Budget 2026–27: Affordable housing, tax cuts and women-led growth top expert wish list

UKIBC calls for tax rationalisation, investor-friendly reforms in Budget 2026

UKIBC stressed the need for policy certainty, easier regulatory processes, and a level-playing field for international companies to fully benefit from FDI liberalisation. Business leaders have also sought targeted tax incentives, revival of the lower tax rate for manufacturing, and reforms in direct tax dispute resolution with time-bound appeal disposal. 19 days ago
India's forex reserves rise by $3.2 billion to $696.6 billion

India remains world's largest recipient of remittances, forex stays robust: Economic Survey

The Survey highlighted a rising share of remittances from advanced economies due to skilled workers, strong FDI inflows, and robust forex reserves of $701.4 billion, sufficient to cover about 11 months of imports. India attracted 18.5% of GDP in gross investment inflows, ranked top in South Asia for FDI, fourth globally in Greenfield projects, and emerged as the largest destination for digital Greenfield investments. 19 days ago
Ajit Pawar death: Shocking CCTV footage shows plane erupting in fire on impact

Ajit Pawar death: Shocking CCTV footage shows plane erupting in fire on impact, AAIB takes over probe in Baramati plane crash

A special team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been constituted to probe the aircraft crash in Baramati. As part of the investigation, the team will recover and analyse key flight data systems, including the flight recorder, the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) and the Digital Engine Electronic System (DEES), to determine the cause of the crash. 20 days ago
PM Modi's post on Maldives Prez's R-day greetings misinterpreted by Grok

PM Modi's post on Maldives Prez's R-day greetings misinterpreted by Grok

Grok, X's AI tool, sparked controversy by mistranslating PM Modi's Republic Day message to Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, wrongly calling it Independence Day and adding references to "anti-India campaigns." Users flagged the error, warning that such AI misinterpretations could strain diplomatic ties. 21 days ago