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- India
Piyush Goyal begins UK visit to boost FTA talks
New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday embarked on a high-level, two-day visit to the United Kingdom, to reinforce strategic momentum on India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and…
- Business
Piyush Goyal commences official visit to France, Italy to boost economic ties
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Sunday commenced his official visit to France and Italy, reflecting India’s continued commitment to deepening strategic and economic ties with key…
- Andhra Pradesh
CM Naidu eyes 15 per cent economic growth for Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi: India is on the cusp of becoming the world’s third-largest economy, and Andhra Pradesh is ready to lead from the front, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday. In his…
- India
India, UN chief voice concern over maritime terrorism, piracy
United Nations: Countering terrorism on the seas and ensuring maritime safety are central to India’s national security and economic interests, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish said. “India views maritime security and countering…
- India
Maha Kumbh boost India’s GDP, CEA predicts 7.6% GDP growth in Q4, 6.5% for FY25
New Delhi: A significant pick up in the government capex and additional expenditure linked to Maha Kumbh congregation are expected to push the fourth quarter GDP growth to 7.6 per cent, required…
- Business
Fiscal, monetary policies are working in tandem to boost economic growth: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that the government’s monetary and fiscal policies are working in tandem and would further benefit the growing economy with the robust Budget…
- India
In close touch with Male: India on economic crisis facing Maldives
New Delhi: As the Maldives faces a looming economic crisis, India on Friday said it is in close touch with the island nation regarding the situation. The economy of the Maldives is…
- Business
NPAs of Indian banks likely to decline by March: Fitch
New Delhi: The gross non-performing assets (NPAs) ratio of Indian banks may decline by another 0.4 per cent to 2.4 per cent by March 2025 followed by a further 0.2 per cent…
- Business
India’s economic growth poised to rebound as demand picks up: RBI
Mumbai: India’s economic growth is poised to rebound as domestic demand regains strength reflecting a resilience in consumption, supported by brighter agricultural prospects,” according to the RBI’s monthly bulletin for January. “There…
- Business
World Bank projects India’s growth to be 6.7 pc in next two fiscal years
United Nations: The World Bank projects India’s economy to grow by 6.7 per cent in the next fiscal year starting in April, slightly higher than in the current fiscal year, and continuing…
- India
India pledges support to Maldives to help it navigate economic issues
New Delhi: The Maldives is a “very concrete” expression of India’s neighbourhood first policy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, pledging New Delhi’s support the Indian Ocean archipelago as its economy is…
- India
Manmohan Singh: Architect of 1991 reforms and new economic era
New Delhi: Manmohan Singh, who is credited with successfully anchoring the sinking ship of the Indian economy by ushering in bold economic reforms under Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao, died at…
- Business
Market Outlook: Inflation, IIP and global economic data key trigger for next week
New Delhi: The market outlook of next week is likely to be shaped by a mix of global cues, domestic economic indicators, and the flow of investments from foreign and domestic institutional…
- Middle East
Iraq conducts nationwide population census after 27-year hiatus
Baghdad: Iraq launched a general population and housing census nationwide on Wednesday for the first time after a 27-year hiatus. The Iraqi Minister of Planning Mohammed Tamim urged Iraqis to “cooperate with…
- India
Focus on economic diplomacy one of key changes in Indian foreign policy, says EAM
Mumbai: A focus on economic diplomacy has become one of the key changes in Indian foreign policy which is now fundamentally purposed to serve national development and security, External Affairs Minister S…
