Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026-27 as a visionary document that establishes the groundwork for India to become a developed nation or "Viksit Bharat" by 2047. Speaking to the media post the Budget 2026 session, Goyal stated that t
One of the most impactful announcements for the sector is the reduction in Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas tour packages to a flat 2%. By easing the upfront financial burden on travellers, this policy is set to enhance affordability, encourage outbound travel, and stimulate dema
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said that he is looking forward to announcements for Kerala in the Union Budget 2026-27 as the state is set to hold Assembly elections later this year.
Amit Shah said that, unlike previous Congress governments, where announcements often remained on paper, the present government had translated commitments into action. Shah highlighted that the foundation stone for Assam's second legislative complex, spread over 250 acres in Dibrugarh, had
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Wednesday confirmed that an invitation has been extended to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Israel, adding that preparations are underway and official announcements on dates will be made in due course.
New Delhi [India], January 27: Topnotch Foundation organized the ATAL SAMMAN SAMAROH 2026 on 21st Jan 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This ceremony was to acknowledge and felicitate the leading contributors who have taken the initiative to bring a pleasant and powerful change in the Heal
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 27: The merger between Aster DM Healthcare Limited, and Quality Care India Ltd, one of the largest merger announcements in the healthcare industry has now received an order from the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Hyderabad Bench to conven
In a significant step towards leveraging advanced technology for enhancing passenger safety, security and service delivery, East Coast Railway has introduced a humanoid robot "ASC ARJUN" at Visakhapatnam Railway Station under the aegis of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). This is the fi
Mumbai (Maharashtra)/ New Delhi [India], January 22: UK Food and Drink, supported by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK, took centre stage in Mumbai this week as a curated culinary showcase brought together leading chefs, retailers, buyers and media to explore how UK i
Before the new Budget for the country is announced on Feb 1, the Ministry of Finance took to X to highlight the prior customs duty rates announced. During the previous Budget sessions, in a decisive move to solidify India's position as a global electronics hub and to promote domestic manu
The Government of India has completed the implementation of several key direct tax reforms announced in recent Union Budgets, aiming to enhance investment certainty and reduce the compliance burden for taxpayers. As the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 approaches, the Ministry of
The government is expected to turn its attention to India's customs law and duty structure in the upcoming Union Budget, with possible announcements on rate rationalisation and a broader review of the customs framework, says Deloitte India Partner Saloni Roy.