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Nov

Circular No. 47/2026 -Customs (Delhi)
Implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR), 2018-reg.

30
Oct

Notification No. 89/2026-CUSTOMS (Delhi)
S.O. … (E).– In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE

30
Oct

Notification No. 46/2026 (Delhi)
Amendment in Export Policy of Agarwood under Chapter 12, Schedule - 2 ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2022

INCOME TAX

4
Nov

Notification No. 140/2026 (Delhi)
S.O. 6011(E).— In the English version of Notification no 24/2019/F. No. 196/73/2018-ITA-I dated 19.03.2019 whereby 'Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission', Hyderabad (PAN: AAAGA0114N) was

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Nov

Notification No. 141/2026 (Delhi)
S.O. 6016(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by section 400(1) read with Schedule VI [Table: S.No. 11] of the Income-tax Act, 2025

RBI

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Nov

Notification No. FEMA 23(R)/(2)/2026-RB (Maharashtra)
Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026

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Oct

RBI/2026-27/303 (Delhi)
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1988 (2011) Taliban Sanctions List: Amendment of 05 Entries

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INDIAN ECONOMY

Trump's midterm setback may ease tariff pressure on India: Report

US President Donald Trump's electoral setback in the 2026 midterm elections could ease trade-related pressure on India and give New Delhi greater room to negotiate favourable terms in its ongoing trade talks with Washington....

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Govt pushes industries to deepen business ties with China, especially for strategic sector investments

As a step to further enhance business relations with China, Indian government is now encouraging the Indian industries to step up discussion with Chinese investors, especially in strategic sectors like critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and electronic, sources aware of the matter told TNIE. While China is ...

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West Bengal's new investment policy wins industry praise for jobs, innovation and ease of doing business

With the West Bengal Investment Promotion Policy, 2026 unveiled on Thursday, industrialists and various Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new policy. CII welcomed the Policy, describing it as a forward-looking and investor-friendly framework that places employment generation at the centre of the State’s indust...

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US midterm outcome offers limited relief to India; oil, Russia sanctions remain key risks: Report

The outcome of the US midterm elections is likely to offer only marginal near-term relief to India, with crude oil prices, the risk of tariffs linked to Russian oil purchases and uncertainty over trade policy continuing to pose challenges, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings....

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American midterm results will not have an impact on India-US interim trade deal: Sources

The US mid-term elections, which delivered a significant rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republicans, will not directly affect the India-US interim trade agreement, according to sources. In the elections, the Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, flipping seats ...

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Tax reporting lapses could risk India's sovereign rating, trigger withholding tax penalties: Income Tax Principal DG Debjyoti Das

India's financial institutions could face severe withholding tax penalties, while persistent lapses in international tax reporting could pose risks to the country's sovereign credit rating, a senior Income Tax Department official warned on Thursday....

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Govt to open monthly bidding windows for deepwater oil, gas blocks

India will open monthly windows for companies seeking deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas exploration blocks, replacing the existing three-window system with 12 opportunities annually, as the government moves to accelerate offshore exploration and attract investment in domestic hydrocarbon production....

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Democratic takeover of US Congress unlikely to impede interim trade deal: Officials

The Democratic Party’s takeover of both the US House of Representatives and Senate in the midterm elections is unlikely to have an impact on the proposed interim India-US trade deal, as the agreement being negotiated by the two countries is largely in the nature of an executive-negotiated framework rather tha...

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MARKET & FINANCE

Investors richer by Rs 29 lakh crore as Sensex, Nifty rise over 8%; Flls pour in money, but will rally last?

Indian equity markets recorded their sharpest single-day rise in seven months on Thursday, supported by a decline in oil prices following the Democrats' sweeping victory in the US midterm elections. A global rotation away from artificial intelligence (AI)-related trades also lifted expectations of stronger fo...

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SEBI moves to simplify Accredited Investor participation in securities market

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced the modalities for implementing the framework for Accredited Investors to streamline participation in the securities market. The framework follows the amendment to the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012, which were amended and ...

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Oil slump fuels FPI comeback

After months of selling Indian equities aggressively, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) seem to be making a comeback. Net FPI inflows have hit Rs 54,925 crore ($5.8 billion) over the past three weeks – a sharp reversal from the relentless selling that weighed on Indian equities. Experts say that several r...

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GLOBAL CORPORATE

Audi May Boost Size of New US Auto Plant by $3 Billion, Add 3,000 Jobs

Volkswagen luxury unit Audi will receive hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax incentives and grants to build a $4 billion assembly plant in the state of Georgia and is considering a second phase, documents released on Thursday showed. ...

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US midterms shake up AI investments: Why Big Tech may rethink where it builds

“Data centers in space looking pretty appealing right now,” Elon Musk recently posted on X as the results of the US midterm elections became clear. The comment was meant as a joke. But it also highlighted a growing problem for technology companies. Building the infrastructure needed to power artificial int...

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INCOME TAX

Scrap, cut or tweak? Centre weighs options on LTCG, STT to stem foreign investor exodus

Key stakeholders are offering divergent prescriptions on how to address concerns over long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) tax and securities transaction tax (STT)....

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GLOBAL ECONOMY

Russia's oil and gas tax revenue rises 9.3% in October amid Iran war-driven price surge

Russia's revenue from taxes on oil and gas sales increased 9.3 per cent year on year to 971.2 billion roubles ($11.83 billion) in October, supported by higher crude prices following supply disruptions linked to the Iran war, accor...

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US weekly jobless claims at 57-year lows amid low layoffs

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment slipped to a 57-year last week as layoffs remained low against the backdrop of a resilient labor market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 6,000 to a ...

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Argentina Analysts Cut 2026 Growth Forecast, Bumps Inflation Outlook

Analysts lowered their 2026 economic growth forecast for Argentina while bumping up inflation expectations, a central bank survey showed on Thursday. They now expect economic growth to close 2026 at 0.7%, down 0.8 percentage po...

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Bank of Canada and Government Agree to Keep 2% Inflation Target

The Bank of Canada on Thursday unveiled a new five-year monetary policy framework with the federal finance ministry which keeps its inflation target unchanged at 2%. The monetary policy framework takes effect on January 1. The ...

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Australia's Central Bank Warns Public Confidence in Inflation Fight Is Slipping

Public confidence in the Reserve Bank of Australia's ability to control inflation was eroding, a top central banker said on Thursday, warning that a loss of trust could make the job of taming price pressures even more costly. S...

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German Industrial Orders Rise Slower Than Expected

German industrial orders rose less than expected in September, increasing by 4.4% from the previous month on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis, the federal statistics office said on Thursday, pointing to a hike in automotiv...

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South Africa's Treasury Says GDP Rebasing Has Improved Key Fiscal Metrics

South Africa's National Treasury said on Thursday that last week's rebasing of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) had improved key fiscal metrics, including lowering last year's peak in the debt-to-GDP ratio. • The Trea...

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High Debt, Rise of Non-Banks Risk Tying ECB's Hands, Schnabel Says

Rising public debt and the rapid expansion of non-bank finance could curb the European Central Bank's ability to set the appropriate monetary policy, ECB board member Isabel Schnabel said on Thursday....

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INDIAN CORPORATE

Bharti Airtel's Q2 net profit jumps 24% to Rs 10,710 crore

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Thursday reported a 24 per cent increase in consolidated profit to Rs 10,710 crore in the second quarter ended September 2026, citing higher per-user revenue after a rejig in mobile phone tarif...

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Higher premium income lifts LIC profit by 20% to Rs12,076 cr in Q2

National insurer Life Insurance Corporation on Thursday reported a full 20% year-on-year growth in net income at Rs12,076 crore in the September quarter, driven by a robust growth in premium income that printed in at over 16%. ...

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NCLT declares Videocon promoter Venugopal Dhoot bankrupt on SBI plea; appoints bankruptcy trustee

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has declared former Videocon Industries promoter and director Venugopal Nandlal Dhoot bankrupt, admitting a petition filed by the State Bank of India (SBI) over defaulte...

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Bharti Airtel Q2 results: Profit rises 31% on strong India and Africa business

Telecom major Bharti Airtel posted a 31% year-on-year rise in its Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 8,888 crore against Rs 6,792 crore in the year-ago period. The growth was mainly led by strong momentum in its India and Africa business. O...

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LG India enters automotive electronics, expects stronger growth in H2 FY27

LG Electronics India is entering the automotive electronics and mobility solutions sector, it said on Thursday, with a new line of business called Vehicle Solutions Business. The move comes as LG seeks to diversify its revenue str...

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Titan Q2 net doubles aided by one-time gain, resilient demand

Titan, the Tata Group‘s jewellery-to-eyewear company, reported a 113.7% year-on-year (YoY) jump in consolidated net profit for the September quarter (Q2) to Rs 2,393 crore on Thursday, boosted by a one-time gain and resilient dema...

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LIC Q2 profit rises 20% to Rs 12,076 crore on strong group business growth

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country’s largest insurer, reported a 20% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to Rs 12,076 crore for the second quarter ended September 2026, driven primarily by growth in ...

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Britannia Q2 net up 10%, revenue up 16% on strong volume growth

Food major Britannia on Thursday reported a 10.2% year-on-year (YoY) rise in net profit to Rs 721 crore in the September quarter of FY27 from Rs 654 crore in the corresponding period last year. The bottomline marginally beat Bloom...

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