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India Plans to Reduce Tariffs on 20% of Pearls, Precious Stones, and Metals to Zero Percent

India plans to reduce tariffs to zero percent on 20% of categories within pearls, precious stones, and metals, according to EU sources. This significant policy change represents a notable shift in India's trade approach for precious commodities, potentially enhancing market accessibility and trade dynamics in the luxury goods sector.

27Jan 26

India Reduces Tariffs on EU Alcoholic Beverages: Beer to 50%, Spirits to 40%

India has reduced import tariffs on European Union alcoholic beverages, setting beer tariffs at 50%, spirits at 40%, and cutting wine tariffs by 20-30%. This policy change aims to strengthen trade relations with the EU and make European alcohol products more accessible in the Indian market.

23Jan 26

India Reduces US Treasury Holdings to Five-Year Low Amid Reserve Diversification Strategy

India has reduced its US Treasury holdings to a five-year low of $174 billion, down 26% from 2023 peaks, as part of a strategic reserve diversification initiative. The move reflects efforts to support the rupee amid record lows and reduce reliance on dollar assets following trade tensions with the US. Treasuries now represent one-third of India's foreign exchange reserves, down from 40% previously, as the RBI increases allocation to gold and alternative assets in line with global central bank trends.

21Jan 26

India Rises to Joint-Second Position in Global CEO Investment Preferences Survey

India has jumped from fifth to joint-second position with Germany and UK in global CEO investment preferences, attracting 13% of surveyed CEOs compared to the US at 35%. Indian CEOs show exceptional optimism with 77% expecting domestic growth improvement versus 55% of global CEOs anticipating regional growth. While India's economy has shown resilience against global headwinds and may benefit from US tariff shifts toward Europe, corporate performance within India still needs improvement to match the heightened expectations.

20Jan 26

India Reportedly Considering Easing China Investment and Procurement Restrictions

India is reportedly likely to ease restrictions on Chinese investment and procurement as a policy rethink gains momentum. The potential changes could affect companies like BHEL, ABB, and Siemens operating in the Indian market. This development suggests a possible recalibration of India's approach to Chinese business engagement, though specific details about scope and timeline remain undisclosed.

19Jan 26

Sanctions Become Default Hard Diplomacy Tool: Implications for Middle Powers Like India

Economic sanctions have evolved from exceptional diplomatic tools into routine statecraft instruments, creating structural challenges for middle powers like India through extraterritorial reach and spillover effects. India has responded with calibrated pragmatism, treating sanctions as commercial constraints requiring management rather than political confrontation, while maintaining strategic autonomy and building economic resilience in an increasingly fragmented global order.

12Jan 26

India's Energy Strategy Pivot: Venezuela Crisis Opens New Opportunities Amid Russian Sanctions

India strategically benefits from the Venezuelan crisis by diversifying crude suppliers away from Russian dependency, reducing imports by 38% to near three-year lows. With oil prices projected to fall to $50/barrel by June 2026, India gains significant economic benefits including inflation relief, rupee strength, and GDP boost. Energy stocks rally on potential Venezuelan asset recovery and improved refining margins, while India's multi-vector sourcing strategy enhances long-term energy security.

12Jan 26

India at 100: Growth, Demographics and Urbanization Will Define the Nation's Future

India's path to becoming a developed nation by its 100th independence anniversary depends on leveraging three critical structural forces: economic growth from $4.2 trillion to potentially $20 trillion by 2047, maximizing the demographic dividend before aging accelerates post-2041, and managing urbanization as 800 million people move to cities. Success requires strategic focus on technology leadership, industrial sophistication, early preparation for an aging society, and climate resilience through coordinated policy execution.

12Jan 26

DIC India Limited Issues Postal Ballot Notice for Independent Director Appointment

DIC India Limited has issued a postal ballot notice for shareholder approval of Mr. Avijit Mukerji's appointment as Independent Director. The experienced Chartered Accountant and former PwC India partner will serve a three-year term if approved through remote e-voting scheduled from January 15-February 13, 2026. The appointment follows regulatory requirements and board recommendations based on his extensive finance and leadership experience.

01Jan 26

India Inc Outlook 2026: Startup IPOs To Tariffs—Five Big Trends That Will Shape The Year

India's corporate sector in 2026 is shaped by five major trends: technology companies like TCS and Coforge secured $3.00 billion in AI-focused contracts in December 2025, signaling sector transformation; RBI's new openness to foreign strategic investors unlocks FDI flows for financial services; startup IPOs raised $22.00 billion in 2025 with major 2026 listings planned including Flipkart, PhonePe, Zepto, Ola, and Reliance Jio's anticipated debut; Tata Group achieves structural clarity through government resolution of Tata Trusts dispute and expected Chairman term extension; US-India tariff tensions from early 2025 continue impacting exporters across manufacturing, services, and technology sectors.

01Jan 26

DIC India Limited Announces Resignation of Director Paul Koek Effective January 2026

DIC India Limited announced the resignation of Mr. Paul Koek as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director effective January 01, 2026, due to his retirement from parent company DIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. Mr. Koek served on multiple board committees including Audit, Nomination & Remuneration, Stakeholder Relationship, and Corporate Social Responsibility committees. The company has filed all necessary regulatory disclosures under SEBI regulations.

31Dec 25

DIC India Limited Receives GST Demand Order of ₹6.61 Lakh for FY 2021-22

DIC India Limited received a GST demand order of ₹6.61 lakh from UP tax authorities for alleged non-payment related to R&D fee recovery from foreign entity for FY 2021-22. The demand includes ₹6.01 lakh in GST and ₹0.60 lakh penalty. The company is reviewing the order and will decide on next steps after analysis.

31Dec 25

India's Economy Hits Decadal High With 7%+ GDP Growth Forecast for FY26-27

India has become the world's fourth-largest economy at $4.18 trillion, with GDP growth hitting 8.2% in Q2 FY25—the fastest in six quarters. The RBI raised its FY26 growth forecast to 7.3%, while economists project growth above 6.9% for FY26 and over 7% for FY27. Simultaneously, retail inflation dropped to historic lows of 0.25% in October, with RBI lowering FY26 inflation projection to 2%, creating an ideal 'Goldilocks' economic environment of high growth and low inflation.

31Dec 25

India's Trade and Foreign Policy in 2025: Navigating Crisis Management Under Global Uncertainty

India's foreign policy in 2025 was defined by crisis management as the nation faced 50% US tariffs on exports, ongoing China border tensions, and global uncertainty. To counter these challenges, India aggressively pursued trade diversification, securing deals with the UK (99% duty-free access), Oman (98% duty-free access), and New Zealand. Despite diplomatic engagement with China through the first Modi-Xi meeting in seven years, border disputes remained unresolved, while Russia became India's largest crude oil supplier with ₹68.70 billion in bilateral trade, highlighting India's strategic balancing act.

31Dec 25

Sensex Surges 645 Points, Nifty Above 26,150 on Steel Duty Boost in Final 2025 Rally

Indian equity markets ended 2025 on a strong note with Sensex surging 645 points and Nifty crossing 26,150 levels. The rally was primarily driven by steel stocks after the government imposed a 12% three-year safeguard duty on select steel imports to protect domestic producers from low-cost overseas competition. Declining crude oil prices and positive market breadth with over 2,700 advancing stocks further supported the year-end rally.

30Dec 25

India Inc Commits Massive Capital to Green Energy Transition with ₹2.5 Lakh Crore Investment Plans

Indian corporations are committing substantial capital toward clean energy transition, with major companies announcing investment plans totaling over ₹2.5 lakh crore. A CEEW study projects ₹341 lakh crore in cumulative green investments by 2047, creating 48 million jobs. Tata Power leads with ₹1.25 lakh crore investment for 30 GW capacity, while JSW Energy operates India's largest green hydrogen plant and JSW Steel invests ₹50,000-60,000 crore in green steel manufacturing for European exports under CBAM regulations.

30Dec 25

India Surpasses Japan To Become World's Fourth Largest Economy With $4.18 Trillion GDP

India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy with a GDP of $4.18 trillion, recording 8.2% growth in Q2 FY26. The government projects India will overtake Germany by 2030 with a target GDP of $7.3 trillion. International agencies including IMF, World Bank, and Moody's have provided optimistic growth forecasts ranging from 6.2% to 7.4% for coming years. Strong domestic fundamentals including controlled inflation, declining unemployment, and robust private consumption support sustained economic momentum.

26Dec 25

India Treats Blue-Collar Labour as Strategic Export Amid Global Worker Shortage

India is strategically positioning its young workforce as an export asset through structured labor mobility agreements with aging advanced economies facing worker shortages. Indian workers abroad sent home a record ₹135 billion in remittances during FY25, exceeding foreign direct investment and covering nearly half the trade deficit. The new migration approach differs from earlier Gulf patterns by offering enhanced worker protections and organized partnerships with countries like Germany and Russia. While this strategy presents significant opportunities for foreign exchange generation and regional development, it requires careful management to avoid political complacency and ensure productive rather than consumption-focused investment.

26Dec 25

DIC India Limited Receives ₹16.97 Lakh GST Demand Order from Gujarat Tax Authorities

DIC India Limited received a GST demand order of ₹16.97 lakh from Gujarat State Tax Officer for alleged excess ITC claims and ineligible refunds during FY 2021-22. The demand includes ₹9.06 lakh in tax, ₹6.90 lakh interest, and ₹1.01 lakh penalty. The company stated no impact on operations and is reviewing the order to determine next steps.

24Dec 25

India Inc Records First Earnings Upgrade in 5 Quarters, Led by Mid and Large-caps

Corporate India has seen a 2% upgrade in FY26 profit estimates, breaking a streak of downgrades over the past five quarters. Mid-cap and large-cap companies are driving this recovery, with 3.1% and 2% PAT revisions respectively, while small-caps continue to face challenges with a -5.5% revision. Oil & gas, telecom, and PSU banks lead sectoral performance, while utilities, automobiles, and healthcare underperform. Motilal Oswal projects sustained earnings growth for Nifty 50 and their coverage universe, maintaining a positive outlook on equities despite softer GDP expectations.

23Dec 25

India Targets $2 Trillion Export Goal by 2030

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has announced India's ambitious plan to achieve $2 trillion in exports by 2030. This target represents a significant commitment to expanding India's global trade presence and aligns with the country's broader economic objectives. The goal reflects confidence in India's manufacturing capabilities and export potential across various sectors, signaling a strategic approach to trade promotion and export facilitation measures.

10Dec 25

DIC India Appoints Avijit Mukerji as Independent Director, Plans Postal Ballot

DIC India Limited's Board of Directors approved the appointment of Avijit Mukerji as Additional Independent Director during their December 10, 2025 meeting. The appointment, based on Nomination Remuneration Committee recommendations, is subject to shareholder approval through postal ballot. Mukerji, a Chartered Accountant and former PwC Partner, currently serves as Managing Partner at Tatva Sutra Solutions LLP and holds board positions across multiple sectors including banking and media.

29Nov 25

DIC India Seeks Enforcement of ₹2.09 Crore Arbitration Award Against Agam Agochars

DIC India Limited has filed an enforcement petition in the Jaipur District Commercial Court to enforce an arbitration award against Agam Agochars Private Limited. The award includes ₹2.08 crore in outstanding dues and ₹1.27 crore in interest, totaling ₹3.36 crore. The petition also seeks future interest at 6% per annum on the principal amount. This legal action demonstrates DIC India's commitment to recovering dues and could positively impact its financial position if successful.

14Oct 25

DIC India Limited Appoints Navapol Chuensiri as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director

DIC India Limited has appointed Mr. Navapol Chuensiri as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, effective August 13, 2025, following postal ballot approval. Chuensiri, currently Deputy Regional Managing Director of DIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, brings 30 years of leadership experience from various global companies. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Organizational Communication. Simultaneously, CRISIL reaffirmed DIC India's credit ratings: CRISIL A/Stable for long-term and CRISIL A1 for short-term, with total bank loan facilities increased to INR 100.00 crore.

13Sept 25

DIC India Limited Faces Rs. 5.55 Crore GST Demand Notice

DIC India, a printing inks manufacturer, has received a show cause notice from West Bengal GST authorities demanding Rs. 5.55 crore for alleged tax discrepancies in FY 2021-22. The notice, issued on September 12, 2025, includes Rs. 3.44 crore in GST and Rs. 2.11 crore in interest. Allegations include excess Input Tax Credit (ITC) availment and mismatches in ITC claims. DIC India states there's no material impact on its operations and plans to respond within the given timeframe.

09Sept 25

DIC India Seeks Shareholder Approval for Navapol Chuensiri's Board Appointment

DIC India Limited has initiated a postal ballot for shareholder approval to appoint Navapol Chuensiri as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. Chuensiri, currently Deputy Regional Managing Director of DIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, brings 30 years of global leadership experience. The e-voting period is set from September 15 to October 14, 2025, with results to be declared by October 15. His appointment is seen as strategic for DIC India's growth in the Asia Pacific region.

21Aug 25

DIC India's ₹2.09 Crore Arbitration Award Challenge Proceeds to Delhi High Court

DIC India's ₹2.09 crore arbitration award faces legal challenge in Delhi High Court as Agam Agochars filed petition OMP(COMM) No. 539 of 2025 under Section 34 of Arbitration Act. Court issued notice to DIC India on December 17, 2025, with next hearing scheduled for December 22, 2025, where the company will file its reply to the challenge petition.

25Jul 25

DIC India Faces High Court Appeal by Income Tax Department Over INR 2.96 Crore Tax Dispute

The Income Tax Department has filed an appeal against DIC India Limited in the Kolkata High Court, challenging a previous favorable ruling by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. The dispute involves royalty expenses and transfer pricing adjustments for the 2014-15 assessment year, with a contested tax amount of INR 2.96 crores. DIC India plans to file a reply once the High Court admits the appeal. The company has notified stock exchanges of this development in compliance with SEBI regulations.

08May 25

DIC India Reports Mixed Q4 Results: Profit Dips, Revenue Rises

DIC India, a leading printing ink manufacturer, released its Q4 financial results. Revenue increased by 5.53% year-over-year to ₹210.00 crore. However, net profit declined significantly, falling 38.10% year-over-year to ₹26.00 crore and 63.89% quarter-over-quarter from ₹72.00 crore. The company's performance indicates growth in sales but challenges in maintaining profitability.

06Mar 25

DIC India Faces Legal Metrology Inspection, Cleared of Violations

DIC India Limited underwent a search operation by the Legal Metrology Office on March 5, 2025. One product was initially seized for alleged violations. However, within 24 hours, on March 6, 2025, the company received clearance, with the inspector's report confirming compliance with the Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities Rule, 2011. DIC India promptly disclosed this information, stating no violations were committed and no financial settlement was required.