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Niti Aayog pushes for policy push, tax sops to take corporate bond mkt to Rs 120 lakh crore

The Niti Aayog suggested a slew of policy and regulatory interventions including tax concessions, such as creating a special window or extending benefits under 80C…

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With low inflation, GST cuts, easing rates, economists expect consumption to stay strong next year as well

In what would be music to India Inc’s ears, consumption momentum is expected to stay strong in the coming year, backed by low inflation, the…

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‘India’s rice output may hit record 152 MT in 2025-26’

New Delhi: India’s rice production in the 2025-26 crop marketing season is estimated to touch an all-time high of 152 million tonnes while production of…

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PM Modi speaks to US president Donald Trump as bilateral trade agreement talks progress

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Donald Trump on Thursday, a conversation he described as “warm and engaging,” amid ongoing negotiations…

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EU FTA declaration soon: India-Italy ties get further boost; Modi invited to visit Rome
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EU FTA declaration soon: India-Italy ties get further boost; Modi invited to visit Rome

India has intensified its engagement with the European Union as it continues talks for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA), expected to be announced in…

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India must overcome bottlenecks to raise quantity, quality of workforce participation: NCAER report

India needs to overcome bottlenecks to increase both quality and quantity of workforce participation and labour productivity, an NCAER report released on Thursday said. The…

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Broad-based revival in rural demand improvement in incomes: Nabard Survey

New Delhi: In a clear sign of rural economic momentum, 80 per cent of rural households have consistently reported higher consumption over the last year…

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Piyush Goyal says India left “no stone unturned” for a fair India-EU FTA talks

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday addressed the India-Italy Business Forum plenary session in Mumbai along with Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and…

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Why Mexico slapped 50% tariff on India, how it matters

Many are wondering why a developing economy, itself a target of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, will slap similar tariffs on another developing economy also…

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After Prada pact, Piyush Goyal says Kolhapuri chappal exports can touch USD 1 bn/yr

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday pegged the Kolhapuri chappal exports to be a USD 1-billion per year opportunity. The comments came a day…

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