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Budget 2026: Why do India’s farms suddenly matter?

Union Budget 2026: India’s agriculture and food economy is often described in paradoxical terms. It employs nearly half the country’s workforce, ensures food security for…

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‘Goldilocks moment’: BJP on India’s GDP seen growing 7.4% in FY26

New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday described as “Goldilocks moment” the estimate that India’s economy would grow by 7.4 per cent, and said the country…

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Finance Ministry plans to scrap curbs on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts, sources say

Finance ministry plans to scrap five-year-old restrictions on ‍Chinese firms bidding for government contracts, two sources said, as New Delhi seeks to revive commercial ties…

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Auri Grow India launches AI-powered carbon credit agritech platform
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Auri Grow India launches AI-powered carbon credit agritech platform

Auri Grow India has announced the launch of an AI-enabled carbon credit platform that aims to onboard around 1 lakh farmers with estimates of generating…

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NITI Aayog invites EoI for preparation of India Innovation Index 2025

NITI Aayog has invited expression of interest (EoI) from universities and consulting firms for preparation of India Innovation Index (III) 2025 after putting it on…

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Budget 2026: How India can mobilise capital for its next growth leap

India Budget 2026: A two-pronged thrust at the policy and regulatory levels provided impetus to consumption in calendar year 2025, as evidenced by robust goods…

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Indian economy projected to grow at 6.6% in 2026 against 7.4% in 2025: UN

The Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.6 percent in 2026, as compared to the earlier estimation of 7.4% growth in 2025, according to…

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India’s FY26 GDP growth may exceed NSO estimate after base year revision: SBI report

New Delhi: The domestic GDP growth for FY26 is likely to be higher than the National Statistical Office’s (NSO) current estimate once the government releases…

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India’s GDP growth estimated at 7.4% in FY26: Government data
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India’s GDP growth estimated at 7.4% in FY26: Government data

India’s economy is projected to expand at a better-than-expected 7.4% in FY26, compared with a 6.5% rise in FY25, powered by rising investment and a…

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Budget 2026: Fewer customs duty slabs, simplified tariff structure soon

Union Budget 2026: India is considering a reduction in the number of customs duty slabs to five or six from the current eight as part…

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