India has ushered in a significant reform in its direct taxation system with the implementation of the Income-tax Act, 2025, which came into force on April 1, 2026. This new legislation replaces the long-standing Income-tax Act of...

India’s external sector is facing mounting pressure amid a volatile global environment, according to the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review for March 2026. The report highlights a deterioration in trade dynamics, widening...

India’s pharmaceutical industry continues to strengthen its position as a globally integrated and policy-driven sector, now ranked third worldwide by volume and 11th by value. According to a recent official factsheet, the domestic...

India’s push toward strategic Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), combined with rapid digitisation, is poised to significantly enhance the global competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), according to experts...

The Centre has intensified its push to strengthen women-led cooperative societies, positioning them as a vital engine for inclusive and participatory economic growth, especially in rural and economically weaker regions. In a written reply in...

India’s urban unemployment rate declined to 6.6 per cent in February 2026, marking an improvement from 7.0 per cent in January, according to the latest Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey released by the Ministry of...

The Government of India has approved 104 research projects worth ₹271 crore to accelerate the development of sixth-generation (6G) telecom technology, according to information shared in Parliament. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha,...

India’s retail inflation saw a modest uptick in February 2026, rising by 47 basis points on a year-on-year basis, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Despite the increase compared to the...

India’s installed solar power capacity has reached nearly 136 gigawatts (GW), accounting for almost half of the country’s total renewable energy capacity, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday....

The transition to a low-carbon economy is no longer a future ambition; it is a present-day necessity. Climate risks, regulatory pressures, investor expectations, and shifting consumer behavior are accelerating global decarbonization. International...