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However, roll back of these 25% ad valorem tariffs on Indian goods, effective February 7, 2026, is explicitly tied to Indias commitment to stop purchasing Russian oil
Harley Davidson motorcycles in the 800-1600 cc range will receive zero duties from day one of implementation of the interim trade agreement
As a result of the changes proposed in new rules and forms, including removal of redundancy and consolidation of rules wherever possible, draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 contains 333 rules and 190 forms
SBIs wealth management AUM currently stands at about 4 lakh crore
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said data infrastructure has become a critical component of market stability, alongside traditional market institutions
AEPC, CITI hail interim framework; sector eyes $100 billion exports by 2030
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says reduction of tariffs will immediately boost exports of labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, apparel, leather and footwear
Boeing has over 265 commercial and military aircraft operating in India, which is a key market for the plane maker
With this victory, Khan will represent Kochi at the Grand Finale scheduled to be held at the BSE, Mumbai, on February 21
Dhurandhar tops Netflixs global chart among non-English films with 7.6 million views
In the UK, central bankers came within a vote of lowering interest rates and predicted inflation will fall below its target, a closer-than-expected decision that revived hopes the Bank of England will cut next month
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says government will continue to work on setting up semiconductor manufacturing plants and target to produce chips as small as 2 nanometre node size
Goyal states that the Ministry of External Affairs will clarify Indias position on Russian oil imports amid new US trade agreements that ensure zero-duty exports for Indian agricultural products while protecting local farmers and MSMEs
At the core of the ecosystem -- iLive Connect -- is a small wireless biosensor patch paired with a wearable wristband, which continuously captures vital physiological parameters
Calling the agreement a major win for farmers, Mehta said the deal has protected domestic dairy and agriculture while sharply improving export competitiveness
The syndicate had devised a sophisticated modus operandi to smuggle large quantities of low-cost oil and oil-based cargo sourced from conflict-ridden regions
NeVA is a workflow system deployed on the NIC cloud to help conduct legislative business in a paperless manner
Kant further stated that this interim deal is a strategic win for the country as it strengthens supply chains against China and supports the stability of the Indian currency
As per the data shared by the ACMA, trade in auto components between India and the United States has continued to expand over the past five financial years, reflecting strengthening industrial ties between the two countries
The Interim Financial Statement for the year 2026-27 will be presented in the Assembly by the Minister for Finance and Environment and Climate Change
The decision, if implemented, will bring major relief to Indias gems and jewellery sector as the US accounts for about 30% of industry sales
In addition, the company has named Sundaresan Ananthanarayanan and Rossella Schiavini as Independent Directors
While the White House has officially confirmed Indias commitment to not purchase Russian crude oil, a formal response on the same from either the Indian government or the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) is awaited.
The Minister also conducted a visit at the Ashok Leyland electric bus chassis production line as well as bus operations depot to appraise herself on the technicality of the buses as well as the type of infrastructure required to operate a fleet of electrical buses
The acquisition represents 0.24% of the companys total equity
Strengthening the IndiaUS medicines partnership is crucial for national security, as medicine security is key. Generics are tariff-exempt, said Sudarshan Jain, Secretary General of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance
The press release stated that measures to modernise Indian Railways are undertaken to provide the interlocking of Level Crossing (LC) Gates to 10,097 Level Crossing Gates up to December 31 for the enhancement of safety at the LC Gates
India to eliminate or reduce tariffs on all US industrial goods; purchase $500 billion of US products in 5 years
The air quality was recorded in the poor category at 9 am, with the air quality index (AQI) reading 214, according to Central Pollution Control Board data
The thrust on infrastructure, productivity, farm-mechanisation and high-value production is a highlight of this budget
The opportunity now is to move from acknowledgement to adoption, so that nutrition is no longer assumed or artificially added later
The historic ties between India and Malaysia have seen steadfast progress in recent years, Modi said in a departure statement
The updated rules signal a more consumer-friendly approach, allowing jewellery buyers to focus on meaning, craftsmanship and long-term value
The Budget proposals bring a convergence of policy-led AI vision and field-level execution
Items include DDGs, red sorghum, tree nuts, fresh and processed fruit, soybean oil, wine and spirits
While tariffs on key Indian exports are reduced, India ensures no duty concessions on essential farm products, maintaining domestic food security and rural employment.
The move is part of broader efforts to establish robust, ambitious and mutually beneficial digital trade rules under a bilateral trade agreement.
Under the interim agreement framework, the US will cut reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent and reduce tariffs to zero on products such as generic pharmaceuticals, gems and diamonds, and aircraft parts.
The move is part of broader efforts to establish robust, ambitious and mutually beneficial digital trade rules under a bilateral trade agreement.
It includes additional market access commitments, support for resilient supply chains and reciprocal tariff reductions.
According to an executive order issued by the White House, India has also agreed to a framework with the US to expand defence cooperation over the next 10 years
Consolidated net profit dipped 11 per cent to 324 crore compared to 364 crore a year ago
The event at Hyderabad featured over 5,000 children eating ice cream for 30 minutes straight
The project aims to foster quantum research, talent development and industry collaboration.
Budget meets the demands of an emerging global order with more indigenisation and resilience, yet with an eye on global competitiveness, says Anantha Nageswaran
The contract covers civil and structural works for around 5.5 million sq ft of built-up area.
WE Hub ties up with 20 academic institutions to launch Campus to Career initiative
Speaking at the Green Karnataka Summit 2026, Rao said the construction sector plays a major role in the citys air quality and climate outcomes
DEA Secretary Anuradha Thakur highlights over 370 reforms to enhance credibility and ease of doing business at the Budget Forum.

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