Category: Economy
Govt imposes import curbs on silver jewellery studded with diamonds
The government on Monday imposed import curbs on silver jewellery studded with cheap diamonds till June 30 this year, according to a notification. “The import…
Govt approves additional 87,587 tonnes sugar export quota for 2025-26
New Delhi: The food ministry has approved an additional export quota of 87,587 tonnes of sugar for the 2025-26 marketing year (October-September), following requests from…
DPIIT notifies changes in FDI norms for China, other land border sharing countries
New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Monday notified changes in the FDI policy to permit overseas companies with…
Backward supply integration to trigger valuation re-rating post demerger: InGovern on UPL Global
Proxy Firm InGovern notes that UPL’s integrated crop protection platform – UPL Global emerges as among the largest listed global crop protection pure-plays by revenue,…
EU, India focus on implementing FTA, defence deal: Ursula von der Leyen
Brussels: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the EU and India are now focused on efficiently implementing their recently concluded free…
India’s exports to US fall 13% in Feb; trade deficit with China crosses $100 billion
New Delhi: India’s exports to the US dipped 12.88 per cent year-on-year to USD 6.88 billion in February due to high tariffs in America, while…
India inks terms of reference with Philippines, Maldives for trade pact talks
India has inked terms of reference with the Philippines and the Maldives to start negotiations for free trade agreements (FTAs), the Commerce Ministry said on…
Support measures for exporters on anvil to deal with West Asia crisis
The commerce ministry is expected to announce certain support measures to help exporters deal with the West Asia crisis, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on…
Shipping wars stitch higher costs into India’s apparel exports
The ongoing conflict in West Asia is increasing costs for India’s apparel exporters, adding between ₹12 and ₹55 per garment because of longer shipping routes…
Unemployment rate eases to 4.9% in February
New Delhi: India’s unemployment rate eased slightly to 4.9% in February from 5% in January, driven by a notable decline in female jobless rate, official…