India-UK trade deal: Starmer wants FTA implementation as soon as ‘humanly possible’! Biggest deal since Brexit

British PM Keir Starmer wants the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) agreement between India and UK to be implemented as soon as “humanly possible.”Speaking with delegates in Mumbai, Starmer described the deal as a major opening for both countries saying that it provides huge opportunities.The PM also mentioned that he had instructed his team to ensure…

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Ineligible ITC refunds? Infosys issued Rs 415 crore showcause notice by DGGI; what the matter is about

DGGI commenced their investigation based on confidential information suggesting Infosys had sought improper ITC refunds. Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services exporter, has been issued a showcause notice over alleged ineligible refunds. The GST Intelligence wing (DGGI) has reportedly served Infosys with a notice questioning their claim of input tax credit (ITC) refunds amounting to Rs…

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Bajaj Finserv rebrands insurance arms after Allianz exit

Bajaj Finserv has rebranded its insurance businesses as Bajaj General Insurance and Bajaj Life Insurance, launching the campaign “100% Bajaj. Made in India. Made for India. Made by India” to signal its commitment to policyholders, business partners, and expanding insurance penetration. The group has received regulatory approvals from the ROC, CCI, and IRDAI to acquire…

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White-collar job listings see 20% drop due to AI

NEW DELHI: A World Bank report released on Tuesday said there has been a 20% decline in job listings for the most exposed and most substitutable white-collar occupations in South Asia due to generative AI, which has also provided a 30% wage premium for required skills.Between January 2023 and March 2025, job-posting data indicated that…

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‘Ongoing continuously’: India-US in contact at various levels for trade deal; FTA talks also on with EU

Piyush Goyal talked about India-US trade talks progress NEW DELHI: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal indicated on Tuesday that the government is maintaining contact with the United States at various levels concerning the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), suggesting potential progress towards the agreement.The minister, however, avoided specifying any timeline for completing the…

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