India’s parliament approves a major amendment to its mining laws aimed at boosting domestic mineral production, stabilising policies, and reducing dependence on imports amid broader reforms for energy security and industrial growth. India’s parliament has passed a sweeping amendment to…
India’s wholesale inflation is expected to remain high in the near term amid volatile oil prices, rising shipping and insurance costs, and the potential impacts of El Niño on food prices, according to economists. Disruptions in key shipping routes and…
A potential 50% reduction in Indian imports of Russian crude could increase oil bills by up to $10 billion annually, risking inflation and external account strain amid ongoing diversification in supplies and geopolitical tensions. India could face a heavier oil…
Gold prices hold near elevated levels in Asian markets amid US consumer data support and ongoing geopolitical tensions, with analysts divided on future momentum amid fluctuating global factors. Gold held near elevated levels in Asian trading on Sunday, with the…
The Delhi High Court has clarified that advocates serving as insolvency professionals are required to obtain separate GST registration, delineating their legal and insolvency roles with distinct tax treatments. The Delhi High Court has held that advocates who also act…
Authorities and experts in Dubai warn residents against sophisticated unlicensed online trading schemes circulating on social media, which have already caused significant financial losses and use advanced digital tactics to deceive victims. Dubai authorities and legal, cybersecurity and psychological specialists…
Proposed merchant fee on UPI payments could benefit firms with strong merchant ties and higher-value transactions, signalling a potential shift in India’s digital payments landscape amid ongoing policy debates. A possible merchant fee on UPI payments would not affect payment…
Banks across India will observe three closure days between August 17 and August 23, primarily affecting branch operations. Customers are advised to plan accordingly, though digital banking services will remain available throughout the period. Banks across India are set for…
Tunisia’s GDP grew by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2026, led by strong performance in agriculture and domestic demand, despite ongoing trade deficits, according to preliminary national accounts. Tunisia’s economy expanded by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2026…
Japanese mobility giant ORIX Corporation aims to double its Indian vehicle fleet amid optimistic growth forecasts and rising mobility trends, marking India as a key strategic market outside Japan. ORIX Corporation is betting on India as one of its two…
