NBA releases Rs 8.22 crore to rice research institutions and rice-growing States
New Delhi [India]: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released Rs 8.22 crore to three research institutions and 33 State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory…
Indian companies build inventories amid rising commodity prices, supply chain risks: Report
New Delhi [India]: Indian companies are accelerating inventory build-up to meet resilient domestic demand while preparing for the risk of further commodity price increases and…
Andhra govt, Australia sign MoUs on clean energy, manufacturing, education, skills
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh and Australia on Sunday signed four MoUs covering clean energy, advanced manufacturing, inclusive education, student mental health and skill development, marking a…
RBI likely to hold rates in August, maintain hawkish tone as inflation risks loom: Economists
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged in its August monetary policy review on elevated inflation…
E20 blending boosts Punjab farmers, eases millers’ burden: Rice millers’ body
Amritsar: Highlighting the economic benefits of the government’s E20 (20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol) initiative, Rajinder Salwan, President of the Amritsar Rice Millers Association, on…
India-China border trade resumes after 6 years; first batch of 16 traders flagged off for Tibet
India-China border trade through the Shipki-La pass in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district resumed on Saturday after a gap of nearly six to seven years, with…
Gold, code and the rupee: Inside the quiet war over how the world will pay
In November 1956, Britain learned what its money was really worth. British and French troops had seized the Suez Canal and were winning on the…
GST collections stay on track, rise 15% in July
New Delhi: India’s gross goods and services tax collections in July rose 15.4% from a year earlier to more than ₹2.11 lakh crore, signalling resilient…
Centre releases Rs 1.09 lakh crore to states, advances August tax devolution
New Delhi: The Centre on Saturday released ₹1.09 lakh crore in tax devolution to states, advancing this month’s transfer to strengthen their cash flows and…
Textile minister Giriraj Singh reiterates focus on cotton sector
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday reiterated the centre’s commitment to transforming India’s cotton ecosystem through higher productivity, improved quality and greater traceability, highlighting…