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Why Budget tax sops to attract foreign investment upset Indian data centres
The new Budget provides for tax sops to attract more foreign investments in India's data centres. So why are some Indian players upset?
 "Why Budget tax sops to attract foreign investment upset Indian data centres")
Budget sends mixed signals on PLI push across key manufacturing sectors
Allocations for 2026-27 across 14 sectors reveal clear winners and laggards
 "Budget sends mixed signals on PLI push across key manufacturing sectors")
Container scheme to attract ₹1 trillion investments, says Sonowal
Container support scheme will lead to capacity equal to 10% of global demand
 "Container scheme to attract ₹1 trillion investments, says Sonowal")
Scrapping revenue deficit grants may strain fragile states: Economists
Economists warn that removal of revenue deficit grants could hurt fiscally weak and hill states, forcing them to seek alternative support from the Centre
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Maritime stakeholders join hands to form new national container carrier
State-owned maritime entities have signed an MoU to form Bharat Container Shipping Line, aimed at strengthening India's export-import logistics and reducing freight volatility
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US tariffs not the only factor for Customs duty changes: CBIC chairman
CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi explains the Budget's calibrated customs duty exemptions, SEZ flexibility and tariff reforms amid global trade headwinds
 "US tariffs not the only factor for Customs duty changes: CBIC chairman")
India-US trade deal: Agri, dairy interests 'protected', says Piyush Goyal
Goyal said both sides were working on a "joint statement" outlining the details of the first phase of the agreement
 "India-US trade deal: Agri, dairy interests 'protected', says Piyush Goyal")
Ex-SBI MD Vinay Tonse to succeed Prashant Kumar as Yes Bank MD & CEO
RBI has approved the appointment of former SBI managing director Vinay Tonse as Yes Bank's MD & CEO for three years, subject to shareholder approval
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India-US trade deal lifts great deal of uncertainty, say FinMin officials
Department of financial services (DFS) secretary M Nagaraju said: "Dark clouds of uncertainty had lifted from the world economy and industry should now cheer up and heave a sigh of relief"
 "India-US trade deal lifts great deal of uncertainty, say FinMin officials")
Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe
In January, French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to take effect at the start of the next school year in September
 "Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe")
Falling Russian crude oil imports drag down pvt ports' growth to 2% in FY26
In comparison, central government-owned ports grew 9%
 "Falling Russian crude oil imports drag down pvt ports' growth to 2% in FY26")
Replacing Russian oil likely to be a challenge for Indian refiners
Along with price discounts, India must replace around 1.7 million barrels per day of average Russian crude imports
 "Replacing Russian oil likely to be a challenge for Indian refiners")
Global travellers get more shopping leeway under new Baggage Rules, 2026
New baggage rules emphasise electronic declarations and advance filings to minimise airport delays
 "Global travellers get more shopping leeway under new Baggage Rules, 2026")
India-US trade deal: Refiners await govt nod on cutting Russian oil imports
Only two state-run refiners Indian Oil and BPCL and Russia-backed Nayara Energy Ltd purchased crude oil from Moscow in January
 "India-US trade deal: Refiners await govt nod on cutting Russian oil imports")
From the brink and back: How the India-US trade deal finally shaped up
After months of tariff shocks, stalled talks and diplomatic sparring, India and the US finally stitched together a trade deal that reshaped bilateral ties
 "From the brink and back: How the India-US trade deal finally shaped up")
Trade deal sweetens FY27 growth arithmetic as exports lift outlook
Economists say the India-US trade deal could lift FY27 GDP growth by 20-40 basis points by boosting exports and reducing uncertainty, though risks from imports remain
 "Trade deal sweetens FY27 growth arithmetic as exports lift outlook")
India's exports to get boost with US cutting tariff: FM Nirmal Sitharaman
Trump's steep 50 per cent tariffs last year dented Indian exports by raising landed costs, squeezing exporter margins, and eroding competitiveness in the American market
 "India's exports to get boost with US cutting tariff: FM Nirmal Sitharaman")
India-US trade deal brings glimmer of hope for beleaguered IT services cos
India-US trade deal eases fears of tariff spillover into IT services, offering relief to Indian tech firms amid weak global demand and delayed client spending
 "India-US trade deal brings glimmer of hope for beleaguered IT services cos")
US deal, FTAs likely to stitch a new growth story for textiles sector
With the US agreeing to cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, industry expects India's textile and apparel exports to gain a competitive edge and post double-digit monthly growth from FY27
 "US deal, FTAs likely to stitch a new growth story for textiles sector")
Consumption story of staples is making a comeback: AWL Agri executives
AWL Agri targets 7-8% edible oil volume growth, banks on capacity expansion and a demand recovery led by rural markets and staples consumption
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