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This is lower than 13.5 lakh crore or 86 per cent of estimates recorded during the year-ago period
With an estimated project cost of 438.29 crore, the redevelopment will be undertaken by a private concessionaire selected through an open competitive bidding process
The country has over 18 million tonnes (mt) of fertilizsers stock as of now against 14.7 mt in the year-ago period
Sitharaman underscores the strength of India's macroeconomic fundamentals as a buffer against currency volatility
The area under cultivation increased to 93.91 lakh hectares, while yields improved slightly due to favourable weather and better agronomic practices
Traders attribute the sales increase to the business commitments as part of for the financial year ending
Manufacturing grew 6%, while mining and electricity expanded 3.1% and 2.3%, respectively
This annual competition is highly anticipated by the South Indian tea community and has significantly showcased the regions quality teas globally over the past two decades, he said
Follows passage of a bill to amend the IBC Code
Stakeholders feel the area under cotton could rise by up to 20% amidst projections for deficit rains
Positioning the Capital as a hub for global rubber industry engagement, the four-day event is expected to attract over 400 exhibitors and nearly 45,000 trade visitors from around 14 countries
India, Brazil, among developing countries that did not want longer extension demanded by the US, sources
The GI tag gives a country the right to market a produce as exclusively grown within its borders in certain specific regions
The new applications will lead to the production of electronics components worth 84,515 crore, says Meity Secretary S Krishnan
Kolkata becomes second Indian metro after New Delhi to be directly linked with Shanghai, Chinas commercial capital
Report highlights resilient GST collections, improving credit growth and auto sales; cautions on energy price volatility and external sector exposure
The minister remarked that building airports is not difficult once land is made available, but getting aircraft has become a major bottleneck after the COVID-19 pandemic
VPA surpasses previous high of 82.62 MMT set in FY25; aims for 100+ MMT in FY27
Successfully stalls China-led investment pact but under pressure on e-commerce tax moratorium
India is already the second largest market for the European plane makerafter Indonesia with around 70 ATR-72 and ATR-42 aircraft serving IndiGo, Alliance Air and FLY91
Storms from Mediterranean Sea are seen providing the context for western disturbance activity here
The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES) in its recent energy comment pointed out that the scale of the Strait of Hormuz disruption is like no other seen in oil market history
A highly placed source said the ministry was considering multiple options as part of larger efforts to reduce the impact of the West Asia conflict on the carriers
Digi Yatra is a Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) based ecosystem utilising face biometric technology for contactless and seamless passenger processing at airports
The Government has created a strong enabling framework and industries can complement this by ensuring continuity, supporting smaller enterprises and maintaining confidence across the economy
On Saturday, the government conducted a thorough review of the hurdles and challenges posed to take up the Metro Rail expansion
Rupee may weaken further if foreign investment flows remain volatile: Report
Given that GCC economies account for about 38% of Indias total remittances in 2023-24, any sustained rise in crude oil prices could moderate remittance growth in the near term, it said
This raises the question of what impact the revision in SAED by the Centre will have on States/UTs collections, as the base price for calculation will see a change
Rising input costs, especially for energy and logistics, are emerging as key headwinds, shows Finance Ministrys March Monthly Economic Review
Citing Gandhian philosophy, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the pact risked eroding the WTOs foundational principles
Ravichandran said there is indeed concern about the ongoing war in West Asia, and that it may impact exports, lead to inflation and affect overall growth
As the industry continues to grow, it also puts the farmers at the centre, ensuring they nurture the beans before they reach our cups
A shift to demand-led adoption will ultimately determine if PM-KUSUM remains successful or becomes a defining system in Indias rural economy
After the GDP base year revision on February 27, Nageswaran raised Indias FY27 GDP forecast to 7-7.4% from 6.8-7.2%
Phase I of the airport has been developed at a total investment of around 11,200 crore under the Public-Private Partnership model
Developing member nations of the WTO agree in principle that transparency is important, but have serious reservations about how the US wants to implement it
In a letter to all WTO members, the Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh argues that the IP moratorium, so far linked to the moratorium on e-commerce, had direct implications for farmers livelihood
The arrival assumes significance as Indian energy supply chains remain on edge due to geopolitical tensions impacting movement through key choke points
The report underscored that crude remains a key pressure point, while also flagging risks to growth and external balances
A third senior diplomat said that members are trying to forge a middle path of extending the moratorium beyond the next ministerial meeting - between five and 10 years
Under the relaxation of the rules, India's largest state-run power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals can procure 21 types of critical equipment from China, the government order said
In a letter to the DGCA, the pilot association highlighted the risk in carrying out operations with civilian airlines in conflict-torn regions, citing previous incidents of civilian airlines being shot down in the fog of war
The Ministry said that incentives for registered electric 2-wheelers will apply only to vehicles registered on the portal till July 31, 2026, capped at 5,000 per vehicle
The question is how quickly the country can diversify its fuel mix o insulate itself from the global energy landscape
The real promise of digital agriculture lies in a more connected and value-driven rural economy
It is a crucial step towards building a resilient, fair and sustainable agricultural system
Integrating them more deeply into agricultural value chains is one of the ways to strengthen the foundations of rural growth
Noida International Airport has been developed as the second international airport for Delhi NCR, complementing Indira Gandhi International Airport
PM also urges States to promote alternative energy

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