Saudia flight services have recommenced at Calicut International Airport in Kozhikode after a five-year suspension, enhancing air connectivity between Kerala's Malabar region and Saudi Arabia.
DEA Secretary Anuradha Thakur says government and RBI are closely monitoring rupee movements and gold/silver price fluctuations, prepared to use policy tools to ensure macroeconomic stability.
Andhra Pradesh is poised to become a major hub for rare earth and critical minerals exploration following the Union government's decision to establish dedicated mineral corridors, backed by policy and financial support.
The upcoming Budget 2026 is set to prioritize youth empowerment, guided by three key principles of duty and responsibility, aiming to foster economic growth and social development.
FJCCI and MSMEs in Jharkhand welcome Union Budget 2026-27 proposals for sector development but urge special consideration for the state's growth. Industry leaders highlight benefits for manufacturing and SMEs.
Warren Buffett's enduring business principles of patience and simplicity contrast with today's workforce prioritizing travel over traditional goals, reshaping workplace flexibility and productivity.
The Bureau of Indian Standards has implemented IS 19469:2025 to strictly define diamond terminology. Natural diamonds can now only be called 'Diamond' while lab-grown alternatives must use specific qualifiers, banning misleading terms like 'cultured' or '
CREDAI Visakhapatnam praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27, highlighting its focus on affordable housing, infrastructure development, and policy stability for real estate growth in tier 1 and tier 2 cities.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 introduces major reforms including STT rate increases, capital gains tax on buybacks, MACT interest exemption, and the new Income Tax Act 2025 implementation from April 2026.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's FY27 budget positions textiles at the heart of India's labor-intensive manufacturing push through a comprehensive five-part program covering fibre security, technology upgrades, skilling, and mega textile parks.
The Indian government has increased the duty-free allowance for air passengers to Rs 75,000 under the new Baggage Rules, 2026. Foreign tourists' limit rises to Rs 25,000, with updated jewellery allowances for returning residents.
The Union Budget 2026 introduces a new Income Tax Act with revised slabs, higher standard deduction, and simplified compliance. Learn about the key changes impacting taxpayers.
The 16th Finance Commission recommends maintaining states' share in central taxes at 41% while emphasizing outcome-based spending, transparency, and stricter fiscal discipline. New GDP contribution criteria added for horizontal devolution.
Industry bodies in Andhra Pradesh welcome Union Budget 2026 as pragmatic and growth-focused, praising SME funds and infrastructure projects while expressing disappointment over insufficient allocations for Polavaram and Amaravati development.
Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Ltd has finished overhauling its thermal plants to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during summer 2026, with peak demand projected to exceed 22,000MW.
French tech giant Capgemini announces sale of its US subsidiary Capgemini Government Solutions following criticism over a controversial contract with US immigration agency ICE.
Budget 2026 introduces FAST-DS scheme offering six-month window for taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign assets with reduced penalties, providing relief from Black Money Act prosecution.
The Union Budget 2026 sparks debate on whether it prioritizes immediate relief for the common man or long-term nation-building projects, with key allocations in infrastructure, healthcare, and taxation under scrutiny.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 focuses on manufacturing-led growth to strengthen India's global supply chain integration. Key measures include targeted customs relief, logistics improvements, and sector-specific support for export
Amitabh Kant praises Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026-27 for reducing fiscal deficit to 4.3% of GDP and increasing capital expenditure to 4.4% of GDP, boosting economic confidence and private sector credit flow.
Union Budget 2026 proposes a 2,052-km Dedicated Freight Corridor linking Dankuni in West Bengal to Surat in Gujarat, enhancing cargo movement from Maharashtra and Gujarat ports while connecting six states.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced a multimodal cargo network integrating air, road, rail, and water routes with Kochi airport as the primary hub, highlighting Cial's achievements and future growth plans.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launches India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with Rs 1,000 crore allocation to boost equipment production, Indian IP development, and supply chains in Budget 2026-27.
The Indian government has increased the duty-free allowance for imported goods brought by passengers to Rs 75,000 under revised baggage rules, up from Rs 50,000, effective from July 1, 2024.
The strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank has progressed to its third phase, with the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary indicating that more clarity on the process is anticipated before the conclusion of the financial y
Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastav clarifies that the recent hike in Securities Transaction Tax on futures and options is designed to curb speculative trading and promote long-term investments in India's financial markets.
India's DEA Secretary states that movements in the rupee and gold are being closely monitored, while the recent budget lays a strong foundation for the country's long-term economic growth and stability.
While Union Budget 2026-27 promotes AI and rare earths, Ludhiana's bicycle, textile, and engineering sectors face structural crises, calling it directionless and lacking support for Punjab's manufacturing heartland.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2026 on Magh Poornima, focusing on students, farmers, women, healthcare, investors, and taxpayers with significant reforms.
Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu calls for full-scale cargo operations at newly inaugurated Halwara Airport to unlock economic potential of Ludhiana, India's industrial hub.