Category: Economy
Twelve years on, government sections weigh changes to Lokpal law for smoother functioning
Nearly a dozen years after the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act came into force, parts of the law may require tightening to address operational grey areas…
India, Afghanistan to appoint commercial attaches to boost bilateral trade
India and Afghanistan have decided to appoint dedicated commercial attaches in each other’s capitals to revitalise bilateral trade currently valued at over USD 1 billion….
India’s November PMI slips as manufacturing loses steam; Pvt sector activity at six-month low
India’s private sector activity grew at its slowest pace in six months in November as manufacturing output weakened sharply, even as services activity picked up,…
India to launch air cargo services with Afghanistan soon
Air cargo services between India and Afghanistan are set to begin shortly, an Indian foreign ministry official announced on Friday during a visit by Afghanistan’s…
Australia eyes deeper critical minerals partnership with India, keen on Quad Summit in New Delhi: Aussie Envoy
Australia is keenly focused on deepening cooperation with India in the critical minerals sector, with lithium and cobalt at the forefront, Australian High Commissioner to…
FTA with India to help boost bilateral trade, investments: Israeli minister Barkat
A proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between Israel and India will open up significant business opportunities for industries in both countries and boost bilateral trade…
Centre expands PM Fasal Bima Yojana to cover crop loss from wild animals and waterlogging
New Delhi [India], Announcing significant relief for farmers, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that on the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, two…
Agriculture sector delivers bumper harvest in FY25
India’s farm sector has delivered a strong surge in output this year, with final production estimates for 2024-25 indicating record highs across major crops, including…
Budget 2026: Tourism industry reiterates call for ‘industry’ status
The travel and tourism industry Thursday made a renewed pitch for ‘industry status‘ in the upcoming budget, which will facilitate credit on lower interest rates…
Rites seeks new financing to expand Africa’s access to Indian locomotives
Rites Ltd is seeking new financing structures to support African nations in acquiring Indian-made locomotives with the state-run exporter in talks with local lenders and…