Category: Economy
Onion growers welcome agri market near Vadhvan port, urge govt to develop Nashik as export hub
Maharashtra’s onion growers have welcomed the state government’s plan for a world-class agricultural market near Vadhvan port in Palghar, but urged authorities to simultaneously develop…
It’s a revamp! RBI steps ahead on plan for plastic rupee notes
Mumbai: The currency printing arm of India’s central bank has invited global expressions of interest (EoIs) from manufacturers to supply polymer substrate sheets with embedded…
Macros strong, but weak rains, war can hit growth: RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra
MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said risks from the West Asia conflict and the likelihood of a weak monsoon could weigh…
EPFO launches VISHWAS 2026 to settle employer penalty disputes
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the ministry of labour and employment, launched ‘VISHWAS, 2026’, a one-time dispute resolution initiative to facilitate…
Sugar prices hit record highs amid supply concerns in India
Pune: Sugar prices in India have risen to record levels amid concerns over tight supplies, even as the government and industry bodies assured that there…
‘Closely following’: India on US bill seeking 100% tariffs on India, others
New Delhi, India on Friday said it is closely following the developments relating to a proposed US legislation seeking to impose up to 100 per…
India-EU Investment Protection Pact, GI agreements work in progress: Piyush Goyal
After concluding a free trade agreement, India and the European Union (EU) are working on the proposed investment protection and GI (Geographical Indications) agreements, Commerce…
India is ready to play in Russia’s long game on top of the world
As geopolitical tensions disrupt traditional trade routes and reshape global supply chains, India and Russia are moving to accelerate cooperation on one of the world’s…
India has adequate sugar stocks, no basis for speculation: ISMA, NFCSF
The Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) on Friday said sugar availability in India is…
EPFO launches Vishwas 2026; scheme to be operational for six months
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the ministry of labour and employment, launched ‘VISHWAS, 2026’, a one-time dispute resolution initiative to facilitate amicable settlement…