Category: Economy
Farm sector clocked world’s highest growth at 3.7 pc in Q1: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
India’s agriculture sector recorded a growth rate of 3.7 per cent during the first quarter of 2025-26, the highest globally, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan…
CSC e-Governance Services India crosses Rs 3,000 cr loan disbursal mark since mid 2023
CSC e-Governance Services India (CSC SPV) has crossed a milestone of Rs 3,000 crore in loan disbursals since July 2023, an official release said on…
India’s exports to US decline by 14% in Aug sequentially
India’s exports to the US declined by around 14 per cent on a month-on-month basis to USD 6.86 billion in August when the 50 per…
FM Sitharaman highlights role of GIFT City as global financial service provider
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday highlighted the role of IFSC GIFT City as a global financial service provider. During the meeting with top management…
US tariff impact: Export Promotion Mission Scheme to be placed before Cabinet soon
The inter-ministerial consultations for the Export Promotion Mission have concluded and the proposal will soon be sent to the Union Cabinet seeking its approval, sources…
Swadeshi push: India to soon unveil list of 100 products for lowering import dependence
The commerce ministry will place a list of 100 products that India imports in high quantities in the public domain, including chemicals and plastics, in…
A softened US and India reboot talks. What can happen?
After months of diplomatic tension and tariff battles, a renewed sense of optimism has emerged in India-US trade relations. With Brendan Lynch, the Assistant US…
basmati rice: A grain of contention between India and Pakistan may shape EU trade talks with New Delhi
A dispute over the protected status of basmati rice is adding to tensions between India and Pakistan, potentially posing challenges to New Delhi’s efforts to…
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….
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….