Hormuz disruption remains most consequential variable for India’s external, price outlook: Finance Ministry review
NEW DELHI: The duration of the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz remains the “single most consequential variable” for India’s external sector and inflation outlook, according to the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review for
Centre notifies levies on exports of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel for fortnight beginning today
NEW DELHI : The Central Government has revised the export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel for the fortnight beginning today. The move is aimed at ensuring adequate domestic availability of petroleum
Gold, Silver imports to turn costlier: Govt doubles Duty to 10% after PM Modi’s Forex Warning
NEW DELHI: The Centre has doubled the import duty levied on gold, silver and platinum to 10%, with effect from the midnight of May 13, according to an official notification issued by Ministry of
Finance Ministry flags rising external risks as trade deficit and CAD expand
NEW DELHI: External sector pressures are building up for the Indian economy amid a volatile global backdrop, with recent data from the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review for March 2026 pointing to a deterioration
CBIC holds outreach programme on Duty Deferment Scheme for manufacturer importers in New Delhi
NEW DELHI: In pursuance of the key trade facilitation initiative announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) organised a hybrid outreach programme in New Delhi on
Parliament passes Finance Bill 2026
NEW DELHI: Parliament on Friday passed the Finance Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod to the legislation after it was approved by the Lok Sabha. The passing of the Finance Bill
US tariffs have “no influence” on customs duty overhaul announced in Budget: Sitharaman
NEW DELHI: The Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman said that the United States (US) tariffs have “no influence on customs duty overhaul.” “Custom duty overhauling exercise has been going on for the last
Finance Minister proposes to introduce dedicated SME growth fund worth Rs 10,000 crore
NEW DELHI: The Finance Minister of India, Smt. Niramala Sitharaman, has proposed to introduce a dedicated 10,000 crores SME growth fund to create future jobs, incentivising enterprises based on select criteria during Union Budget