Category: Economy
On Diwali eve, Haryana hikes sugarcane rates from Rs 400 to Rs 415 per quintal
Chandigarh, The Haryana government on Sunday said it has announced a bonanza for sugarcane farmers on the eve of Diwali with a hike in rates…
Exports record positive growth in 24 nations in Apr-Sep; reflect market diversification
New Delhi: Reflecting a clear trend of market diversification, Indian exporters registered positive growth in 24 countries during the first half of the current fiscal…
Rate cut likely by year-end; GST reforms to boost credit demand: Goldman Sachs
An additional policy rate cut is expected before the end of the year, alongside recent GST simplifications, indicating that peak fiscal consolidation is behind us….
India’s exports to US decline, non-US markets show strength: Report
India‘s exports to the United States have contracted, while shipments to non-US destinations have remained robust, surpassing previous growth figures, rating agency Crisil said in…
Retail inflation expected to decline on high base and GST reform impact in October: Report
India‘s retail inflation is expected to decline further in October 2025, driven by a high base effect, delayed seasonality in food prices, and the full…
GST reduction boosts sales, consumption likely to stay strong: Sitharaman
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the reduction in goods and services tax (GST) rates from September 22 spurred consumption. She exuded confidence that the demand…
India and US trade talks: Progress in bilateral agreement amid tariff challenges
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Saturday said talks between India and the US on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) are progressing in a…
Surge in dining and entertainment spending boosts restaurant and cinema revenue ahead of Diwali
The positive sentiment behind widespread consumption of goods and services after tax rates were lowered is now percolating to discretionary spending. Restaurant chains, pubs and…
BRICS can become hub for creative sector: Sberbank
Creative industries such as design, art, media, content, and games, which currently contribute over 4% to the global GDP, are rapidly emerging as new growth…
India-EU trade talks: Goyal to visit Brussels this month
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels later this month to give an impetus to the ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement…