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India plans ‘Made in India’ brand scheme, targets gaps in domestic manufacturing

New Delhi: The government is working with industry to identify around 100 products that are either not manufactured or produced sufficiently in India, as part…

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India’s new FTAs offer investment opportunities, but utilisation remains weak: Commerce Secretary

New Delhi: Industries need to utilise and leverage the free trade agreements (FTAs) that India is finalising, as these pacts offer trade and investment opportunities,…

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India-US trade talks set for next round, but Section 301 probe remains hurdle

New Delhi: India expects a trade delegation from the US to arrive soon for the next round of talks, expected to cover all pending issues,…

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Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepen

Portugal having expertise in engineering and advanced manufacturing is ready to contribute to India’s infrastructure towards achieving goal of 2047 Vikshit Bharat, João Rui Ferreira,…

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PM Modi to hold talks with UAE, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian and Italian leadership in major tour from May 15–20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a multi-nation official visit from May 15 to 20, 2026, covering the United Arab Emirates, the…

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From dry lands to thriving farms: How one farmer from Andhra transformed dry land into productive crops worth crores

In one of India’s most drought-hit belts, a farmer from Andhra Pradesh has quietly built a high-income, water-efficient agricultural model that is now drawing attention…

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India’s jobless rate rises to 5% in Q4

India’s unemployment rate rose to 5% in the January-March quarter from 4.8% in the preceding three months, driven by an increase in female joblessness, official…

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India considering emergency measures to save foreign exchange

India is considering emergency steps to shore up foreign-exchange reserves, including curbing non-essential imports like gold and electronic goods, and hiking fuel prices, to help…

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Identifying 100 products to boost domestic manufacturing: DPIIT Secy

New Delhi: The government is working with industry to identify about 100 products — including those from the auto sector — that are either not…

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The 30-share BSE Sensex slumped 1,312.91 points, or 1.70 per cent, to close at 76,015.28. (Representative image)
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Sensex falls 1,313 points today, investors lose ₹6.4 lakh crore | Top 5 reasons behind sharp fall

Stock markets extended their losing streak for a third straight session on Monday, with the benchmark Sensex plunging 1,313 points as rising crude oil prices…

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