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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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GST mopup could top ₹2 lakh crore mark in November: SBI report

New Delhi: Goods and services tax (GST) collection this month is likely to exceed ₹2 lakh crore, driven by lower GST rates and increased compliance…

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Budget 2026: Budget 2026: Bond market push, transaction tax cuts & startup support top industry wishlist

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman huddled with representatives from capital markets, startups and the manufacturing sector separately on Tuesday as part of her customary pre-budget consultations…

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How one Indian industry is beating Trump tariffs

When the United States, India’s single-largest seafood market, slapped unprecedented tariffs totalling 50% on Indian goods in August, the shockwaves were immediate and severe. Seafood,…

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PM-Kisan Scheme: PM Modi to release 21st instalment for farmers nationwide on 19th November

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme on November 19, according to…

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India set for record wheat planting as soil moisture and prices rise

Indian farmers are set to expand wheat acreage by about 5% to a record high, aided by higher returns and October’s untimely rains, which improved…

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inland port Rajasthan Jalore: Inland port to be developed at Rajasthan’s Jalore

An inland port will be developed in Rajasthan’s Jalore district that will link the state directly with the Arabian Sea via Kandla Port in Gujarat,…

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