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India’s coal sector edging towards self-reliance
With the fifth-largest coal reserves globally and ranking as the second-largest consumer, coal remains a critical energy source in India.…
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School bags crafted from plane parts
Supporting children’s education and making meaningful connections within the communities it serves, Emirates has engaged with six entities across Africa…
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Central team’s next round of talks with protesting Punjab farmer leaders on March 19
The meeting between a Central team led by Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Pralhad Joshi, farmer leaders which began…
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Refunds worth ₹1.56 crore secured for over 600 student claims, says DoCA
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) on Saturday said that it has refunds amounting to ₹1.56 crore for over 600…
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India’s cumin output for 2024-25 may shrink on dip in area, weather woes
India’s jeera (cumin) output for the 2024-25 season is pegged lower than last year on a reduction in acreage, weather…
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Piyush Goyal discusses issues in natural rubber sector in Kochi
Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Commerce, has chaired a meeting with stakeholders from the natural rubber sector, organised by…
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Agri-processing B2B platform Agrizy looking to expand its global business
Agrizy, a business-to-business platform in the agri-processing sector, is looking to expand “aggressively”, particularly its international business, its co-founder and…
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Income Tax Bill: ICMAI submits memorandum to LS appointed 31-Member select committee
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has submitted a comprehensive 160-page memorandum to the Lok Sabha-appointed Select Committee,…
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Chennai Metro Phase II expansion begins; Corridor 5 work kicks off
Chennai Metro Rail Limited has commenced the expansion of Chennai city’s metro rail network as part of Phase II. This…
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Wheat prices shoot up in govt auction after hike in individual limit
Wheat prices at the government’s weekly auction on Wednesday spiked abruptly in most of the States, industry sources said. They…
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Gold refiners begin imposing ‘temporary’ surcharge as delivery demand soars
Unprecedented demand for physical gold from the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX) and speculation over potential Donald Trump administration’s tariffs have…
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India’s fertilizers sale surges in January, imports double
After record sales of fertilizers during the October-December quarter, the Indian government seems to have decided to ramp up imported…
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Delta Airlines flight flips at Toronto Pearson airport, 17 injured
A Delta Airlines plane flipped upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson Airport and ended up on its roof on Monday, injuring…
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Trade deficit widens to $22.99 billion in January 2025 as exports dip 2.38%
India’s trade deficit widened to $22.99 billion in January 2025, up from $16.56 billion in the same month last year,…
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Bengaluru airport keeps its lead over Chennai in international pax handling
Bengaluru airport continues to be ahead of Chennai airport in international passenger handling since October. In September, the Chennai airport…
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Parliamentary Panel seeks MCA views on NFRA’s performance, Budget Utilisation
The Standing Committee on Finance, led by BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, has sought detailed written responses from the Ministry of…
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Maha Kumbh rush triggers stampede at New Delhi railway station; 15 killed
The sudden cancellation of two Prayagraj trains led to a stampede-like situation at the New Delhi Railway station, resulting in…
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Land availability, waste recycling key challenges for India’s renewable energy scale-up
Even as renewable energy accounts for 43.5 per cent of India’s total installed capacity and 20.9 per cent of power…
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New Income Tax Bill omits deduction for inter-corporate dividends under concessional rate
The Income Tax Bill 2025 has omitted the deduction for inter-corporate dividends for companies opting for the 22 per cent…
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Prices of chicken, eggs crash on bird flu fears in parts of India
Prices of eggs and poultry products have dropped by 20-30 per cent in different parts of the country following an…
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India has more tariffs than nearly any other country, says Trump; he seeks to roll in reciprocal action by April
President Donald Trump ordered his administration to consider imposing reciprocal tariffs on numerous trading partners, raising the prospect of a…
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New I-T Bill has missed an opportunity on some fronts, say experts
The new Income Tax Bill disappoints on inclusion of provisions on group taxation and removal of TDS (Tax Deducted at…
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Minister asks ICAR to enable wider scientific adoption of technology by fish farmers
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Wednesday lauded Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)…
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Centre preparing roadmap for development of national federations of cooperatives, says Amit Shah
The Centre has been preparing a roadmap for development of national federations of cooperatives, while primary cooperatives (at village levels)…
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India’s direct tax revenue jumps 14.69% to ₹17.78 lakh cr till Feb 10; STT soars 65%
Net direct tax collection grew 14.69 per cent to over ₹17.78 lakh crore so far this fiscal, government data showed…
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Tractor industry starts Q4 with sequential & year-on-year growth in January
The tractor industry has begun the fourth quarter of FY25 on a strong note, registering both year-on-year and month-on-month growth…
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India weighs Trump’s steel tariffs, eyes possible exemption
US President Donald Trump’s intention to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on imports of steel and aluminium is…
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APEDA asks rice exporters to adhere to the EU pesticide residue cap on stem borer insecticide
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has asked rice exporters to adhere to the new maximum…
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PLI scheme: PMO holds back approval for new sectors, tenure extensions
The PMO seems disinclined towards approving new Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for additional sectors and extending tenures for some…
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Don’t see any reason for imposition of higher duties by US on Indian exports: CBIC Chairman Agarwal
Chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Sanjay Agarwal does not expect the US to impose higher…
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BJP’s Delhi win set to cheer markets, slow FPI sell-off, say experts
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) continued their relentless selling of Indian equities this past week with net outflows to the tune…
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Cube InvIT buys two assets in J&K for ₹4184 crore enterprise value
Cube Highways Trust has signed a share purchase agreement with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund to acquire two annuity road…
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Government likely to introduce new IT Bill in Parliament on Monday
The Union Cabinet is believed to have approved the new Income Tax Bill on Friday. Government officials said the bill…
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MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps to support growth
After maintaining the repo rate unchanged for two years, the six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) on Friday unanimously cut it…
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IBBI proposes ‘mini group insolvency’ to streamline resolution of interconnected entities
In a major step toward improving the insolvency resolution framework, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has proposed…
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Jaishankar calls for strong crackdown on illegal immigration industry
While maintaining that India is engaging with the US to ensure that deportees are not mistreated on their flight back…
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Florida businessman Danny Gaekwad to seek Trump administration’s help over Religare bid
Miffed by the lack of response from Indian regulatory authorities, Florida-based businessman Danny Gaekwad is planning to escalate his concerns…
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Nabard projects ₹9.38 lakh crore credit potential for TN under priority sector in FY26
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has projected a credit potential of ₹9.38 lakh crore under the…
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S&P and Fitch see positives in Budget fiscal road map, Moody’s apprehends slowdown
Global rating agencies, S&P and Fitch, have expressed confidence in the fiscal consolidation roadmap in the Union Budget for FY26.…
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Spices industry to chart sustainable future at international meet in Bengaluru
The All India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF) is organising International Spice Conference (ISC) 2025 in Bengaluru from February 24 to…
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Indian agri, commodities sector see Budget providing impetus to farmers’ welfare, rural economy
The agriculture and commodities sectors view the Budget as providing the much-needed impetus to farmers’ welfare, rural economy, women’s development,…
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Global models cite weak La Niña/neutral Pacific, sees mostly normal monsoon for India this year
Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), the circum-global narrow band of lower pressure tracking movement of sun that triggers monsoons, is…
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CAG driving a tech-led overhaul in public financial oversight, says Sanjay Murthy
Technology must be leveraged to enhance audit and accounting capabilities as India progresses towards its $30-trillion economic vision by 2047,…
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New tax slabs announced in Budget may lead 90% or more taxpayers to shift to new regime: CBDT Chairman
The Budget announcement of zero tax for earnings up to ₹12 lakh per annum and the rejig of tax slabs…
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Sitharaman banks on consumption to solve growth puzzle
It is difficult to pick something to criticise in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s eighth Budget. She has managed to tick…
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Railways sidetracked – The Hindu BusinessLine
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. The Union Budget is a moment of reckoning, not just a…
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Aadhaar Act amended: Private sector gets access to authentication services
The government has amended the Aadhaar Act to allow private entities to use Aadhaar authentication for delivering their services, according…
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Economic Survey 2025 advocates deregulation in health and education sectors
Regulatory institutions in the areas of health and education must constantly balance “needs of the society and that of the…
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Govt forms GoM on financial viability of Discoms
New Delhi The Government has formed a Group of Ministers (GoM), chaired by Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso…
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What the Budget can prioritise for climate action in agriculture
In 2024, we breached the 1.5-degree Celsius warming limit for the very first time. About 8 per cent of the…
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Govt unveils new Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to support MSME growth
The Centre has approved the introduction of the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS—MSME), which provides 60 per cent…
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Adani Port plans SEZ at Vizhinjam to drive port-led development
Adani Ports & SEZ has plans to develop a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Vizhinjam, replicating the success of its…
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Paytm Payments Services CEO Nakul Jain Resigns
One97 Communications Ltd (OCL), which owns brand Paytm, on Tuesday said that its wholly-owned subsidiary Paytm Payments Services’ MD &CEO…
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Akshayakalpa Organic recycles 40,000 kg of plastic waste
Akshayakalpa Organic, a certified organic dairy company, has recycled over 40,000 kg of plastic waste through “Give Back the Milk…
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India and China agree to resume direct air services and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2025, improving strained relations.
Building on the thaw in relations, India and China have agreed in principle to resume direct air services between the…
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2024 N-E monsoon ends, but easterly waves may bring odd showers
North-east monsoon rains have ceased over Kerala & Mahe, south interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Rayalaseema and adjoining…
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Takeover tussle intensifies: Florida investor Danny Gaekwad ups the ante with 55% stake bid for Religare
Florida-based businessman Danny Gaekwad announced on Sunday that, if permitted by SEBI, he would be willing to acquire a controlling…
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Demand revival in emerging markets aids automobile exports grow 19% in 2024
Automobile exports from India rose 19 per cent year-on-year in 2024 led by a robust dispatch of two-wheelers, passenger vehicles…
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Posthumous Padma awards conferred on Osamu Suzuki, Bibek Debroy, Sushil Kumar Modi
On the eve of the country’s 76th Republic Day, the Centre announced the list of recipients for the Padma Awards…
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India’s electric car penetration to surge to 9 per cent by FY30: Nomura Report
The penetration of electric cars in India is projected to rise significantly, reaching 9 per cent by FY30 from the…
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Policymakers must tune more into States, says Finance Commission Chief Panagariya
India’s policymakers and thinktanks should focus on studying the States a lot more, Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of 16th Finance Commission…
Read MoreDry fruits body NDFC seeks import duty rationalisation, lower GST in Budget
The Nuts and Dry Fruits Council (India) has sought rationalisation of walnut import duty on a per-kg basis and reduce…
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US to have only two genders, male and female: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said the US will have only two genders, male and female, and no men…
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Solvent extractors concerned over import of cheaper refined edible oil from Nepal
The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) has said that the influx of cheaper refined edible oil from Nepal is…
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Akasa Air will add seven destinations in CY 2025
Mumbai : Akasa Air will add 5-7 destinations in 2025 as it expects an improvement in its aircraft deliveries. Akasa…
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High frequency indicators showing signs of revival: BNP Paribas
Several high frequency indicators in the Indian economy such as credit growth, index of industrial production, steel production, auto sales,…
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Festival season, subdued demand hit tea prices in Coonoor auctions
Festival season and less export demand have hit tea prices in Coonoor auctions with the oveall market down by ₹1-2…
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Govt extends free imports of tur till March 2026 to boost supplies
The Government has extended the window for free imports of tur (red gram) to boost supplies as the domestic production…
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Trump says US will take back Panama Canal
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would take back the Panama Canal, but he gave…
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Kochi to host 7th edition of India Boat & Marine Show from Jan22-24
The 7th edition of India Boat & Marine Show (IBMS) will be held at Bolgatty Palace Event Centre from January…
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India readying trade strategy, awaits Trump’s moves on tariffs
As Donald Trump readies to take over as the US President for the second time in a star-studded inaugural ceremony…
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Economic policy, digital transformation, inclusive growth to be key themes to be discussed at WEF: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday shared insights on his participation at World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025.The Union Minister highlighted…
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Centre agrees for talks with protesting farmers, next round likely on Feb 14
The Centre has offered to hold a meeting with Punjab’s protesting farmers on February 14 to discuss their demands, including…
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CCI slaps ₹40 lakh fine on Goldman Sachs for failure to notify investment in Biocon Biologics
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a ₹40 lakh penalty on Goldman Sachs (India) Alternative Investment Management Private…
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Cable operators can now register online via Broadcast Seva Portal
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has made certain amendments to the Cable Television Network Rules 1994, enabling local cable…
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Jaiprakash Associates: Crucial Committee of Creditors meeting slated for January 17 re-scheduled
The much anticipated meeting of Committee of Creditors (CoCs) of crisis-ridden Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) slated for Friday now stands…
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Over 90,000 income tax payees withdrew wrongful deductions worth over ₹1,000 crore
Over 90,000 taxpayers have withdrawn wrongful tax deductions amounting to over ₹1000 crore, government sources said on Thursday. “These assessees…
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Congress demands JPC probe into Adani allegations as Hindenburg era ends
The Congress Party on Thursday renewed its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the alleged financial irregularities…
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India awaits fine-print on latest US sanctions on Russian tankers from in-coming Trump regime
Anxious about the latest US sanctions on Russian oil tankers, India is keenly waiting for the Donald Trump regime, which…
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Weather organisations divided over emergence of La Nina
Meteorological organisations across the world are divided over the emergence of La Nina weather phenomenon. While the US Climate Prediction…
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India finalising FTAs after extensive stakeholder consultations: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that India is finalising free trade agreements (FTAs) only after extensive…
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The Golden Spice gets its due: National Turmeric Board launched
With turmeric exports expected to cross the $1-billion mark by 2030, the Union Government has opened the national Turmeric Board…
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Increased demand of Indians to come to America isn’t a problem, but an opportunity: Garcetti
The increased demand of Indians to come to America is seen as a problem by some but is an “incredible…
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HSBC projects 6.5% GDP in FY26, India’s growth will accelerate: MD Frederic Neumann
HSBC Global Research expects India’s GDP growth to accelerate to 6.5 per cent in fiscal year 2025-26 from 6.2 percent…
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Domestic tractor sales dip slightly in 2024, exports see positive growth
Domestic tractor sales saw a slight decline in the calendar year 2024, while tractor exports experienced positive growth after a…
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CII seeks 10-point Ease of Doing Business reforms from Budget 2025
Industry body CII has put forward a 10-point specific suggestion before the central government ahead of Budget 2025, to increase…
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PLI scheme, subsidies detrimental to long-term growth of clean-tech sector: Goyal
Product Linked Incentives (PLIs) and subsidies are detrimental to long-term growth and development of the clean energy sector, Commerce &…
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IT services, Pharma sector PAT to grow by 5.8% in Q3FY25: JM Financial
The JM Financial coverage universe is poised to report a 5.8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in profit after tax…
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Agri-residue transport, storage & pricing key challenges for biofuels
The key challenges hindering the growth of a biofuel-based farm economy are issues of pricing of crop residue as well…
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Indian Railways to manufacture 50 Amrit Bharat 2.0 trains in two years: Vaishnaw
Fifty Amrit Bharat version 2.0 trains with upgraded passenger amenities will be manufactured in two years, Union Railway Minister Ashwini…
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Not just gold & silver, import data for electronics too significantly revised in April-November 2024: GTRI
Substantial changes in import data for April-November 2024 have been made by the government not only for gold and silver…
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India will have an average growth of above 7% in subsequent four quarters: Franklin Templeton
Despite the recent challenges and lower-than-expected growth of 5.4 per cent in second quarter of 2025 (Q2FY25), the subsequent four…
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India’s BoP strengthened by robust inflows from NRI deposits, external commercial borrowing in last quarter: Report
India’s Balance of Payments (BoP) saw a significant improvement in the second quarter driven by strong inflows from Foreign Portfolio…
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EEPC India proposes faceless GST audit system
The Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), India on Sunday proposed the introduction of a “faceless” GST audit system to boost…
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Regenerative agriculture: Cultivating solutions for climate change
As climate change intensifies and ecosystems face unprecedented strain, the way we produce food is under scrutiny. Agriculture, a cornerstone…
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FPIs ease equity sell-off, boost primary market bets in December
Year-end Christmas holidays may have slowed Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) selling spree in Indian equities last week, while their robust…
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ICAR governing body member seeks high-level probe into agri scientists’ appointment
Raising serious concerns over the recent appointment of Director of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), a member of the Governing…
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31,946 new CAs Minted in 2024: ICAI
As many as 11,500 new Chartered Accountants (CAs) have been minted in the recent November edition of CA exams, according…
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Electric ferry boat services between Mumbai and Jawaharlal Nehru Port to launch next month
Electric ferry boat services between Mumbai and Jawaharlal Nehru Port are scheduled to begin in January 2025. The air-conditioned ferry…
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NFRA slaps penalties on Deloitte, two CAs in Zee Entertainment case
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), the country’s sole independent audit regulator, has imposed a penalty of ₹2 crore on…
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Sugar prices will likely come under pressure this season on better EU, Thai cane crops
Sugar prices will likely come under pressure during the current season to September as the market is expected to witness…
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Economists call for an overhaul of fiscal responsibility framework
Ahead of the Union Budget on February 1, economists are advocating for a revamp of India’s fiscal responsibility framework to…
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India’s insurance penetration dips, but density inches up
India’s insurance penetration fell to 3.7 per cent in 2023-24 from 4 per cent in the previous fiscal, despite the…
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Viksit Bharat possible through a fundamental shift in mindset: PM Modi
Leading economists on Tuesday urged the government to take measures for improving farm productivity and job creation beside others. They…
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Centre, ADB ink $500 million loan pact to support climate-aligned infrastructure
The Centre and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $500 million loan to support green and sustainable infrastructure projects…
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India’s tea export likely to be higher this year despite geopolitical tensions
Despite geopolitical tensions, India’s tea export will likely to be higher this year compared to last year mainly due to…
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Govt considering flexibility for SEZ services sector units in tax exemption
In a move that could make it easier for eligible service sector units in SEZs, including IT/ITeS, to claim income…
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Grain-based ethanol units to gain as new corn variety with more starch in offing
The specifications in corn seeds are set for a change as government is planning to incorporate “ethanol content” when approval…
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FPIs turn cautious, end buying spree amid market volatility
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) turned jittery and went on a selling spree this past week, reversing the strong net buying…
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Finance Ministry urges advocacy for NPS by newly formed association
The Finance Ministry has called on the newly formed “Association of NPS Intermediaries” to play an active role in advocating…
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States receive higher devolution under 15th Finance Commission, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that funds devolved to States in 45 months under the 15th Finance Commission…
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IFC anchors NDR InvIT’s first sustainability-linked bond to propel green warehousing and growth
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has invested $75 million (₹630 crore) in a domestic sustainability-linked bond (SLB)…
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Cox & Kings to re-enter travel sector post-bankruptcy by Q3FY25
Travel brand Cox & Kings plans to re-enter the market by Q3FY25, following its bankruptcy in 2019. Under its new…
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India is ’highest tariff’ charging major economy: Eric Garcetti
India is still the ‘highest tariff’ major economy in the world despite all its efforts to bring tariffs down, US…
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Govt extends ban on derivatives trading in 7 agri commodities by one year
The Government has extended the ban on derivatives trading in seven agriculture commodities by one year till December 2025 on…
Read MoreParliamentary Committee on Railways calls for boosting non-fare revenues, speeding freight train movements, green budgeting for future growth
As per vision 2030 document, the Indian Railways aims to increase the non fare revenue from 3.4 per cent to…
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Multi-Factor Authentication required for E-Way Bill and E-Invoice generation for all GST assesses from April 1, 2025
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for using the updated versions of the E-Way Bill and E-Invoice Systems for all assesses will be…
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Sugar output down 17% on late start of factories in some states: ISMA
Sugar production in the current sugar season that started from October, has declined 17 per cent to 61.39 lakh tonnes…
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India to be one of the least impacted from Trump policies: Gautam Chhaochharia
“We remain underweight on India in a relative context, says Gautam Chhaochharia, Head of Global Markets at UBS Securities, given…
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HML to launch modern farming practices, diversify tea plantations
Aimed at enhancing crop yield by utilizing existing resources also through innovations, Harrisons Malayalam Ltd is set to introduce modern…
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‘Moderation in income growth and slower job creation primary factors for lower consumption’
Sonal Varma, Chief Economist (India and Asia, ex-Japan), Nomura, shares her thoughts on the Indian economy in 2024 and what…
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SCCL eyes ramping up daily dispatch to 2.7 lakh tonne
The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has set a tough target of producing and dispatching 2.7 lakh tonne of coal…
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FPI Remain Net Buyers in Indian Equities, Inject ₹ 22,765 crore So far in December
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) retained their buying interest in Indian equities in the second week of December, albeit in select…
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E-commerce companies set to sign safety pledge to prevent sale of unsafe, poor quality products
Major e-commerce platforms including Ajio, JioMart, Netmed, BigBasket, Tata Cliq, Tata 1mg, Zomato and Ola would adopt a Safety Pledge…
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ormer RBI Governor Duvvuri Subba Rao discusses India’s fiscal federalism, highlighting states’ spending power and central government faults
Though State governments claim that the terms of India’s fiscal federalism is loaded against them, the States “decidedly” have a…
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India’s infrastructure investment set for an at least 15% CAGR: Scindia
India’s infrastructure investment is expected to see an over 15 per cent CAGR over the next few years, with increased…
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India Must Fast-Track Structural Reforms to Achieve High-Income Status: World Bank Chief Economist
Time is of essence for India to accelerate structural reforms and the changes that are needed are not happening quickly…
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Once ‘poor man’s cooking oil’, palm oil is now pricier than soyabean, sunflower oils
Palm oil, both refined and crude, is now costlier than other cooking oils such as sunflower and soyabean oils. Prices…
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FM Sitharaman counters LoP Rahul Gandhi on situation in Public Sector Banks
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that loans up to ₹10 lakh and up to ₹50 lakhs have increased three…
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Biden administration to hit Chinese cleantech imports with more tariffs, report says
The US Trade Representative’s Office will announce a doubling to 50 per cent of the tariff on Chinese solar wafers…
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Air India, IndiGo operations to get a boost as CFM improves A320Neo engine
Mumbai : For the past few years dust induced wear and tear has led to premature overhauls of LEAP- 1A…
Read MoreIcrisat gets patent for affordable solar-powered harvester
The International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (Icrisat) has been granted its first industrial design patent in India for…
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Global goods trade growth steady but outlook cloudy: WTO
Global trade in goods is likely to continue to grow steadily through the fourth quarter of 2024 but the outlook…
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PRI’s CSR initiatives target water security in rural areas
Pernod Ricard India (PRI), a fully owned subsidiary of Pernod Ricard South Asia and an alcohol-beverage company, has said that…
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India needs a tailored Group Insolvency framework, says IBBI Chief
India must go in for a specific ‘group insolvency’ framework as part of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), said…
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SEBI’s plan for SDP could impact user speech and activity
Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) proposal for a Specialised Digital Platform (SDP) to monitor content related to financial…
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Standing Committee recommends revising PMIS criteria to enhance inclusivity
The Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, has urged the Central Government to reconsider and remove…
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FM chairs pre-budget consultation with representatives of farm sector, MSME
Agriculturists and farm economists on Saturday urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to provide special package to boost the domestic output…
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FinMin presses banks to tackle mule accounts with greater vigilance
Department of Financial Services (DFS) in the Finance Ministry on Friday urged banks to effectively address the growing challenge caused…
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Tea prices up at Kochi auctions on increased buying, low arrivals
Rising procurement from upcountry buyers and lower arrivals pushed up dust and leaf tea prices at Kochi auctions this week.…
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WTO farm talks: India insists on priority for public stock holding, special safeguards
India has insisted that previously mandated issues in agriculture, including flexibilities for public stock holding, special safeguard mechanism to check…
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ICAR sanctions 2 cotton research centres for Telangana
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has approved the establishment of two All India Coordinated Research Project Centres (ACRIP)…
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Was pressured to hand over Delhi’s power companies to Adani Group: Kejriwal
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday made scathing allegations in the Delhi Assembly claiming that during his tenure…
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Ballooning unemployment, reservation policy ignites frustration among J&K job seekers
On Sunday, the Jammu and Kashmir administration conducted the constable recruitment examination. The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Recruitment Board…
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Approved 82 applicants under PLI Auto scheme: Kumaraswamy
Government on Tuesday said that as on November 28, there are 82 approved applicants under production linked incentive (PLI)-Auto scheme…
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Fengal remnant continues to sizzle, dumps rain over parts of north TN, Kerala, coastal Karnataka
The remnant, well-marked low-pressure area from erstwhile cyclone Fengal continued to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across parts of…
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Mumbai to host global expo of nuts and dried fruits in Feb 2025
Nuts and Dry Fruits Council of India is set to host the second edition of MEWA, India from February 12…
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Average GST rate drops to 11.64%; 18% slab contributes most to collection
Goods and services in the 18 per cent slab are estimated to contribute nearly three-fourths of the total GST collection,…
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India bracing for Trump’s tariff storm by weighing duty cut options
India, labelled as ‘tariff king’ by US President-elect Donald Trump, is “bracing itself” for possible tariff actions against its exports…
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Maersk sails large container vessel with dual-fuel methanol engine
Maersk Halifax has become the world’s first large container ship to be converted into a dual-fuel vessel sailing on methanol.…
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CBT approves parking PF funds in public sector InvITs and REITs
In a significant move, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has approved guidelines…
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Safe Harbour Rules to include foreign companies generating profits from India by selling raw diamonds
Following the budget announcement, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has expanded the ‘safe harbour rules’ to include foreign…
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KMF to supply Nandini products to Cloudnine Hospitals, enters whey protein market
Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), which sells its products under the Nandini brand, has partnered with Cloudnine, a chain of maternity…
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Shivraj Chouhan calls for stringent action against sales of spurious seeds, fertilizers, pesticides
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has taken strong exception to availability of spurious seeds, fertilizers and pesticides and asked…
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‘Border thaw not enough to remove FDI restrictions on China’
Despite the thaw in India-China relations following the agreement to de-escalate tensions across the disputed border, India will continue its…
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Rupee falls 9 paise to close at 84.49 against US dollar
The rupee depreciated 9 paise to close at ₹84.49 (provisional) against US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by a negative…
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Cross-border insolvency framework may not be reality anytime soon
India’s aspirations for a robust cross-border insolvency framework may remain a work in progress for sometime, a top Corporate Affairs…
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Falling prices a bigger concern than demand: Tata Steel CEO
Steel companies have been under pressure due to steep fall in prices and slowing demand. The development comes when imports…
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No CBAM exemption for India but EU ready for flexibilities
India is unlikely to get a derogation from the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). Instead, what the EU may…
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Campco seeks action against IARC for ‘data manipulation’ on arecanut
Mangaluru The Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Cooperative (Campco) Ltd has appealed to the Government seeking urgent action…
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Union Cabinet: PAN 2.0 to be common business identifier
Permanent Account Number (PAN) will now be a common business identifier. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), on Monday,…
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Port workers threaten indefinite strike over wage dispute
Port and dock workers have threatened to go on an indefinite strike any time after mid-December in protest against the…
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‘Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024’ to be tabled in Rajya Sabha
India is preparing to replace the outdated 90-year-old ‘Aircraft Act of 1934’ with ‘Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024’ to establish more…
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Rising influence of AI likely to increase demand for gold
The advancement in technology is likely to drive demand for gold, as manufacturers seek to enhance the performance and reliability…
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FPIs extend selling streak, net sold ₹26,533 crore in equities this month
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) maintained their selling spree for eighth consecutive week, offloading Indian equities worth ₹26,533 crore (about $…
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FinMin gives ‘in-principle’ nod for ‘Consolidation of IFCI Group’
Department of Financial Services (DFS) in the Finance Ministry has given its ‘in- principle’ nod to consider ‘Consolidation of IFCI…
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Nabard, Spices Board organise two day training programme for Rajasthan FPOs
Nabard funded Agri Export Facilitation Centre (AEFC), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the Spices Board of…
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NFL to launch nano urea production at Nangal plant
National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), a government-owned enterprise, announced today it will begin manufacturing nano urea at its Nangal plant. The…
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RBI’s FX interventions intended to ensure that the market is liquid and deep, and functioning in an orderly manner, say officials
The RBI’s interventions in the foreign exchange (FX) market are intended to ensure that the market is liquid and deep,…
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Direct trains between Srianagr-Delhi expected to run from January 2025
With the railway authorities finalizing the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), direct train services between Srinagar and Delhi are expected to…
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Waqf Bill among 15 bills listed for Winter Session of the Parliament
The Government has listed 15 bills including Waqf Act Amendment Bill as part of legislative business for the Winter Session…
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Harrisons Malayalam Ltd appoints Santosh Kumar as its new Chief Executive
Santosh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Executive and Whole-Time Director of Harrisons Malayalam Limited (of RPSG: RP…
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Centre-RBI disagreement deepens over inflation and rates cuts
Differences between the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India over interest rate cuts and inflation targeting appear to be…
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Paytm UPI goes international: Shop, dine, and explore without borders
One97 Communications Limited (OCL), which owns the brand Paytm, has enabled Paytm users to make UPI payments at select international…
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6.2 lakh applications received for Prime Minister Internship Scheme
The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) received a total of 6.2 lakh applications and the window for the registration of…
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Domestic air traffic crosses 5-lakh mark on Sunday
Domestic air traffic crossed the five-lakh mark for the first time ever on Sunday, driven by low fares, the long-weekend…
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Sovereign gold bonds losing favour with government
It looks like curtains have come down for sovereign gold bonds (SGB) with the Finance Ministry being non-committal on the…
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Centre to form ‘Directorate for Helicopters’, plans to boost chopper industry
The Centre has decided to boost the helicopter segment in the country via the creation of a dedicated “cell” that…
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C&AG Pivotal to Accountability, Transparency, and Good Governance: Lok Sabha Speaker
Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG) has played a key role in fostering accountability, transparency and good governance in the country,…
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Bright future of oil palm industry in India
The Indian oil palm industry has expanded area coverage under oil palm (OP) cultivation slowly but steadily in the past…
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US weather agency cuts chances of La Nina emerging before December
The Climate Prediction Centre (CPC), an arm of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has further cut the…
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IndiGo to expand international network, plans to add flights to Seychelles
Airline major IndiGo plans to further expand international services with direct flight services between India and the Seychelles, sources told…
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Storage in India’s major reservoirs down to 85% of capacity
The storage in India’s 155 major reservoirs declined marginally this week with the storage in key rabi growing States being…
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Tech and appliance segment recorded 13% value growth in four weeks of festival season
The tech and durables sector witnessed a 13 per value growth over previous year during the four-week festive season spanning…
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Trade and investment are important pillars of India, Saudi Arabia partnership: Jaishankar
Trade and investment are important pillars of India and Saudi Arabia partnership and the two countries are strengthening collaboration in…
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Financial viability of Discoms a matter of concern: Power Minister
Expressing concern on the financial viability of the distribution companies (Discoms), Power Minister Manohar Lal emphasised that states need to…
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Take recovery from ‘avoidance transactions’ seriously, IBBI tells creditors.
A focused approach on recovery from ‘avoidance transactions’ would help creditors reduce their haircuts and conservatively add 10 per cent…
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Social Alpha launches programme to support 10 agri start-ups
Social Alpha, the multi-stage venture development platform, has launched ‘Techtonic: Innovations for Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods’, a programme dedicated to…
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Delhi Insurance Ombudsman Office clears all complaints of 2023-24
The Office of Insurance Ombudsman at Delhi has disposed off all the complaints it received in 2023-24. In all, 3,443…
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Faced with revenue headwinds, airlines go extra mile to win customers
From refreshed menus to revamped lounges, AI-backed chatbots to inflight Wi-Fi, airlines are going the extra mile to win customers.…
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Vehicle scrappage policy receives lukewarm response: Auto dealers
The vehicle scrappage policy has received a lukewarm response so far, even as the scheme is yet to be rolled…
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Sowing seeds of trust: How blockchain is cultivating a new era of digital farming
In recent years, digital farming has evolved from a niche concept to a rapidly expanding industry, addressing some of the…
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SpiceJet to relaunch sea plane service next year
SpiceJet will reintroduce sea plane operations in 2025, Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh announced after a demonstration flight in…
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India says oil prices would have rocketed without its Russian imports
Global oil prices “would have hit the roof” if big importer India had not bought oil from Russia following the…
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Non-basmati rice procurement woes in Punjab may force growers to shift to basmati
Basmati farmers in Punjab are happy despite receiving prices lower than last year. The reason for their happiness is the…
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Booming offshore Rupee bond market set for record year of supply
India’s offshore rupee bond market has made a big comeback this year, with deals from issuers such as the World…
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IBBI pushes for land authorities to join CoC meetings in real estate insolvency cases
Insolvency regulator IBBI has come up with slew of proposals to improve real estate resolutions under IBC including mandating the…
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Dhanuka Agritech Q2 net up 15.5% at ₹117.52 cr on higher sales
Agrochemical maker Dhanuka Agritech has reported a 15.5 per cent rise in net profits at ₹117.52 crore for the second…
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India Inc hopes for new opportunities in the US amid concerns of a tariff war
India Inc is hoping for better relationship with the US under the newly-elected President Donald Trump. “As the largest Indian…
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