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Govt plans study to assess impact of formalisation on workers

New Delhi: The government plans to assess whether the rapid formalisation of the economy and digital transformation are helping create long-term income and employment opportunities…

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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini speaks during the ongoing budget session of the state assembly in Chandigarh on Monday, Feb 23, 2026. (PTI Photo)
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Money ‘will come back’: Haryana CM’s assurance after ₹590-cr ‘fraud’ in govt accounts at IDFC First Bank | Explained

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday gave assurances that the money is safe, after…

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India’s strategic patience paid off. What next for US trade deal?

The unfolding turbulence in United States trade policy has unexpectedly strengthened India’s hand in its negotiations with Washington. After the US Supreme Court struck down…

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Too early to comment on US tariff changes; commerce ministry reviewing situation, says FM Sitharaman

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said it is too early to comment on the tariff changes announced by the United States, and…

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New series will better reflect consumption patterns, reduce volatility: RBI Guv

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said the new CPI inflation series based on 2024 prices will better reflect Indian households’ consumption…

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Karnataka's bioeconomy reaches $39 billion in 2025: Report
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Karnataka’s bioeconomy reaches $39 billion in 2025: Report

Karnataka’s bioeconomy expanded to $39 billion in 2025, accounting for a fifth of India’s total bioeconomy, according to a report released on Monday. The Karnataka…

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Bharti Airtel's fund infusion into Airtel Money comes as competition builds in India’s NBFC space dominated by Bajaj Finance. (Reuters)
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Bharti Airtel to invest ₹20,000 crore in NBFC unit to step up digital lending| Business News

Bharti Airtel Ltd. plans to invest ₹20,000 crore into its financial services units over the next few years, as India’s second largest telecom operator looks…

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra during a press conference at the RBI building in New Delhi on Monday, 23 February 2026. (ANI)
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Nirmala Sitharaman downplays gold surge as central bank buying spree continues| Business News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government is closely monitoring the recent surge in gold and silver prices but signalled that the rally…

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Govt targets Rs 16.7 lakh crore for asset monetisation under NMP 2.0

NITI Aayog had laid out a roadmap to monetise over 2000 assets across 12 ministries to generate a revenue of Rs 16.7 lakh crore under…

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Will fund part of costs of micro, small exporters to obtain intl approvals under EPM: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, The government will fund a large part of the costs incurred by micro and small exporters to obtain international approvals for complying with…

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