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…
Category: Economy
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…
Electronics makers wait for war impact as commodity prices rise
New Delhi: India’s electronics manufacturing services (EMS) firms are in wait-and-watch mode as the West Asia war disrupts the tech component supply chain and pushes commodity prices upward. While Dixon…
India’s Apr-Feb fiscal deficit hits 80% of FY26 target
India’s fiscal deficit for the April-February period of 2025-26 stood at ₹12.5 trillion, or 80.4% of the revised estimates (RE), according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts…
India’s industrial production grows 5.2% in February
India’s industrial production growth accelerated to 5.2% year-on-year in February 2026, marking a two-month high, led by a robust expansion in manufacturing and supported by moderate growth in mining and…