Gross GST revenue back in positive zone in December Gross GST collections grew 1.3% year-on-year to ₹1.79 lakh crore in December 2025, reflecting a steady recovery after historic rate… January 1, 2026 23:30 IST
GST compensation cess on tobacco nixed A separate Health Security and National Security Cess has been introduced on pan masala and related items to maintain high… January 1, 2026 10:07 IST
LPG prices hiked – Commercial cylinder cost rises by Rs 111 on New Year There has been no change announced for domestic LPG cylinder prices. January 1, 2026 09:28 IST
Egg prices spike 25-50% with spurt in demand With production lagging—particularly in Maharashtra—and exports to the Gulf rising by 40%, experts predict wholesale rates could hit ₹8,500 by… January 1, 2026 02:14 IST
Three-year safeguard duty imposed on flat steel To stabilise domestic prices, imports above specified price thresholds exempt January 1, 2026 00:49 IST
EU carbon tax: Steel, aluminium exporters to take a 15-22% hit As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enters its payment phase on January 1, 2026, Indian steel and aluminium… Updated: December 31, 2025 22:12 IST
Centre’s fiscal deficit widens to 62.3% of FY26BE in April-November Despite a 28% surge in capital expenditure and contracting net tax revenues, analysts suggest the government will meet its 4.4%… December 31, 2025 20:27 IST
Israel team to visit India in January for Pre-FTA talks An Israeli trade delegation is scheduled to visit India in January 2026 to establish the framework for a comprehensive Free… December 31, 2025 19:50 IST
India’s financial stability Vs global chaos: 5 key takeaways from RBI’s December Report RBI’s December Financial Stability Report says India’s financial system remains strong despite global risks, with banks and NBFCs well-capitalised. December 31, 2025 17:37 IST
India’s growth outlook remains buoyant, says govt With GDP valued at $4.18 trillion, India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy and is poised to… December 31, 2025 00:28 IST
India overtakes Japan to become world’s fourth-largest economy; govt says will take over Germany within 3 years According to official government projections, India’s GDP could rise to about $7.3 trillion by 2030. December 30, 2025 23:02 IST
Tariff Tanturm: Headroom for duty cuts but India must keep self interest intact Trump’s belief that running a trade surplus with the US amounts to an economic crime was accepted by almost everyone—except… Updated: December 30, 2025 06:23 IST
India’s IIP surges to two-year high in November; industry experts signal broad-based recovery India’s IIP surged to a two-year high in November 2025, led by manufacturing and mining—explore industry insights on this broad… December 29, 2025 19:07 IST
November IIP growth jumps to 2-year high at 6.7% , led by manufacturing output India’s IIP grew 6.7% in November 2025, with the manufacturing sector posting an 8% YoY increase. Updated: December 29, 2025 17:17 IST
Yearender FTAs: Groundwork laid for big trade deals in 2026 In 2025, India emerged as a frontrunner in global trade diplomacy, securing key Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the UK,… December 28, 2025 18:09 IST
Food inflation to remain range-bound in 2026 India’s food inflation is projected to rise moderately in 2026 after a period of deflation in late 2025. Supported by… December 28, 2025 17:39 IST
Petroleum products exports down 8% to $26.6 billion in April-November India’s petroleum export revenues fell to $26.6 billion during April-November FY26, even as Russian crude imports reached a five-month high,… December 26, 2025 22:05 IST
Onion prices contained with easing of transportation The Indian government successfully moderated seasonal onion price spikes in 2025 by scaling up ‘Kanda Express’ rail shipments, leading to… Updated: December 27, 2025 02:58 IST
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