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US starts tariff investigation against India and 15 other countries
USTR opens Section 301 investigations into 16 economies, including India, over excess manufacturing capacity that Washington says undermines US industrial revival
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Extended stay of Indians back from W Asia may trigger tax implications
Under the Income-tax Act, residential status is primarily determined by the number of days an individual spends in India during a financial year
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GenAI courses see fastest traction in India: Coursera CTO Furniturewala
There are roughly 4 mn enrolments from India in AI and Gen-AI courses on Coursera, he said, adding that this pace of upskilling and reskilling was necessary to unlock a $1.7 trn economic opportunity
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India dials Iran for safe transit of its vessels through Strait of Hormuz
Government engages Tehran to ensure safe transit for Indian-flagged vessels amid West Asia conflict as concerns mount over oil, gas and fertiliser supplies
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Fixed tenures may be next for upper-layer NBFC chiefs under new norms
Proposal could mirror RBI's 15-year limit for private bank leaders
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US trade deficit narrows to $54.5 billion in January as exports rise
Trade flows last year were subject to large monthly swings as US importers reacted to a slew of tariff announcements from President Donald Trump
 "US trade deficit narrows to $54.5 billion in January as exports rise")
Reluctance of market participants hits gas trading volumes at IGX
Market participants turn cautious amid high LNG prices and supply regulation as West Asia conflict disrupts gas shipments and fuels uncertainty
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SC to hear challenge against EPF rules governing international workers
Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging EPF Scheme provisions requiring foreign nationals working in India to contribute to provident fund
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New I-T Act to roll out on April 1 with only 54 forms for smooth transition
India will roll out the new Income-tax Act, 2025 from April 1 with 54 forms operational initially, while the rest will be introduced in phases during FY27
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Clear interpretation key to labour Code success in India's reform journey
The second of the two-part series looks at working hours, employer responsibilities and compliance
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Retail inflation rose to 3.2% in Feb on higher food, precious metal prices
India's retail inflation rose to an 11-month high of 3.21% in February as food prices and precious metals gained
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Tiruppur picks up the threads, but West Asia war tugs at its fabric
US tariff relief restarts Dollar Town's knitting machines, revives stalled exports, yet the Iran curveball threatens to fray town's delicate recovery
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Manufacturing share in listed firms' FY25 GVA fell below pre-Covid levels
Manufacturing companies now contribute a smaller share of gross value added by listed firms than before the pandemic, even as services and other sectors have expanded faster, an analysis shows
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Decks cleared for India's first passive hybrid mutual fund offering
Edelweiss MF announces India's first passive hybrid fund combining equity and government securities, after Sebi allowed the category and a qualifying debt index met AUM norms
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Sebi proposes easier rules for transmission of securities, raises limits
Markets regulator proposes higher thresholds for simplified documentation and straight-through processing for low-value cases to ease transmission of securities
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Higher coal prices, demand are near-term positives for Coal India
Rising global coal prices amid the Iran conflict and potential substitution of gas with coal could boost Coal India's e-auction premiums and volumes in the near term
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100 Ways to See India: A visual data book on the country's changing story
Packed with eye-catching visuals, this data book lets you dip in anywhere, finish quickly, and discover insights about where the country is heading
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Nabard, REC withdraw ₹11,000 cr bond issuances after weak investor demand
NABARD and REC withdraw planned bond issuances worth Rs 11,000 crore after receiving limited bids at higher yields, reflecting cautious sentiment in the debt market
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BSE Power index soars 3%; BHEL, Adani, JSW Energy gain up to 8%; here's why
At 12:12 PM on Thursday; the BSE Power index was up 2.3 per cent at 7,043.98, as compared to 0.54 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex at 76,447.51.
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The changing grammar of storytelling in an age of restless viewers
Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, one of the biggest hits in recent times, also employs an unusual, eight-chapter narrative to tell the story of spies
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