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4-point plan to tackle tariffs as India eyes 7.4 pc growth: EAC-PM’s Chairman

IANS | January 10, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) S. Mahendra Dev on Saturday said that the Indian government is following a four-pronged strategy to address tariff-related challenges, focusing on industry support, export diversification, free trade agreements, and trade negotiations with the United States.

CCPA slaps 27 restaurants for making service charge mandatory, imposes fines up to Rs 50,000

IANS | January 10, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken action against 27 restaurants across India for violating consumer rights by mandatorily levying service charges on food bills, the government said on Saturday.

China inflation ticks up in Dec, almost at 3-year high

IANS | January 10, 2026 4:46 PM

Beijing, Jan 10 (IANS) China's inflation ticked up in the final month of 2025 -- highest in 34 months -- and the decline in producer prices further narrowed as government policies aimed at boosting domestic demand continued to make a positive impact on the economy.

Inequality to remain entrenched in Bangladesh sans any meaningful policy change: Report

IANS | January 10, 2026 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Without a shift in the policy framework, inequality will remain entrenched in Bangladesh as there is still no sign of meaningful change in supporting policies in the country, a new report has stressed.

Gold, silver sustain rally in 2026 amid renewed safe haven demand

IANS | January 10, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Gold and silver continued their structural bull run into the start of 2026 on the back of enhanced safe haven demand and industrial demand, analysts said on Saturday.

India-Oman CEPA maintains balanced approach to market access and safeguards

IANS | January 10, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The India–Oman CEPA establishes a comprehensive framework covering trade in goods and services, investment, professional mobility, and regulatory cooperation, while maintaining a balanced approach to market access and safeguards -- expected to boost bilateral trade, generate employment, strengthen supply chains, and support deeper and more sustained economic engagement between India and Oman, an official statement said on Saturday.

India’s clean energy push reflects strong policy vision and execution under PM Modi: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | January 10, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India recorded a landmark year in clean energy growth in 2025, reflecting strong policy direction, long-term vision and sustained implementation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Saturday.

Nifty gives 10.51 pc annual return in 2025: Report

IANS | January 10, 2026 2:39 PM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) The Nifty delivered a strong annual return of 10.51 per cent, even as broader markets remained largely flat in December, a new report said on Saturday.

Increase in standard deduction, ease of doing biz among top budget expectations

IANS | January 10, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The government should consider enhancing standard deduction for salaried employees, allowing more time for belated tax returns and several measures to improve ease of doing business in the upcoming Union Budget, a report has said.

Govt doubles down on structured skilling for fish farmers, 22,921 benefitted

IANS | January 10, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) In a bid to empower fishers and fish farmers by enhancing their technical skills, promoting the adoption of scientific practices, and ensuring environmentally responsible operations, the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) emphasises skill development and capacity building as critical enablers for modernising the fisheries value chain, the government said on Saturday.

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4-point plan to tackle tariffs as India eyes 7.4 pc growth: EAC-PM’s Chairman

CCPA slaps 27 restaurants for making service charge mandatory, imposes fines up to Rs 50,000

China inflation ticks up in Dec, almost at 3-year high

Inequality to remain entrenched in Bangladesh sans any meaningful policy change: Report

Gold, silver sustain rally in 2026 amid renewed safe haven demand

India-Oman CEPA maintains balanced approach to market access and safeguards

India’s clean energy push reflects strong policy vision and execution under PM Modi: Pralhad Joshi

Nifty gives 10.51 pc annual return in 2025: Report

Increase in standard deduction, ease of doing biz among top budget expectations

Govt doubles down on structured skilling for fish farmers, 22,921 benefitted

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