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India’s forex reserves fall $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion as of March 13

India’s foreign exchange reserves declined sharply by $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion for the week ending March 13, according to data released by the Reserve…

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West Asia conflict to push up pesticide input costs by 20-25%, warns industry body

New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in West Asia is set to significantly raise input costs for India’s crop protection industry by 20-25 per cent, industry…

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India to revive key China trade route at Lipulekh in June after six-year break

India is set to restart border trade with China through the Lipulekh Pass in June, marking the revival of a historic route that has remained…

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Amid Middle East war-related supply disruptions, govt emphasis on improving logistics ecosystem

New Delhi: With the West Asia conflict disrupting the global supply chain, the government has given maximum emphasis on improving the logistics ecosystem of the…

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NITI Aayog proposes National Job Skilling Policy to strengthen India’s skilling ecosystem

A NITI Aayog working paper has proposed framing of a National Job Skilling Policy with focus on integrating employment and skill development ministries, launching an…

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India notifies Income Tax Rules, 2026: What's in it
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India notifies Income Tax Rules, 2026: What’s in it

Separately, taxpayers will now be required to disclose their relationship with the landlord in Form 124. The HRA exemption will continue to be calculated as…

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‘Trade flows are returning to India, but markets remain unintegrated’: Glazyev calls for Russia-India financial integration

Mumbai: Gas Machines Group Chairman and President of Birex Investment Company Eduard Grekov has highlighted growing investor interest between Russia and India, calling for stronger…

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Israel, GCC trade pact talks lose steam, UK FTA likely to be implemented by May
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Israel, GCC trade pact talks lose steam, UK FTA likely to be implemented by May

The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK, signed on July 2025, is likely to be implemented by early May with both sides “sorting…

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Exporters Heave Sigh of RELIEF, Get ₹497cr Cushion for Shipments
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India rolls out ₹497 crore RELIEF scheme to support exporters amid West Asia conflict

New Delhi: India on Thursday rolled out a ₹497 crore export support package to cushion shipments hit by disruptions from the West Asia conflict, offering…

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Agro insolvencies see surge in deal activity

Mumbai: Strategic buyers and investors are eyeing distressed agro industries and ancillary companies, attracted by the prospect of acquiring processing facilities, established supply chains and…

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