Category: Economy
Unfazed by West Asia crisis, fiscal deficit within range at 18.2% in Q1
New Delhi: The Centre’s fiscal deficit in the first quarter of FY27 stood at 18.2% of the full-year target, marginally higher than 17.9% a year…
PM-KISAN scheme gets 5-year extension and Rs 3.1 lakh crore
New Delhi: The union Cabinet on Friday approved a five-year extension of the PM-KISAN income support scheme through FY31, committing ₹3.15 lakh crore to continue…
A deep dive with Rs 84,084 crore scheme for offshore oil and gas exploration
New Delhi: The Cabinet on Friday approved a ₹84,084-crore scheme to encourage investment in domestic offshore oil and gas exploration. The National Offshore Exploration Scheme,…
First tariff-free Scottish salmon shipment arrives in Bengaluru under UK-India CETA
Bengaluru: The first tariff-free shipment of Scottish salmon has arrived in India through Bengaluru under the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), marking one…
India, Bhutan sign two agreements on Line of Credit, health education cooperation: MEA on Misri’s Bhutan visit
New Delhi: India and Bhutan have signed two agreements during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Bhutan, including a Line of Credit agreement and a…
India could face 100% tariffs under proposed US Russia sanctions bill
WASHINGTON: A Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham faces a tough road in Congress as Democrats and some Republicans raise concerns…
Delhi-NCR industries get relief as CAQM extends PM norms deadline
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management has extended the timeline for implementation of the revised Particulate Matter (PM) emission standards for industries operating…
PM Modi, UK’s Andy Burnham chart ambitious roadmap to deepen trade, strategic ties
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday agreed to deepen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with the British leader setting…
India’s forex reserves rise by $6.1 billion to $682.35 billion as of July 24
India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $6.1 billion to $682.35 billion in the week ended July 24, according to data released by the Reserve Bank…
India’s Q1 FY27 fiscal deficit widens to Rs 3.1 lakh crore from Rs 2.8 lakh crore a year ago; at 18.2% of full-year target
India’s fiscal deficit widened to Rs 3.1 lakh crore during the first quarter of FY27, accounting for 18.2% of the full-year budget estimate, according to…