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World Economic Forum 2026 (Picture credit: AP) From a new address in Davos, once occupied by the iconic Piano Bar, Team India has sent out a clear message ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting — partner with Bharat and subscribe to the future.The India Pavilion on the snow-laden main promenade of the…
The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has proposed the creation of a Rs 10,000 crore fund to provide capital subsidy to the biogas industry in the Union Budget 2026, calling for higher fiscal support to accelerate investment, improve project viability and scale up green energy adoption, PTI reported.In its Budget recommendations, the industry body urged the…
Industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for a faster, demand-driven privatisation strategy for public sector enterprises (PSEs) in the Union Budget 2026-27, urging the government to adopt a predictable roadmap to unlock value from disinvestment and mobilise resources for capital expenditure amid global economic uncertainties.In its Budget proposals, CII suggested an accelerated…
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) suggested a four-fold privatisation process in their recommendations on the Union Budget 2026-27. They called for faster and more predictable disinvestment. The industry body claimed that a calibrated privatisation approach would help sustain capital expenditure and fund development priorities, particularly in sectors where private participation can improve efficiency, technology…
NEW DELHI: Janshakti Janta Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav has called for former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav to be awarded the Bharat Ratna along with Nitish Kumar.Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Tej Pratap Yadav said, “Lalu Prasad Yadav should also be awarded the Bharat Ratna. If people are saying that Nitish Kumar should…
Industry body PHDCCI has suggested that the government set up a dedicated Green Bank or Climate Finance Facility in the upcoming Union Budget to help channel private capital into green technologies such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and electric vehicles, PTI reported.The proposal was made during a pre-Budget interactive session with representatives from the banking,…
Ahead of the Union Budget for 2026–27, industry body Assocham has urged the government to roll out incentives for hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (DRI) production and concessional green finance to help the steel sector transition towards low-carbon manufacturing, PTI reported.In its pre-Budget recommendations, the chamber also called for incentives to promote waste-heat recovery systems and…
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the Centre to adopt a wide-ranging set of reforms in the Union Budget 2026-27 to reinforce India’s investment-led growth cycle and sustain its position as one of the world’s fastest-expanding major economies, PTI reported.In a detailed submission for the upcoming Budget, CII recommended raising central capital expenditure…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that it would be unfortunate for America to lose the “tremendous people”, categorically mentioning Indians among others, who graduate from top American universities. Speaking at the launch of the new Gold Card program, he acknowledged the ongoing dilemma faced by companies that want to hire talented graduates but…
India has been facing increasing pressure from the Trump administration to stop its crude oil imports from Russia. (AI image) India has been facing increasing pressure from the Trump administration to stop its crude oil imports from Russia. Of the 50% tariffs imposed by the US on India, 25% are penal tariffs for its crude…
