce MoS Jitin Prasada said India is defending nine WTO disputes involving sugar subsidies, ICT tariffs and PLI schemes, with appeals pending in several cases.

Updated On: 04 Aug 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

Govt to continue fiscal measures to mitigate future fuel price volatility

Finance MoS Pankaj Chaudhary said the Centre will balance fiscal support with sustainability while strengthening energy security and adhering to the fiscal consolidation path

Updated On: 04 Aug 2026 | 6:20 PM IST

Premature life policy exits surpass maturity payouts, shows govt data

Surrenders and withdrawals accounted for 39% of total benefits paid by life insurers in FY26, overtaking maturity payouts amid rising early exits from long-term policies

Updated On: 04 Aug 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

Govt to offload up to 6.5% stake in LIC through OFS opening Tuesday

Centre will offer a 2.5% stake with a 4% greenshoe option at a floor price of ₹382 a share, helping LIC meet minimum public shareholding norms ahead of schedule

Updated On: 03 Aug 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

Govt considers duty parity for SEZ units on domestic market sales

Proposal under SEZ Policy 2.0 may allow SEZ units to pay duty only on imported inputs used in domestic sales, aligning treatment more closely with DTA manufacturers

Updated On: 03 Aug 2026 | 9:47 PM IST

FCNR (B) deposits rose by $28 bn after RBI swap window: MoS Finance

Outstanding FCNR(B) deposits have risen to $60.55 billion from $32.56 billion since the RBI announced its concessional forex swap facility in early June

Updated On: 03 Aug 2026 | 7:53 PM IST

Centre exhausted 18% of fiscal deficit in Q1FY27, shows CGA data

Fiscal deficit stood at 18.2 per cent of the FY27 target as higher subsidy spending was offset by robust revenue growth and sustained capital expenditure

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

US' Section 301 tariff linked to forced labour import may not survive court

Experts say fresh US tariffs imposed under Section 301 could face legal challenges, potentially dealing another setback to President Donald Trump's trade strategy

Updated On: 30 Jul 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

Goods exports rise 15%, FTAs to give further boost, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce minister says export momentum is expected to continue as FTAs take effect, while India remains engaged with the US on the proposed trade pact

Updated On: 29 Jul 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

India must remove investment barriers, ease non-tariff measures: Report

Competere Foundation says reducing investment restrictions and addressing overseas regulatory barriers are key to boosting exports, productivity and long-term growth

Updated On: 29 Jul 2026 | 7:59 PM IST

Monsoon Session: PSBs' profit nearly trebled in 5 years, says FinMin

Public sector banks posted a record ₹1.98 trillion profit in FY26 as bad loans hit a historic low and credit growth remained strong across retail, MSMEs and agriculture

Updated On: 28 Jul 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Centre shifts export strategy, aims to give state govts bigger role

Plan comes at a time when WTO urged India to address structural challenges

Updated On: 28 Jul 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

Reserve Bank of India gets govt's nod to issue ₹10, ₹20 polymer banknotes

The central bank will issue 1 billion each of ₹10 and ₹20 polymer banknotes for field trials before taking a call on their regular issuance

Updated On: 27 Jul 2026 | 11:59 PM IST

Trade body calls for rollback of FDI in inventory-based ecom policy

CAIT seeks rollback of the new e-commerce FDI export policy, alleging it favours Amazon and Flipkart, while experts say clearer implementation rules are needed

Updated On: 24 Jul 2026 | 10:28 PM IST