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Just in:   • Very disappointing, does not bring any happiness into the lives of ordinary people, says Opposition on Union Budget 2026  • Union Budget 2026-27 highlights: Customs simplified, duties slashed; tax reforms ease trade and living  • PFC, REC to be restructured as part of financial sector reforms in Budget 2026-27  • Budget 2026-27 rolls out tax incentives for cooperatives  • Union Budget: Defence soars to Rs 7.85 lakh crore, big bets on electronics, biopharma and railways  Last updated: 22 Jan, 2026    In Depth India-EU FTA: A Convergence of Strategy and Economics IANS | 22 Jan, 2026 The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, which are now approaching completion, have acquired strategic significance beyond trade liberalisation and the proposed agreement is increasingly being viewed as a stabilising anchor for global commerce    Read more.... Govt push, public-private partnership drove Indian space sector growth in 2025 IANS | 30 Dec, 2025 Policy continuity and institutional clarity by the government and an expanding public-private partnership framework led to the growth of India's private space sector in 2025, said Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt (Retd.), Director General, Indian Space Association (ISpA) on Tuesday.    Read more.... 2026 set to break new records with ‘Make in India’ and PLI schemes firmly in place IANS | 26 Dec, 2025 India’s electronics and semiconductor journey has moved from intent to execution – creating several new highs this year -- and 2026 is set to break new records with ‘Make in India’ and production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes firmly in place -- establishing India as a competitive and trusted electronics manufacturing destination globally.     Read more.... Tariffs, Taxes & Trade Deals: The 2025 MSME Report Moonis Rehman | 24 Dec, 2025 For Indian MSMEs, the year is no doubt ending on a positive note. India has recently inked trade agreements with two nations—Oman and New Zealand, coming on the heels of the UK and EFTA pacts.     Read more.... Govt introduces Securities Markets Code Bill in Lok Sabha IANS | 18 Dec, 2025 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday introduced the Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, to consolidate, rationalise, and replace with a single law the three existing securities laws -- the SEBI Act, 1992, the Depositories Act, 1996, and the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956.    Read more.... 14-day India International Trade Fair records over 18 lakh visitors IANS | 28 Nov, 2025 The 14-day India International Trade Fair (IITF) witnessed broad participation from diverse sectors and recorded over 18 lakh visitors, according to Commerce Ministry.    Read more.... Renewable energy share in India’s power mix likely to cross 35 pc by 2030 IANS | 20 Nov, 2025 The share of India’s electricity generation from renewable energy (RE) capacity, including large hydro, is expected to cross 35 per cent by FY30 from 22.1 per cent in FY25, with expected incremental capacity addition of around 200 GW between FY25 till FY30, according to a report released on Thursday.     Read more.... India stays resilient with diversified export basket amid global uncertainty IANS | 24 Oct, 2025 India’s exports grew 5.19 per cent year-on-year between April and August 2025 to $346.1 billion, compared to $329.03 billion during the same period in 2024 despite the uncertainty in global markets.     Read more....   Archives: 2026 ( 1 )    2025 ( 43 )    2024 ( 82 )    2023 ( 57 )    2022 ( 53 )    2021 ( 55 )    2020 ( 54 )    2019 ( 56 )    2018 ( 57 )    2017 ( 60 )    2016 ( 53 )    2015 ( 60 )    2014 ( 747 )    Index     Customs Exchange Rates Currency Import Export US Dollar ₹91.2 ₹89.5 UK Pound ₹123.35 ₹119.35 Euro ₹107 ₹103.35 Japanese Yen ₹57.9 ₹56.1 As on 22 Jan, 2026   Daily Poll What is your primary "Make or Break" expectation from the Finance Minister this year?  The Tax Relief  The Working Capital Fix  The Compliance Holiday  The Payment Shield  The Tech Subsidy  All   Commented Stories

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