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Government eases QCO compliance with a transition scheme, offering manufacturers temporary relief while maintaining quality standards

Government disinvestment receipts have crossed ₹18,000 crore in FY27's first quarter, already surpassing the total stake-sale proceeds of FY26

Commerce minister says agreement hinges on Washington providing tariff advantage against rival economies

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer reviewed key trade issues, but negotiations offered few signals on when an interim agreement may be concluded

As part of the stake-sale drive, an OFS in LIC is also likely to be launched "very soon"

The rating agency expects higher inflation, a possible RBI rate hike and slower economic growth amid energy market disruptions and below-normal monsoon conditions

A lower GDP base, subsidy pressures, geopolitical shocks and future spending commitments could make the Centre's goal of reducing debt to 50 per cent of GDP by FY31 significantly more challenging

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India does not negotiate trade agreements under deadlines as USTR Jamieson Greer arrives for talks on the interim trade deal

The Double Contribution Convention will exempt eligible Indian professionals and employers from UK social security payments for five years, reducing costs significantly

NFRA chief Nitin Gupta says CFOs must ensure transparent financial reporting, citing corporate frauds from Haridas Mundhra to Rajesh Exports

Alongside the trade pact, the Double Contribution Convention will also take effect, easing social security obligations for temporary cross-border workers

India's trade balance turned favourable with several Asian and African economies in April-May, even as surpluses with traditional partners such as the US narrowed

India's merchandise exports rose 18 per cent year-on-year in May to a record-high of $45.20 billion, driven by strong petroleum and engineering goods exports, and recovery in shipments to West Asia

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to advance talks on the proposed India-US trade agreement

The multilateral lender cited resilient domestic demand and stronger export prospects, while warning that higher energy prices could strain government finances

Low domestic consumption levels belie overcapacity allegations, says commerce ministry

Rising global fertiliser prices and support extended to oil retailers are squeezing fiscal space, though the government says its capital expenditure plans remain unchanged

New Delhi wants a clear tariff advantage over competing economies and assurances against future Section 301 actions before implementing a trade agreement with Washington

India and Chile are targeting an October conclusion of Cepa talks, but differences over market access for products such as wine, salmon, fruits and gold remain unresolved

Lower-than-expected nominal GDP growth may have pushed the Centre's debt ratio to 57.85 per cent in FY26, making its fiscal consolidation path steeper ahead