Category: Economy
Low apple crop, rising input costs leave Himachal growers worried despite firm prices; traders report losses
Shimla: The apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are facing a difficult season marked by a sharp decline in production, high input costs and uncertainty over…
Argentina to ease pharma barriers as India trade tops $6.5 bn
Argentina has committed to reduce barriers to facilitate entry of Indian pharmaceutical sector in the South American nation, the commerce ministry said on Saturday. This…
Budget 2027: Finance Ministry sets October 12 for pre-Budget meetings, seeks spending and revenue plans
The Finance Ministry has directed central ministries and departments to prepare realistic expenditure and revenue estimates for the 2027-28 Union Budget, with a focus on…
India wants global factories, but its own quality checks may be putting investors off: GTRI
Japanese companies’ growing concerns over India’s mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification regime underline the need for a broader overhaul of the country’s Quality…
FDI Clarifications in Works to Help Investors from Land Border Nations
New Delhi: India is working on a set of clarifications to its foreign direct investment (FDI) policy aimed at providing greater clarity on rules governing…
At $729 billion, forex kitty hits a record
umbai: India’s foreign exchange reserves touched a record high of $729.3 billion as of August 21, after banks stepped up the drive to mobilise NRI…
Maharashtra sugarcane farmers seek higher prices after sugar rally
Pune: Sugarcane farmers in Maharashtra have started agitating for a higher price for cane crushed during the 2025-26 season after sugar prices rose more than…
India, Canada ready to fast-track bilateral investment treaty talks
New Delhi: India has expressed its readiness to initiate negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty with Canada at the earliest, and the two countries have…
Sugar supply likely to improve on switch to fortnightly quota
Pune: The government will introduce a fortnightly sugar allocation system from September, replacing the existing monthly quota, in a bid to improve availability and prevent…
Industrial output grows 6.7% in July
New Delhi: India’s Industrial output grew 6.7% in July following a contraction in the mining sector, official data showed. It had grown by an upwardly…