India-EFTA trade pact a defining moment in India’s economic engagement with Europe

IANS | October 2, 2025 9:37 AM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), that came into force with $100 billion investment objective and one million direct jobs, is a defining moment in India’s economic engagement with Europe, which represents “a trusted partnership between friends” built on mutual respect and sensitivities.

GST revenues up 9.1 pc at Rs 1.89 lakh crore in Sep

IANS | October 1, 2025 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) India’s goods and services tax (GST) revenues rose 9.1 per cent year-on-year in September, reaching Rs 1.89 lakh crore, according to government data released on Wednesday.