Business

Electronic firms seek PLI 2.0, eye 30–35% share in global mobile production by FY31

India's electronics industry is seeking continued government support with a proposed PLI 2.0 scheme to boost mobile production and exports.…

5 months ago

Strait crisis: Global traders race to secure oil barrels amid Hormuz supply crunch

Global crude oil markets are in a frenzy as a severe shortage drives intense competition for prompt deliveries. Physical oil…

5 months ago

Duty on diesel exports hiked from Rs 21.5/L to Rs 55.5

The government has significantly increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel to prioritize domestic availability amidst West Asian…

5 months ago

Government raises diesel, ATF export duties as oil prices stay volatile; petrol duty remains nil

India has significantly hiked export duties on diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to Rs 55.5 and Rs 42 per…

5 months ago

US-Iran conflict: At nearly $700 billion, how India’s forex reserves are a strong armour against global crises

Fundamentally, foreign exchange reserves tell us about a country’s ability to service its external debt. The more robust the cover,…

5 months ago

From queues to QR codes: How UPI transformed India’s digital payments, now driving 49% of global real-time transactions

India's financial landscape has been revolutionized by UPI, the nation's digital payments centerpiece. Launched in 2016, it has become the…

5 months ago

‘Open and welcoming to global capital’: Sebi chair Tuhin Kanta hails India’s finance landscape

India's Securities and Exchange Board of India chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey assured global investors of the nation's open and attractive…

5 months ago

100% road tax waiver for electric cars, new rules for 2, 3 and 4 wheelers – what Delhi govt’s draft EV policy says

Delhi's draft EV Policy 2026-2030 aims to combat air pollution by accelerating electric vehicle adoption. Key features include tax exemptions…

5 months ago

‘Great!’ Trump reacts as ‘wave of empty tankers’ head for American oil

President Trump reacted positively to a social media post indicating a surge of empty tankers heading to the U.S. to…

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