New Delhi, Mar 20 (KNN) India will push for strengthening the World Trade Organization (WTO) at the upcoming ministerial meeting in Cameroon as it seeks to enhance the institution’s role in promoting global trade amid rising geopolitical uncertainties. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to attend theContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 20 (KNN) The Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee (DRPSC) on Commerce, chaired by TMC MP Dola Sen, in its 195th report on the Demands for Grants (2026–27) of the Commerce Department has flagged gaps in budget allocations, warning that inadequate funding could affect programme implementation. It recommended seekingContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 20 (KNN) A NITI Aayog report has proposed roadmap envisaged an investment of around Rs 7,500 crore between 2027 and 2031 to strengthen India’s sports goods manufacturing capabilities and export competitiveness. The report titled ‘Realising the Export Potential of India’s Sports Equipment Manufacturing Sector’ has outlining India’sContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 20 (KNN) The Ministry of Finance, through the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026 under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 2025. The new rules will come into force from April 1, 2026. The rules set out detailed procedures, definitions, andContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 20 (KNN) Lower budgeted spending, underutilisation of funds under intellectual property right (IPR) programmes and decline in overseas patent filings by Indian entities are among the key concerns raised by the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee (DRPSC) on Commerce in its 196th report on the Demands for GrantsContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 20 (KNN) Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited, has entered into a strategic corporate agent partnership with Saarathi Finance and Credit Private Limited to expand insurance coverage for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Partnership To Expand Insurance Access ForContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 19 (KNN) A working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has highlighted that India’s level of urbanisation may be significantly higher than official estimates, pointing to a large extent of ‘hidden urbanisation’ driven by rapid expansion of built-up areas beyond formally recognisedContinue Reading
