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Restore APM allocation for CNG sector, include gas under GST regime: Panel

To boost natural gas adoption, a PNGRB expert panel has recommended restoring APM gas allocation for CNG, including gas under GST, and recognising it as a cleaner fuel in the scrappage policy

Rabi sowing starts on a positive, crop realisations continue to disappoint

While key inputs such as water, seeds and fertilisers are adequate, the poor price performance of the kharif harvest might dampen farmers earning

Net direct tax collection rises 7% to ₹12.92 trillion between April-Nov

India's refund issuances between April 1 and November 10 declined by 18 per cent, totalling ₹2.42 trillion, compared with the same period last year

No trade deal at cost of farmers, workers' welfare, says Piyush Goyal

India will not agree to any trade deal that harms farmers, dairy or workers, Piyush Goyal said, adding that new fish export markets like Russia are being explored

US 'pretty close' to seal trade deal with India, says Donald Trump

This is the second time in less than two weeks that the US president held out hope to seal the proposed bilateral trade deal with India

India cuts Russian crude oil buys for December amid Trump tariffs

India's reduced Russian oil orders come after the US raised tariffs on Indian imports to 50% and imposed sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil

QCOs: Why ensuring their smooth implementation is need of the hour

So far, a total of 187 QCOs covering 769 products have been notified for compulsory certification of BIS by various departments/ ministries of the government

Trump says US close to finalising India trade deal, hints at tariff cuts

US President made the comments while administering oath of office to Sergio Gor as the new US Ambassador to India, and indicated progress in ongoing trade talks, suggesting tariff cuts could follow

India's population-adjusted road deaths at 30-year high, shows data

Road design, better enforcement of safety norms can limit fatalities

Pre-Budget meetings with govt: Economists urge FM to push capex pedal

Some experts flagged that state governments' debt has become unsustainable

Australian companies tap Indian partners amid critical mineral push

Pilot project in Jharkhand and Hyderabad tie-ups mark early gains as Australian mining technology companies eye local subsidiaries and Indian PSUs explore Queensland's mineral assets

FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets leading economists ahead of FY27 Budget

Those present at the meeting include Sajjid Chinoy, Neelkanth Misra, Dharmakirti Joshi, Ridham Desai, Sonal Varma and Indira Rajaraman

Russia, India to ink labour mobility pact during Putin's December visit

By the end of the year, over 70,000 Indian nationals are expected to be officially employed across Russia under the quotas managed by the Russian Ministry of Labour

Notebook makers raise GST concerns, warn of rising costs and import surge

The All India Notebook Manufacturers Association has urged the government to address GST anomalies that are pushing up raw material costs and could lead to cheaper imports from ASEAN countries

Piyush Goyal meets Utah Senate president to boost AI, clean energy ties

Goyal on Monday met a business delegation led by President of the Utah State Senate J Stuart Adams and discussed enhancing collaborations

Prolonged monsoon delays rabi sowing of wheat, barley in Rajasthan

Mustard has dominated the rabi sowing this year. So far, around 79 per cent of mustard sowing has been completed

Chhattisgarh allows credit, debit and UPI payments for GST filing

The initiative aims to make tax payments simpler, faster, and more transparent for traders and businesses, a state government spokesperson said

PLI incentive schemes: achieving ambitions, but timelines and progress vary

ICRA estimates that around Rs. 2.5 trillion capex will be incurred by March 2026, which is 60-65 per cent of the total estimated capex

Google investment will put Vizag on global map, says Nara Lokesh

Google's $15-billion AI hub in Vizag will anchor India's next big tech ecosystem as the state pivots from special status to investment-led growth, says Nara Lokesh

MMRDA plans ₹1.05 trillion integrated tunnel road network across Mumbai

The 70-km underground corridor will link Coastal Road, BKC, and the airport, creating a third mode of travel beneath the city