India’s Crude Oil Import Bill Zooms 48.4% to $74.8 Billion in April-August as Global Prices Surge
iPhone 18 Pro Sale Begins
iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max Go on Sale in India; Prices Start at Rs 1.64 Lakh
India’s US Treasury Buying Hits Record
Main Headline: India’s US Treasury Purchases Hit Record $15.2 Billion as RBI Dollar Inflows Surge
India Warns US Over Tariffs
India Warns 100% US Tariff Threat Over Russian Oil Could Impact Bilateral Ties
Samsung Launches 2026 Bespoke AI Appliances
Samsung Launches 2026 Bespoke AI Appliances in India; Family Hub Refrigerator Priced at ₹4 Lakh
EPF Wage Limit Raised to ₹25,000
EPF Wage Ceiling Raised From ₹15,000 to ₹25,000; 51 Lakh More Employees to Get Coverage
Gold Hallmarking Fee Hiked 67%
Gold hallmarking has become costlier, with the fee rising from Rs 45 to Rs 75 per article. The revised charges came into effect on September 14, 2026, while silver hallmarking fees remain unchanged.
Festive Demand Boosts Consumer Sales
Consumer demand has strengthened across categories in the first phase of the festive season, with retailers and brands reporting their strongest sales growth in several years.
India-EAEU FTA Talks Gain Momentum
India and the Eurasian Economic Union are preparing for the next round of negotiations on a proposed free trade agreement, as New Delhi looks to expand exports and strengthen access to markets across the Eurasian region.
India-Canada Trade Talks Advance
India and Canada have started the fourth round of CEPA negotiations in New Delhi, with both countries aiming to conclude the proposed trade agreement by the end of 2026.
