PM launches Rs 1 lakh crore R&D and Innovation scheme
Prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched the Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme to boost…
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November Economic Watchlist: 4 key data points set to reveal growth and inflation trends
From Consumer Price Index (CPI), Index of Industrial Production (IIP), and the Fiscal Deficit data. Here are India’s key economic…
Exporters seek interest relief, quicker GST refunds
India’s exporters in a recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi have asked for support that will help mitigate the…
Low prices, dumping hurt steelmakers: Steel secy
Low prices and dumping of sub-standard steel were hurting the domestic steel industry, steel secretary Sandeep Poundrik said on Tuesday.…
Bank privatisation won’t hurt financial inclusion: FM
The fear that privatisation of banks would undermine financial inclusion is misplaced as professional and board-driven banks serve both national…
Gems & jewellery exports: UAE gains share as US loses ground
Shipments of gems and jewellery to the US have been contracting for four years in a row, reports Saikat Neogi.…
Steel PLI 1.2 to focus on advanced products; MSMEs also to benefit
The government on Tuesday launched the third round of production linked incentive (PLI 1.2) scheme for “specialty steel” to attract…
India, Bahrain launch FTA talks
India and Bahrain on Monday announced the start of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two…
India, New Zealand start 4th round of FTA talks
India and New Zealand on Monday began the fourth round of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement in Auckland which…
Crude imports from Russia down 8% in Oct
Russia remained the largest supplier of crude oil to India in October with import volumes tracking at 1.62 million barrels…