Having risen steadily over time, the share of Indian households who use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as their primary source of fuel for cooking is now at 60% as of…
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India tightens footwear rules to curb toxic chemicals, aid exports push
New Delhi: India has tightened chemical safety norms in the footwear sector, with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issuing voluntary standards to detect hazardous substances in footwear materials. The…
Jet fuel prices double across metros, commercial LPG prices up around ₹200
Amid elevated global crude prices, state-run oil marketing companies have nearly doubled aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for April, raising costs sharply for airlines. In the national capital, the price…
India accelerates e-bus drive amid fuel risks, new 3k unit tender by June
New Delhi: India plans to float a fresh tender for over 3,000 electric buses by June, according to people aware of the development. This is set to be launched just…
India warns against forced rules, flags WTO legitimacy risks at ministerial meet
India has said that credibility of the World Trade Organization (WTO) depends on consensus-based decision-making, calling for reforms that are transparent and inclusive to address challenges such as divisions among…
In a fillip for e-commerce export, India eases norms for couriers
New Delhi: India has removed the ₹10 lakh cap on export by courier firms and enabled the return of uncleared parcels to senders from 1 April, easing shipment constraints and…
Mint Explainer: What income tax changes will kick in from 1 April?
A simpler income tax law will come into force from 1 April, along with other changes announced in this year’s Budget including higher benefit of deductions for salaried tax payers…
Farmer unions flag concerns over how a ban on loose diesel sales will hurt harvest season
New Delhi: Farmer lobbies have raised concerns about the strict implementation of curbs on the sale of diesel in portable containers amid the West Asia war, citing increased usage to…
Washington state’s 9.9% millionaires tax signed into law: What it means for residents
Governor Bob Ferguson made history as Washington became the first state to introduce income tax of its kind. Washington State has taken a dramatic step toward reshaping its tax landscape,…
India taps new sources to plug fertilizer gap ahead of kharif season
New Delhi: India currently has around 18 million tonnes (mt) of fertilizer in stock, compared with the 39 mt required for the upcoming kharif season starting in June, a senior…