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Core sector output eased to a three-month low of 2.3% in February

New Delhi: India’s core sector growth slowed to a three-month low of 2.3% year-on-year in February, from 4.7% in January, amid subdued electricity generation and…

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Government unveils Rs 20000 crore credit guarantee plan for MFIs

Kolkata: The government on Friday unveiled a Rs 20000-crore credit guarantee scheme for microfinance institutions, meeting a long standing demand. The scheme is aimed at…

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India’s forex reserves fall $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion as of March 13

India’s foreign exchange reserves declined sharply by $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion for the week ending March 13, according to data released by the Reserve…

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West Asia conflict to push up pesticide input costs by 20-25%, warns industry body

New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in West Asia is set to significantly raise input costs for India’s crop protection industry by 20-25 per cent, industry…

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Indian Oil, HPCL, BPCL shares surge after premium petrol price hike| Business News

Shares of India’s oil marketing companies — Indian Oil, HPCL and BPCL — surged up to 3.5% today after an increase in premium petrol prices….

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India to revive key China trade route at Lipulekh in June after six-year break

India is set to restart border trade with China through the Lipulekh Pass in June, marking the revival of a historic route that has remained…

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Amid Middle East war-related supply disruptions, govt emphasis on improving logistics ecosystem

New Delhi: With the West Asia conflict disrupting the global supply chain, the government has given maximum emphasis on improving the logistics ecosystem of the…

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Natco Pharma to launch generic Ozempic at 90% discount as price war begins| Business News

Natco Pharma Ltd. is set to launch the generic version of Ozempic at a price that’s 90% cheaper than the original created Novo Nordisk A/S,…

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India notifies Income Tax Rules, 2026: What's in it
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India notifies Income Tax Rules, 2026: What’s in it

Separately, taxpayers will now be required to disclose their relationship with the landlord in Form 124. The HRA exemption will continue to be calculated as…

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A perfect storm was brewing against HDFC Bank even before Iran war, chairman exit| Business News

Investors were betting against HDFC Bank Ltd. even before the Iran war and sudden resignation of Chairman Atanu Chakraborty, with open positions in the stock’s…

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