Month: December 2025

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Broad-based revival in rural demand improvement in incomes: Nabard Survey

New Delhi: In a clear sign of rural economic momentum, 80 per cent of rural households have consistently reported higher consumption over the last year…

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Piyush Goyal says India left “no stone unturned” for a fair India-EU FTA talks

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday addressed the India-Italy Business Forum plenary session in Mumbai along with Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and…

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Why Mexico slapped 50% tariff on India, how it matters

Many are wondering why a developing economy, itself a target of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, will slap similar tariffs on another developing economy also…

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After Prada pact, Piyush Goyal says Kolhapuri chappal exports can touch USD 1 bn/yr

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday pegged the Kolhapuri chappal exports to be a USD 1-billion per year opportunity. The comments came a day…

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RBI relaxes rules on current, CC and OD accounts; threshold raised to ₹10 crore

Kolkata: The Reserve Bank of India has eased rules for opening and operating current, cash credit and overdraft accounts removing several restrictions. The central bank…

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AI startup Serval valued at $1 billion after Sequoia-led round to expand IT automation
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AI startup Serval valued at $1 billion after Sequoia-led round to expand IT automation

AI-powered IT support startup Serval has raised $75 million in a Series B funding round led by Sequoia, achieving a $1 billion valuation just three…

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Disney will become a major customer of OpenAI, using its tools to build new products and experiences and deploying ChatGPT for its employees. (AFP)
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Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI, strikes licensing deal| Business News

Walt Disney Co. agreed to invest $1 billion in OpenAI and license iconic characters like Mickey Mouse and Cinderella to Sora, OpenAI’s short-form, artificial intelligence…

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'Never negotiate with deadlines as you can make mistakes': Piyush Goyal on India-US trade talks
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‘Never negotiate with deadlines as you can make mistakes’: Piyush Goyal on India-US trade talks

Union Minister Piyush Goyal, while commenting on US deputy trade representative Rick Switzer’s India visit, on Thursday said that the trade talks between the two…

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Oman’s lower house approves trade pact with India; Union cabinet may take up on Fri

With Oman’s lower house, the Shura Council, approving the free trade agreement with India, the Union Cabinet is expected to take up the pact for…

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Piyush Goyal confident of overcoming issues to finalise free trade pact with EU

Mumbai: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday exuded confidence in overcoming issues to finalise a freed trade agreement with the European Union. Without sharing…

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