Business Finance

Rising Health Insurance Costs and GST Prompt Indians to Drop Coverage

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

A growing number of Indians are stepping away from the safety net of health insurance as rising premiums, steep Goods and Services Tax (GST), and inconsistent claim approvals make coverage increasingly unaffordable and unreliable. This shift signals a troubling trend in a country where healthcare expenses are on the rise, and insurance should ideally act […]

Business Markets

Foreign Investors Withdraw ₹10,355 Crore from Indian Equities in Early April Amid Tariff Concerns

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled out a significant ₹10,355 crore from Indian equity markets in the first four trading sessions of April 2025, marking a sharp reversal from the trend observed at the end of March. This outflow comes amid growing concerns over the global economic impact of the United States’ newly announced tariff regime. […]

Business Industry

Government’s Role in Fuel Pricing and Its Impact on the Energy Sector

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

The Indian government will continue intervening in domestic fuel pricing to protect consumers from global oil market volatility, according to the head of Reliance-BP’s fuel retail business. Despite past efforts to deregulate petrol and diesel—petrol in 2010 and diesel in 2014—recent global disruptions have led to renewed state control over prices at the pump. This […]

Business Industry

Reliance Industries to Invest ₹65,000 Crore in 500 Compressed Biogas Plants in Andhra Pradesh

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

Reliance Industries has announced a monumental investment of ₹65,000 crore to set up 500 compressed biogas (CBG) plants across Andhra Pradesh. The initiative will make use of around 500,000 acres of barren and waste land in districts such as Prakasam, Anantapur, Chittoor, and Kadapa. Once fully operational, the plants are expected to produce 4 million […]

Business Trade

U.S. Imposes 26% Tariff on Indian Imports Amid Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

The United States has announced a 26% tariff on imports from India, a move that intensifies trade tensions between the two nations. This decision is part of a broader strategy by the U.S. administration to address trade imbalances and protect domestic industries.​ Background of the Tariff Decision The U.S. administration has been implementing a series […]

Business Finance

CBDT Recovers ₹92,400 Crore in Outstanding Taxes Ahead of Fiscal Year-End

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recovered ₹92,400 crore in outstanding taxes up to March 15, 2025, in a major push to meet revenue targets before the financial year ends. This aggressive recovery drive has brought in ₹67,711 crore from corporate tax dues, ₹23,536 crore from personal income tax, and ₹1,100 crore from […]

Business Finance

Nirmala Sitharaman to Launch NITI-NCAER State Finances Portal

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will launch the NITI-NCAER States Economic Forum portal on April 1, a collaborative initiative between NITI Aayog and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). This new digital platform is designed to provide extensive access to nearly 30 years of data covering the fiscal, economic, and social landscape across all […]

Business Industry

Foxconn to Double iPhone Production in India, Boosting Apple’s Manufacturing Presence

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Apple is significantly scaling up its manufacturing operations in India, with Foxconn, its key supplier, planning to produce between 25 to 30 million iPhones in the country this year. This marks a dramatic increase from the 12 million units produced last year, reflecting Apple’s growing commitment to India as a key manufacturing base. Foxconn India […]

Business Industry

German Chemical Firm to Invest $1.5 Billion in India

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

A leading German company from the chemical sector is set to invest $1.5 billion in India, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced during the Kautilya Economic Conclave held in Delhi. While the name of the company has not been officially disclosed, the minister confirmed that the agreement has already been signed and that […]

Business Finance

Maharashtra Cooperative Banks Struggle with ₹101 Crore in Demonetised Currency

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Eight district central cooperative banks (DCCBs) in Maharashtra are currently holding approximately ₹101.2 crore in demonetised ₹500 currency notes, a predicament persisting for over eight years. The Kolhapur DCCB holds the largest portion, amounting to ₹25.3 crore, followed by the Pune DCCB with ₹22.2 crore.​ Challenges in Safekeeping Demonetised Notes These banks face