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The India–EU free trade agreement, which provides for 0 pc import duty in EU for footwear and leather sector, will help achieve the export target of US $14 billion by 2030, says Council for Leather Exports

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal appealed to domestic businesses to seize the opportunity, increase investments, expand capacities and get out of the cosy comfort of the huge domestic market

The government is likely to maintain its focus on capital expenditure in the upcoming Budget with a 10-15 per cent increase in capex target from current level as private sector players remain cautious

The government faces pressure to boost consumption, accelerate job creation and step up capital spending while keeping the fiscal deficit on a downward path

Gold and silver prices tumbled on the MCX on January 30, with silver falling ₹1.10 lakh and gold ₹20,000. Profit booking, weaker physical demand, and increased margin requirements intensified selling pressure across both futures and bullion markets.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation last year comprised the replacement of the existing 28 per cent GST and compensation cess on ‘sin goods’ with additional excise and cess duties

With US President Donald Trump announcing his new nominee for the Federal Reserve Chair, investors were uncertain what this would mean for interest rates

Benchmark indices fell on Friday as heavy selling in metal and IT stocks snapped a three-day rally, with investors turning cautious ahead of the Union Budget.

The World Bank has committed USD 8-10 billion annually to India over five years under a new partnership framework focused on jobs, growth and private investment.

The CGA data showed that Rs 10.38 lakh crore was transferred to states as devolution of share of taxes by the central government during April-December, which is Rs 1.37 lakh crore higher than the year-ago period.

India and Chile are close to concluding a free trade agreement that will give Indian businesses greater access to critical minerals such as lithium and copper, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.

Gold fell Rs 14,000 per 10 grams and silver dropped Rs 20,000 per kg in New Delhi on Friday as investors booked profits. The sharp correction followed record highs, weak global trends, and a stronger US dollar, which intensified selling pressure in the bullion market.