Delhi’s GST department confiscated approximately 50 tonnes of goods worth nearly Rs 5 crore from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, in a major operation to curb unaccounted freight and tax evasion involving railway consignments from Andhra Pradesh. Delhi’s GST department has…
Brazil and India are nearing their trade target of $30 billion ahead of schedule, with significant growth in business collaborations and a shared vision to deepen strategic cooperation beyond diplomacy, as foreign ministers meet in New Delhi. Brazil and India…
BRICS leaders have endorsed new initiatives to facilitate easier financing and trade for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, including a potential invoice discounting mechanism and digital trade documentation, aiming to integrate smaller firms more effectively into global markets. BRICS leaders…
The International Monetary Fund has praised India’s resilient economy, noting a stronger-than-expected 7.8% growth in the second quarter, driven by robust services and exports despite soaring energy costs. The International Monetary Fund has said India is emerging as one of…
India is reshaping the BRICS agenda from traditional geopolitics to practical cooperation in digital payments, AI, and quantum tech, aiming to enhance development in the Global South. India is using this year’s BRICS summit to push the grouping well beyond…
The West Bengal government is set to transfer land for 33 industrial projects before Durga Puja, aiming to boost manufacturing and attract major investments, including a hospital project with the Adani Group and a defence initiative at Junput. West Bengal…
Maharashtra is developing a pioneering blockchain-based policy to tokenise up to 50% of its power transmission assets, unlocking capital and easing grid bottlenecks, while India advances its digital bond market through tokenised corporate debt pilots. Maharashtra is preparing a policy…
A new report projects India’s mining industry could add $500 billion to its economy and create 25 million jobs by 2047, as it shifts towards ‘Mining 5.0’ with advanced digital technologies and a focus on critical minerals for energy security…
India seeks to deepen trade ties within BRICS, targeting over $200 billion in exports by 2030, according to industry body ASSOCHAM, amid a doubling of trade with the bloc in five years. India could lift exports to BRICS nations to…
Vodafone Idea is set to receive a $3.5 billion loan from a consortium led by SBI, offering a much-needed financial lifeline to fund network upgrades, 5G expansion, and enhance its competitive stance against Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel amid ongoing…
Two decades after its inception, BRICS has expanded its economic and political ambitions, positioning itself as a formidable platform for the Global South amid a fragile international order. BRICS is entering a new phase of its development, with Chinese state…
India’s space agency ISRO is undergoing a strategic shift as the government delineates clearer roles for public and private players, aiming to expand the country’s space economy while safeguarding in-house expertise for critical missions. Indian space policymakers are trying to…
