EU-India FTA May Begin Within A Year The EU-India FTA could come into force within a year, potentially by early 2027, after both sides concluded negotiations on January 27, 2026. European Union Ambassador to India Hervé Delphin said the landmark free trade agreement is now moving through legal and procedural steps before ratification. The process includes legal vetting of the final text, followed by approvals in India and the European Union.

MS Dhoni Leads Taxpayer List In Jharkhand-Bihar MS Dhoni has emerged as the highest individual taxpayer from the Jharkhand-Bihar region as income tax collection touched around ₹20,000 crore in FY26, officials said. The Income Tax Department’s collection from Jharkhand and Bihar during the 2025–26 financial year marks a strong revenue signal from eastern India, a region often overshadowed by larger metro-driven tax zones. ₹20,00

Andhra Pradesh has emerged as a hotspot for fresh investments, as evidenced by the announcements made during the 17th State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) meeting. The state continues to attract national and international investors across various sectors, such as renewable energy, green hydrogen, bio CNG, manufacturing, and data infrastructure, bringing an unprecedented boost to its industrial and employment landscape.