$3.4 billion push: India set to build new Indian Railways’ lines near China border; to complement road infra

India plans to strengthen its northeastern border region through extensive railway development. (AI image) India is planning to build railway lines in the north-east along the border with China, with an aim to enhance logistics infrastructure in the strategically important areas. The development, estimated to cost the government 300 billion rupees ($3.4 billion), has a…

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Sanctions bite: Nayara Energy struggles with non-Russian crude for 2nd consecutive month; western shippers refuse cargoes

Nayara Energy, India’s second-largest private oil refiner, is facing a second consecutive month of difficulty in securing non-Russian crude supplies as western shipping companies continue to refuse transportation of cargoes, according to ship tracking data cited by news agency PTI.Part-owned by Russia’s Rosneft PJSC, which holds a 49.13 per cent stake, Nayara has reduced operations…

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Self-reliance gains: Vocal for local push trims import bills for top firms; PLI schemes, duty hikes drive shift

India’s push for self-reliance in manufacturing is beginning to show results, with several consumer-facing companies cutting back sharply on their dependence on imports. As per ET, a study of 20 listed firms in automobiles, electronics and FMCG found that foreign exchange outflows as a share of sales have dropped significantly between FY20 and FY25, mainly…

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GST has to be paid on discounted price: CBIC

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs issued much-awaited clarifications to address problems faced by businesses when companies offer discounts to sellers. The move follows a discussion in this regard at the last all-important meeting of the GST Council, where GST rates were reduced.Very often dealers are offered discounts to push products…

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DFS secy urges PSBs to boost global competitiveness and governance

NEW DELHI: Public sector banks need to aspire to global competitiveness, strengthen governance and operational resilience, and expand their role as sectoral champions across both traditional and emerging industries, a top official told the two-day brainstorming session of state run banks. M Nagaraju, secretary department of financial services, underlined that public sector banks have moved…

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US tariff hit: Indian home textile exports set for 5-10% fall; Crisil warns of profitability pressure this fiscal

India’s home textile exporters are set to face a revenue fall of 5-10% this year, along with lower operating profitability, after the United States enforced a steep 50% tariff from 27 August, according to a report by Crisil Ratings. Exports make up nearly three-quarters of the industry’s turnover, making the impact significant.As per news agency…

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