Business

FTA with UK comes into effect today, exports to get a boost

The India-UK free trade agreement begins implementation, boosting Indian exports to the UK. Indian service providers and professionals will gain…

4 months ago

India moves to block imports linked to forced labour amid USTR probe

India is inserting a new clause into its foreign trade policy. This clause will allow blocking imports produced using forced…

4 months ago

US eases Russia sanctions bill, cuts tariff threat on India and China from 500% to 100%

US senators unveiled a revised Russia sanctions bill targeting major energy buyers. This legislation seeks to pressure Moscow and its…

4 months ago

India Post crosses Rs 4,000 crore quarterly revenue for first time; Q1 turnover jumps 22%

India Post achieved its highest-ever first-quarter revenue of Rs 4,008 crore. This revenue marks a significant 22.2 percent increase from…

4 months ago

Trump admin’s Section 301 probe: Why India’s ban on import of goods produced through use of forced labour is important

The move comes against the backdrop of a US investigation into forced labour practices across 60 economies, including India. The…

4 months ago

Why is IBM stock crashing today? Shares plunge over 25% – here’s what’s driving the fall

IBM share price crash: The softer outlook comes as businesses increasingly direct their technology spending towards artificial intelligence infrastructure, including…

4 months ago

Govt releases first services production index; 14 of 19 sub-sectors post double-digit growth

India's government has launched a new Index of Services Production. Fourteen of nineteen formal services sub-sectors showed double-digit growth in…

4 months ago

US stocks today: Wall Street trades in green; stocks steady as US inflation data better than expected

The market drew support from declining bond yields after data showed US consumer prices rose 3.5 per cent in June…

4 months ago

Trump’s ‘guardian’ fee: How much would a supertanker have to pay to cross Strait of Hormuz?

Unlike man-made canals such as the Suez and Panama, which are sovereign infrastructure and levy substantial transit tolls, most natural…

4 months ago

Railways tightens norms for project contractors; unveils covered fly ash transport and rolls out unified licence

Indian Railways introduced reforms for freight and logistics operations. Specialized containers will transport fly ash, reducing environmental pollution significantly. A…

4 months ago