Category: Economy
Govt allows 1.5 MT sugar exports for 2025-26, removes molasses duty
The Centre has decided to allow export of 1.5 million tonne (MT) of sugar for the 2025-26 sugar season that started from October, according to…
Per plate food cost in India moderated in October as overall inflation cools
Costs of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined 17 per cent and 12 per cent year-on-year in October, respectively, primarily because of a steep decline…
CII urges govt to establish India Development and Strategic Fund to finance growth
Industry lobby CII on Sunday urged the government to establish a professionally managed India Development and Strategic Fund to finance the country’s long-term growth, resilience,…
The greying country: Will India’s rising senior population power a silver economy, or become a big strain?
In a country of 1.4 billion people, every demographic—rich, poor, young, old—inevitably translates into staggering numbers. India’s elderly population—150 million citizens aged 60 years and…
India, Australia discuss trade in goods, services, investment issues
Auckland: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal discussed issues related to trade in goods, services, investment and mutually beneficial cooperation with his Australian counterpart during…
India, New Zealand make steady progress in FTA
Auckland: India and New Zealand had detailed engagements across key tracks, including trade in goods, trade in services, economic and trade cooperation, and rules of…
Piyush Goyal visits Melbourne, holds bilateral meetings to review progress of India-Australia CECA negotiations
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday to hold bilateral discussions with Minister for Trade and Tourism of Australia Senator…
‘India, Russia exploring ways to keep energy flow amid curbs’
Russia has proved its reliability to India as a solid partner for crude oil supplies, offering best price and quality options, the country’s ambassador to…
India, NZ trade pact likely to boost trade, investment ties
Auckland: The proposed free trade agreement between India and New Zealand is expected to enhance trade flows, deepen investment linkages and strengthen supply-chain resilience, the…
India, Australia discuss progress of trade pact talks; agree on early conclusion
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday reviewed the progress of negotiations for the second tranche of trade agreement with his Australian counterpart Don…