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InJ Fund, an Indo-Japan Opportunity Fund, to Deploy USD 100 Million into Indias Emerging Riverine Economy Over the Next Three Years

Investing across marine infrastructure, waterfront tourism and inland logistics to tap Indias estimated USD 250350 billion opportunities

25 Sep 2026 1:36 pm
Malaysia Calls for Shift from Halal-Certified to Halal-Competitive as ASEAN Targets USD5 Trillion Global Halal Economy

Malaysia Calls for Shift from Halal-Certified to Halal-Competitive as ASEAN Targets USD5 Trillion Global Halal Economy

25 Sep 2026 12:53 pm
Government, banks to decide subsidy amount for UPI that will continue after MDR comes in

The MDR collections are not expected to cover the full cost of running UPI, officials said. They added that the Finance Ministry will be speaking to banks and merchants to ensure MDR is not passed on to customers

25 Sep 2026 12:24 pm
12 years of Make in India in 12 metrics Low and patchy impact on growth, employment & global share

While recent incentive schemes by the government have seen some success, those gains are limited to a handful of sectors

25 Sep 2026 5:49 am
West Asia crisis not over, potential to escalate further: Oil Minister Hardeep Puri

Oil Minister Hardeep Puri also mentioned that there is interest from outside for investing in Indias refineries though the country does not need it.

24 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
A.P. eyes $2.40-trillion economy riding on cluster-specific strategy, says Lokesh

The strategy spans quantum, horticulture, rare earths to biomedicine; aim is to create blue and white-collar jobs, explains IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh at an event in New Delhi

24 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
Blue bonds: Indias new ocean of finance

SEBI has recognised blue bonds as part of sustainable finance instruments and highlighted their potential for the countrys blue economy

24 Sep 2026 10:50 am
India-EU FTA to be signed on December 16

The signing will be part of Prime Minister Modis upcoming trips in December to Canada, the U.S., and Belgium, where three separate FTAs are currently either being negotiated or in the process of approval

23 Sep 2026 10:25 pm
Principal Secretary to PM cautions banks against lending euphoria, urges focus on project viability

improving manufacturing performance and skilling the workforce would remain critical to sustaining economic growth.

23 Sep 2026 9:12 pm
Indian OMCs incur 530 cr daily losses; 8 per litre on petrol, 9 on diesel and 300 on LPG: ICRA

According to ICRA, this translates to OMCs incurring losses of 530 crore per day from the sale of the retail fuels.

23 Sep 2026 7:39 pm
Centre of Excellence in Marine Studies and Bio-economy to come up at College of Fisheries

Department of IT and BT has got governments approval to set up the centre at a cost of 60 crore, says L. K. Atheeq, Financial Advisor to the Chief Minister

23 Sep 2026 6:12 pm
India-U.S. trade deal unlikely until competitor countries probed, tariffed

An announcement of fresh 301 investigations against some of Indias competitor countries is likely soon, The Hindu has learned

22 Sep 2026 10:31 pm
Sustained dialogue key for investment, strengthening energy resilience: Puri at OPEC-India dialogue

The OPEC-India dialogue is a cooperative bilateral framework that started in 2015.

22 Sep 2026 9:55 pm
100% U.S. tariff threat: Can Indias new trade deals reduce its dependence on America?

As the Trump administration has repeatedly changed tariffs on Indian goods, New Delhi has been signing trade agreements at a rapid pace. But can these new markets meaningfully reduce Indias dependence on the U.S. as its faced with 100% tariffs?

21 Sep 2026 7:48 pm
India, Canada to hold next round of talks from October 5 for proposed trade pact: Goyal

The fourth round of negotiations concluded in New Delhi on September 18

21 Sep 2026 4:52 pm
India-New Zealand FTA ratified, will enter into force on October 20

The agreement will see New Zealand removing all tariffs on all goods imported from India, while India will remove or reduce tariffs on 95% of current imports from New Zealand

21 Sep 2026 1:17 pm
Trumps tariff decision can hurt energy security, trade, economy of India: Congress

Trumps unjustified action can hurt Indias energy security, economy, trade, while exposing U.S. hypocrisy, say Congress leaders; slam Modi governments abject capitulation to Washington

20 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Ram Madhav takes questions on BJP, economy and foreign policy

BJP leader Ram Madhav took questions from reporters on the partys alliance politics, Indias relations with Pakistan and Bangladesh, unemployment and the role of businesses in creating jobs. He also spoke about the governments approach to Pakistan and the economic challenges facing India.

20 Sep 2026 8:20 am
The price of AI is falling; why are enterprises still spending more? Explained

Cheaper tokens are encouraging wider use while increasingly complex AI workloads drive up consumption

19 Sep 2026 7:57 pm
No hard ceilings: On the revision to EPFO wage ceiling

A rise in minimum PF pension will protect the worse-off among the retired

19 Sep 2026 12:26 am
MDR apprehension unlikely to spur higher cash usage: RBI Deputy Governor

From October 15, a 0.4% MDR will apply to person-to-merchant UPI payments above 2,000. The charge will be paid by merchants, not consumers, and will be capped at 300 for transactions of 75,000 or more

18 Sep 2026 10:15 pm
RBI may deliver two rate hikes by CY 2026:Analysts

The combination of elevated inflation risks, strong liquidity conditions and a potential global tightening cycle is prompting expectations that the RBI may shift towards a more restrictive monetary stance in the second half of 2026.

18 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
NMDC targets Net Zero operational emissions by 2047

The Net Zero roadmap has been divided into three phases the short-term will cover FY 2026 to FY 2030, medium-term FY2030 to FY2040 and the long-term will run from FY 2040 to FY 2047

18 Sep 2026 9:09 pm
Whos watching what we eat? Inside Indias food adulteration problem

As adulteration cases pile up, and the Indian consumer confronts a complex food chain, where risks are often invisible, whos responsible for keeping milk and everyday foods safe?

18 Sep 2026 7:24 pm
How Chennais GCC expansion could reshape its real estate market

As global capability centres expand across the citys key corridors, demand for Grade A offices and housing is expected to grow alongside supporting infrastructure

18 Sep 2026 7:16 pm
Net direct tax collection rises 13% to over 12.12 lakh crore till September 17

Refund issuance jumped 29.19% to over 2.20 lakh crore till September 17, the data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) showed.

18 Sep 2026 5:10 pm
Kearney study recommends measures to improve Tamil Nadus fiscal capacity

The States core challenge is not that it borrows too much, but that it collects and spends less efficiently than comparable large States, the study says

18 Sep 2026 1:21 pm
Complex priorities: On UPI transactions, MDR charges

A fear of political fallout has led to an overly complex MDR structure on UPI

18 Sep 2026 12:49 am
Govt puts 25 coal blocks on sale in 16th round of commercial auctions

The mines span across nine states including Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, among others.

17 Sep 2026 10:12 pm
As U.S. readies 100% tariffs, Russia provided more than half of Indias oil imports in July

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Bill on September 16 that seeks to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top-5 countries absorbing the largest shares of Russias oil

17 Sep 2026 6:05 pm
ED widens scrutiny of possible irregularities in IBC proceedings | Explained

Enacted in 2016, the Code provides a time-bound framework for resolving insolvency and maximising the value of a distressed companys assets

17 Sep 2026 12:10 pm
Parliament Standing Committee didnt discuss MDR charges on UPI transactions, says Gaurav Gogoi

The Congress MP said that government representatives did not provide any specific or satisfactory answers on the need for the new UPI charges

17 Sep 2026 11:24 am
ED raids ex-Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda in PMLA case linked to real estate 'fraud'

The four projects under investigation involved the collection of 248.46 crore from 661 investors, without handing over possession or executing the promised sale deeds till date, an ED official said.

17 Sep 2026 10:58 am
MEA monitoring developments of Russia sanctions bill in U.S. Congress

The Bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives authorisesthe U.S. President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and other countries for buying oil and gas from Russia

17 Sep 2026 10:39 am
Mining amendment is unfair to States

A State that bears the infrastructural and social consequences of mineral extraction must retain a meaningful stake in the economic value generated from its natural resources

17 Sep 2026 12:52 am
Copper dazzle dull margins for EV, consumer and engineering goods

Copper futures touched a lifetime-high of $14,779 per ton on September 8 and continues to hover above the $14,000 per ton-mark.

16 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
Banks must extend credit to all sectors to strengthen States economy, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

It has to be in accordance with the governments development priorities and the lending targets set should translate into measurable outcomes, he asserts

16 Sep 2026 8:54 pm
FM urges industry to look beyond rate cuts to compliance and revenue; calls for robust tax policy research

Drawing comparisons with institutions such as the Institute for Fiscal Studies in the UK and the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation in Amsterdam, Sitharaman said India needed more visible and rigorous independent tax policy research

16 Sep 2026 8:06 pm
Government removes registration requirement for small exporters in bid to reduce compliance burden

According to the data presented by the government covering 2021-22 to 2025-26, low-value exports account for a significant share of shipping bills but a very small proportion of the overall export value

16 Sep 2026 6:20 pm
Union Cabinet approves raising EPFO wage ceiling to 25,000 per month

In a press release, the Government said that this decision is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees within the ambit of mandatory EPFO coverage

16 Sep 2026 3:38 pm
Keralam to be transformed from remittance economy to investment economy, says CM V.D. Satheesan

CM inaugurates three-day Reimagining Keralam roundtable conference organised by Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation on the States flagship development projects

16 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
Independent tax policy research should enter public discourse: FM Sitharaman

Tax professionals must look beyond sectoral interests and put the national interest first, said the Finance Minister

16 Sep 2026 1:34 pm
Decoding Indias GDP base revision

A major driver of the revision in nominal GDP in the case of India is the improved measurement of Indias unincorporated services sector

16 Sep 2026 12:57 am