Month: September 2025

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India’s overall unemployment rate declines to 5.1% in August

India’s overall unemployment rate (persons of 15 years and above) declined to 5.1% in August 2025, showing signs of recovery, government data showed on Monday….

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India-EU FTA: 14th round of negotiations scheduled in Brussels from Oct 6-10

India and the European Union will hold the 14th round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement in Brussels from October 6 to 10….

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Trump aide to arrive in New Delhi tonight to resume India-US trade talks

In renewed efforts to strengthen commerce ties, U.S. negotiator Brendan Lynch is set to arrive in India tonight and the two nations will resume trade…

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This gold rush isn’t about inflation — or even gold

The price of gold just broke a more than four-decade-old record when adjusted for inflation. At these levels, gold has more purchasing power than it…

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Faster AI Adoption could add up to $600 billion to India’s GDP by 2035: NITI Aayog

Accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across industries can contribute $500B-$600 billion over and above India’s current GDP growth by 2035, driven by increased productivity…

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India’s August trade deficit narrows to $26.49 bn from $27.35 bn in July

India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $26.49 billion in August from $27.35 billion in July, as exports slowed after U.S. President Donald Trump hiked import…

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From “Haryana Valley” to global innovation: Key takeaways from Gurugram Sundonwer—ET Soonicorns Summit 2025
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From “Haryana Valley” to global innovation: Key takeaways from Gurugram Sundonwer—ET Soonicorns Summit 2025

On 11th September 2025, the Gurugram Sundowner marked the second stop in the ET Soonicorns Sundowner series, following its debut in Hyderabad on 31st July….

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Regulations should foster innovations, not wipe them out: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday emphasised the need for regulations that foster technology innovation in a responsible manner, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), rather…

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Decoding the Delhi-NCR playbook: Volume, value and velocity at the ET Soonicorns Sundowner Gurugram
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Decoding the Delhi-NCR playbook: Volume, value and velocity at the ET Soonicorns Sundowner Gurugram

At the ET Soonicorns Sundowner Gurugram edition—a sharp spin-off from the flagship ET Soonicorns Summit 2025—the spotlight turned to Delhi-NCR, India’s largest entrepreneurial cluster outside…

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India’s August palm oil imports hit 1-year high on festive demand, price advantage

India’s palm oil imports jumped in August to their highest level in more than a year, as competitive pricing relative to soyoil prompted refiners to…

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