Category: Economy
Govt sets paddy procurement target at 708.64 lakh tons in KMS 2026-27, lower than actuals of last 3 yrs
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday set a paddy procurement target of 708.64 lakh tonne (LMT) for the 2026-27 Kharif Marketing Season, starting on October…
India’s construction equipment sector needs to cut its ₹45,000 cr import bill: Kumaraswamy
The domestic construction equipment manufacturing industry needs to reduce its import dependence, Minister for Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy said on Tuesday. Speaking at the…
Industry, govt discuss market access issues in US ahead of Goyal’s visit
New Delhi: The commerce department has sought information from exporters on any products which the US doesn’t produce but imports from India where New Delhi…
Commerce ministry discusses India-US trade performance with exporters, their issues on market access
New Delhi, The commerce ministry has asked industry and exporters to share their concerns regarding access to the US market so that the issues can…
Centre to release 2nd tranche of Rs 1,183 cr to five states under two agri schemes
New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday approved release of second tranche of Rs 1,183.11 crore funds under two central schemes to…
India’s current account deficit widens to $4.2 billion in Q1 FY27
India’s current account deficit widened to $4.2 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal from $3.4 billion in the year-ago period on account of…
7.8% slam dunk! ‘Dead’ economy proved to be quite alive and kicking
India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter of FY27 decisively beat expectations despite an oil shock, geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and uncertainty over global…
Sugar dealers’ stock limit cut to 2,000 quintals from September 15
The government has cut the stock holding limit for sugar dealers to 2,000 quintals from 4,000 quintals, effective September 15, in a move aimed at…
Deepening trade ties, FTA utilisation key to India’s USD 1 trillion export target: CII’s Sanjay Budhia
Deepening engagement with existing trading partners, diversifying into emerging markets, and maximising the utilisation of free trade agreements will help India achieve its USD 1…
War, weather push crop prices to biggest monthly gain Since 2012
Crop prices capped their biggest monthly jump in more than a decade as wars and extreme weather disrupt supplies, raising concerns about food inflation. The…