Category: Politics

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could inject another ₹1 lakh crore in February – March 2026 to ensure that banking system liquidity remains consistently surplus through the fiscal year-end, economists and treasury heads said. The move is aimed at encouraging banks to lower lending rates and boost credit demand. Liquidity has remained in deficit […]

New Delhi, Industry body CII on Thursday urged the government to push institutional reforms and fiscal consolidation in the forthcoming budget to maintain India’s growth momentum. These suggestions formed part of the strategy outlined by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for strengthening India’s macroeconomic stability, based on key pillars including debt sustainability, fiscal transparency, revenue […]

The grand American dream for Indians is about to turn very hard to achieve, as the double whammy of $100,000 fees and wage-based H-1B selection process is set to hit in the upcoming lottery season for the work permits. This will affect freshers who are looking to enter the workforce and Indian startups that are expanding […]

India’s civil aviation market is set for fresh competition, with two new airlines — Al Hind Air and FlyExpress — receiving no objection certificates (NOCs) from the Union civil aviation ministry. Another carrier, Uttar Pradesh-based Shankh Air, which already holds an NOC, is expected to begin operations in 2026, adding to a sector dominated by just […]

New York/Washington, In a significant change to the H-1B visa program, the Trump administration is replacing the random lottery system that selected visa beneficiaries with a process that will prioritise allocation of visas to higher-skilled and higher-paid individuals. The new guidance is the latest amid an intensifying crackdown by the Trump administration on immigration, both legal […]

Mumbai: A provision in the recently approved Insurance (Amendment) Bill has triggered concerns among insurers over its potential impact on board composition as the current wording, industry believes, could unintentionally disqualify a large number of directors. Particularly at risk are bank-promoted insurance ventures that share directorial talent with the lenders and other banking subsidiaries. The clause […]

New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India and Canada are soon to start discussions on the Terms of Reference (ToR) to formally start negotiations for a free trade agreement. The two countries were earlier negotiating a trade pact but it was paused by Canada in 2023. “We are soon going to […]

India and the United States are in the advanced stages of negotiating a bilateral trade agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, signalling momentum in talks aimed at easing trade barriers between the two countries. The comments come after a US delegation led by Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer visited India earlier this […]

India and New Zealand on Monday announced the conclusion of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), one of the fastest trade deals India has sealed with a developed country. The pact was finalised within nine months after negotiations were launched in March 2025, reflecting strong political intent to deepen economic ties under India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 […]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon New Zealand and India on Monday concluded a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at deepening economic ties and expanding market access for exporters. The pact is expected to make it easier for New Zealand companies to sell goods and services in India, home […]