Category: Economy
WTO chief urges India to lead global trade reforms
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Friday called on India to take a leading role in driving reforms at the multilateral trade…
Edible oil imports up 22pc to Rs 1.61 lakh cr in 2024-25 mkt yr; volume flat: SEA
India imported 16 million tonnes of edible oils for nearly Rs 1.61 lakh crore during the 2024-25 marketing year ended October to meet domestic demand,…
India’s wholesale prices fall 1.21% year-on-year in October
Wholesale price inflation (WPI) fell to (-) 1 .21 per cent in October, driven by a decline in prices of food articles like pulses and…
India negotiating trade pact with US, EU, other nations: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India is negotiating free trade agreements at present with countries, including the US, European Union, New…
India, Canada revive ties with critical minerals, aerospace partnerships
India and Canada on Friday jointly announced long term partnerships in critical minerals, clean energy and exploration of trade opportunities in aerospace sector, marking a…
Indian companies turn to Saudi Arabia for growth as global risks rise: HSBC
Businesses in India are increasingly looking to Saudi Arabia to overcome challenges they face in other parts of the world, according to a new report…
RBI has room to cut rates, can’t predict timing: Economists
MUMBAI: India’s record low retail inflation of 0.25% is ‘too low to ignore,’ economists said after the latest October print, with some of them pencilling…
Easier imports for key sectors as 14 BIS quality orders scrapped
The Centre has withdrawn 14 BIS quality control orders (QCOs) covering key chemical, polymer and fibre-based materials, which are used to make finished goods such…
Boost financial inclusion with fair rates: DFS Secy to MFIs
New Delhi: Department of Financial Services secretary M Nagaraju on Thursday asked microfinance institutions (MFIs) to maintain fair interest rates to promote financial inclusion. He…
India asks Russia to help speed up listing of domestic firms, products
New Delhi: India has asked Russia to facilitate expedited listing of domestic establishments and registration of marine and pharma products with a view to boost…