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Surabhi

Surabhi

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Economy Editor at Business Today. A journalist for nearly two decades, I write on government policy and economy on a wide array of issues ranging from taxation and economic affairs, commerce and industry, statistics and labour markets. A large part of the focus of my reporting is on breaking down complex government policies and jargon into simple concepts that everyone can understand. How these policies, whether they are tax cuts or hikes, changes in PF formalities or interest rate announcements by the RBI, impact ...

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According to official sources, India will eliminate all duties on imports Harley Davidson bikes between 800cc to 1,600 cc from the day the bilateral trade agreement (BTA) is signed.

India-US BTA: Harley Davidson bikes to get 0% duty, gradual tariff reduction on luxury cars

by Surabhi |Feb 7, 2026

India expects nearly $74 billion worth of exports to benefit from lower tariff by the US, External Affairs ministry to clarify on purchase of Russian crude oil

Uncertainty Looms with India Inc’s Spirits Remaining Low in Q3FY26

Uncertainty Looms with India Inc’s Spirits Remaining Low in Q3FY26

by Surabhi |Feb 6, 2026

India Inc's spirits in Q3FY26 remained low.

In Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26, 88% of income taxpayers under ITRs 1,2,3,4 had moved to the new income tax regime

Taxpayers to get simplified income tax regime from April 1 as Budget proposals, new I-T Act come into play

by Surabhi |Feb 4, 2026

CBDT Chairman says 88% ITR filers moved to new income tax regime in AY 2025-26, expect more to join 

Budget 2026: Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur

Budget 2026 maintained continuity and consistency, says DEA Secretary

by Surabhi |Feb 3, 2026

Union Budget 2026: Focus of Budget on infrastructure, youth, services, and manufacturing, US deal improves sentiments, removes uncertainty

Behind the government's massive data revision

Behind the government's massive data revision

by Surabhi |Feb 3, 2026

India’s statistics have been under a cloud, with the IMF recently giving the country’s GDP data a ‘C’ rating. The government is undertaking a massive revision. Will this reflect growth more accurately...

Union Budget 2026 has provided several measures on indirect taxes

Union Budget 2026: Process reforms in taxation aim to put greater trust on taxpayers

by Surabhi |Feb 3, 2026

Budget 2026: Facility of revised returns, measures for customs processes to help taxpayers, cut down government involvement, say officials; IT systems and officers gearing up for roll out.

Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer signed the India-UK FTA last year

UK-India FTA a significant achievement, says House of Lords International Agreements Committee but flags shortcomings

by Surabhi |Feb 3, 2026

India and the UK signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in July last year following negotiations that took place from 2022 to 2025.

He underlines that the increase in government capex is based on the assessment of the requirement of infrastructure creation and says that the fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of the GDP for FY27 is a very well-set target.

Macroeconomic stability gives capacity to respond with higher capex if needed: Expenditure Secretary

by Surabhi |Feb 2, 2026

Fiscal deficit target of 4.3% ideal, will help meet expenditure needs, reflects Centre’s commitment to fiscal prudence.

Union Budget 2026: The finance minister in the Union Budget announced several proposals in customs duty to further simplify the tariff structure

Budget 2026: Customs duty reforms independent of US tariffs, says FM

by Surabhi |Feb 2, 2026

​​​​​​Union Budget 2026: Budget focusses on growth priority through investments, fiscal deficit trajectory

Can Budget 2026-27 capitalise on India's low high economic growth with low inflation?

Can Budget 2026-27 capitalise on India's low high economic growth with low inflation?

by Surabhi |Feb 2, 2026

The Indian economy has witnessed high economic growth with low inflation, which is likely to carry forward in FY27. Will the government capitalise on this opportunity to kick off more reforms?