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CUSTOMS

25
Mar

Notification No. 30/2026 (Delhi)
S.O. _(E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157 read with sub-sections (l), (2) and (3) of section 51A of the Customs Act, 1962

25
Mar

Circular No. 13/2026 (Delhi)
Ease of Customs Duty Payment - Introduction of Payment Aggregator - Reg.

23
Mar

Notification No. 27/2026 (Delhi)
S.O. … (E).– In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962

23
Mar

Notification No. 28/2026 (Delhi)
S.O. … (E).– In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962

23
Mar

Notification No. 29/2026 (Delhi)
S.O....(E). In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 read with section 3 and sub-sections (1) and (1A) of section 5 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962)

23
Mar

Circular No.12/2026 (Delhi)
Return of export cargo from international waters due to closure ofthe Strait of Hormuz - Section 143AA of the Customs Act, 1962 - reg.

23
Mar

Notification No. 26/2026 (Delhi)
S.O....(E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 read with section 3 and sub-sections (1), (4) and (5) of section 5 of the Customs Act, 1962

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE

21
Mar

Notification No. 33/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Export Policy of Non-Basmati Rice under Chapter 10 of Schedule- II (Export Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022-regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No.39 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Export Policy Condition under HSN 1006 of Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC(HS) 2022-reg.

21
Mar

Notification No. 40/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy Condition of specific items covered under Chapter 70, 73, 84 and 85 of ITC (I-IS) 2022, Schedule—I (Import Policy) -reg.

21
Mar

Notification No. 29/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Export Policy of Animal By-Products- regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No. 38 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Export of 100 MT of wheat seed (DWR-162) under ITC (HS) code 10019100 from University of Dharwad to Indonesia.

21
Mar

Notification No.41-/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy Condition of Sulfadiazine API covered under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)-regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No. 52 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment for extension of validity of Minimum Export Price (MEP) on export of Natural Honey - regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No. 54 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy & Policy Condition of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke under Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy) – regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No. 56/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in import policy and policy condition of Penicillins and its salts, 6- APA and Amoxycilline and its salts falling under ITC (HS) Code 29411010, 29411050 and 29411030, respectively, of Chap

21
Mar

Notification No. 31/2025-26 (Delhi)
Notification on Revision of SCOMET List under Appendix-3 of ScheduleII(Export Policy), ITC(HS), 2022-regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No. 32 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Export Policy of Second Generation (2G) Ethanol - regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No. 34/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in import policy of specific ITC (HS) codes under Chapter 71 of Schedule- I(Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022.

21
Mar

Notification No. 43/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in import policy and policy condition of Areca Nuts falling under ITC (HS) Code 08028090 and 20081991 of Chapter-20 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-l (Import Policy)

21
Mar

Notification No. 44 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Syncing of ITC (HS), 2022- Schedule-1 (Import Policy) with Finance Act 2025 (No. 07 of 2025) dated 29.03.2025 -reg.

21
Mar

Notification No. 58 / 2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in import policy of ITC (HS) code 71141920 covered under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy) - Reg.

21
Mar

Notification No. 6O /2025-26 (Delhi)
Rationalisation of RoDTEP rates - reg.

21
Mar

Notification No. 61/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in export policy of Wheat flour and related items falling under HS Code 1101- regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No. 62/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in export policy of Wheat - regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No. 28/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Para 2.03(A) (i) (g) of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 laying down enabling provisions for import of inputs, that are subjected to mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs), by Advance Au

21
Mar

Notification No. 30/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy Condition of ATS-8 covered under Chapter 29 of ITC HS, 2022, Schedule –I (Import Policy)-regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No: 35 /2025 (Delhi)
Extension of RoDTEP Scheme for DTA Units beyond 30.09.2025 and Applicability to DTA/AA/SEZIEOU Exports till 31 .03.2026 - reg.

21
Mar

Notification No.36/2025-26 (Delhi)
Exemptions for Export of Agricultural Commodities to Bhutan-regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No. 37/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Export Policy of De-Oiled Rice Bran -regarding

21
Mar

Notification No. 42/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Export Policy of Meat and Meat products -regarding

21
Mar

Notification No.49 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment to Para 4.63 of FTP-2023-reg

21
Mar

Notification No. 53/2025-26 (Delhi)
Subject: Amendment in Import Policy & Policy Condition of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke under Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy) - regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No. 55/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in export policy of items under HS Code 1101 - regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No.48/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy of ITC HS 71131921 covered under Chapter 71of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule –I (Import Policy) -reg.

21
Mar

Notification No. 51 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Allowing Export of 50,000 MT of Organic Sugar per financial year - regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No. 59/2025-26 (Delhi)
Streamlining of Halal Certification Process for Meat and Meat Products regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No. 45 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy Condition of specific ITC (HS) Codes of Chapter 29 and 38 of ITC (HS), 2022- Schedule-1 (Import Policy) -reg.

21
Mar

Notification No. 46/2025-26 (Delhi)
Partial amendment in Import Policy Condition of Synthetic Knitted Fabrics Covered under Chapter 60 of the ITC (HS), 2022 - reg.

21
Mar

Notification No. 47/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Export Policy of Red Sanders (Pterocarpus Santalinus) - regarding.

21
Mar

Notification No. 50 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy Condition of Specific items covered under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)-reg.

21
Mar

Notification No. 57 / 2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy and Policy condition of Umbrellas covered under Chapter 66 of Schedule -I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022.

21
Mar

Corrisendum to Notification No. 60 12025-26 (Delhi)
Corrigendum on Rationalisation of RoDTEP rates - reg.

21
Mar

Notification No. 63 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in import policy of ITC (HS) code 71131144 and 71131145 covered under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy)-reg.

21
Mar

Notification No. 64/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Policy condition No.2 to Chapter 95 of ITC (HS), 2022 - Schedule - 1 (Import Policy).

21
Mar

Notification No. 65/2025-26 (Delhi)
Time-limited Support for Exporters in view of Geopolitical Disruptions in the Gulf and West Asia Maritime Corridor - reg.

20
Mar

Notification No.21 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Port restriction on import of certain goods from Bangladesh to India under ITC (HS), 2022 Schedule 1 (Import Policy)

20
Mar

Notification No. 22/2025-26 (Delhi)
Continuation of imposition of Quantitative Restriction on import of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke under Chapter 27 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy)- Regarding.

20
Mar

Notification No.23/2025-26 (Delhi)
Extension in Minimum Import Price (MIP) Condition on import of Soda Ash covered under Chapter 28 of I'TC (HS) 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)- reg

20
Mar

Notification No. 24 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Port restriction on import of certain goods from Bangladesh to India under ITC (HS), 2022 Schedule 1 (Import Policy)-reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 25/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment to Para 4.61 and Para 4.63 of FTP-2023-reg

20
Mar

Notification No. 26 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy Condition of specific items covered under Chapter 48 of ITC HS, 2022, Schedule –I (Import Policy)-regarding.

20
Mar

Notification No.27 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment of Minimum Export Price (MEP) on export of Honey - regarding.

20
Mar

Notification No. 15 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Removal of Port Restrictions and Testing Requirements for Export of Finished Leather, Wet Blue Leather, El Tanned Leather and Crust Leather regarding.

20
Mar

Notification No. 50/2024-25 (Delhi)
Notification of Schedule-II (Export Policy) of ITC(HS) 2022, in sync with Finance Act 2024 dated 16.08.2024-reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 52/2024-25 (Delhi)
Amendment in Export Policy condition of Agarwood (Aquilaria Malaccensis) Chips and Powder and Agar Oil obtained from artificially propagated sources - reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 54 /2024-25 (Delhi)
Amendment in import Policy Condition of Glufosinate Technical covered under HS Code 38089390 of Chapter 38 of Schedule –I (Import Policy) of I?? (HS) 2022.

20
Mar

Circular No. 03 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Clarification regarding Export of "Organic Textiles"- regarding.

20
Mar

Circular No. 06 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Clarification regarding applicability of restriction on Silver Jewellery imposed vide Notification No. 34/2025-26 dated 24.09.2025 - Reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 61 /2024-25 (Delhi)
Amendment in Export Policy of Broken Rice under HS code 1006 40 00

20
Mar

Notification No. 63/2024-25 (Delhi)
Extension in Import Period for Yellow Peas under ITC(HS) Code 07131010 of Chapter 07 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule -I(Import Policy) -reg

20
Mar

Notification No. 65/2024-25 (Delhi)
Amendment in import policy condition of Urea [Exim Code 31021010] in the ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule –I (Import Policy) - Regarding.

20
Mar

Circular No.10/2025-26 (Delhi)
EPCG Scheme - Relief in Average Eo in terms of the para 5.17(a) of Hand Book of procedures (HBp) of FTP,2023,

20
Mar

Notification No. 56 /2024-25 (Delhi)
Amendment in Export Policy of De-Oiled Rice Bran -reg

20
Mar

Notification No. 57 /2024-25 (Delhi)
Export of Broken Rice to Senegal through National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) -reg

20
Mar

Circular No. 1/2025-26 (Delhi)
Clarification regarding Export of "Organic Textiles" - regarding.

20
Mar

Circular No. 02 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Clarification regarding applicability of Para 2.12 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023-reg.

20
Mar

Circular No. 04/2025-26 (Delhi)
Clarification regarding applicability of Minimum Import Price (MIP) on Virgin Multilayer Paper Board (VPB) imposed vide Notification No. 26/2025-26 dated 22.08.2025 - Reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 58/2024-25 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy condition no. 1(III) under Chapter 87 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule -I (Import Policy). - reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 62/2024-25 (Delhi)
Amendment in Export Policy Condition under HSN of Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC(HS) 2022-reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 1 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Supply of essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives during 2025-26- reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 04/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy Condition No.07 (i) of Chapter - 27 of Schedule-I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS), 2022 reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 02/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in import policy and policy condition of Roasted Areca Nuts falling under ITC (HS) Code 20081920 of Chapter-20 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)-reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 20/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Para 2.03(A) (i) (g) of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 laying down enabling provisions for import of inputs, that are subjected to mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs), by Advance Au

20
Mar

Corrigendum to Notification No. 18/2025-26 (Delhi)
Corrigendum to Notification No. 18/2025-26 dated 17.06.2025 on amendment in Import Policy of specific items covered under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS) 2022 of Schedule -I (Import Policy) -reg.

20
Mar

Corrigendum to Notification No. 21/2025-26 (Delhi)
Corrigendum to Notification No. 21/2025-26 dated 27.06.2025 on Port restriction on import of certain goods from Bangladesh to India under ITC (HS), 2022 Schedule 1 (Import Policy)-reg.

20
Mar

Circular No. 05/2025 (Delhi)
Clarification Regarding Ineligibility of Spices for Import under Duty-Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) - reg.

20
Mar

Circular No. 07/2025-26 (Delhi)
Clarification on Redemption of Advance Authorisations impacted by Erstwhile Rule 96(10) of the CGST Rules and imports effected Between October 13, 2017 to January 09, 2019 - regarding.

20
Mar

Circular No. 08/2025-26 (Delhi)
Procedure for implementation of Import Management System for import of restricted IT Hardware (viz. Laptops, Tablets, All-in-one Personal Computers, Ultra small form factor computers and Servers unde

20
Mar

Circular No. 09/2025-26 (Delhi)
Clarification on the Warehousing of Chemicals under Para 2.36(a) of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 - reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 60 /2024-25 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy and Policy Condition of Platinum covered under HS Code 7110 of Chapter 71 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule –I (Import Policy).

20
Mar

Notification No. 64/2024-25 (Delhi)
Extension in "Free" Import Policy of Urad ([Beans of SPP Vigna Mungo (L.) Hepper]) (ITC (HS) Code 07133110] under ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule -I(Import Policy) -reg

20
Mar

Notification No: 66/2024-25 (Delhi)
Extension of RoDTEP for Advance Authorizations (AAs) holders, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and Export-Oriented Units (EOUs) upto 05.02.2025

20
Mar

Notification No. 47 /2024-2025 (Delhi)
Amendment in Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to include Para 1.07A and 1.07B for consultation with stakeholders to seek views, suggestions, comments or feedback from relevant stakeholders, including impor

20
Mar

Notification No. 55/2024-25 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy covered under CTH 890690 of Chapter 89 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule -I (Import Policy).

20
Mar

Circular No. 11/2024-25 (Delhi)
EPCG Scheme - Relief in Average EO in terms of the para 5.17(a) of Hand Book of Procedures (HBP) of FTP, 2023.

20
Mar

Notification No. l6 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Extension in Import Period for Yellow Peas under ITC (HS) Code 07131010 of Chapter 07 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule - (Import Policy) -reg

20
Mar

Notification No. 49 /2024-25 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy and Import Policy Conditionof Synthetic Knitted Fabrics Covered under Chapter 60 ofthe ITC (HS), 2022- reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 48/2024-25 (Delhi)
Export of Wheat to Nepal through National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) -reg

20
Mar

Notification No. 51/2024-25 (Delhi)
Extension in "Free" Import Policy of Tur/Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan) [ITC(HS) 0713 60 00] under ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule - 1 (Import Policy) till 31.03.2026

20
Mar

Notification No. 03/2025-26 (Delhi)
Inclusion of Land Custom Stations Darranga as Food Import Entry Points in List "A" of Appendix-V to Schedule-I (Import Policy), ITC (HS), 2022 in sync with relevant FSSAI Notification-reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 18/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy of specific items covered under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS) 2022 of Schedule -I (Import Policy) - reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 14 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy Condition of Cabinet Hinges covered under Chapter 83 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule -I (Import Policy)-regarding.

20
Mar

Notification No. 19 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy of items covered under CTH 2843 under Chapter 28 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule –I (Import Policy) -reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 53/2024-25 (Delhi)
Introduction of new Scheme as 'Diamond Imprest Authorisation' under Chapter 4 of Foreign Trade Policy 2023.

20
Mar

Notification No. 59/2024-25 (Delhi)
Amendment in Export Policy of Raw Human Hair -reg

20
Mar

Notification No. 13 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy Condition of Roller chain and parts thereof covered under Chapter 73 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule -I (Import Policy)-regarding.

20
Mar

Notification No. 12/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendments to Para 4.41(5) of FTP-2023-reg

20
Mar

Notification No: 11/2025-26 (Delhi)
Restoration of RoDTEP for Advance Authorisations (AAs) holders, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Export-Oriented Units (EOUs) from 01.06.2025

20
Mar

Notification No: 10 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Alignment of RoDTEP Schedule consequent to changes in the First Schedule of Customs Tariff Act w.e.f. 01.05.2025.

20
Mar

Notification No. 09/2025-26 (Delhi)
Harmonisation of Schedule-I! (Export Policy), ITC (HS) 2022 with amendments introduced vide Finance Act, 2025 -regarding.

20
Mar

Notification No. 05/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy Condition of Synthetic Knitted Fabrics Covered under Chapter 60 of the ITC (HS), 2022-reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 06/2025-26 (Delhi)
Prohibition on Import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan- Insertion of Para 2.20A of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, - reg.

20
Mar

Notification No. 08 /2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Import Policy and Policy Conditions of specific ITC (HS) codes under Chapter 71 of Schedule –I(Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022 in sync with the Finance Act 2025 -reg.

20
Mar

Notification No.07/2025-26 (Delhi)
Port restriction on import of certain goods from Bangladesh to India Insertion of a new Para 19 under 'General Notes Regarding Import Policy' under ITC (HS), 2022 Schedule 1 (Import Policy)

20
Mar

Notification No. 17/2025-26 (Delhi)
Amendment in Export Policy for Pharma Grade Sugar -reg.

INCOME TAX

25
Mar

Notification No. 18/2026 (Delhi)
S.O. 1076(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (ii) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

25
Mar

Notification No. 19/2026 (Delhi)
G.S.R. 158(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by section 295 read with section 285BA of the Income tax Act, 1961

25
Mar

Notification No. 20/2026 (Delhi)
G.S.R. 189(E).— In the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue

25
Mar

Notification No. 21/2026 (Delhi)
S.O. 1401(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (ii) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

RBI

25
Mar

RBI/2025-26/250 (Delhi)
Currency Chest operations on March 31, 2026

25
Mar

RBI/2025-26/248 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) – Third Amendment Directions, 2026

25
Mar

RBI/2025-26/249 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) – Second Amendment Directions, 2026

23
Mar

RBI/2025-26/243 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) – Fifth Amendment Directions, 2026

23
Mar

RBI/2025-26/246 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

23
Mar

RBI/2025-26/247 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) – Second Amendment Directions, 2026

23
Mar

RBI/2025-26/244 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) – Third Amendment Directions, 2026

23
Mar

RBI/2025-26/245 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Amendment Directions, 2026

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Euro zone private sector growth nearly stalled this month as inflation expectations surged and delivery times soared, adding to mounting evidence that the bloc is already suffering a tangible drag from the U.S. and Israeli war wit...

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IMF Plans Mozambique Visit as Debt Pressures Mount, Domestic Financing Reaches Limits

The International Monetary Fund will visit Mozambique in the coming months, a Fund spokesperson said, as the Southern African nation seeks help shoring up its increasingly strained finances and grapples with mounting public debt. ...

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US Business Activity Slips to 11-Month Low in March Amid Iran War, S&P Global Survey Shows

U.S. business activity slowed to an 11-month low in March as the war in the Middle East raised prices for energy products and other inputs, a survey showed on Tuesday, reinforcing fears of an acceleration in inflation in the month...

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Iran War Starts to Hit Global Economy, Business Surveys Show

The Iran war is already taking a toll on major economies around the world, according to business surveys on Tuesday which showed how a surge in energy prices and rising uncertainty were dampening activity and pushing inflation exp...

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French Stats Agency Trims Growth Outlook as Iran War Lifts Inflation

The French economy is set to maintain moderate growth in the first half of the year as higher inflation linked to the war in Iran weighs on activity, the national statistics office INSEE said on Tuesday, trimming its forecasts. ...

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Fed's Goolsbee Says Inflation Progress Needed to Cut Rates This Year, PBS Reports

The U.S. Federal Reserve needs to see progress on inflation coming down to be realistic on cutting interest rates this year, but near-term prospects are not good because of higher energy prices arising from the war in Iran, Federa...

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UK Consumer Sentiment Falls as Iran War Rages, KPMG Says

British consumer sentiment this month was slightly weaker than three months earlier, pushed down by worries about grocery and energy costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East, according to a quarterly survey from accountants...

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Australia's Inflation Slows Slightly in February Ahead of War-Driven Energy Shock

Australian consumer prices were flat in February as prices for domestic holidays and petrol dipped, while core inflation came in a little slower than forecast, though a war-driven spike in oil prices has since magnified inflationa...

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UK Inflation Holds at 3% in February Ahead of Likely Iran War Jump

British consumer price inflation held at 3.0% in February, unchanged from January's rate, official figures showed on Wednesday, ahead of a likely upward lurch as war in the Middle East pushes up prices. Lower petrol prices in F...

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INDIAN CORPORATE

Jindal Stainless commissions 1.2 MTPA stainless steel melting shop project in Indonesia

Jindal Stainless on Tuesday announced commissioning of a 1.2 million tonnes stainless steel melt shop (SMS) in Indonesia, set up as part of its ongoing Rs 5,700 crore expansion plan. With this development, the company said its ...

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Maruti plans Rs 10,189 crore investment to build 2.5 lakh vehicle production capacity at Khoraj

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday approved an investment of Rs 10,189 crore to set up 250,000 units per annum production capacity in the first phase of its upcoming manufacturing facility at Khoraj Industrial Estate in Gujarat, as th...

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Setback for Vedanta: NCLT refuses interim stay on Adani Enterprises’ JAL acquisition

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Appellate Tribunal has declined any interim stay on the Vedanta Group’s plea against the NCLT order approving the Rs 14,535 crore bid by the Adani Group to acquire Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL). ...

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COMMERCIAL LAW

PSU stakes can go below 51% with a golden share' shield

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has asked the finance ministry to spell out a clear legal strategy, including options such as a “golden share” or indirect control structures, to maintain strategic oversight in publ...

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SEBI

SEBI to allow mutual funds to continue offering retirement and children's funds

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has, in its March 20 Master Circular, allowed mutual funds to continue offering retirement and children’s schemes, but with some restrictions on the rollout of newly introduced life cycle...

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