Budget pitch: Pharma Inc seeks tax breaks for research and development
Industry executives believe this will accelerate growth and innovation, positioning India as a global leader in the pharmaceutical sector.
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Cheaper treats from Europe: What the EU–India trade deal means for Indian consumers
A new EU-India free trade agreement will bring cheaper European goods to India. Expect lower prices on wine, spirits, beer, and olive oil. Many processed foods like chocolates and breads will also become more affordable. Import duties on cars and…
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Shapoorji Pallonji Group looks to raise up to $2.5 billion to refinance debt
The proposed fundraise will be used to refinance a dollar bond backed by shares of Tata Sons, held through group entity Goswami Infratech, due to mature in April. The new transaction is expected to mirror the structure of the earlier…
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Trump's Chagos remark can be fresh flashpoint in Indo-US ties
In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump expressed his disapproval of the UK’s choice to transfer the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius, a move that could potentially strain relations with India, which staunchly endorses Mauritius’ claim.
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India-EU trade deal is a ‘make haste slowly’ moment, says Anand Mahindra
Anand Mahindra shared his father’s advice, ‘Make haste slowly,’ as a guiding philosophy for India’s measured approach to global trade. This strategy, he believes, is reflected in the potential of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement, which could significantly boost…
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RBI's 'core company' tag puts many promoter entities in a quandary
Corporate entities are navigating a fresh mandate from the Reserve Bank of India, which has reclassified holding and strategic investment firms as Core Investment Companies. This new label comes with a wave of rigorous regulations that many corporations are eager…
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