New Delhi: European Union Ambassador to India Herve Delphin on Wednesday said that there is “strong political commitment” from both sides to conclude the revamped India-EU Free Trade Agreement by the end of 2025. “Of the 23 chapters under discussion, 11 have already been closed. Important chapters still under negotiation include market access for cars,…
China-Japan tensions, regional power balance and India’s strategic challenges The Taiwan issue has now become central to Japan’s security strategy and foreign policy, straining China-Japan relations and directly impacting India’s Indo-Pacific interests. The Taiwan issue is at the center of growing tensions between Japan and China, which has reshaped the balance of power in the…
New Delhi: Facing significant operational disruptions, the country’s largest airline, IndiGo on Wednesday said it has initiated “calibrated adjustments” to its schedule for the next 48 hours in order to normalise the operations. The carrier, which operates around 2,300 flights daily, will be cancelling and rescheduling flights as part of the adjustments for the next…
Hyderabad: A chaotic situation unfolded at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here after Indigo airlines cancelled 13 flights to various destinations, including Delhi and Bengaluru from here, airport sources said. The airport said that some IndiGo flights have been impacted due to airline-related technology and operational issues, resulting in delays and cancellations. Similarly, the airline…
New Delhi: Apraava Energy on Wednesday said it has secured Rs 800.9 crore (USD 92 million) from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, and Standard Chartered. This transaction demonstrates the partnership between two UK institutions, channelling commercial and development finance capital into a key sector for India’s energy transition…
New Delhi: Vikram Solar on Wednesday announced the appointment of Arun Mittal as Chief Executive Officer of VSL Powerhive, its wholly owned subsidiary. In a statement, Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman & Managing Director of Vikram Solar, said, “As we expand our vision for a sustainable future, BESS innovation will play a pivotal role in delivering resilient,…
Most Indian investors begin with the same question: “How can I earn higher returns?” Inversion thinking flips that entirely: “How am I most likely to lose money — and how do I avoid that?” This reversal sounds simple, but when used consistently, it becomes one of the most powerful safeguards for Indian investors navigating volatile…
Ranchi: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted searches against a Ranchi-based CA along with his associates in a case linked to alleged possession of undisclosed assets abroad, officials said. The premises of Naresh Kumar Kejriwal, a Chartered Accountant and suspected hawala operator, some of his family members and associates are being searched in Ranchi, Mumbai,…
New Delhi: Foreign direct investments (FDI) in India rose 18 per cent to USD 35.18 billion during April-September of this fiscal year, while the inflow from the US more than doubled to USD 6.62 billion during the period, according to the latest government data released on Monday. Investments from overseas during the April-September period of…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday moved two new bills in the Lok Sabha that look to repurpose levies on ‘sin goods’ such as tobacco, pan masala, and related products ahead of the scheduled phaseout of the GST compensation cess levied on them. The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill seeks to levy excise duty…
