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India’s next manufacturing push: Why the government is identifying 100 products to cut import dependence
India is preparing a fresh manufacturing push centred on identifying nearly 100 products that are either not produced domestically or are inadequately manufactured despite existing capability, signalling a sharper industrial policy focus amid shifting global supply chains, geopolitical tensions and the country’s ambition to emerge as a global manufacturing hub.The initiative, outlined by Department for…
Vodafone India posts Rs 51,970 crore profit in Q4; promoter group to infuse Rs 4,730 crore
New Delhi: India’s third largest telecom operator Vodafone Idea is finally seeing green shoots. On Saturday, It posted a net profit of Rs 51,970 crore in Q4 FY 26, thanks to a one-time accounting gain from govt’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) relief — versus a loss of Rs 7,166 crore in same quarter previous fiscal….
Govt imposes curbs on silver imports as Centre tightens grip on bullion inflows
The government has imposed restrictions on silver imports, according to an official order issued on Saturday, as authorities continue efforts to regulate bullion inflows and reduce pressure on the country’s external sector.The latest move comes amid a series of measures announced by the government in recent days to tighten monitoring and control over imports of…
EV maker raises US prices of Model Y variants by up to $1,000
Tesla has increased prices of its Model Y variants in the United States, according to updates on the company’s website, Reuters reported.The electric vehicle maker raised the price of the Model Y Premium All-Wheel Drive and Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive variants by $1,000 each to $49,990 and $45,990, respectively.Tesla also increased the price of…
Delhi government reduces VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 25% to 7%
The Delhi government on Saturday announced its decision to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).According to the the chief minister’s office Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 25 per cent to 7 per cent, according to the chief minister’s office, as quoted by ANI, claiming it…
CCPA issues notices to Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and JioMart over ‘cyclosinone herbicide’ sale
Four major e-commerce platforms– Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and JioMart– have removed listings of the allegedly unregistered “Cyclosinone Herbicide” following notices issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), which has now ordered a detailed investigation into the matter.In a statement issued on Saturday, the regulator said the platforms informed it that listings of the product…
Nirmal Narvekar, Harvard’s $57 billion Indian-American money manager, bows out
Photo credit: Harvard Alumni TOI correspondent from Washington: Nirmal Narvekar, the Indian-American financier who spent nearly a decade reshaping the investment machinery behind Harvard University’s colossal $57 billion endowment, is preparing to retire, closing one of the most consequential – and controversial – chapters in modern university finance.Known on Wall Street and in Ivy League…
Financial systems must remain connected to real economy, PM’s principal secretary PK Mishra cautions against speculation
Principal secretary to Prime minister Narendra Modi, PK Mishra, on Saturday cautioned that financial systems should remain connected to the real economy and everyday lives of citizens, warning against risks arising from excessive speculation and instability in markets, ANI reported.Addressing the 20th convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) in Pune, Mishra…
Can Centre shield OMCs with Rs 3 cushion, or will rupee flip the script?
The government on Friday raised fuel prices in the country, in an effort to soften the blow on oil marketing companies, as global crude soared beyond $100 while retail prices remained unaltered. Now, as petrol and diesel are Rs 3 costlier, the key question is: to what extent will the price hike help?While the outlook…
Starbucks pours a bitter brew: Coffee giant to lay off 300 workers across US in $400 million restructuring
Starbucks is once again trimming its workforce, laying off about 300 US-based roles set to go as the coffee giant reshapes its operations in a bid to get back to what it calls “durable, profitable growth”.The job reductions, according to Reuters, will affect regional support offices, with Starbucks also moving to consolidate its US office…
India-Brics trade booms to $416 billion, but deficit keeps rising
India’s trade with Brics countries gathered pace over the past five years, making the bloc a significant part of the country’s imports. However, this growing trade also reflects a bigger problem: India is relying more on imports from the bloc, pushing its trade deficit higher.A report by Rubix Data Sciences said India’s bilateral trade with…
Wholesale prices are up — your bills could be next, Crisil warns
Indian consumers may soon feel the pinch a little harder.Your budget could be heading for a price hike, even if the warning signs haven’t fully reached the grocery bill yet. Global analytics firm Crisil has flagged that a sharp surge in wholesale inflation may soon enter everyday household expenses, and today’s relatively soft retail inflation…
Oil drives April exports to highest in 4 years; imports up 10%, trade deficit at 3-month high
NEW DELHI: Higher petroleum prices propelled India’s exports to $43.6 billion, the highest monthly level in over four years, showing a 13.8% growth, which is fastest in five months. Imports rose at a more moderate pace of 9.9% to $71.9 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of 28.3 billion, a three-month high.Oil product exports jumped…
Household essentials set to become costlier
NEW DELHI : Your daily consumption basket, including staples, packaged foods and household essentials, could become more expensive in the months ahead as rising fuel prices push up supply chain and input costs. The fuel price revision, amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, is expected to add fresh pressure on FMCG companies, prompting them to…
Rupee breaches 96/$ before closing at new low
MUMBAI: The rupee hit a record low of 96.14 against the US dollar on Friday before settling at 95.97, one paise lower than its previous close, as global and domestic pressures weighed on the currency.The decline comes amid a widening current account deficit, continued selling by foreign investors, and broader macroeconomic pressures, while global developments…
After FPIs raise concerns, Sebi, CBDT ease onboarding rules
MUMBAI : Markets regulator Sebi and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) have removed some of the Income Tax Permanent Account Number (PAN)-related difficulties that foreign funds were facing in order to register themselves in India. The move is part of Sebi’s ease of investing initiative to simplify registration process for foreign portfolio investors.After…
App based gig workers call for nationwide strike
Gig workers have called for a temporary nationwide strike on Saturday, asking app-based drivers and delivery workers to cease services from 12 pm to 5 pm to protest against rising fuel prices and low payment rates.The Gig and Platform Services Workers Union (GIPSWU) has appealed to workers to join the shutdown, arguing that increasing petrol…
‘India, UK work on steel issue for trade pact rollout’
NEW DELHI: India and the UK are working on a “unique and creative solution” to address issues arising from Britain’s recent steel safeguard measure, which is delaying the operationalisation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).The two countries, on July 24, 2025, signed the pact, under which 99% of Indian exports would enter the…
Oil stocks slide as price hike fails to offset losses
MUMBAI: Despite a hike in retail fuel prices for petrol and diesel, stocks of oil marketing companies (OMCs) were deep in the red as market players said the price hike was not enough to offset daily losses these companies are incurring. Reports from Crisil and ICRA indicated that more price hikes are expected. Among the…