Category: Economy
Labour ministry extends unemployment benefits under ESIC for another two years
The labour ministry, on Monday, extended the unemployment benefits under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation for another two years while extending medical care facilities to…
iraq: India, Iraq explore ways to diversify trade from oil to non-oil sectors
India and Iraq on Monday discussed ways to further increase and diversify trade from oil to non-oil sectors, while stressing the importance of expanding economic…
Retail inflation for farm workers rises to 6.85% in January
Retail inflation for farm and rural workers rose to 6.85 per cent and 6.88 per cent, respectively, in January, mainly due to higher prices of…
Bank mergers helped improve efficiency: RBI Researchers
Bank mergers have benefitted both the banks which have been acquired as well as the acquiring bank, finds a research by RBI researchers. While it…
Indian economy: China and India to contribute more than half of global growth this year: IMF
The International Monetary Fund on Monday said that India and China are expected to contribute more than half of global growth this year, with the…
India’s GDP to grow 7 per cent in FY23, 6 per cent in FY24: Acuite Ratings
Acuite Ratings and Research on Monday maintained India’s FY23 gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimate at 7 per cent. The credit rating agency, however, projected…
india: India’s sugar output could fall further as cane matures early
India is set to produce lesser sugar than previously estimated by industry bodies and government agencies, with the cane crop maturing early and losing weight…
Funds deposited for NPS cannot be transferred to state governments: Centre
The central government on Monday again clarified that the funds deposited for National Pension Scheme (NPS) cannot be given to state governments as per the…
Cereal prices unlikely to surge but will remain elevated: Crisil
Rating agency Crisil on Monday said that the prices of cereals are unlikely to surge as in the recent past but may remain elevated well…
Government sets up committee to monitor impact of rise in temp on wheat crop
The government on Monday said it has set up a committee to monitor the impact of rise in temperature on the wheat crop. The move…