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EconomyUS midterm outcome offers limited relief to India; oil, Russia sanctions remain key risks: Report
The outcome of the US midterm elections is expected to offer only marginal relief to India. Crude oil prices and potential tariffs on Russian oil purchases will continue to presen…
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EconomyIndia's first urban ropeway nears launch in Varanasi, 96% work completed
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EconomyEAM Jaishankar meets Guyana President, announces $500 million Line of Credit extension
S Jaishankar recently met with Guyana President Irfaan Ali to review their bilateral cooperation agreements. They discussed the implementation of a UPI-like system and the extensi…
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EconomyEAM Jaishankar discusses economic partnership, CETA with UK’s Burnham on CHOGM sidelines
S Jaishankar met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Antigua and Barbuda for CHOGM 2026 discussions. They focused on strengthening economic partnerships under the Comprehensive Econ…
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EconomyUS sanctions India-based couple, companies over alleged support for Iran's Shadow oil fleet
The United States imposed sanctions on Suniel Kumar Sharma and Jaspreet Preeti Shahid for aiding Iran's shadow fleet. Their network allegedly provided fraudulent maritime registra…
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EconomySnack makers tweak trade margins, engineer pouches to break ₹5 pack habit
Rising costs of potatoes, edible oil and packaging are squeezing margins on entry-level packs, prompting snack makers to push larger SKUs, rethink packaging and expand premium off…
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EconomyBig factories dominate India's manufacturing output, Annual Survey of Industries shows
India's manufacturing sector is characterised by a significant concentration in large factories generating substantial output. Factories producing over ₹500 crore contribute to mo…
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EconomyNew orders & robust demand lift India's October services growth to 4-month high
Growth in India's services sector increased to a four-month high in October due to strong domestic demand and business orders. The HSBC Services Business Activity Index rose to 55…
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EconomyUS slaps sanctions on Indian, Turkish firms and people for aiding Iran
The sanctions are part of the Trump administration's "Operation Economic Outcast," which aims to cut off Iran's ability to sell oil to fund the war with the US and Israel. Treasur…
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EconomyTrump's midterm setback may give India an edge in trade deal
US has sought to allay concerns that the Republicans’ midterm election defeat could derail trade talks with India, with an American embassy spokesperson saying that President Dona…
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EconomyExplained: Why could a weak monsoon derail India's ambitious ethanol blending programme?
India’s weak monsoon and rising food prices are putting food security ahead of ethanol production, potentially pushing the country’s fuel-blending rate below its 20% target and in…
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EconomyOver half of street vendors may cut UPI acceptance if 0.4% MDR is introduced: ISB study
More than 67% of street vendors in India currently accept UPI payments for transactions. A proposed 0.4% merchant discount rate could lead to reduced acceptance among vendors. Con…
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EconomyGovernment prepares draft sustainable aviation fuels policy; moots mandatory blending in ATF from 2027
The civil aviation ministry has circulated the draft National Policy on Sustainable Aviation Fuels which mandates use of only indigenously manufactured SAF to be blended with Avia…
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EconomyLTCG tax relief on cards? FM acknowledges FPI concerns as SEBI, FICCI push for reforms in Budget 2027
FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the government recognizes investor concerns about India’s investment climate and will consider feedback as it seeks to sustain growth near 7%. She ackno…
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EconomyPiyush Goyal sets March 2027 deadline for digitisation of DGFT services, aims to end physical visits
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has set March 31, 2027, as the deadline for complete digitisation of DGFT services, including licence, permit and SCOMET approvals. From April 1, bu…
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EconomyIndia sees some trade relief, new risks after US midterm vote
A bruised Trump after US midterm election results gives New Delhi some breathing room in negotiations over an India-US trade deal, reducing pressure to agree to terms it sees as u…
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EconomyUS midterm election results 2026: India sees some trade relief, new risks after US midterm vote
Indian officials are cautiously optimistic about the recent US midterm election results and their implications. While the election reduces trade tension, it introduces new uncerta…
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EconomyServices sector growth hits a four-month peak in October, PMI survey shows
Driven by strong domestic demand, HSBC's India Services PMI rose to 55.8 in October as cost pressures eased to a six-year low, even as export orders and hiring slowed.
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EconomyIndia-EU FTA to simplify and reinforce corporate cooperation, says Swedish Ambassador Petra Menander
The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will simplify and reinforce bilateral corporate collaboration, said Sweden's Ambassador to India Petra Menander, point…
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EconomyTrump's midterm setback may put India under pressure for quick trade deal on US terms: GTRI
Amid electoral challenges, US President Donald Trump is likely to ramp up pressure on India to seal a trade deal. This potential agreement would require India to decrease import t…
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EconomyRBI sets up panel with banks, market players to review financial market issues
India's central bank has formed a technical consultative committee to engage with market participants on financial issues. This committee will include seven external members from…
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EconomyIndia's services growth accelerates to 55.8 in October, cost pressures ease to six-year low
India's services sector activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in October, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 55.8 from 55.2 in…
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EconomyPiyush Goyal holds talks with Danish minister to expand economic partnership
India and Denmark are actively exploring various opportunities to strengthen their economic engagement and partnerships. The discussions between Piyush Goyal and Martin Lidegaard…
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EconomyGeographical branding revolutionized French champagne; are GI tags working for India, too?
India has thousands of products unique to a particular area, and the last few years have seen greater impetus to assign them a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, or an geographical…
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