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    Rajeev Jayaswal

    Rajeev Jayaswal is a senior journalist, author and communication strategist with over three decades of experience covering India's economy, energy, trade and public policy. He is Senior Editor at Hindustan Times and author of The Lobbyists, recognised for insightful reporting, in-depth analysis and policy-focused journalism.

    Articles by Rajeev Jayaswal

    Huawei, Alibaba, Emirates set to attend Modi's BRICS business speech

    Global honchos from CNPC, Huawei, Alibaba, and Emirates will attend PM Modi's BRICS Business Forum address. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)
    india news
    Updated on Sep 10, 2026 03:47 IST

    India, Russia to push for $100 billion trade goal as Goyal meets Alikhanov today

    India’s state-run National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Ltd (NICDC) is also participating in the event. (X/nicdc01)
    india news
    Updated on Sep 10, 2026 03:25 IST

    India’s crude import price nears $100/barrel amid global oil market volatility

    India imports more than 88% of the crude oil it processes, leaving domestic fuel markets exposed to global price movements.
    india news
    Updated on Sep 7, 2026 04:39 IST

    Direct tax buoyancy above 1 for third financial year

    The government said tax reforms have aimed to simplify compliance, widen the tax base and strengthen revenue collection.
    india news
    Updated on Sep 6, 2026 05:35 IST

    Govt reveals when it will seal India-US deal: ‘Waiting for tariff advantage'

    US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington.
    india news
    Updated on Sep 4, 2026 03:13 IST

    US, India working on fair, reciprocal trade ties: Sergio Gor

    India and the United States are working to build a trade relationship, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said.
    india news
    Updated on Sep 3, 2026 05:35 IST

    PM Modi renews appeal to avoid gold buying, foreign travel

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi linked greater spending within the country to the goal of accelerating India’s economic growth.
    india news
    Updated on Sep 2, 2026 04:50 IST

    GST collections in August nears ₹2 lakh crore: Govt data

    The gross GST collection in August 2026 was <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,99,853 crore as against <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,74,116 crore in August 2025. (Representative file photo)
    india news
    Updated on Sep 1, 2026 07:03 IST

    India’s US LPG imports surge 254% to $2.6 bn in Q1 FY27

    The rise in LPG imports during April-June was partly driven by global energy supply disruptions linked to the war in West Asia.
    india news
    Updated on Sep 1, 2026 03:11 IST

    India’s growth to stay at 7% despite global uncertainties: Nirmala Sitharaman

    Nirmala Sitharaman said India has recovered well from Covid and will maintain 7% growth despite global uncertainties, wars, tariffs and the Hormuz crisis. (PTI)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 30, 2026 10:42 IST

    Jan Dhan Yojana has had an unparalleled impact” PM Narendra Modi

    The scheme has been a game changer as it helped to create the JAM (Jan-Dhan-Aadhaar-mobile) trinity. (ANI file photo)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 28, 2026 05:42 IST

    India is against weaponising economy: Sitharaman

    Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivers the keynote address during an interaction with business community members of the Indian diaspora, in Toronto, Canada
    business
    Updated on Aug 27, 2026 07:12 IST

    India steps up global economic outreach; Sitharaman, Goyal to visit 6 countries

    Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal
    india news
    Updated on Aug 24, 2026 01:30 IST

    Govt gives rupee export earnings same benefits as dollar, euro payments

    The government has allowed eligible rupee export earnings to qualify for FTP benefits on par with receipts in freely convertible currencies
    india news
    Updated on Aug 21, 2026 03:12 IST

    IT dept targets entities over suspicious foreign remittances in 3 yrs: Official

    On August 18, the department launched a nationwide detailed verification exercise to verify these foreign remittances, focussing on shell entities.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 18, 2026 14:14 IST

    Govt to constitute high-powered panel to review banking sector, says Sitharaman

    She was speaking on the seven themes of the Public Sector Bank (PSB) Confluence 2026 in the national Capital. (@nsitharamanoffc)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 17, 2026 09:44 IST

    Public capital must act as catalyst, not substitute for pvt investment: Sitharaman

    Nirmala Sitharaman said public capital should catalyse private investment, highlighting infrastructure measures and the need for confidence and policy stability. (PTI)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 12, 2026 14:59 IST

    No transaction charge on UPI for users, small merchants: Nirmala Sitharaman

    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament in New Delhi.
    business
    Updated on Aug 11, 2026 07:40 IST

    Govt operationalises inventory-based cross-border e-commerce export framework

    The development is in line with the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), unveiled on March 31, 2023, which identifies e-commerce as a focus area for amplifying India’s exports. (MINT/ Representative photo)
    business
    Updated on Aug 5, 2026 12:47 IST

    Sitharaman introduces tax amendment Bill to attract global capital

    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 5, 2026 05:42 IST

    GST collections cross ₹2.11 lakh crore in July

    Net GST collection in July 2026, after refunds, also saw a robust double-digit growth.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 2, 2026 02:31 IST

    ₹84k-cr push for offshore oil wells gets cabinet nod

    “Samudra Manthan” — a reference to the churning of the ocean in India’s ancient epics.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 1, 2026 03:25 IST

    Post-2014 FTAs stronger, more balanced than earlier deals: Govt presentation

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ministers attends the NDA parliamentary party meeting, where the assessment of India's free trade agreements presented
    india news
    Updated on Jul 29, 2026 06:40 IST

    India lands at 10% under US forced-labour tariff, escapes steeper 12.5%

    Alongside India, USTR placed 16 other economies in the 10% bracket — among them Pakistan, Sri Lanka and, notably, Bangladesh, a direct competitor in textiles and garments, one of India’s largest export categories to the US.
    india news
    Updated on Jul 25, 2026 01:07 IST

    Pump dealers seek SOP and tools for ethanol-blended petrol testing

    The government has clarified that this is not the case, but the fact is, only vehicles manufactured after 2023 are compliant with the 20% ethanol blended petrol currently being sold.
    india news
    Updated on Jul 24, 2026 02:04 IST

    No decision yet on ethanol blending beyond E20: Government tells Parliament

    No decision yet on ethanol blending above 20%: Govt
    india news
    Updated on Jul 21, 2026 03:04 IST

    PM Modi says ties will deepen as India-UK free trade pact comes into force

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the social security agreement would provide “invaluable support” to Indian professionals working temporarily in the UK while strengthening the competitiveness of Indian enterprises.
    india news
    Updated on Jul 16, 2026 01:31 IST

    Centre bans imports of goods made with forced labour, tightens trade rules

    The provision will become part of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) after 30 days.
    india news
    Updated on Jul 15, 2026 03:15 IST

    Govt's gross direct tax collections see 16.11% year-on-year jump till July 13

    Despite significant non-corporate tax refunds, net direct tax collections in the period also jumped year-on-year by 16.4% to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6.51 lakh crore
    business
    Updated on Jul 15, 2026 03:06 IST

    4,11,000 credit guarantees issued under ECLGS 5.0 to biz hit by West Asia crisis

    FILE PHOTO: A man walks past an installation of the Rupee logo and Indian currency coins outside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters in Mumbai, India, April 9, 2025. (REUTERS)
    business
    Updated on Jul 7, 2026 12:23 IST
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