AAP's Kejriwal, Mann launch Punjab Traders Commission
Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the Punjab State Traders Commission, pledging to simplify taxes and end harassment for shopkeepers. Read their full plan.
Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the Punjab State Traders Commission, pledging to simplify taxes and end harassment for shopkeepers. Read their full plan.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann & AAP's Arvind Kejriwal launch the Punjab State Traders Commission in Mohali, pledging to end bureaucratic harassment and simplify procedures for traders, calling them the economy's backbone.
Punjab liquor traders urge state govt to reduce retail group size to Rs 15-25 crore for viability, curb cartelisation. Key demands ahead of 2026-27 excise policy discussed.
A devastating fire in Hazaribag's Banaso village destroyed goods worth Rs 10 lakh stored by eight traders from West Bengal. No casualties reported. Police suspect short circuit as cause.
Trade, transport, and farmer groups in Bathinda protest the AAP government's decision to build a new bus stand near a closed thermal plant, citing public inconvenience. Shops remain shut in solidarity.
A key industry group representing global soy giants exits Brazil's landmark Soy Moratorium, a major blow to Amazon conservation efforts. Learn the implications for deforestation and climate.
Malad Police arrested Sanjay Yadav for extorting money from suburban traders by posting online complaints on X (Twitter). Police urge other victims to come forward.
Author Devdutt Pattanaik explores how the arrival of Islam in Bengal and Odisha differed from Gujarat, tracing its roots to Central Asian horse traders and local king dynamics. Read this insightful analysis.
Central Kolkata's 'Mini Bangladesh' area sees a sharp drop in Bangladeshi tourists for the second consecutive Dec-Jan season, hurting traders and hoteliers. Read about their cautious hope for the new year.
Pakistani traders and businesses foresee a severe economic crisis in 2025, citing soaring inflation, high taxes, and crippling energy costs. Can the government intervene?
The Indian rupee is expected to open steady as market participants adopt a cautious stance, evaluating fresh dollar inflows after a challenging 2025. Discover the key factors shaping its trajectory in early 2026.
Indian rupee traders assess the currency's near-term path after RBI's aggressive December intervention. With markets shut, a flat opening is expected. The rupee fell nearly 5% in 2025. Explore the forces shaping the rupee in 2026.
Egg prices in Mumbai reach a historic high of Rs 110 per dozen due to festive demand and cold wave. Chicken and mutton prices also surge, pinching household budgets. Details inside.
Pakistani traders warn of nationwide shutdown on January 16 against mandatory POS machine rule, citing harassment fears. Read about the protest and demands.
US sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil reshape India's Russian crude imports. Little-known UAE-based intermediaries gain market share as December volumes hit a 3-year low. Analysis & expert insights inside.
Jaipur's Chandpole market traders intensify protest against a liquor shop near religious sites, threatening a complete shutdown on December 31 if authorities fail to relocate it.
Ahead of New Year celebrations, Bengaluru police have instructed traders to ensure CCTV functionality and install additional cameras. Read the full security advisory here.
Over 125 traders from Ahmedabad's historic New Cloth Market plan a new base in Piplaj near processing units. Citing traffic woes, the move aims to streamline logistics for the massive cotton fabric trade. Read more.
Indore's Ahilya Chambers of Commerce writes to PM Modi, demanding urgent policy to regulate e-commerce discounting and price dumping, which they claim is crippling traditional markets and small retailers in the city.
A Kashmiri shawl seller was assaulted in Himachal Pradesh, sustaining fractures. JKSA calls it the 16th such attack this year, urging CMs for immediate intervention and a permanent solution.
Shopkeepers in Mohali's Phase 3B2 market staged a protest, shutting shops for hours over illegal vendor encroachment. Authorities promise action. Read the full story.
Jamtara's trade halted as businessmen protest a violent jewellery store robbery. Owner Aman Verma was shot while resisting. Police form SIT, probe negligence. Read for details.
Punjab liquor traders warn of financial stress, call for abolishing open IMFL quota system in 2026-27 excise policy. They cite oversupply and unsustainable competition as major threats.
Sonbhadra police SIT finds Shelly Traders' licences fake, links firm to cough syrup narcotics trade in Siliguri. Lookout notices issued for accused. Read the full investigation details.
Una traders appeal to Deputy Commissioner for relaxed loading-unloading timings, citing heavy losses. Will the administration ease restrictions to revive business?
Ranchi's flower markets are bustling with preparations for Christmas, stocking roses, lilies, and carnations. Traders reveal extended hours, cold storage, and key sourcing cities to meet festive demand. Read more.
A Special Investigation Team in Ranchi raided multiple locations linked to Shaili Traders, seizing documents in an illegal cough syrup sales probe. Details on the seizures and the wider investigation inside.
The Indian rupee is expected to weaken on Monday, giving back some gains after the Reserve Bank of India's forceful interventions last week triggered its strongest rally since June. Traders are now watching for the central bank's next steps.
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced a trade receivable portal, welfare board, and export hubs to boost the state's 60-lakh trading community, targeting a massive expansion of GI-tagged products.