GST jumps 8.7% to ₹2.43 lakh cr in April

India marked the new financial year with GST collections rising 8.7% year-on-year to a record ₹2.43 lakh crore in April 2026. The…

Government eases rules for war-hit contracts

The government has stepped in to provide relief to companies working on government contracts that have been delayed due to disruptions caused…

India plans 62 ships in ₹51,383 cr push

India is set to add 62 new vessels this financial year as part of a major effort to strengthen its shipping sector…

Gadkari says to shift from petrol, diesel

Petrol and diesel vehicles may soon become a thing of the past, according to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who has strongly urged…

Airlines cite shutdown risk from fuel costs

India’s airline industry has warned of severe financial stress due to rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, raising concerns that operations could…

Rupee falls 24 paise to 94.39 against dollar

The Indian rupee fell against the US dollar on April 28, 2026, as rising crude oil prices and fresh demand for dollars…

India ranks 5th globally in defence spending

India has become the fifth-largest military spender in the world in 2025, with its defence expenditure rising to about $92 billion, according…

India–New Zealand sign FTA

India and New Zealand have signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at expanding trade, encouraging investment, and strengthening economic cooperation…

India extends ₹30 bn aid to Maldives

India has approved the release of ₹30 billion to the Maldives under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, offering fresh financial support to…

Rupee slips to 94.25 against US dollar

The Indian rupee started the day on a weak note, slipping by 24 paise to 94.25 against the US dollar in early…