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India awaits US’ final action in forced labour trade probe

WASHINGTON: The US will release its final action on Section 301 investigations into 60 trading partners, including India, over alleged failures to curb imports made…

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ET Graphics: India is winning the battle against hunger, but not food costs

India has made significant gains in tackling hunger, with a 42% decline in the number of undernourished people over two decades, according to a new…

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JSW Infrastructure eyes 127 MT cargo in FY27 even as Fujairah terminal disruption continues

Mumbai: JSW Infrastructure Ltd expects to handle about 127 million tonnes (MT) of cargo this fiscal year, a modest rise from 121.6 MT in FY26…

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RBI sold $6.1 bn in May as oil weighed on the rupee and foreign inflows showed signs of revival: Bulletin

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was a net seller of $6.1 billion in the foreign exchange market in May, data released on Wednesday showed,…

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India has achieved self-reliance in food; now it’s time for value addition: Chirag Paswan

Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan said on Wednesday that India has achieved self-reliance in food production. Now, Paswan added, the focus must be on…

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External sectors steady despite geopolitical uncertainties: RBI

Mumbai: India’s external sector remains steady, with an improving outlook aided by foreign investment inflows despite global uncertainties, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said…

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US-India trade deal could be signed in 3-4 months, US official says

A long-awaited U.S.-India trade agreement could be signed within the next three to four months, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday, indicating negotiations between…

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Beyond roti, kapda, makaan: Inside India’s new consumption story

India’s consumption story has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. While previous generations prioritised spending on essentials and saved for big-ticket purchases, today’s…

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Karnataka attracts $13 billion in FDI as tech, GCC investments surge

Karnataka attracted $13 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows in FY26, driven by strong investments in technology, data centres and global capability centres…

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Sugar stock limits may offer temporary relief but risk disrupting the supply chain: Industry

Amid the record high sugar prices in the domestic market, the government is likely to impose stock limits, along with other measures, to address the…

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