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Centre withdraws draft sugarcane order after objections from states, stakeholders

New Delhi: The Centre has withdrawn the draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026, saying it needs to be revisited in the light of objections received from…

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India faces test of oil, inflation and monsoon risks despite economic resilience, FinMin report shows

India’s economy continues to show resilience despite growing global uncertainty triggered by the conflict in West Asia, but rising crude oil prices, inflationary pressures and…

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RBI warns West Asia war may hurt India growth outlook

Mumbai: A prolonged West Asia conflict represents a key downside risk to India’s economic outlook according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), even as…

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Gold demand drops 70% after sharp duty hike in India

Kolkata: Gold demand in India slipped about 70% since the government more than doubled import duty from earlier this month, adding to already tepid consumer…

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Forex reserves fall $7.5 billion
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Forex reserves fall $7.5 billion

MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $7.5 billion to $681.3 billion in the week ended May 22, as the RBI intervened to protect the…

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India-US trade pact may be weeks away: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor

New Delhi: US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Friday that the trade agreement between India and the US could be finalised in the coming weeks….

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India, Canada launch trade & investment forum

New Delhi: India and Canada have launched a trade and investment forum to bring together businesses from both countries to promote commercial engagement, the government…

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Govt removes SIFTI restrictions, IIFCL gets greater financing flexibility

New Delhi: The government has removed SIFTI restrictions imposed on India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL), providing greater financing flexibility and wider participation in infrastructure…

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ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raised $1.11 billion in May, up 37% on-year

Rapido’s mega funding round helped Indian startups raise about $1.1 billion in May, a 37% increase from $811.6 million raised during the same month last…

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Govt amends CSR norms; provides more leeway for companies

New Delhi, In a significant move, the government has allowed companies to invest up to 10 per cent of their CSR funds in zero coupon…

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