Category: Economy
Census 2027: Cabinet clears Rs 11,718 crore budget, two-phase exercise from 2026
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a budgetary allocation of Rs 11,718 crore for the conduct of Census 2027, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced after…
India’s retail inflation quickens to 0.71% in November from record low of 0.25% in October
India’s retail inflation quickened to 0.71% in November on an annual basis, as against a record low of 0.25% in October, as food prices firmed…
Why are all eyes now watching your shopping cart?
India is poised on an economic juncture where domestic consumption has emerged as the principal force capable of sustaining high growth. With global trade headwinds…
Cabinet approves India-Oman FTA ahead of Modi’s visit
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Oman on Friday. The bilateral trade agreement…
Cabinet approves landmark reforms, including 100% FDI in insurance, atomic energy liberalisation
New Delhi: In a series of significant decisions aimed at boosting India’s economic and regulatory landscape, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
Mexico’s tariffs to hit India’s auto, auto components, metal, electronics exports: Experts
New Delhi: A decision of Mexico to increase tariffs will severely hit India’s exports of automobiles, auto components, electronics, metals and chemicals to the South…
PMFME scheme helped small entrepreneur increase turnover by 1.7 times: MoS Ravneet Singh
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme (PMFME) has helped small entrepreneurs, farmers and women increase their turnover by 1.7…
Insurance Amendment Bill: Cabinet approves 100% FDI in Indian insurance firms
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved a landmark bill raising the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in insurance companies…
India, New Zealand discuss ways to fast-track FTA talks
New Delhi: India and New Zealand on Friday discussed ways to fast-track negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries. New…
Govt to extend FPO scheme for five years, address compliance and capital hurdles
The government will extend its central scheme for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) for another five years from 2026-31, addressing gaps that have limited the scaling…