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UK-India Infrastructure Financing Bridge

The UK-India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB) marked its first anniversary in September 2025. The initiative, launched jointly by the Indian and U.K. governments in 2024, aims to boost...

September 12, 2025

Discrepancies in India’s Household Consumption Data

Recent data reveal a growing gap between two key measures of household consumption in India. Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) and Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) estimates differ...

September 12, 2025

US HIRE Act Threatens Indian IT Sector Growth

The US has recently intensified protectionist measures impacting global trade and immigration. The proposed Halting International Relocation of Employment (HIRE) Act aims to discourage outsourcing by imposing heavy...

September 12, 2025

India, EFTA Sign TEPA

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,...

September 12, 2025

India Launches UPI-UPU Project For Cross-Border Payments

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...

September 11, 2025

Declining Quality of Foreign Direct Investment in India

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...

September 9, 2025

India’s GST Council Unveils Major Tax Reforms 2025

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...

September 7, 2025

Niveshak Didi Phase II

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...

September 3, 2025

Impact of US De Minimis Rule on India-US Trade

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...

August 30, 2025

Export Promotion Mission

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...

August 29, 2025

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