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Hike healthcare spend to over 2.5% of GDP, give tax sops for preventive check-ups in Budget: NATHEALTH

Healthcare industry body NATHEALTH has asked the government to increase public spending on healthcare to over 2.5 per cent of GDP with urgent action to…

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Trade intelligence portal launched to deepen data access for exporters, MSMEs and policymakers

The government has launched the Trade Intelligence and Analytics (TIA) portal, a consolidated data platform designed to give exporters, importers, startups and MSMEs real-time insights…

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RBI seen to cut repo rate by 25 bps in December monetary policy meeting: Morgan Stanley

RBI MPC Meeting: Morgan Stanley expects the Reserve Bank of India to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points at its December 2025 policy…

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After India’s Russian oil rollback, GTRI says it’s Washington’s turn to cut the tariff

Indian trade think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has urged Washington to swiftly roll back the additional 25 percent additional tariff imposed on Indian…

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India’s current account deficit expected to rise to 1.7% of GDP in FY26 due to persistent tariff pressures: Union Bank Report

India’s current account deficit (CAD) is expected to rise to 1.7 per cent of GDP in the current financial year FY26, higher than the bank’s…

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RBI’s big inflation misses put India’s forecasts under scrutiny

The Reserve Bank of India’s inflation forecasting model is coming under increasing scrutiny from economists after the central bank consistently overestimated price pressures this year,…

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With no finger on the pulse, crop and prices in disarray

New Delhi: The agriculture ministry’s production estimates on pulses for kharif 2025-26 are being awaited with some apprehension, according to experts, given that forecasts for…

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Good news on US deal once fair and equitable terms are reached: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that the “good news” on the India-US trade pact will come when the terms…

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Govt to bridge inconsistencies in pension rules: DFS Secretary D Nagaraju
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Govt to bridge inconsistencies in pension rules: DFS Secretary D Nagaraju

Mumbai: The Centre would continue to encourage retirement savings and bridge the inconsistencies in pension rules to ensure that both the organised and unorganised sectors…

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Jan Vishwas Bill 3.0 ready to boost ease of business: Piyush Goyal

The government is ready with the third edition of the Jan Vishwas Bill, aimed at decriminalising various legal provisions to improve ease of doing business,…

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