Category: Economy
Despite uncertainty, India to withstand global shocks due to strong macro fundamentals: BoB Report
New Delhi: India is expected to withstand global economic shocks despite rising uncertainty due to its strong macroeconomic fundamentals, according to a report by Bank…
Downside growth risks outweigh inflation concerns, RBI likely to hold rates this fiscal: Crisil
New Delhi [India]: The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to maintain current policy rates through the fiscal year as concerns…
India extends financial support to Maldives under SAARC
New Delhi: India has approved a ₹3,000-cr currency swap for the Maldives under the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) framework to support the…
Financial inclusion 2.0 road map set for review this week
New Delhi: The finance ministry will review the progress of financial inclusion with banks and stakeholders this week as it firms up the roadmap for…
Sebi offers a way over FPI tax rule hurdle
Mumbai: A tussle of legal semantics is playing out between the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the Central Board of Direct Taxes…
Inspection scheme soon to flag firms dodging EPFO
New Delhi: The labour and employment ministry is firming up an inspection scheme to identify establishments that are eligible for coverage under the Employees’ Provident…
India fast-tracks Canada FTA, GCC talks paused, says Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: India is accelerating negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada and talks are ongoing with Chile and Peru though engagements…
India industrial output at 4.1%, hit by Iran war
New Delhi: India’s industrial output growth slowed to a five-month low of 4.1% year-on-year in March, dragged by weaker electricity and manufacturing, but outperformed economists’…
Visiting Canada next month to speed up FTA negotiations: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said he will visit Canada next month to speed up negotiations for the proposed free…
India’s farm output hits record 357 million tonnes in 2024-25: J&K Lieutenant Governor
Jammu: India is leading the fight against climate challenges, with the country’s agriculture production touching 357 million tonnes in 2024-25, up 25 million tonnes from…