Explainer: Why Kerala looked beyond the stats to tackle extreme poverty
The Kerala government has claimed it has eradicated extreme poverty in the state. K J Joseph, Aswathy Rachel Varughese &…
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Critical minerals central to FTAs with Chile, Peru
In the latest round of negotiations for free trade agreements (FTAs) with Peru and Chile, New Delhi made substantial progress,…
Sugar production seen up 16%
India’s sugar production is expected to rise by 16% to 34.35 million tonnes (MT) in the 2025–26 season (October–September), compared…
FinMin welcomes World Bank’s report on India’s financial sector
The finance ministry has welcomed the World Bank’s Financial Sector Assessment (FSA) Report, an exercise mandatory every five years for…
‘Indian vehicle manufacturers are welcome’ New Zealand signals support for Indian automakers amid ongoing FTA negotiations
The New Zealand’s government has expressed strong support for Indian auto manufacturers and a more open trade relationship, as talks…
Petroleum products exports down 21% in October
India’s export of petroleum products declined by 21% to 1.25 million barrels per day in October from 1.58 mbd in…
RBI’s change in stance rattled bond market
“The market feels the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has spoken, but action hasn’t followed,” said Murthy Nagarajan, head fixed…
MSME exporters may get 2-3.5% interest relief
The government may offer 2-3.5% interest subvention to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) exporters in a targetted manner, under…
India and EU resume FTA talks, Brussels team in Delhi
India and the European Union (EU) on Monday resumed negotiations on their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with a team from…
Rabi sowing begins on a brisk note
Sowing of rabi crops such as wheat, pulses, oilseeds and coarse cereals have commenced at a fast pace, with the…