Category: Economy
India’s merchandise exports jump 15% despite global headwinds: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: India’s merchandise exports are estimated to grow by around 15% in April-August this fiscal despite global uncertainties, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal…
Piyush Goyal to meet Russian ministers to advance EAEU trade deal talks
New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will meet Russia’s trade and industry minister Anton Alikhanov, and Minister in charge of Trade of the…
NHAI makes 80% plantation key to highway completion certificate
New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has tightened compliance requirements for plantation and landscaping along national highway projects, making adequate plantation a…
Corrosion costs India’s infrastructure ₹1.42 lakh crore a year: Report
New Delhi: Corrosion is costing India’s infrastructure sector an estimated ₹1.42 lakh crore every year, but better prevention and protection measures could potentially save up…
Govt to talk to farmer groups before proceeding with proposed new seed bill
The Centre will hold consultations with farmer organisations on the proposed new seed bill that seeks to crack down on the sale of fake, adulterated…
El Nino effect: Monsoon deficit hits 15%; Key pulses and oilseeds at risk
Pune: Cumulative rainfall deficit this monsoon season is about 15% so far due to El Nino, with nearly half the districts in India reporting below-average…
Next phase of PM-KUSUM may be OKed soon: Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi: The next phase of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM KUSUM) scheme, which will include a dedicated component for…
Pickles, honey & curry pastes gain weight in India’s export basket
New Delhi: Indian kitchen staples such as pickles, curry pastes, and honey, along with other condiments, are becoming a larger part of the country’s export…
GST growth comparisons can’t be ‘apples and oranges’ says CBIC; hits back at ‘misleading’ claims
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Wednesday said attempts to compare GST revenue figures using different tax bases are “thoroughly misleading…
Russia–India payment infrastructure fully ready for settlements in national currencies: Sberbank India CEO
The infrastructure required for settlements in national currencies between Russia and India is fully in place and ready for active use. Ivan Nosov, CEO of…