Category: Economy
Finance Ministry projects robust growth in FY26, cites GST cuts and festive demand as key drivers
The finance ministry on Monday said India’s growth outlook remains strong, with the recent goods and services tax (GST) cuts amid the festive season stimulating…
Jaishankar, Rubio discuss trade talks
New Delhi: S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday and is learnt to have discussed regional geopolitics, global issues, including West…
Two new ‘Ratna’ categories to forge next gen CPSEs
New Delhi: The government is planning to revise the criteria for classification and performance assessment of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) by introducing two additional…
Business confidence dips in second quarter on global headwinds: NCAER
New Delhi: Business confidence in India declined in July-September after improving for three consecutive quarters, owing to factors including an additional 25% tariff imposed on…
Sweden wants to double trade & investments with India over next five years: Envoy
Sweden’s ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, is promoting investment through initiatives like a new five-year plan to double Swedish investment and job creation in India,…
At East Asia Summit, India flags concerns over ‘constricted’ energy trade, market access issues
India on Monday flagged serious concerns over increasingly “constricted” energy trade, selective application of norms and market access issues, in remarks that came against the…
Centre approves procurement plan for pulses, oilseeds in 4 states at Rs 15,000 cr
The Centre on Monday approved the procurement plan of pulses and oilseeds worth over Rs 15,000 crore from farmers in four states, including Maharashtra. According…
DGFT plans to launch digital platform to integrate testing, inspection agencies
New Delhi: DGFT, the foreign trade arm of the Commerce Ministry, on Monday said it plans to launch a pilot of Bharat Aayat Niryat Lab…
India, Germany discuss shared commitment to early conclusion of India–EU FTA
New Delhi: India and Germany Monday discussed areas of mutual interest and growth, and their shared commitment to an early conclusion of the India–EU free…
EOUs, SEZ units exempt from silver import restrictions: DGFT
New Delhi: The government Monday clarified that the recent restrictions on the import of silver jewellery will not apply to export-linked entities such as Special…