Representative image. | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan The Indian Railways loaded 135.35 million tonnes of freight in September 2026, compared to 127.52 million tonnes in September 2025, registering a 6.14% growth over the corresponding month last year, the Railway Board said on Tuesday (October 13, 2026). “Several major commodity segments recorded strong growth during the […]

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. File | Photo Credit: PTI Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) said that she would listen to all views regarding the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax and the securities transaction tax (STT). However, she refrained from stating whether the matter would be considered during the ongoing discussions […]

The WPI has been on an upward trajectory as the West Asia war and the resultant blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which the majority of crude oil is imported into India, pushed up global crude and fertiliser costs with a spillover effect on food and commodity prices. (Representational image) | Photo Credit: Getty […]

The India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has opened the door to a new phase in the relationship between the two countries, with the focus now shifting from agreement to action. The momentum is already being seen, as the leaders from across the North of England have been travelling together to India, for […]

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) amid profit-taking after a sharp rally in the previous session, as a spike in wholesale price-based inflation and firm crude oil prices hit investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 251.89 points, or 0.34% to settle at 72,781.89. During the day, it […]

A cashier holds Indian currency notes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated by 19 paise to close at 95.17 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (October 14, 2026), registering the fourth straight session of gains, supported by Reserve Bank of India interventions aimed at easing near-term dollar demand and limiting speculative foreign […]

Collection from securities transaction tax (STT) swelled 52% to ₹46,840 crore till October 14 of FY27. (Image used for representational purpose only) | Photo Credit: Gettyimages/iStockphoto Net direct tax collection rose 13.21% to about ₹13.38 lakh crore between April 1 and October 14, driven by a healthy pick-up in corporate taxes. Net corporate tax mop-up […]

“The U.S. bilateral trade agreement first tranche has been finalised,” Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said while speaking at an event in Delhi. File | Photo Credit: PTI The first tranche of the India-U.S. trade deal has been “finalised”, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday (October 15, 2026). He added that what […]

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. refinery in Mumbai. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Healthy growth in shipments of petroleum products, electronic goods and chemicals helped India’s merchandise exports rise 23.04% in September, while the trade deficit narrowed to $30.21 billion year-on-year due to a dip in imports of precious metals. However, when compared to August, the […]

The overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), for persons aged 15 years and above, remained at 55.5% in September, compared to 55.6% in August. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Unemployment Rate (UR) in the country stood at 5% in September, stable compared to August, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by […]