India and the European Union are set to announce on January 27 the conclusion of negotiations and finalisation of a free trade agreement, which is aimed at boosting economic ties between the two regions amid disruptions in global trade due to US tariffs, an official said. The pact is nearing the finishing line after 18…
State-run Hindustan Copper Ltd. has emerged as the preferred bidder for the Baghwari-Khirkhori Copper and Associated Mineral Block in Madhya Pradesh after submitting the highest final price offer in a forward e-auction. The auction for the grant of a composite licence covering mining lease was successfully concluded on January 22, with communication received on Saturday,…
Leaders of the European Union (EU) arrived in New Delhi this weekend as part of a high-profile summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with both sides looking to finalise long-pending agreements and deepen security cooperation. The meeting comes at a time when negotiations between India and the United States have not advanced as one would…
RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s younger son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav was on Sunday named the working president of the party at its national executive meeting here. Yadav’s elevation comes after the RJD’s drubbing in the recent assembly polls, which the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ had fought with the 36-year-old leader as its chief ministerial candidate. In a…
Want to go to the US but facing delays for your visa? Your are not alone! Many Indians who applied for US visas are struggling with delays, as tighter scrutiny over social media activity and past arrests slows processing in the country’s largest revenue generating market. Over the past year, more applicants have been issued…
The India–European Union free trade agreement (FTA), expected to be announced on January 27, is likely to lower costs and expand trade rather than harm domestic industry, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Sunday.In FY2025, India–EU goods trade crossed $136 billion. GTRI said tariff reductions under the FTA would primarily reduce input costs,…
India’s regional connectivity scheme is headed for a revamp, awaiting Cabinet’s approval for a plan that would financially support airlines operating on remote routes to cover potential losses. Launched in 2016, the scheme caps fares on half of the seats to make air travel affordable. However, flights to hinterland destinations often remain commercially unviable due…
The Union Budget 2026-27 is just one week away and the EV sector is expecting FM Sitharaman to introduce measures aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption in India. Deloitte India has highlighted that the government could focus on strengthening domestic manufacturing, supporting clean mobility, and encouraging investment across the EV value chain.Sheena Sareen, Partner at…
The government has extended the timeline for the rollout of mandatory quality control norms for aluminium cans used in the food processing and beverages industry, providing relief to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage makers, from cola makers to beer brewers. The move is hailed by the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage makers, who have stated that the…
The India-EU free trade agreement, to be announced on Jan. 27, is likely to lower costs and expand trade rather than threaten the domestic industry, think tank GTRI said on Sunday. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that as global trade is increasingly shaped by tariffs, geopolitics and supply-chain realignment, the India-EU economic relationship…
