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NEW DELHI: India has managed to protect its ground on dairy and farm products by retaining protection on the import of corn and soyabean, both genetically modified (GM) crops in the US, but agreed to eliminate or reduce tariffs on a wide range of American food and agricultural products, including dried distillers’ grains (DDGs) and…
NEW DELHI: India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on a wide range of US food and agricultural products, a move that is expected to make several American imports cheaper for Indian consumers, according to a joint statement released by India and the United States on Saturday announcing the framework for an interim trade agreement.Products that…
After the new excise duty regime kicked in, cigarette prices have gone up, with a pack of 10 sticks now costing at least Rs 22–25 more than before.This follows the government’s decision to raise taxes on cigarettes for the first time in nearly seven years, bringing India’s tobacco taxation closer to global public health norms….
Mumbai: A day before the Union Budget, State Bank of India chairman CS Setty has sought a level playing field for tax treatment of all financial products, including fixed deposits. The chairman’s comment came in the wake of bank deposits continuing to lag credit growth as retail savings continue to pour into mutual funds.Responding to…
Apple seems ready to make 2026 another hectic year. According to industry reports, the company could announce more than 20 products over the next 12 months. Not just small updates, but entirely new devices, they report. From iPhones and iPads to Macs and Apple Watches, a lot is coming.As cited by MacRumours, it hints at…
India-EU FTA concluded: In a landmark development, India and the European Union on Tuesday finalised what is being called the ‘mother of all’ trade deals. President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that: Europe and India are making history today.In the presence of PM Narendra Modi,…
Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump (AP photo) Upset with America, French President Emmanuel Macron sent a ‘welcome note’ to China from the stage of World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026. During his address at Davos, Switzerland, Macron said, “China is welcome, but what we need is more Chinese foreign direct investments in Europe, in…
Cleaning and organising are not the only things which count as home maintenance. It is also about understanding when the regularly used household items need replacement. The daily use products we are talking about accumulate germs and bacterias, they lose their efficiency, and if not replaced, also become safety hazards. While it’s tempting to keep…
Russian companies increasingly see India as an attractive destination for setting up local production facilities. (AI image) Looking to extend ties beyond energy and oil, Russia is aiming to set up joint ventures with Indian firms in several sectors. Several Russian firms are engaged in discussions to localise manufacturing across segments such as engineering, shipbuilding,…
A wide-ranging collection of Steve Jobs’ childhood belongings and some of Apple’s earliest products has gone up for auction as the company approaches its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026. The sale is being handled by RR Auction, which has opened bidding on 191 items spanning Jobs’ early life and Apple’s formative period in the…
