Economy

Payment records can prove India's services exports, and clear, proportionate rules can bring foreign digital sellers into the tax net.

The review will assess the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) ability to effectively oversee aviation safety in line with international standards.

US job openings unexpectedly jumped in September to a four-month high and layoffs fell to the lowest level in over a year, signaling firmer demand for workers heading into the fourth quarter.

Brent crude was trading near $103.50 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were around $96 a barrel.

Setty said SBI has no plans to sell its stake in YES Bank at present. He also said the bank is being selective in its exposure to data centre companies, adding that the portfolio remains relatively small.

MTNL's land assets are expected to be a major part of the government's monetisation drive. The Centre is targeting additional monetisation of MTNL properties worth Rs 4,000-5,000 crore over the next two years.

The Finance Minister added that she recognised the demand for extending to equity investments the kind of support currently available to debt markets.

It has also suggested allowing tax-neutral switching between mutual fund schemes held for more than a year.

As geopolitical fault lines continue to test maritime trade routes and commodity flows, Jaishankar's message remains pertinent: true economic resilience requires open markets, protected transit lines, and a genuine commitment to multilateral cooperation rather than coercion.

A potential Democratic takeover of both chambers of the US Congress could slow President Donald Trump's policy agenda, but Peter Cardillo believes the market reaction may be short-lived.

Bank credit growth has reached 19.1%, significantly exceeding nominal GDP growth of approximately 10-11%. ISB professor Prasanna Tantri has warned that the widening gap could fuel inflationary pressures.

SBI Research estimates an excess supply of around Rs 1.52 lakh crore in the Indian government bond market.

UPI usage rose in October as citizens relied on it for shopping, bill payments and money transfers, with increased festive-season spending further boosting digital payment activity.

Pilgrims, patients and working women are the real travellers, and the system hasn't quite caught up with them.

Total GST refunds rose 6.5% year-on-year to Rs 27,934 crore from Rs 26,225 crore.

Millions of Africans were sold into slavery between the fifteenth and nineteenth century by European traders as part of the Trans-Atlantic trade.

High living expenses and inflation force many students to work part-time to survive. This dual burden has escalated academic pressure, student burnout, and deep economic instability across the country.

There is a hidden commuting cost, especially for women. It is not just about women paying more than men. It is about women paying much more in cities than in villages.

India's proposed Northern High-Speed Rail Corridor could bring major cities across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar closer to Delhi. The planned journey between Delhi and Agra could take just 59 minutes, while passengers may reach Lucknow in approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes.

The Centre has scrapped the Rs 2.50 per litre additional excise duty on petrol exports while raising the diesel export levy by Rs 3. ATF exports will also attract a higher duty, with the revised rates changing the tax structure.