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Money, tax, Goods and Services tax, GST, finance ministry

Diwali gift for aam aadmi: Two-tier GST regime by October

Govt plans a two-tier GST structure by October with 5% and 18% slabs, cutting tax on daily-use goods like cement,…

Updated: August 16, 2025 00:04 IST

Bihar, Telangana, Nagaland, Mizoram, Ladakh, fasal bima yojna

More states to join Fasal Bima scheme from next rabi season

Bihar, Telangana, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Ladakh may join the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana from the next rabi season. The…

August 15, 2025 23:10 IST

Asean, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, trade, economy

Next review meet for Asean-India trade pact likely in October

India and ASEAN will hold the 11th round of AITIGA review talks in October 2025 in Jakarta, aiming to complete…

August 15, 2025 21:48 IST

PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana, PMDDKY, prime minister Narendra Modi, economy,

100 under-performing districts to get special attention for farming: PM

PM Modi announces PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana to uplift 100 underperforming agricultural districts with Rs 24,000 crore outlay. Scheme to…

August 15, 2025 20:13 IST

export, trade, economy, electronics, engineering, gems, crude, machinery,

July exports up 7.3% on US sales, trade deficit hits 8-month high

India’s July exports rose 7.3% to $37.24 bn on strong US sales, but imports surged, widening the trade deficit to…

August 14, 2025 22:46 IST

Food Corporation of India, FCI, economy, food subsidy, PMGKAY

FCI resorts to short-term loan of Rs 23,060 crore

Despite receiving 40% of its FY26 food subsidy allocation, the Food Corporation of India has borrowed Rs 23,060 crore in…

August 14, 2025 00:05 IST

Anantha Nageswaran, economy, tariff, donald trump, S&P, ICRA, RBI

US tariff impact to ease out in one to two quarters: CEA

CEA Anantha Nageswaran says the impact of the 50% US tariff on Indian goods may fade in 1–2 quarters. Talks…

August 13, 2025 22:38 IST

exporters, economy, food processing industry, gems, jewellery, textiles,

FE Exclusive | Exporters scurry to fall back on local market, but question marks remain

Indian exporters in gems, jewellery, textiles, and food processing are shifting focus to booming domestic markets amid Trump tariffs. While…

August 13, 2025 22:27 IST

Fertilisers, economy, urea, Di-ammonia phosphate (DAP), NPK - nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P),

Significant cut in fertiliser use under PM Pranam: Govt

Under PM Pranam, 14 states cut fertiliser use by 1.51 MT in 2023-24, saving subsidies and promoting balanced nutrient use.…

August 13, 2025 22:20 IST

ACME Solar Aims for 7GW of Operational Capacity by FY28. (Image Source: Financial Express)

ACME Solar targets 7GW capacity by end of FY28

ACME Solar Holdings plans to make nearly 7GW of its contracted renewable energy capacity operational by the end of FY28,…

August 12, 2025 19:57 IST

inflation, food inflation, CPI inflation, veg thali, non-veg thali, vegetable prices, broiler prices, harvest, LPG prices, vegetable oil, consumer expenditure

July food inflation check: Veg, non-veg thali costs fall on cheaper vegetables, broilers despite oil, LPG drag

In July, the cost of a home-cooked veg thali fell 14 per cent year-on-year and non-veg thali by 13 per…

August 12, 2025 11:42 IST

FPO, Farm future, Economy, minimum support price, MSP, farmers

Farm futures make headway, as FPOs keen on better price discovery

Futures trading in agri-commodities gains ground as over 700 FPOs use NCDEX for better price discovery, higher returns, and formalised…

Updated: August 10, 2025 22:03 IST

Piyush Goyal, Trump tariff, Trade, economy, European Free Trade Area

Piyush Goyal on Trump tariff: Won’t bend to anyone

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India won’t bow to pressure after Trump’s 50% tariff hike. Despite expected dip in US-bound…

August 8, 2025 23:30 IST

Government e-Marketplace, GeM, economy, FTA, trade, CEPA

GeM gets ready for global tenders, norms update by year-end

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to launch global tender feature by FY26, enabling access to public procurement for nations with FTAs. With…

August 8, 2025 21:21 IST

EU, FTA, Trade, Economy, US tariffs, European Union, Arvind Panagariya

Another 1991 moment, seize it: Arvind Panagariya

With US tariffs hitting exports, Arvind Panagariya urges India to finalise the EU FTA and pursue long-pending reforms. He calls…

August 8, 2025 20:37 IST

import, russian oil, US sanctions, Indian refiners, oil, import

State-run refiners cut Russian oil imports sharper than private peers

India’s imports of Russian oil fell 24% YoY in July 2025, with state-run refiners driving the sharper drop. Rising compliance…

August 5, 2025 21:51 IST

economy, India, Philippines, AITIGA, trade, FTA, BTA, Asean

India, Philippines start talks for bilateral trade pact

India and the Philippines begin talks for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to boost bilateral trade, building on AITIGA terms.…

August 5, 2025 19:26 IST

export, US tariff, India-US trade, FTA, RoSCTL, Piyush Goyal

Product-specific export sops likely to counter US tariff

India plans product-specific export incentives to counter new 25% US tariffs. Support may include credit subsidies, tax remissions, and marketing…

August 4, 2025 22:56 IST

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Delhi’s air turns toxic as AQI crosses 400; check area-wise pollution levels

India News57 min ago

Delhi’s air quality hit ‘severe’ levels in various regions on Sunday, a day before Diwali. The Central Pollution Control Board reported hazardous conditions with AQI levels exceeding 400. Akshardham and Anand Vihar were the most polluted areas, while other parts of Delhi and NCR also showed poor air quality. Measures such as water sprinklers were implemented to combat pollution.

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