India raises petrol export duty to ₹2.50, cuts diesel levy to ₹8.50
Summary: The Union government has raised the special additional excise duty on petrol exports from ₹0.50 to ₹2.50 per litre...
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India’s September unemployment rate holds at 5.0%
Summary: India’s unemployment rate for people aged 15 and above remained at 5.0% in September 2026, unchanged from August, according...
India says first phase of US trade deal finalised; legal drafting underway
Summary: India has said the first phase of its proposed trade agreement with the United States has been finalised and...
Geopolitical tensions could leave lasting changes in global trade, WTO chief says
The Middle East war and wider geopolitical tensions could leave lasting changes in global trade routes and supply chains, World...
India’s September merchandise trade deficit widens to $30.21 billion
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $30.21 billion in September as goods exports reached $44.40 billion and imports rose to...
Jio Platforms IPO fully subscribed within two hours of opening
Update — 4:55 p.m. IST, October 21, 2026: Jio Platforms’ initial public offering was fully subscribed within about two hours...
Fairfax selected as strategic buyer for 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank
New Delhi, October 14: A wholly owned subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings has been selected as the “strategic buyer” in...
Canada targets year-end India trade pact as talks accelerate
Summary: Canada says it aims to finish a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India by the end of 2026....
India’s September wholesale inflation rises to 11.39%
New Delhi, October 14: India’s Wholesale Price Index inflation rose to 11.39% year-on-year in September 2026, up from 9.92% in...
Rubio–Jaishankar talks in Mumbai: India–US trade deal close, but not yet signed
Updated — 20 October 2026, 19:08 IST: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met...
