Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s Israel visit underscored India’s growing global reliability. Discussions focused on a phased Free Trade Agreement, leveraging Israel’s agricultural innovations for mutual growth. The successful trip, marked by strong industry and government interest, has initiated structured trade negotiations, signaling a new era in bilateral relations.
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Parliament will consider a bill to increase foreign direct investment in insurance to 100 percent. This move aims to boost sector growth and insurance penetration. The proposal includes amending key insurance laws. A Securities Markets Code Bill is also planned. These reforms seek to enhance financial security and support economic growth.
US manufacturing experienced a four-month low in November due to tariffs increasing prices and reducing demand, leading to a build-up of unsold goods. While the services sector kept overall business activity steady, rising inflation and weakened consumer sentiment, particularly among lower- and middle-income families, raise concerns for broader economic growth.
CAG K Sanjay Murthy outlined three pillars for Viksit Bharat: expanding access, strengthening data-driven governance, and advancing financial management maturity. Speaking to civil servant trainees, he stressed the importance of systematic data collection and evidence-backed interventions for accountability and improved policy outcomes. Murthy urged officers to enhance financial transparency and build resilient systems to unlock…
Air India has revived its codeshare partnership with Air Canada, suspended for over five years. This renewed agreement grants Air India passengers access to six Canadian cities beyond Vancouver and London Heathrow. Conversely, Air Canada customers will benefit from enhanced connectivity on domestic Indian routes via Delhi and London Heathrow.
India’s newly notified labour codes formally bring millions of gig and platform workers under a social security framework for the first time. This historic shift provides access to benefits like provident fund and insurance, while placing new compliance responsibilities on platform companies. Experts note the execution of these reforms for a fluid workforce remains the…
India’s new labor codes aim to strengthen export industries by offering a more predictable operating environment. The reforms introduce flexibility and simplification for businesses while ensuring fair wages, safety, and social security for workers, including gig and platform employees. These changes are expected to enhance India’s export ecosystem and align it with international labor standards.
India’s shrimp exports surged 18% to $2.43 billion in the first five months of FY26, driven by markets beyond the US. Exporters are successfully diversifying their global reach, with Vietnam, Belgium, China, and Russia showing significant gains. Despite facing higher US tariffs, early shipments to America saw a mild improvement, though a slowdown is anticipated.
India’s central government has notified comprehensive labour reforms under four new Labour Codes, consolidating 29 existing laws. These changes extend benefits to fixed-term, contract, gig, platform, and women workers, ensuring equal pay and expanded work opportunities. The reforms also introduce a national floor wage and simplify compliance for businesses.
