Category: Economy
India, US reaffirm push for trade deal, call talks ‘nearly done except commas’
New Delhi: India and the US held “constructive and positive discussions” on a broad range of issues spanning goods trade, non-tariff measures, customs and trade…
Govt sets up six sector groups to fast-track ‘Make in India 2.0’ push
New Delhi: The government has constituted six sector-specific working groups to identify as many as 100 products for promoting their domestic manufacturing and reducing import…
Livestock industry demands 1.5 million tonnes soymeal imports amid price surge
Pune: India’s livestock industry has urged the government to allow imports of 1.5 million tonnes of soybean meal, after domestic prices of the key poultry…
Cold storages struggle as Gulf cargo lands in India
New Delhi: Cold storages are overflowing with imported apples, avocados, dry fruits, and other perishables, with traditional suppliers to the Gulf diverting shipments to India…
‘US trying to pressure India… but it will resist such efforts’: Putin backs New Delhi, eyes $100 billion trade
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday backed India’s strategic autonomy amid growing US pressure over New Delhi’s ties with Moscow, while expressing confidence that bilateral…
India, UK unveil new initiatives on critical minerals, maritime security
New Delhi: India and the UK are well-positioned to construct a new future-oriented and mutually beneficial partnership on the back of their newly firmed-up comprehensive…
India’s long-term story intact despite short-term headwinds: Citi CEO Jane Fraser
Mumbai: Global banking major Citi’s Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser on Thursday expressed confidence in India’s long-term growth prospects, saying the country’s growth story remains…
India considers spending curbs to protect fiscal deficit target
India’s government is weighing spending cuts across parts of the budget as higher oil prices inflate subsidy bills and threaten to derail its fiscal consolidation…
India-US trade deal could further boost already vibrant trade corridor: Citi India CEO
New Delhi: The proposed India-US trade agreement is expected to further strengthen trade and investment flows between the two countries and provide an additional boost…
From inputs to retail, a monster rages through: As supply-side inflation pressures build, the implications for monetary policy
Over the past few weeks, India’s inflation story has been shifting from producers to consumers, drivenmore by cost-push than demand-pull forces.The trend, duly tracked in…