Shreya Nandi, Aashish Aryan

Stories by Shreya Nandi, Aashish Aryan

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2025

India's merchandise exports grew in the first three weeks of November compared with the same period last year, according to preliminary government data, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. The uptick comes despite globa

DPDP to Push Up IT Costs for Banks, Firms

DPDP to Push Up IT Costs for Banks, Firms

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2025

Companies, particularly those that are notified as Significant Data Fiduciaries, will have to make extensive investments in data mapping, process modification, consent management tools, tools to enable Data Principal Rights, and establish a well-structured Data Privacy Officer organisation.

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% in October: GJEPC

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% in October: GJEPC

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2025

India's gems & jewellery exports witnessed 30.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) contraction in October to $2.17 million, amid the imposition of a steep 50 per cent tariff by the United States (US) on several Indian products.

200% spike in gold import drives India's trade deficit to $41.68 billion

200% spike in gold import drives India's trade deficit to $41.68 billion

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2025

India's merchandise trade deficit widened to a record $41.68 billion in October, as gold imports trebled and outbound shipments registered their sharpest contraction in 14 months, according to data released by the commerce department.

Govt in talks to streamline FDI, FII processes: Goyal

Govt in talks to streamline FDI, FII processes: Goyal

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

The Centre is regularly holding consultations with stakeholders to streamline foreign direct investments (FDIs) and foreign institutional investments (FIIs) related processes to enable faster and more efficient investment flows into the country, said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, adding one such meeting with stakeholders was held on Tuesday.

Centre Plans Faster Rollout of DPDP Act Rules

Centre Plans Faster Rollout of DPDP Act Rules

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2025

'We are in touch with industry to further compress the timelines.'

India Activates Digital Privacy Law

India Activates Digital Privacy Law

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2025

The new rules allow for a staggered implementation road map, giving companies, data fiduciaries, data principals, and other stakeholders up to 18 months to comply with the administrative guidelines under the DPDP Act.

Almost There: India, US Set to Seal Trade Deal

Almost There: India, US Set to Seal Trade Deal

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2025

'We are now awaiting a response from the US; they have to get back to us.'

Deepfake Laws Are Coming: But Are They Enough?

Deepfake Laws Are Coming: But Are They Enough?

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2025

Taming the animal called AI in its many avatars will clearly remain a work in progress.

AI Rules Put Social Media Under Scanner

AI Rules Put Social Media Under Scanner

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2025

The amendments aim to curb the spread of harmful and'The obligations are easy to write into the rules but very difficult to implement technically -- and even easier to circumvent.'"reasonably authentic" deepfake images, audio, and videos, according to senior government officials.

India-US Trade Deal In Final Lap!

India-US Trade Deal In Final Lap!

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2025

'As far as the contentious issues such as agriculture are concerned, we are finding some common ground.'

Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2025

While both sides have announced the decision to restart talks for a trade deal, government officials said discussions are continuing virtually.

Fast, big, agile: India powers SAP's global growth engine like never before

Fast, big, agile: India powers SAP's global growth engine like never before

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2025

India remains one of the largest and fastest-growing markets for SAP, and the scale of products being built in the country is bigger compared to other geographies, Manish Prasad, president and managing director of SAP India, said. "The beauty of India is scale, size, and agility.

India's EU Trade Deal Has A LONG Way To Go

India's EU Trade Deal Has A LONG Way To Go

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2025

'Even if tariffs are reduced, non-tariff may still remain a challenge.'

India, US Fast-Track Trade Deal Talks

India, US Fast-Track Trade Deal Talks

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

'A deal will only be possible if India stops buying Russian oil -- but even then, New Delhi must not compromise its core red lines.'

Govt Targets 100 Products For Aatmanirbhar Push

Govt Targets 100 Products For Aatmanirbhar Push

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2025

'Our endeavour will be that we identify these products, put them in the public domain so that the manufacturers can look at them and give a boost to Make in India.'

Rare Earth Magnet Crunch Persists For Automakers

Rare Earth Magnet Crunch Persists For Automakers

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2025

'Despite assurance from China, none of the companies have received supplies from Chinese sellers.'

OpenAI's Back-to-School Shift

OpenAI's Back-to-School Shift

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2025

By giving students powerful tools early, these companies build long-term trust and affinity.

American Tech Caught in Trade Crossfire

American Tech Caught in Trade Crossfire

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2025

'Amazon, Meta, Google, Microsoft have large operations in India and rely on smooth trade and data flows.' 'Restrictions could raise their costs, limit AI chip exports, and complicate their India strategies.'

Exports To Key Global Hubs Drop Sharply

Exports To Key Global Hubs Drop Sharply

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2025

'There is definitely tepid demand because of the (reciprocal tariff) uncertainty.'