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…
India may soften new grid-supply rules for renewable power producers
NEW DELHI, – India may ease proposed penalties on wind and solar power producers who fail to meet stricter grid-supply commitments, government minutes showed, after…
India’s February unemployment rate eases to 4.9% y/y
India‘s unemployment rate eased to 4.9% in February from 5% in January, as per the government data released on Monday. The urban unemployment rate among…
CCI plans to check abuse in AI space
NEW DELHI: The Competition Commission of India is preparing to act against anti-competitive practices that may emerge in the artificial intelligence space, chairperson Ravneet Kaur…
India needs outcome-driven urban policy, says EAC-PM paper
India should undertake a structured approach towards urbanisation through financing, governance and land reforms along with reclassification of urban settlements, all aimed at improvement in…
Iran war begins to bomb the GST bonanza. What can happen?
The GST rationalisation last year had begun to deliver what policymakers hoped for — lower prices, improved affordability and stronger sales volumes across sectors ranging…
There’s a Red Sea alternative to Strait of Hormuz for oil, but here’s the problem: Why Yanbu route may not work
There’s much talk of alternative routes as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed with Iran, in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes, squeezing oil trade and the…