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India-UK trade deal: Navigating through worldwide economic chaos

The India-UK trade deal is a balanced and comprehensive agreement expected to create millions of jobs and open vast opportunities for bilateral trade and investment, benefiting both nations

CEO compensation in India rose to ₹7.2 crore in FY24, shows study

According to the CEO Compensation Report 2025, CEOs in the manufacturing industry remain among the highest-paid; MNCs provide more generous executive compensation than Indian-owned firms

How India's health insurance sector is undergoing a profound shift

The industry has grown in scale and ambition, but outdated reporting norms are being replaced-backed by regulations and market pressure-for better transparency and lasting sustainability

Motor Vehicle Agregator Guidelines: Empowering drivers, customers alike

These guidelines, built on the legal foundations of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 aim to regulate the operations of app-based cab aggregators such as Ola, Uber, Rapido, and others

Datanomics: State-wise dietary patterns mirror malnutrition gaps

Bihar reported the highest share of stunted and underweight children, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra

Inflation likely to be below RBI's target in FY26: FinMin review

There is more room for monetary policy easing, says Finance Ministry

'Asia must open up': ADB president says world won't return to pre-Trump era

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda urges regional reform and integration, announces $10 bn each for Asean power grid and India's metro projects

4 years on, long-pending national retail policy still just a draft

DPIIT cites ONDC, welfare board efforts as alternatives to formal policy

71,000 offers made in second round of PM internship pilot project

Over 4.5 lakh applications received for 1.18 lakh internship opportunities in the PM Internship Scheme's second pilot phase; low joining rate noted in first round

US wants India to eliminate tariffs upfront as trade deal deadline nears

USTR Greer indicates negotiations with India may spill beyond the Aug 1 deadline

Peru pitches critical minerals to Indian firms, FTA likely by early 2026

Amid China export concerns, Peru seeks Indian investment in rare earths and logistics as FTA nears finalisation, offering opportunities in energy, defence, and technology

India's industrial production grows 1.5% in June, driven by manufacturing

India's IIP rose 1.5% in June 2025, driven by a 3.9% growth in manufacturing, even as mining and electricity output declined

India likely to forego ₹4,060 crore in first year of UK trade pact: GTRI

The India-UK free trade agreement, which was signed on July 24, will lead to a loss of customs revenue for both the countries

US, once a clean energy superpower, is trailing behind India in power boom

India connected 22 gigawatts of wind and solar in the first half. Assuming this is maintained through December, that should put India ahead of the 40 GW that the US government expects this year

Fisheries and aqua sector see big boost from UK trade deal, Maldives MoU

India's fisheries and aquaculture sectors are experiencing significant growth following the UK trade deal and a MoU with the Maldives, which will improve seafood exports and enhance infrastructure

Private sector investment hasn't kept pace with public expenditure: FM

Says greater access to China may help economy, but sense of caution would have to be built in

Statsguru: Rising engine-failure incidents cast a shadow on Indian skies

The common issues identified include failures in the High-Pressure Turbine and Gear Turbo Engine systems

India-UK FTA: Tariff cuts likely to weigh on Customs duty collections

For FY26, the Centre has budgeted Customs revenues to grow only 2.1 per cent to ₹2.4 trillion

Electronics to chemicals: Govt identifies critical sectors to boost FDI

Invest India, the investment promotion and facilitating agency under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has been actively identifying key value chains to focus on

UK cos can offer telecom services in India without local office under CETA

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed on July 24 in London. It may take about a year for items implementation as the free trade pact needs approval from British Parliament