LiveTrain Fares Hiked After Years: 1 Paise/km for Non-AC, 2 Paise/km for AC Travel
For the first time in years, Indian Railways is set to hike train fares starting 1st July 2025. According to government sources, the Railway Board...
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US-Iran Conflict Halts 1 Lakh Tonne of India’s Basmati at Ports
The US formally entered the Iran-Israel conflict on 22nd June by sending seven B-2 stealth bombers to strike Iranian nuclear sites. This further destabilises the...
SECI to Finalise Tender for 7.2 Lakh Tonne Green Ammonia Output per Year
SECI is finalising a major tender to produce and supply 7.24 lakh tonnes of green ammonia annually for 13 fertiliser plants under India’s green hydrogen...
India-UK Trade Deal Brings Stability and Clarity: Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will bring “stability and predictability” to businesses in both countries. He spoke at the...
Wholesale Inflation Falls to 14-Month Low of 0.39% in May
India’s wholesale inflation eased to 0.39% in May 2025, marking a 14-month low, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on...
Maharashtra Liquor Duty Hike Is a Long-Pending Reform, Says Brewers Association
Maharashtra’s recent hike in excise duty on Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) by 50–60% is being seen as a long-overdue reset rather than a sudden...
India’s Retail Inflation Drops to 2.82% in May, Lowest in Over Six Years
India’s retail inflation fell to 2.82% in May 2025—the lowest level recorded since February 2019—signalling a major cooling in price pressures, especially in food. This...
India Eyes US Trade Deal Before Tariff Deadline: Jaishankar
On 10th June, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said India is hopeful of finalising a trade deal with the US before the reciprocal tariffs suspension ends...
China’s Export Growth Slows in May Despite Tariff Truce with US
China’s exports rose 4.8% in May to $316 billion, falling short of the 6% growth economists had expected. Weaker shipments to the US dragged overall...
Piyush Goyal to Meet Swiss, Swedish Firms to Boost Trade & Investment
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Switzerland and Sweden from 9th to 13th of June. His aim is to strengthen trade and investment ties with...