CSR spends up but aspirational districts fail to get bigger share
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CSR spends up but aspirational districts fail to get bigger share

New Delhi: Spending by eligible listed companies on corporate social responsibility (CSR) has risen sharply over the past decade, but aspirational districts that typically face…

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Sugar feels the heat as eateries cook less

New Delhi: India’s sugar consumption slowed this month as major users like restaurants, hotels and large kitchens cut down on cooking amid a shortage of…

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At WTO meet, Piyush Goyal says plurilateral agreements must not be imposed

India on Thursday said incorporation of plurilateral outcomes into the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework must be based on consensus and should not impose obligations…

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Gulf conflict puts FY27 growth at risk

India’s economic outlook is under increasing pressure from the West Asia conflict, with economists warning of a 50-60 basis point hit to FY27 growth. Elevated…

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US mortgage rates jump to 6.38% as Iran war rattles housing market| Business News

US mortgage rates jumped for a fourth straight week, reaching the highest point in six months and dampening prospects for the crucial spring season as…

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WTO's dispute settlement system should be fully functional, says Piyush Goyal
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WTO’s dispute settlement system should be fully functional, says Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: India on Thursday called upon WTO members to work towards making the WTO’s dispute settlement system fully functional, as the current dysfunctional mechanism…

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46 pc of CSR spends in Maharashtra, aspirational districts need more attention: Crisil

Mumbai, Maharashtra corners nearly half of companies’ spending on corporate social responsibility, and the 112 most underdeveloped spots flagged by the government as ‘aspirational districts’…

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Karnataka most preferred hub for tech startups, says IT/BT minister Priyank Kharge
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Karnataka most preferred hub for tech startups, says IT/BT minister Priyank Kharge

Karnataka continues to be the country’s most preferred destination for technology startups to scale, the state’s IT/BT minister Priyank Kharge said on Thursday. “Karnataka has…

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India holds bilateral meetings with EU, Russia, NZ, others on MC14 sidelines

New Delhi: Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal Thursday held bilateral talks with the EU, Russia, New Zealand, Peru and Mexico on the sidelines of the ongoing…

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Consensus key to include plurilaterals, careful reconsideration of ecomm moratorium: India at WTO MC14

New Delhi: India on Thursday stated that incorporation of plurilateral outcomes into the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework should be based on consensus and not…

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