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9 Feb 2026


Business

India trades with credence, says Piyush Goyal

India is negotiating international trade agreements from a position of strength, backed by its growing economy and long-term market potential, Union Commerce…

Trump ends 25% tariff on Indian exports

In a significant shift in US-India trade relations, President Donald Trump has lifted the 25% additional tariff on Indian goods that had…

India denies halting Russian oil

India has dismissed claims that it will stop importing Russian crude oil, emphasizing that its energy decisions are based on national interests…

RBI lifts FY27 inflation view to 4.2%

India is moving out of a phase of unusually low inflation, but without slipping into a high-price environment, the Reserve Bank of…

Russia says India “free to buy oil from anyone”

Russia has reaffirmed that India is free to purchase crude oil from any supplier, countering US claims that the India–US trade deal…

Jaishankar meets Rubio, backs new trade deal

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, where both sides welcomed the new India-US…

Rupee at ₹90.27 on India‑US trade deal

The Indian rupee surged sharply on Tuesday, climbing ₹1.22 to close at ₹90.27 against the US dollar, its strongest level in three…

India and US reach new trade agreement

India and the United States have taken a significant step toward reshaping bilateral trade, following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…

GIFT City tax holiday extended 20 years

In the Union Budget 2026‑27, the Indian government announced a major extension of tax benefits for businesses operating in the Gujarat International…

India halves Bangladesh aid in Union budget

India’s Union Budget 2026–27 has quietly sent a strong diplomatic message to its eastern neighbour. The government has cut financial assistance to…