The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in 2025 marks a historic milestone. EFTA includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland,...
The Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, launched the UPI-UPU Integration Project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai. This initiative marks a major step in...
Foreign direct investment (FDI) remains a key element of India’s economic growth. However, recent trends reveal a complex scenario where gross inflows appear strong but net inflows are...
The 56th meeting of India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on 3 September 2025 marked a landmark shift in the country’s taxation framework. The overhaul introduces a...
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) launched Phase II of its financial literacy initiative, Niveshak Didi, in Hyderabad. This programme focuses on empowering rural communities, especially...
The United States ended its century-old De Minimis exemption on 29 August 2025. This rule allowed shipments valued under $800 per person per day to enter the US...
India is set to launch a Rs 25,000 crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM) from 2025 to 2031. This flagship initiative aims to support exporters amid rising global trade...
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for July 2025 showed a growth rate of 3.5 percent compared to July 2024. This marks an improvement over June 2025’s quick...
The New Development Bank (NDB), founded by the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa—has appointed Dr Rajiv Ranjan as its vice president and chief risk officer. This...
The Indian automobile sector faces growing challenges due to China’s tightened control over rare earth metals. These metals are vital for manufacturing electric vehicles and advanced automotive components....
