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RBI says 98.44% of withdrawn Rs 2,000 banknotes returned

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 98.44 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation have been returned. The central bank…

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India, Canada relaunch free trade talks after 2023 diplomatic chill

India and Canada on Monday launched formal negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signalling a fresh start in trade ties after a period…

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India’s current account deficit widens in third quarter

India’s current account deficit widened to $13.2 billion or 1.3% of the country’s gross domestic product in the third quarter from $11.3 billion or 1.1%…

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A car passes near QatarEnergy's LNG production facilities, amid the Iran war, in Ras Laffan Industrial City of Qatar on Monday, 2 March 2026. (Reuters)
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LNG prices surge by 50% in Europe after Qatar shuts world’s largest gas plant| Business News

LNG prices in Europe surged more than 50% after Qatar shut down production at the world’s largest export facility after it was targeted in an…

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Forex reserves rise on gold, dollar valuation gains despite balance of payments pressure: RBI

India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a significant rise in nominal terms during April–December 2025, largely driven by valuation gains, according to data released by the…

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India’s current account deficit widens to $13.2 billion in Q3 FY26

India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to $13.2 billion, or 1.3% of GDP, in the October–December quarter of 2025-26, up from $11.3 billion (1.1% of…

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Government reviews trade risks from West Asia tensions, vows steps to keep cargo flowing

The government on Monday held inter-ministerial deliberations with exporters and logistics players to assess the impact of escalating tensions in the West Asian region on…

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India-Canada Defence Dialogue launched as both nations pledge strategic energy partnership and CEPA talks in New Delhi

Prime Minister Modi on Monday announced the launch of the India-Canada Defence Dialogue in the presence of visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. A long-term…

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Industrial output growth cools to 4.8% in January
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Industrial output growth cools to 4.8% in January

India’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.8% year-on-year in January, easing from 7.8% in December (quick estimate), according to quick estimates released by the Ministry…

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India’s cumulative exports rise to $720.76 billion in Apr-Jan 2025-26, up 6.15%

New Delhi: India‘s external sector has demonstrated steady resilience in the current financial year, with cumulative exports touching USD 720.76 billion during April-January 2025-26, marking…

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