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The country's imports rose by 8 per cent to $74.61 billion in September.
Calls for staff suggestions on ways and means to save costs
Free trade agreement between India and the EU will be inked in December and would come into force from February or March next year
Data from the Income tax Department showed that collection from STT surged to 46,840 crore as against 31,000 crore.
India imported 151.64 lakh tonnes of edible oil in the first 11 months of the oil year 2025-26 against 146.83 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous oil year 2024-25
The increase reflects growing investor interest in development-linked investments, with guarantees from the IFC and the MIGA helping reduce investment risks and attract private funding
The US Ambassador says India, US are complex economies and matching everything cant happen overnight; Trump expected to decide on Russia sanctions measures within 10 days
Fuel and power inflation climbs to 26% in September from 23% August, led by higher mineral oil prices. Inflation in mineral oils rises to 40%, compared with 38.5% in the previous month
Although reported growth rates may moderate, the demand fundamentals remain supportive, aided by festive season, new product launches, last-mile mobility requirements, infrastructure spending and fleet replacement.
Heavy rainfall has occurred at a few places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry andKaraikal and moderate rainfall over many places over this met subdivision as well as south Coastal Andhra Pradesh
The RBI can raise its emergency lending rate for banks, making funds more expensive and tightening liquidity to support the rupee
Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department, said the updated methodology completely matches the advice provided by the IMF's statistics department.
Total two-wheeler sales also rose 13.5 per cent to 24.63 lakh units last month as against 21.70 lakh units in September last year
Apart from Chand, the other members of the committee are officials from agriculture, food and consumer affairs ministries Agriculture Commissioner, Joint Secretary (Sugar), Joint Secretary (Legal Metrology), and Director (sugar).
Gebremariam-led panel to examine rationalising teams and office space as airline posts 22,238-crore loss in FY26
GARL would engage in carrying out any real estate, land development and other related opportunities
The two companies also explore the development of a warehousing facility in proximity to the express cargo terminal, with dedicated airside corridor access
Security sources say the AI plane landed at Jaipur after the Pilot-in-Command transmitted Code 7500 to the concerned ATC, indicating unlawful interference
DGCA has prohibited carrying and using the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank due to a recent fire incident
Proposed norms to be introduced in three phases from April 2029
According to sources, the pilot-in-command denied squawking transponder code 7500, while ATC maintained that it had received the signal from the aircraft
The Committee presented its work to Secretaries and HoDs of various departments as part of this meeting
Indias ties with the US are very good and the two continue to have a consequential relationship, the minister said
He will meet Jaishankar, senior officials and business leaders; immediate breakthrough in trade deal unlikely, say sources
India believes that it is not getting a level playing field in China; maintaining peace and tranquility along the frontier essential for normal relationship
The MoU establishes a framework for jointly exploring and pursuing opportunities in the emerging mobility ecosystem
It has reached out to private firms, research institutions and growers to improve the yield and quality of coffees
The company leverages cryogenic technology to process spices; ships products to New Zealand, Netherlands and eyes markets in the US, Australia
The amendment introduces a treaty-level safeguard against abuse, while investments made before April 1, 2017, remain outside the tests scope
The jump was broad-based, led by food, fuel and other commodities, while core inflation climbed to a record 9.8%
Airline flags supporting infrastructure needs as MIAL defers proposed cut in international flights
The acquisition will be undertaken through Aegis Logistics International Pte Ltd, the companys wholly owned step-down subsidiary
The payment of PLB, which is disbursed each year before the Durga Puja/Dusshera holidays, acts as an incentive to motivate the railway employees
It blends whole leaf powder with a moringa leaf extract, in proportions developed by its research and development team
They increased by 3% in the first half of the current fiscal $14.30 billion
The Centre has renamed Indira Gandhis old-age, widow and disability pension schemes under new Pradhan Mantri schemes, alongside renaming the National Family Benefit Scheme
The sharp rise in labour costs is adding to the financial pressure on growers, who depend on hired workers to pick and transport their produce within a limited period
The state has widened its drought response with financial assistance, debt relief measures, safeguards against loan recovery and steps to secure water
The change places greater emphasis on the purpose and commercial substance of transactions when authorities assess claims for treaty relief.
The proposed standards will tighten limits on vehicle pollutants, building on Indias existing framework for progressively reducing automotive emissions.
The annual payout recognises staff contributions as the national transporter reports record freight loading and passenger traffic during 2025-26
The initiative aims to give utilities and startups consistent access to power sector information while strengthening governance and cyber security
Non-banking financial companies, energy and real estate are expected to offer the highest salary increases, while employers focus on retaining skilled talent.
The collaboration will combine engineering and construction expertise with indigenous mobility technology to assess commercially viable transport infrastructure projects across India.
Rising debt levels and global inflation, partly resulting from high energy costs due to the Iran war, have pushed interest rates to multidecade highs, adding to the burdens of the world's poorest nations
Demand from NBFCs, wholesale trade, commercial real estate, power and chemicals has supported stronger corporate lending by banks in recent months
Initiative supports 84 micro-enterprises across eight Kerala districts, boosting household incomes by 3035%
The initiative comes as rising renewable energy capacity and expanding electricity infrastructure increase the need for smarter grid management across India
Along with the estimated investment to add 91 GW by 2047 to reach the 100 GW target, the country also requires deep private sector participation, CEA Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad said
Uncompetitive prices, cheaper South American supplies and rising freight costs were the primary factors

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