Category: Economy
Amid farmer stir, Maharashtra govt forms committee on farm loan waiver norms
Amidst a stir by the farmers groups seeking a farm loan waiver, the Maharashtra government has formed a committee under MITRA CEO Praveen Pardeshi to…
Engineering goods exports grow in Sep, despite 9.4 pc drop in shipments to US: EEPC
India’s engineering goods exports maintained a growth trajectory for the fourth consecutive month in September, with a 2.93 per cent rise year-on-year to USD 10.11…
Unbacked cryptos have no value, stablecoins risk policy sovereignty: RBI DG
The RBI Deputy Governor said stablecoins could pose a risk to emerging economies like India and do not serve a purpose that cannot be better…
Agriculture must double to $1 trillion for India’s $10-trillion dream: Experts
New Delhi: India’s agriculture sector needs to double its economic contribution to nearly USD 1 trillion from about USD 450 billion to help the country…
RBI wants rupee internationalisation to support developed economy goal
The internationalisation of the Indian Rupees has already commenced with exporters invoicing in the local currency and it is likely to see a surge in…
NHAI saves over Rs 2,000 crore in toll collection charges
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has saved Rs 2062 crore in toll collection charges which have reduced to Rs 2674 crore in 2024-25…
Indian Ayurveda economy valued at $43 billion: Ayush Secretary Kotecha
Kochi: The Indian Ayurveda economy is currently valued at USD 43 billion, Ayush Ministry SecretaryVaidya Rajesh Kotecha said here on Thursday. He was speaking at…
Yellow peas import to attract 30 pc duty from Nov 1
The government has imposed a 30 per cent duty on yellow peas import from November 1. However, shipments with a bill of lading on or…
Budget 2026: Assocham suggests tax simplification, rationalisation
New Delhi: Industry body Assocham on Thursday proposed several recommendations, like tax simplification and rationalisation, for the forthcoming Union Budget to enhance ease of doing…
Govt to introduce stringent seed law in Budget session, says Agriculture Minister
The government plans to introduce legislation with stringent provisions to regulate seed quality during the budget session of Parliament early next year, Agriculture Minister Shivraj…