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Indian sugar mills rush export deals on record-low rupee, rising global prices

Indian sugar mills have returned to the export market, locking in 100,000 metric tons of shipments in a week after a slump in the rupee…

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India’s limited oil buffers, reliance on subsidies heighten risks from Middle East conflict, Moody’s warns

India’s heavy reliance on oil imports from the Gulf, coupled with relatively limited strategic reserves, leaves it vulnerable to rising energy prices and potential supply…

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‘Outlook has grown more daunting’: Moody’s warns on Asia-Pacific growth, sees slowdown to 4% in 2026 amid heightened Middle East risks

Economies in the Asia-Pacific region are headed for a sharper-than-expected slowdown, with growth projected to ease to 4% in 2026 from 4.3% in 2025, as…

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DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on rayon yarn imports from China

India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies, a body under the trade ministry, has recommended anti-dumping duties ranging from $386 to $1,071 per metric ‌ton on…

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Sitharaman to move Finance Bill 2026 and Corporate Laws Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today

New Delhi: With the second leg of the Parliament Budget session set to resume today, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Corporate Laws…

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India, EU step up engagement to fast-track trade, tech talks

New Delhi: India and the EU are stepping up engagement to fast-track outcomes of the January 27 India-EU Summit, with a series of initiatives planned…

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Fresh family income survey likely ahead of CPI-IW update

New Delhi: The Ministry of Labour and Employment is considering a fresh Working Class Family Income and Expenditure Survey, a decade after the last such…

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India, 39 others raise concerns over China-led investment pact proposal

New Delhi: Around 40 countries including India and Turkiye have raised concerns at the World Trade Organisation over a China-backed proposal for a new Investment…

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As Iran war disrupts the Gulf, India’s growth story faces new risks

Only a few weeks ago, the stars seemed to be aligning for India‘s economy. India was one of the fastest-growing major economies, consistently outpacing its…

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Strait of Hormuz disruption could hit India’s LPG supplies, refined product markets more vulnerable than crude oil markets: Report

Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz could pose significant risks to India’s energy security, particularly LPG supplies, according to a report by PL Capital. According…

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