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Sebi has simplified the NISM certification process for sales and non-core staff in investment advisory roles, allowing them to obtain a lighter c
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The proposed Bidadi township has witnessed sustained farmer protests, political opposition and legal questions over land acquisition
Markets rebound as global uncertainty eases; crude falls, RBI calms rate hike concerns
Equity markets rebound as easing global uncertainty and falling crude prices boost investor confidence, calming RBI rate hike fears.
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With over $30 billion in annual exports and a strong USFDA-approved manufacturing base, the industry is expanding into complex generics, biosimil
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The project strengthens regional transshipment, trade links and Indias strategic Indian Ocean presence significantly
No breakthrough in India-US interim trade deal talks after Greer-Goyal meeting
Both sides signal commitment to trade deal, but offer no timeline for conclusion
Index of services production with FY25 base year to be released with a 60-day lag
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Gujarats Rajkot to host 2-day cottonseed and groundnut conclave from Aug 22
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The CBDT has revised HRA rules, expanding benefits for taxpayers in major urban areas and increasing compliance requirements. New metro cities ad
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Intense rain bore hallmark of El Ninos influence on monsoon in terms of sudden, high-impact cloud bursts breaking long, persisting dry spells
IndiaLatin America trade set to double to $100 billion by 2030, says Uruguay envoy
Speaking at a business and diplomatic conference, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla highlighted rising economic cooperation between the two regions
COMA seeks regulation of coconut trade to curb illegal transactions
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Payment concerns, temporary lifting of sanctions among issues that will curb purchase of Iranian crude oil, says sources
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Hyderabad-based Kheyti says Andhra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, besides Nabard, have adapted its model
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Impact Lending 2026 roundtable highlights credit gap in Keralas MSME sectors
Event focuses on innovative financing solutions for EVs, FMCG and other sectors
Anglo-Eastern sets up security desk to coordinate safety of its seafarers
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is expected to remain disrupted for many months as sea mines block this crucial route, the company said
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Inflation forecast to jump to over 5% in the current fiscal
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Railway Ministry accepts IRCTC CMDs resignation, to relieve him from post on July 20
Sanjay Kumar Jain joined IRCTC as CMD in February 2024
ITR filing 2026: Have foreign assets or income? Not reporting them may cost you 10 lakh
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Energy transition has become a key investment theme for Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha Broking Ltd., as the US-Iran war reinforces the sect
Vegetable inflation soars, likely to go up further
Experts now warn that a projected below-normal monsoon could drive vegetable prices even higher
India-US trade talks begin amid farmers concerns over agriculture market
Farm groups cite February trade framework and repeated US calls for greater access for American farm products; Goyal has maintained sensitive sec
RSS-affiliated farmer body seeks denotification of Bt cotton seeds
The announcement assumes significance as the US Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, visits India for FTA talks, with GM crops remaining a key s
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KRBL launches poha under India Gate brand as part of its efforts to expand in staples category
The company has tested marketed the product in Europe, says a senior company official
India needs a stronger reform push to attract investment: CII chief
In the India-US trade deal, government needs to be careful about tariffs on exports to ensure competitiveness with peer exporters
MNRE opens one-month window for provisional commissioning of solar projects awaiting ALMM clearance
The move allows eligible projects to generate, inject, wheel, bank and settle electricity during the interim period
Nafed to auction oilseeds, pulses through own platform, NCCF to follow suit
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launches Nafeds digital auction platform, Nafex.in
Indian govt says crops in 111 districts are most vulnerable to monsoon deficit
315 districts have been identified as potentially affected by weak monsoon conditions.
Near-universal acceptance of GST, finds Deloitte Survey, but challenges persist
The digital backbone enables taxpayers, businesses and the government with real-time compliance and data-driven decision-making, says Gokul Chaud
El Nino could weigh on Indias sugarcane production
Production this year may be 400-420 million tonnes but poor rainfall could drag it to 390 million tonnes
SpaceX falls below IPO price: How much of your money should be in futuristic tech?
Wall Street's tech stocks fell sharply as concerns about AI-driven gains grew. Nasdaq and S&P 500 dropped, with losses in semiconductor stocks an
India needs to maintain 7-8% growth to achieve Viksit Bharat target, says EAC-PMs Dev
The farm sector needs to be more diversified, nutritious, sustainable and climate resilient, he said
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Gujarat gets air connectivity boost as Star Air commences Mundra flights
While Bhuj and Kandla airports in Kutch handle regular passenger flights, traffic at Mundra has been limited to non scheduled operations.
Adani Mundra Airport begins operations with Star Air services to Goa, Mumbai and Surat
The airport currently connects Goa, Mumbai, Hindon and Surat, with plans to expand routes to Ahmedabad, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Kolhapur and Nanded.
NHAI partners NCAER to set up Indias first transport economics research centre
The centre will conduct policy-relevant studies on highways, freight logistics, toll systems, safety, and technology adoption to support long-ter
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Peak demand hit a record high in May, while thermal performance improved and renewable energy contribution continued to rise. However, the broker
India has contingency plans ready amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture Commissioner
Officials said improved irrigation infrastructure and strong rice and wheat stocks provide a buffer, while farmers may shift to short-duration pu
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CMFRI conducts community awareness against indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers
Scientists explained how over dependence on chemical fertilizers causes disturbance in nutrient balance and affect soil health
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Mundra airport launches commercial flights to Mumbai and Goa with Star Air under UDAAN scheme
Akasa Air targets 30% capacity boost this fiscal year
Akasa said that its cost per available seat kilometre fell 4% on the year and that margins improved by 60%
India Inc gives GST thumbs up; seeks faster refunds, smoother audits: Deloitte Survey
The survey calls for the next phase of reform to move beyond digitisation to an AI-driven compliance and data-led dispute reduction
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A mutual fund factsheet is published by an Asset Management Company (AMC) every month. It provides a snapshot of a scheme's performance, portfoli
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CRM programme helps Punjab, Haryana villages to move away from stubble burning
Awareness campaigns and access to shared farm machinery under a crop residue management helps in a big way
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RBI injects 1.41 lakh crore liquidity in banking system via 7-day VRR auction
The funds were infused at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.26%
Central India may get two-week sowing window before next monsoon lull
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No bids made in Indian Oil Corp tender for ships to carry Gulf cargoes
Shipowners stay cautious amid uncertainty over transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Goyal, US Trade Representative Greer begin talks on trade pact
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