Category: Economy
FM counters Stalin, denies curbs on paddy incentives
New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday dismissed Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin‘s allegation that the Union government had directed the state not…
Prolonged war may hit Rs 75,000 crore dividend target
New Delhi: A prolonged West Asia war could keep global commodity prices elevated and hurt the profitability of state-run firms, potentially weighing on the government’s…
Net FDI inflows dip, investors opting for Mexico, Vietnam
New Delhi: India’s strong economy cemented by robust macros is facing a catch 22 situation: low net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows despite rising gross…
Advisory to states on crop bonus policy to encourage greater crop diversification: FinMin
New Delhi: The finance ministry on Sunday said its advisory to states to align their bonus policy to promote pulses, oilseeds and millets, in line…
Coal imports fall 8.5% in February amid high stockpiles, firm global prices
New Delhi: India’s coal import dropped 8.5 per cent to 16.55 million tonnes in February on record stockpile of domestic coal and firmness in seaborne…
Patent application filings in India rise 30.2% to 1.43 lakh in 2025-26: Goyal
New Delhi: Filing of patent applications has increased by 30.2 per cent to 1,43,729 in 2025-26 against 1,10,375 in the previous fiscal, on account of…
India-UK free trade pact may come into force from second week of May: Official
New Delhi: The India-UK free trade agreement, signed in July last year, is likely to come into force from the second week of May, according…
India, US deepen energy ties; Nuclear, LPG in focus amid Iran-linked supply concerns
New Delhi: India is looking to expand energy cooperation with the US, including in nuclear power, coal gasification and LPG exports, as it navigates supply…
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent action
Plastic pollution has become a major global environmental and public health concern, entering ecosystems through mismanaged waste, industrial spillages, synthetic textiles, tyre wear, and personal…
Piyush Goyal holds talks with Saudi Arabia trade minister on stronger supply chains
New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday held discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Trade Minister Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi on ways to…