5 Customs Reforms to Boost India's Global Trade Competitiveness
As global trade faces headwinds, experts propose five specific reforms for India's customs system to enhance exports and integrate into supply chains. Read the detailed analysis.
As global trade faces headwinds, experts propose five specific reforms for India's customs system to enhance exports and integrate into supply chains. Read the detailed analysis.
BJP's Nitin Nabin is expected to be formally elected party president before the January budget session, marking a significant organizational overhaul and generational change. Get the full details here.
Adani Total Gas reduces CNG & piped gas prices up to ₹4 across states after PNGRB's tariff revision. Get state-wise details on the relief for households & motorists.
J&K's Power Department clarifies there will be no general electricity tariff increase for consumers in 2025-26. Omar Abdullah shares official communication, addressing public concerns.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accuses BJP-led Centre of pushing an anti-poor agenda by overhauling MGNREGA while sitting on Rs 23,000 crore unpaid dues. Read the full story.
India's gas regulator PNGRB proposes regulating LNG regasification fees and bringing natural gas under GST to reduce consumer costs and boost adoption. Learn how this could impact prices.
Karnataka's economic growth is overshadowed by stark regional inequalities. An urgent policy overhaul is needed to ensure balanced development across the state. Read the full analysis.
Top officials predict a significant upgrade in IMF's assessment of India's official statistics after ongoing data reforms. New CPI & GDP series, aligned with global standards, to be launched in Feb 2026.
PNGRB's 'One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff' policy will reduce CNG prices by ₹1.25-2.50/kg and PNG by ₹0.90-1.80/SCM from Jan 2026, saving consumers ₹1,000 crore annually. Read how this impacts you.
Donald Trump's 2025 trade policies hiked US average tariffs from 3% to 17%, generating $30 billion monthly. Explore the global economic impact and persistent uncertainty for 2026.
PGI's crucial digital upgrade faces delay after SFC meeting cancellation. Union Health Minister to chair GB meeting on Dec 30 to decide on high-tech equipment, new courses & promotions. Read more.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board introduces a comprehensive consumer protection framework for the oil and gas sector, aiming to ensure fair practices and timely grievance redressal. Learn about the new rules and their impact.
Vidarbha Industries Association reveals a 20% electricity tariff hike in Maharashtra, contradicting CM Devendra Fadnavis's assurance of stable rates for five years. Industry warns of economic strain.
New UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary is set to overhaul 30-40% of state leaders, including vice-presidents and secretaries, as part of a major restructuring ahead of the 2027 state elections. Read the full story.
President Trump personally awards five American arts icons in a revamped Oval Office ceremony, marking his direct control over the Kennedy Center. Read the full story.
President Trump personally awards five American arts figures in a revamped White House ceremony, marking his direct control over the Kennedy Center. Read the full story.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu officially asks President Isaac Herzog for pardon amid political turmoil. Read about the implications for Israel's judicial reforms.
RBI consolidates 70 years of banking regulations into 244 master directions, eliminating obsolete rules dating back to 1944. Discover how this simplifies compliance for banks.
RBI simplifies banking compliance by consolidating over 9,400 circulars into 244 Master Directions. A major regulatory overhaul to ease the burden for banks and financial institutions. Read more.
Rajasthan achieves India's most competitive battery storage tariff of Rs 2.85 lakh per MW monthly in 2000 MWh BESS auction, marking breakthrough in energy storage viability.
India's commerce ministry launches comprehensive mapping of global non-tariff measures. Exporters must submit inputs within 7 days to prioritize support measures and enhance export quality.
PM Modi urges a decade-long commitment to overhaul India's colonial-era education system, emphasizing cultural roots and self-reliance. Join the educational revolution!
Indian-origin billionaire Lakshmi Mittal relocates from UK to Dubai as Labour government plans tax reforms targeting ultra-wealthy. Read about the inheritance tax concerns driving this exodus.
UPERC maintains electricity rates for FY 2025-26, reduces green energy charges, and sets aggressive distribution loss targets. Consumers benefit from stable pricing.
UPERC keeps electricity rates unchanged, extends green energy options, and mandates DISCOMs to reduce distribution losses to 10.74% by 2030. Read the full details.
UPERC freezes electricity rates for all consumers, extends green energy options, and directs DISCOMs to reduce distribution losses to 10.74% by FY30. Regulatory surplus of ₹18,592 crore makes tariff hike unnecessary.
Jammu & Kashmir faces proposed 20% power tariff hike as LOP Sharma criticizes administration. Opposition demands relief for consumers amid economic challenges.
Trump administration develops contingency measures for trade policy ahead of crucial court ruling. Discover the new strategies being considered to maintain tariff framework.
Trump's 28-point Ukraine peace plan, favoring Russia, crosses Kyiv's red lines. For India, this US-Russia shift is sobering amid new 25% US oil tariffs. Delhi must navigate carefully.
India informs WTO its farm import quotas for milk, maize, and oils went unused in FY25, driven by market conditions and sufficient domestic production. Read the full analysis.