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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

    India, US discuss customs and trade facilitation as both sides push for early bilateral deal

    Indian officials are positive about the proposed mutually beneficial deal, and ruled out any interruption in talks because of the outcome of recent midterm elections in the US.
    india news
    Updated on Nov 10, 2026 17:21 IST

    Oil companies reject Karnataka’s claim of 26-31% ethanol in petrol, seek test reports

    Oil marketing companies said 893 E20 fuel samples across 27 states and UTs met prescribed standards, disputing Karnataka’s claim of excess ethanol in petrol. (Representative image)
    india news
    Updated on Nov 7, 2026 08:28 IST

    Petrol pumps to check tanks for water ‘every 2-8 hours’: Officials

    The first such order passing on the decision for more frequent testing was issued in July, and another more recently in late October.
    india news
    Updated on Nov 7, 2026 00:13 IST

    Realise investor anxiety, will consider feedback, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

    Sitharaman said the government and industry shared the goal of building India and taking it towards “Vikshit Bharat”.
    india news
    Updated on Nov 3, 2026 01:49 IST

    Households caught between LPG curbs, missing last-mile PNG connections

    Distributors have been instructed not to issue new domestic LPG connections, which come with a 14.2kg cylinder, in areas where PNG is available or being made available.
    india news
    Updated on Nov 2, 2026 02:05 IST

    India's GST collections surge 23% to ₹2.31 lakh crore in October, second-highest ever

    Import-linked GST collections led the growth, rising 42.2% year-on-year to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>72,246 crore.
    business
    Updated on Nov 2, 2026 01:34 IST

    Income-tax department nudges UAE property owners to disclose undeclared assets

    The scheme offers immunity from further assessment, penalties and prosecution under the Black Money Act for valid declarations.
    business
    Updated on Oct 27, 2026 03:07 IST

    India, Mexico to launch trade deal talks this week

    The proposed India-Mexico PTA is expected to shield Indian exporters from high tariffs up to 50% imposed by the Mexican government on 1,463 items on imports from countries with which it does not have any bilateral deal
    india news
    Updated on Oct 27, 2026 02:05 IST

    India-Mexico trade deal: Talks to begin this week amid fresh 50% tariffs on Indian exports

    Trade deal talks to protect auto, textile, steel exports from high tariffs.
    india news
    Updated on Oct 26, 2026 12:54 IST

    India, EU race to finalise FTA ahead of December deadline to coincide with PM Modi's Brussels visit

    File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi.
    india news
    Updated on Oct 26, 2026 14:33 IST

    Nirmala Sitharaman urges regulators to speed up refunds of unclaimed bank deposits, shares and funds

    Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has asked financial regulators to simplify digital KYC, expedite unclaimed asset refunds and strengthen cybersecurity across India’s financial sector. (PTI)
    india news
    Updated on Oct 23, 2026 17:23 IST

    India, Canada explore energy partnership as both sides push to seal trade deal

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
    india news
    Updated on Oct 22, 2026 04:31 IST

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Mukesh, Anant Ambani at Jamnagar refinery

    US ambassador to India Sergio Gor accompanied Rubio to Jamnagar
    india news
    Updated on Oct 21, 2026 17:16 IST

    India-UK trade deal: Indian exports rise 8%, imports fall 17% in first 2 months

    The India-UK free trade agreement came into force in mid-July.
    business
    Updated on Oct 21, 2026 02:26 IST

    India, New Zealand FTA takes effect, eliminating tariffs on Indian exports

    Goyal said India and New Zealand aim to double bilateral trade to NZ$7 billion (about <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>35,000 crore) by 2030 through the agreement.
    india news
    Updated on Oct 20, 2026 01:59 IST

    India-New Zealand FTA to be operationalised on Tuesday, targets ₹35,000-cr trade by 2030

    Union minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal (Ritik Sharma)
    business
    Updated on Oct 19, 2026 10:32 IST

    State-run oil marketing companies selling up to 5% blended diesel

    Under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme, ethanol blending already reached 20% in 2025-26 as the country achieved the E20 target five years ahead of schedule.
    business
    Updated on Oct 18, 2026 02:08 IST

    Deferred US tariff offers India only temporary relief as Russian oil imports fall

    That threat remains because the act’s secondary sanctions have only been deferred, experts said, leaving Trump free to use the law against these countries whenever he chooses.
    india news
    Updated on Oct 18, 2026 00:59 IST

    Indian refiners de-risked in advance, Trump's Russia sanctions waiver a ‘temporary’ relief: Experts

    Cheaper Russian crude was replaced by costlier options, including imports from the US, West Africa, South America, and some traditional West Asian sources,
    india news
    Updated on Oct 17, 2026 10:36 IST

    Cabinet clears Fairfax’s ₹58k-cr IDBI majority stake acquisition

    The logo of IDBI Bank is seen on the facade of its headquarters in Mumbai.
    india news
    Updated on Oct 15, 2026 02:57 IST

    Piyush Goyal cites resilient defense, tech ties, says India-US relations remain strong

    Goyal highlighted defence exercises, technology, critical minerals and resilient supply chains as key areas of cooperation between New Delhi and Washington.
    india news
    Updated on Oct 15, 2026 00:47 IST

    UPI merchant discount rate implementation pushed till after Diwali

    The UPI rate deferment is temporary and a fresh implementation date will be announced after Diwali.
    business
    Updated on Oct 14, 2026 02:19 IST

    India a trusted partner in weaponised world: PM Modi at Bloomberg Forum

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
    india news
    Updated on Oct 14, 2026 01:22 IST

    India, UK aim to double bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030

    New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, co-chair the 16th meeting of the India-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), in New Delhi on Monday. (@PiyushGoyal X/ANI Photo) (@PiyushGoyal X)
    india news
    Updated on Oct 12, 2026 16:22 IST

    GST officers lose arrest powers, Council hikes prosecution threshold to ₹5 crore

    Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs 57th meeting of the GST Council, in New Delhi on Thursday.
    india news
    Updated on Oct 8, 2026 15:48 IST

    Centre approves ₹10K-crore SME growth fund

    India News
    india news
    Updated on Oct 7, 2026 02:25 IST

    Expert panel recommends bringing petrol, diesel and ATF under GST regime

    Fuel taxes currently vary sharply across states, with petrol and diesel attracting VAT rates of 1% in Andaman and 35.20% and 27% respectively in Telangana.
    business
    Updated on Oct 6, 2026 02:56 IST

    India-US trade talks ‘still ongoing’ but have 'reached a plateau': FM Sitharaman

    Speaking at the Munich Leaders Meeting, Sitharaman said, "The agreement negotiations are still ongoing."
    india news
    Updated on Oct 6, 2026 01:20 IST

    GST 2.0 may replace arrests with fines for tax defaulters

    The meeting is expected to provide relief to automobiles and mobility sector as well.
    business
    Updated on Oct 5, 2026 02:34 IST

    Uncertainty now a standing condition of global economy: Nirmala Sitharaman

    India’s foreign exchange reserves stood at about $766 billion, Sitharaman said.
    india news
    Updated on Oct 4, 2026 01:06 IST
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