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Indian exporters facing shipment delays amid West Asia crisis; govt sets up inter-ministerial group

Indian exporters are facing challenges as shipments are not reaching destinations due to disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said…

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No severe shocks despite crises, says Sitharaman as she highlights India’s economic strength

New Delhi: India’s economic might, shaped by prudent policy-making over the past decade, enables it to effectively tackle unforeseen circumstances, including the ongoing war in…

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India reviews Press Note 3, may ease small FDI entry with de minimis rule

New Delhi: India is reviewing Press Note 3 and may introduce a ‘de minimis’ threshold to allow automatic approvals for small foreign investments, according to…

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India-UK free trade pact likely to be implemented in April: Official

New Delhi, The India-UK free trade agreement, signed in July last year, is likely to be implemented in April 2026, according to an official. India…

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India cabinet approves $18 billion in infrastructure, urban, startup projects: Ashwini ​Vaishnaw

Synopsis ndia cabinet approves $18 billion in infrastructure, urban, startup projects, union minister Ashwini ​Vaishnaw says Agencies India’s cabinet has approved projects ‌worth ⁠about ⁠Rs…

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Labour-intensive sectors & biopharma receive strong push in Budget, says Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday asserted in the Lok Sabha that the Budget prioritises labour-intensive sectors and gives a strong push to biopharma, as…

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Budget for power shift: Key numbers to be watched

Budget 2026 is just hours away, and tomorrow will be all about the numbers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive…

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Finance Ministry plans to scrap curbs on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts, sources say

Finance ministry plans to scrap five-year-old restrictions on ‍Chinese firms bidding for government contracts, two sources said, as New Delhi seeks to revive commercial ties…

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India’s exports to the US down 28.5% in last 5 months as tariffs troubles kick in

India’s exports to its largest export market, the United States, have suffered a sharp reversal under the impact of aggressive tariff hikes. Between May and…

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Exports in positive zone; SEZ surplus can help cut imports, says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that India’s exports have rebounded this month till 21 November after falling 12% last month and are now in the…

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