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Govt extends validity of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions upto August 31

The Ministry of Finance on Wednesday approved extension in validity of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0) upto August 31, 2026 for or…

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“Strengthen aspirations of 140 crore Indians”: Rajnath Singh hails India’s 7.7% GDP growth in FY 2025-26

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that India’s economy grew by 7.7 per cent in the Financial Year 2025-26, with growth accelerating…

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Sarthak PDS gets Cabinet nod with Rs 25,530 crore outlay to modernise food distribution system

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an outlay of Rs 25,530 crore for Sarthak Public Distribution System (PDS) scheme to modernise it and…

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India, Canada aim to seal free trade deal by November-end, Goyal says Carney ‘shaved off a month’

New Delhi: India and Canada are looking to conclude talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) by December-end, said commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal,…

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Sugarcane FRP hiked to Rs 365/quintal for 2026-27 season

New Delhi: The government raised the minimum price payable to sugarcane farmers to ₹365 per quintal for the 2026-27 season from ₹355 the year ago…

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Govt extends interest subvention benefit to micro, small exporters of certain iron, steel goods

The government has extended interest subvention benefits to micro and small enterprises exporting 167 specific iron and steel product categories, to support the trading community,…

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US Sec 301 probe: India rejects allegations, requests for terminations of both investigations

New Delhi: India has strongly rejected allegations by the US Trade Representative in its investigations on excess structural capacity and production involving several countries, including…

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Prolonged War may Hurt Govt’s ₹75,000 crore Dividend Target
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Prolonged war may hit Rs 75,000 crore dividend target

New Delhi: A prolonged West Asia war could keep global commodity prices elevated and hurt the profitability of state-run firms, potentially weighing on the government’s…

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India’s FY27 fiscal deficit target faces oil price risks amid Iran war: ICRA

Elevated global energy prices linked to geopolitical developments in West Asia could put pressure on India’s fiscal position in FY27, although available buffers are likely…

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Amid Middle East war-related supply disruptions, govt emphasis on improving logistics ecosystem

New Delhi: With the West Asia conflict disrupting the global supply chain, the government has given maximum emphasis on improving the logistics ecosystem of the…

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