The finance ministry will hold the traditional halwa ceremony on Tuesday, marking the start of the final phase of Union Budget 2026‑27 preparations. The ceremony is a long-standing tradition in India’s annual budget presentation. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the event along with senior ministry officials and staff closely involved in budget-making. The ceremony…
António Luís Santos da Costa NEW DELHI: India and the European Union have concluded long-running negotiations on a landmark free trade agreement, a move leaders on both sides described as historic, as European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa highlighted his personal connection to India through his Goan roots.Costa, who led the EU delegation…
India-EU FTA discussions concluded: India and the European Union have successfully concluded discussions for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The move is a significant step forward for India’s exports at a time when it is looking to diversify away from the US in the wake of President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs.At the signing and…
NEW DELHI: India and the European Union on Tuesday announced the finalisation of “mother of all FTAs”, that will result in gradual tariff reduction for 96% of exports from both sides, while keeping contentious items such as cereals and dairy products outside the ambit.While Indian textiles, marine products, leather and footwear, gems and jewelry, toys…
NDTV Profit’s special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across India’s top brokerages, asset managers and research agencies. These reports offer NDTV Profit’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy. Zensar Technologies Ltd. posted a mixed set of numbers with sub-par revenue and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the highly anticipated trade deal with the European Union, calling it a transformative partnership between two major global economies. The Prime Minister had said a major agreement between India and the European Union was signed recently, which he described as the “mother of all deals”. “This agreement represents…
NDTV Profit’s special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across India’s top brokerages, asset managers and research agencies. These reports offer NDTV Profit’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy. ICICI Securities remains positive on Adani Green Energy Ltd., reiterating its Buy rating…
The Court acknowledged that the dowry harassment and domestic cruelty remain harsh realities of the Indian Society. (AI image) In a significant decision delivered on 15.04.2025, the Supreme Court firmly refused to interfere with the constitutionality of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (now Section 84 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023). While acknowledging…
NEW DELHI: The 77th Republic Day celebration, besides its opulence and exuberance, witnessed a full-throttle political slugfest as political rivals, the BJP and the Congress, engaged in a no-holds-barred spat over something that connects to the poll-bound Assam. A Gamosa! Both parties trained guns at one another after the BJP alleged that Rahul Gandhi refused…
The Vivo X200T has been launched in India as the newest member of Vivo’s X200 series smartphones. It joins the existing Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro models, delivering a near-flagship experience at a more budget-friendly price compared to the top-tier variants. The device is equipped with a triple 50MP rear camera system co-engineered with…
