Subhash Chandra Garg cherry-picking figures from two different bases: CBIC
NEW DELHI: The Centre has rejected former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg‘s claim that GST growth numbers have been overstated by leaving compensation cess out…
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…
Foldable iPhone Duo ushers Apple’s John Ternus era
Cupertino, US: Apple unveiled its first folding iPhone on Wednesday, the iPhone Duo, priced at $2,000, the most visible change to the design of its…
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…