New Delhi, February 12, 2026: NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub has released a comprehensive ten-year roadmap titled “Technology Services – Reimagination Ahead,” outlining a strategic vision to expand India’s technology services sector from its current estimated value of $265 billion to between $750 billion and $850 billion by 2035. The…
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PM Praises FM’s Budget Vision for Economic Transformation
New Delhi, February 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting what he described as a comprehensive roadmap for India’s economic transformation through Budget 2026. Addressing the Lok Sabha, the Finance Minister outlined how the Union Budget aims to accelerate reforms, strengthen MSMEs, enhance…
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Sagarmala Boosts India’s Maritime Trade, Port Capacity
India’s ambitious Sagarmala Project is significantly transforming the country’s maritime trade landscape by modernizing ports, improving cargo capacity, and strengthening coastal shipping networks. The government has completed multiple infrastructure projects under the initiative, boosting efficiency, reducing logistics costs, and enhancing India’s global trade competitiveness. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and…
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Female LFPR Rises, Unemployment Falls in Oct–Dec 2025: PLFS
New Delhi: India’s labour market showed sustained improvement during October–December 2025, with higher female participation, rising workforce engagement and declining unemployment, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). Female Participation Drives Labour Market Gains The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above increased…
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CCI Logs 54 Antitrust Cases, 149 M&A Reviews in 2025
India’s competition watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), registered 54 cases related to anti-competitive practices and examined 149 merger and acquisition (M&A) filings during the calendar year 2025, reflecting heightened regulatory oversight amid sweeping competition law reforms. The update was shared by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in Parliament…
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Old Tax Regime Back in Focus Under Draft Tax Rules 2026
The release of the draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 has brought an unexpected twist to India’s tax reform journey. While the new rules aim to operationalise the New Income Tax Act, 2025 from April 1, 2026 and significantly simplify compliance, several provisions have quietly restored relevance to the old tax…
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CBDT Opens Feedback Window for New Tax Rules
In a significant step towards ensuring smoother implementation of the Income-tax Act, 2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has invited inputs and suggestions from stakeholders on the proposed Income-tax Rules and Forms. The consultation exercise comes ahead of the Act’s scheduled implementation from April 1, 2026. The Income-tax…
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India-US Trade Deal Historic, Boost for Economy: Shivraj Chouhan
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Saturday described the India-United States trade deal as historic and unprecedented, stating that it would provide new momentum and direction to the Indian economy. Addressing a press conference at his residence in Bhopal, the Minister…
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India–U.S. Trade Pact: Tariffs Slashed, $500B Buys
India and the United States have taken a significant step in reshaping their economic relationship by announcing a framework for an interim trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on Indian goods and expand bilateral market access. The joint statement, issued on February 7, 2026, outlines reciprocal commitments aimed at boosting…
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President Murmu Calls for Gender-Just Fintech at Black Swan Summit
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Thursday underscored that India’s fintech revolution must be remembered not merely as a technological success story, but as a movement rooted in gender justice and social inclusion. Addressing the Black Swan Summit, India, in Bhubaneswar, she urged innovators and entrepreneurs to ensure that…