Category: Economy
Why a strong El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposed
LONDON/NEW YORK: Global forecasters say a strong El Nino weather pattern is increasingly likely to develop in the second half of the year, boosting temperatures,…
India takes the shine off silver as imports plunge 82% in May after duty hike
India’s silver imports crashed 81.6% in May, marking an abrupt reversal after a record-breaking year, as higher import duties and licensing restrictions imposed by the…
India delivers 5 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan under humanitarian assistance
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): India on Wednesday delivered five tonnes of essential medicines to Kabul under humanitarian assistance. Official Spokesperson for the Ministry…
India, Canada agree to conclude free trade pact talks by year-end
India and Canada on Tuesday agreed to conclude negotiations for a free trade agreement by the year-end as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks…
Govt fundraising drive hits high gear
New Delhi | Mumbai: The government’s bid to shore up its non-tax revenue got off to a strong start, with public asset monetisation in two-and-a-half…
States told to prepare contingency plans for districts likely to face low rainfall during kharif season
New Delhi: Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed states to prepare contingency plans for districts likely to face low or uneven rainfall during the…
CAG asks states to disclose off-budget borrowings in A/Cs
New Delhi: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India K Sanjay Murthy Tuesday asked the state governments to accurately disclose their off-budget borrowings in their…
Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino fallout
New Delhi: The finance ministry will soon hold discussions with states and key central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino,…
Semiconductor push: CM Naidu invites global tech leaders to invest in AP’s Rayalaseema region – The Economic Times Video
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu invited global semiconductor companies to invest in the state at the Semicon Ecosystem Roundtable in Singapore and said…
Nitin Gadkari unveils ₹39,800 crore highway push for Meghalaya, Northeast at Shillong summit – The Economic Times Video
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced National Highway projects worth nearly Rs 40,000 crore for Meghalaya at NEIINFRA 2026 in Shillong and said the government will…