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Experts call for stronger policies to boost women’s participation in platform economy

Skill development and greater participation of women will be central to India’s future economic growth, said Arvind Virmani, Member, NITI Aayog on Monday. He was…

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CUTS International launches TRaNJA initiative to reshape WTO and global trade

CUTS International launched its new global initiative: “Trade Not Just Aid: Winners and Losers in the WTO” (TRaNJA) to create a positive spirit to reposition…

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'Fair and balanced trade deal': MEA says deputy US trade representative to visit India on Dec 10-11
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‘Fair and balanced trade deal’: MEA says deputy US trade representative to visit India on Dec 10-11

Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Rick Switzer will visit India on December 10-11, the Indian foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, as New Delhi looks to…

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Agri growth estimated to be lower at 4% in FY26: Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand

India’s agriculture sector growth is estimated to be lower at 4 per cent in the 2025-26 financial year compared to the rate of 4.6 per…

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Budget 2026: What a year of trade data tells us about India’s economic priorities

India’s upcoming Union Budget 2026 is expected to place trade policy at the heart of its economic strategy. A widening merchandise trade deficit, shrinking exports…

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RBI May Need to Inject Further `2 L-Cr to Let Rates Transmit
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RBI may need to inject further ‘2 lakh crore to let rates transmit

Mumbai: Economists and treasury officials noted that the Reserve Bank of India may need to provide at least ‘1.5-2 lakh crore of additional durable liquidity…

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US Deputy trade rep to visit India as both nations eye December deal
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US Deputy trade rep to visit India as both nations eye December deal

Two senior American officials are set to visit India to give momentum to the political and trade partnerships, following US tariffs and President Donald Trump’s…

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Rupee may slip beyond 90 if US trade deal not sealed: Experts

New Delhi: The recent depreciation in the rupee, driven by a widening trade deficit and weak investment inflows, is expected to persist, with economists cautioning…

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No viable way for global companies to cut dependence on China without India: David Bach, President, IMD

As global corporate leaders navigate the geo-economic shifts, “agility and reliability” driven models will succeed, says David Bach, President of International Institute for Management Development…

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EU team to meet Piyush Goyal tomorrow on FTA

The visiting European Union (EU) team will hold discussions with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday on the progress of negotiations on the…

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