Trump’s zero tariff on Bangladesh textiles: No reason for India to worry? Why exports are unlikely to rise much

In 2024, Bangladesh’s global garment exports were $50.9 billion, which is much higher than India’s $16.3 billion. (AI image) The US-Bangladesh trade deal has the Indian textile sector exporters worried? The Donald Trump administration has reduced the tariffs on Bangladesh to 19%, but a clause of zero tariffs on textile exports may hit the Indian … Read more

UAE drops corporate tax for sports bodies under new law: Here’s who qualifies

UAE Corporate Tax Exemption for Non-Commercial Sports Entities Announced In a significant fiscal and policy shift this week, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance announced a new corporate tax exemption for non-commercial sports entities under Cabinet Decision No. (1) of 2026, marking a major development in how the UAE supports and positions its sporting … Read more

Gold price prediction today: Will the gold price rally sustain? Here’s the outlook

The yellow metal is trying to build a base, with $5,000 now the pivotal near-term pivot. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are extending their rally this week, and remain well supported in the long term, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. The expert lists … Read more

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for February 11, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: IFCI, Swiggy, and Fortis are the top stocks to buy today (February 11, 2026), according toMehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. Here’s a detailed outlook on IFCI, Swiggy, and Fortis by the expert:IFCI – Alligator Breakout with Bullish MomentumBuy: ₹64–₹61 … Read more

Compliance takes centrestage in boardrooms

MUMBAI: For Indian companies with a global footprint, navigating regulatory complexity has moved from the sidelines to the centre of corporate strategy. Rules on trade, tariffs, the environment, labour, data, and taxation are changing rapidly and increasingly shaping business outcomes.Import restrictions, carbon taxes, anti-dumping duties, subsidies, and localisation norms are altering cost structures, market access, … Read more

Tobacco Board urges finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to revisit tax hike in interest of farmers, workers

File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Tobacco Board, under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce, has written a letter to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting the adverse impact of the unprecedented increase in excise duties on cigarettes on the industry, as well as on millions of farmers and workers.The excise … Read more

IndiGo says pilot strength adequate as DGCA’s temporary duty norm relaxations end

IndiGo on Tuesday said it has an adequate pool of staff, including pilots, to ensure smooth and stable operations as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) temporary relaxations on pilot duty norms come to an end. The statement comes after the airline faced widespread flight disruptions in early December, which prompted regulatory action and … Read more

India needs $14.23 trillion investment in power sector by 2070 to meet net-zero goal: Niti Aayog

India will require cumulative investments of $14.23 trillion in the power sector, including renewables, storage and transmission, by 2070 under a net-zero scenario, where non-fossil fuel-based generation accounts for 98 per cent, a Niti Aayog report said on Tuesday.The report, “Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero: Sectoral Insights – Power”, said India’s development and … Read more