India's duty-free baggage allowance, last updated in 2016 at Rs 50,000, has lost purchasing power due to inflation and currency depreciation, creating difficulties for travelers. Experts call for increasing it to Rs 1,00,000 to match current economic real
The upcoming Union Budget may introduce FRR 2.0, a new framework offering extended repayment timelines, penalty waivers, and a digital platform to ease loan restructuring for MSMEs facing debt challenges.
Market experts anticipate a significant increase in India's defence budget for FY25-26 in the upcoming Union Budget 2026. Analysts recommend selective investment in defence stocks with strong order visibility and execution capabilities.
Adani Group shares dropped sharply after the US SEC sought court permission to serve email summons to Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani over bribery allegations, with no charges filed yet.
The upcoming budget is set to allocate ₹9,800 crore as the government's contribution to the ₹25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund, aiming to lower capital costs and attract ₹1.5 trillion investment in shipyards and coastal infrastructure by 2030.
Global reinsurers have paid Air India $125 million for hull and engine losses from the June 2025 Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad that killed 260 people, with passenger compensation claims still pending.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa will attend Republic Day celebrations and co-chair the India-EU Summit, aiming to conclude trade negotiations.
Real estate developers in Karnataka are experiencing significant delays in property registrations and project handovers due to e-khata and approval bottlenecks, despite occupancy certificates. Credai has submitted representations seeking urgent government
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority will pay Rs 200 crore to re-acquire three plots involved in the Rs 1,039-crore Patra Chawl redevelopment scam, following state cabinet approval.
The Andhra Pradesh government has extended the Layout Regularisation Scheme application deadline by three months to April 23, 2026. The extension follows public requests and aims to streamline urban development while addressing corruption concerns.
Income Tax Department's week-long search on Nagpur supari traders uncovers Rs 5 crore cash, 1kg gold, and evidence of large-scale off-book transactions and sales suppression.
Fortified rice kernel manufacturers in Punjab have moved the high court against Pungrain's alleged arbitrary changes to supply rules, claiming violations of constitutional rights and disruption of operations.
Deccan Herald's editorial cartoon, DH Toon, creatively illustrates emerging business opportunities in India's evolving economic landscape, sparking discussions on entrepreneurship and growth.
MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi explains that renewable energy curtailment in Rajasthan stems from faster project commissioning versus slower transmission build times, with new lines expected to ease constraints.
Indian stock markets plunged on Friday due to FII outflows, weak Q3 earnings in IT and consumption sectors, rupee weakness, and Trump's Greenland tariff threats. Nifty 50 fell 241 points, Sensex crashed 769 points, and Bank Nifty nosedived 727 points.
General Insurance Employees Union demands withdrawal of increased FDI and new labour codes, warning they threaten public sector stability. A 2-day convention in Nagpur will address these issues.
Karnataka RERA imposes Rs 25,000 per quarter penalty on builders failing to submit progress reports, with a final grace period until Feb 2026. Homebuyers welcome the move while developers seek leniency.
Tribal communities from three remote villages in Anakapalli district organized a 3-kilometer horse rally to protest the lack of proper road infrastructure, highlighting severe hardships in accessing healthcare and essential supplies.
NHAI will start repair work on the 2km stretch between Hero Honda Chowk and Umang Bharadwaj Chowk in Gurgaon within a week. The road, crucial for NH-8 connectivity, has been in poor condition for two years, causing traffic congestion.
South India's real estate sector has achieved a significant milestone, crossing the Rs 20,000 crore mark. Industry forecasts for 2030 predict substantial growth across office spaces, retail, warehousing, hospitality, and data centers.
India plans to develop 100 GW of pumped-storage hydropower projects by 2035-36 to address its growing energy storage requirements, projected at 62 GW by 2029-30 and 161 GW by 2034-35.
The Punjab Agriculture Department has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit pesticides being sold through online platforms, targeting illegal sales that threaten crop yields and farmer safety across the state.
A prominent construction company in Ludhiana has been defrauded of building materials valued at approximately Rs 9 crore in a sophisticated scam involving forged documents and fraudulent transactions.
LG Electronics India Limited has obtained an eligibility certificate from Maharashtra government for ₹705.74 crore investment in Pune unit, qualifying for 15-year incentive package under Electronics Policy 2016.
The third Inland Waterways Development Council meeting concluded in Kochi with a comprehensive roadmap to expand India's inland water transport network, approve infrastructure investments, and strengthen Centre-state coordination.
India's inaugural commercial fixed-wing aircraft final assembly line (FAL) is poised to be established in either Gujarat's Dholera or Andhra Pradesh's Bhogapuram. The Adani Group's joint venture with Brazil's Embraer is at the center of this high-stakes c
Greater Chennai Corporation removed 120 shops from Marina Beach in one month as part of Blue Flag beach development. Phase III evictions begin with boundary marking behind Anna Memorial.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi for inaction on US tariffs, warning of job losses in textiles and calling the Indian economy 'dead' while demanding accountability.
Haryana Industries Minister Rao Narbir Singh announced the development of master-planned industrial clusters across the state to ensure structured and sustainable industrial growth during the Haryana Manufacturing Conclave 2026.
Torrent Power Limited has secured the top position among 65 power distribution companies in India, according to the latest government ratings. Its Ahmedabad and Surat units scored perfect 100/100 with A+ grade.