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Aftab Ahmed

ARTICLES BY AFTAB AHMED

ndia Considers Major Tariff Cuts Amid U.S. Trade Negotiations and Reciprocal Tax Threat

India open to tariff cuts on $23 billion of US imports amid trade negotiations

3 min read . 25 Mar 2025

Britain is also pushing India to agree on strong investment-protection provisions either as part of the deal or in a parallel investment treaty, the report said (Photo: Bloomberg)

India, UK still far apart on free trade deal: Report

2 min read . 18 May 2023

Ministry of Education has issued a slew of advisories on safe online gaming

Government plans federal oversight of all real-money online games: Report

2 min read . 04 Dec 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin. File photo (via REUTERS)

India asked by sanctions-hit Russia for parts for key sectors: Report

3 min read . 29 Nov 2022

Though tax cuts on fuel, aimed at reducing the impact of soaring global energy prices, could reduce revenues by more than 1 trillion rupees. (REUTERS)

India could trim spending for first time in 3 years: Report

1 min read . 09 Nov 2022

For years, Indian car makers have resisted tax cuts so as to protect their turf.

Indian car makers propose tax cut on imports in trade deal with Britain

3 min read . 07 Oct 2022

‘India is working to get its bonds included but operationally it is not ready,’ one of the sources said.

India's inclusion into key govt bond index pushed back to next year: Report

2 min read . 27 Sept 2022

Many people in the country of 1.4 billion decorate their homes and buy new clothes, cars, phones and other goods en masse around the Hindu festivals of Durga Puja and Diwali (ANI)

Hiring, expansions: Indian businesses gear up for festive sales free of Covid-19

2 min read . 19 Sept 2022

India has one of the largest bond markets among emerging-market economies with more than $800 billion in outstanding debt (Photo: iStock)

India govt wants local settlement if its bonds join global index

1 min read . 01 Sept 2022

India is planning to incentivise trade settlements with Russia that are made using rupee

India to incentivize rupee-settled exports to boost Russia trade: Report

2 min read . 24 Aug 2022

B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, trade secretary.

India expects $8-$9 billion in trade with Russia and Sri Lanka in two months

1 min read . 03 Aug 2022

UltraTech Cement is importing a cargo of Russian coal and paying using Chinese yuan.

UltraTech Cement paying for Russian coal in Chinese yuan: Report

3 min read . 29 Jun 2022

A spokesman for Tata Steel said the deal to import coal from Russia was made before the company's announcement to cut business ties with Russia, without providing further details. (Photo: Reuters)

Tata Steel buys coal from Russia weeks after vowing to cut ties

2 min read . 21 Jun 2022

India bought an average $16.55 million of Russian coal a day in the three weeks through Wednesday (REUTERS)

India's purchase of Russian coal spikes as traders offer steep discounts: Report

2 min read . 18 Jun 2022

Indian steelmakers have about 2 million tonnes in pending export orders, mostly to Europe

Indian steelmakers face hit on Europe deals over export tax: JSPL

1 min read . 22 May 2022

The govt estimates another 500 billion Indian rupees additional funds will be needed to subsidise fertilisers, from the current estimate of 2.15 trillion rupees.

India considering spending additional $26 billion to fight inflation: Report

1 min read . 22 May 2022

India, the world's biggest buyer of Russian arms, looks to diversify suppliers

3 min read . 18 May 2022

Initially, the Indian government had aimed to raise $8-$10 billion from selling its full stake in BPCL (Photo: Mint)

India weighs selling part of BPCL instead of full stake: Report

1 min read . 18 May 2022

Having missed out on last year's IPO frenzy, shares in India's biggest insurer opened at ₹872 apiece, compared to their issue price of ₹949 (Photo: Reuters)

How LIC's IPO, India's biggest, ended in a downbeat debut

3 min read . 17 May 2022

The RBI will take a decision on the timing and size of any bond purchases next week, the official said (Photo: HT)

Centre wants RBI to lower bond yields: Report

2 min read . 09 May 2022