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Govt can nominate private firms for offshore atomic minerals mining

The new rules notified under the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002, are aimed at unlocking India's offshore atomic mineral potential

Govt can nominate private firms for offshore atomic minerals mining
Updated On : 19 Jul 2025 | 12:08 AM IST

A glimmer of hope as Beijing processes rare-earth magnet requests

The export restrictions, which took effect on April 4, apply to rare earth magnets, which are critical components in industries ranging from automobiles and electronics to health care and defence

A glimmer of hope as Beijing processes rare-earth magnet requests
Updated On : 18 Jul 2025 | 11:48 PM IST

Claiming false deductions? I-T dept steps up scrutiny, warns of penalty

The warnings come as the government has given taxpayers more time to file their returns - the deadline is now September 15. But experts say this extra time comes with stricter checks

Claiming false deductions? I-T dept steps up scrutiny, warns of penalty
Updated On : 18 Jul 2025 | 11:15 PM IST

Skill Ministry forms steering committee for ITI upgradation scheme

The committee will also issue (form) regulations for setting up of five national centres of excellence for skilling, which has special emphasis on creating a skilled workforce for manufacturing sector

Skill Ministry forms steering committee for ITI upgradation scheme
Updated On : 18 Jul 2025 | 11:12 PM IST

RBI to hold ₹2 trillion 7-day VRRR auction to absorb surplus liquidity

RBI to conduct seven-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on Friday to absorb Rs 2 trillion as banking system liquidity remains in surplus of over Rs 3 trillion

RBI to hold ₹2 trillion 7-day VRRR auction to absorb surplus liquidity
Updated On : 18 Jul 2025 | 11:11 PM IST

India, EU resolve digital differences in free trade agreement talks

'Substantial differences' remain over sustainable development chapter

India, EU resolve digital differences in free trade agreement talks
Updated On : 18 Jul 2025 | 10:53 PM IST

Govt needs more data access: NSC chairman Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar

With India's economy expanding rapidly and global investor interest growing, official figures are facing more scrutiny. Calls are mounting for more accurate economic data

Govt needs more data access: NSC chairman Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar
Updated On : 18 Jul 2025 | 10:49 PM IST

China tightens grip on rare earth sector with silent quota release

China released the initial batch of quotas for the year just last month, without making the usual public announcement. Firms were instructed to keep the figures confidential

China tightens grip on rare earth sector with silent quota release
Updated On : 18 Jul 2025 | 6:09 PM IST

India's forex reserves fall by $3 billion to $696.67 billion in July

In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had declined by $3.049 billion to $699.736 billion

India's forex reserves fall by $3 billion to $696.67 billion in July
Updated On : 18 Jul 2025 | 6:08 PM IST

India to stay resilient amid global trade tensions, says Sunil Mittal

Acknowledging that overall global macroeconomic growth has been subdued and divergent across different regions, Mittal called for coordinated action to ensure sustainable momentum

India to stay resilient amid global trade tensions, says Sunil Mittal
Updated On : 18 Jul 2025 | 5:48 PM IST

US rejects India's WTO claim on auto tariffs, cites security grounds

US says Trump auto tariffs were imposed on national security grounds and cannot be challenged as safeguard measures under the World Trade Organisation rules

US rejects India's WTO claim on auto tariffs, cites security grounds
Updated On : 18 Jul 2025 | 1:58 PM IST

Industry body warns China's curbs threaten India's smartphone exports

ICEA urges government action as Foxconn recalls staff and Chinese customs block key machines

Industry body warns China's curbs threaten India's smartphone exports
Updated On : 18 Jul 2025 | 11:03 AM IST

India's long overdue low-carbon development plan likely to see light

The climate strategy may pave the path to a national carbon budget, an element critical in achieving net zero, but increase costs for companies transitioning to low-emission strategies

India's long overdue low-carbon development plan likely to see light
Updated On : 17 Jul 2025 | 11:19 PM IST

India likely to settle for 10-15% tariff in interim trade deal with US

This may put New Delhi in a more favourable position than Indonesia, Vietnam

India likely to settle for 10-15% tariff in interim trade deal with US
Updated On : 17 Jul 2025 | 11:15 PM IST
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Updated On : 17 Jul 2025 | 5:18 PM IST

India, UK likely to sign free trade agreement next week after review

India and UK are expected to sign FTA next week; pact expected to cut tariffs, boost exports, and benefit sectors like textiles, whisky, while easing social security rules for Indian professionals

India, UK likely to sign free trade agreement next week after review
Updated On : 17 Jul 2025 | 4:18 PM IST

Uncertain macro situation stifling discretionary spending: Wipro chairman

Things have not worsened for Indian IT industry but they have not got any better either, he says

Uncertain macro situation stifling discretionary spending: Wipro chairman
Updated On : 17 Jul 2025 | 12:07 AM IST

Trump hints at trade deal with India, says major announcements on the way

US President Donald Trump hints at new deal with India, possibly with tariffs similar to Indonesia's 19% rate

Trump hints at trade deal with India, says major announcements on the way
Updated On : 17 Jul 2025 | 12:07 AM IST

Lok Sabha select committee proposes 285 changes to Income Tax Bill, 2025

The Income Tax Bill, 2025, will replace the Income Tax Act, 1961. The government aims to implement the new Income Tax law from April 1, 2026

Lok Sabha select committee proposes 285 changes to Income Tax Bill, 2025
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 11:39 PM IST