EU clears major hurdle paving way for trade deal with US

May 20, 2026

The development comes after the European Commission and the Parliament approved legislation to implement duty cuts on US goods.

India cuts import duty on refined soy, sunflower oils

Jun 15, 2023

India has reduced customs duty on imports of refined soyabean oil and refined sunflower oil to 12.5 per cent from 17.5 per cent, according...

"Does this smell like concession without agreement?: Manish Tewari flags Union Budget as potential concession to US

Feb 02, 2026

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Monday questioned whether the Union Budget 2026-27 amounts to a concession to the United States without a formal agreement,...

Congress MP Jebi Mather calls fuel excise duty cuts "temporary arrangement for polls"

Mar 28, 2026

Congress MP Jebi Mather on Saturday called the slashing of excise duty on petrol and diesel a "temporary arrangement" ahead of Assembly elections in...

Opposition calls excise duty cuts "politically motivated", BJP hits back over "petty" remarks

Mar 27, 2026

Amid the West Asia crisis and rising crude oil prices, Centre on Friday reduced special excise duty on petroleum products to keep petrol and...

To keep fuel prices stable, govt cuts petrol, diesel excise duty; ATF tax revised

Mar 27, 2026

Amid the West Asia crisis and rising crude oil prices, the Finance Ministry has reduced special excise duty on petroleum products to keep petrol...