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The proposal comes amid renewed diplomatic contacts, continued tensions over shipping routes, oil markets, Lebanon and Irans nuclear programme
Final discussions are focused on competitive market access, with both sides working towards executing the bilateral trade agreement soon
Projects financed through banks, financial institutions, ECBs and IPOs point to continued private investment, although global uncertainties could temper sentiment
Robust gross inflows boosted foreign investment during July, with communication, financial and computer services attracting most equity inflows
Goyal highlighted reforms in ease of doing business, the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme, and the ONDC as efforts to expand market access and position Make in India for global competition.
Hosur plant capacity not sufficient; exports to Asia and Latin America on the cards; Konarc scooter launched in Delhi-NCR at 79,999
The investment comes alongside an expansion of PM E-Drive, with the e-two-wheeler target raised to 45.8 lakh vehicles and incentives extended until March 2028
To meet Karnataka Govt, food and agritech companies in Bengaluru; Deliver keynote at Globoil India in Mumbai
ACC approves senior appointments across ministries; order does not name successor at AAI
New Delhi has raised MSME concerns over the mechanism with the EU, at the WTO and bilaterally
Goyal expected to echo MEAs no compromise on national interest stance during US visit next week, say experts
KRIBHCO Fertilizers Ltd (KFL) has reported its Urea production at 11.02 lt of Urea and Ammonia at 6.68 lt, achieving capacity utilization of 127.48% and 133.16%, respectively
Premium GI tur dal from Kalaburgi finds its way into the Maldives; trade wants a favourable policy to sustain and grow pulses exports
Washington also emerged as Indias largest supplier of LNG during May-July 2026
While net market borrowings stay aligned with budgeted levels, economists warn the total deficit remains open to supplementary borrowing later in the year.
Decision gives farmers who produced excess tobacco a chance to sell it at authorised auction platforms
Bengaluruwas ranked 12th globally with 4.5% annual growth, while New Delhi was ranked 17th with 3.9% growth
Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru serve as major gateways as airline expands international cargo operations
Seasonal rainfall forecast at 468 mm; coastal districts may see intense wet spells
Electronics manufacturing gets 19,091 crore; schemes draw 2.58 lakh crore investment, 15.53 lakh crore exports and 14.57 lakh jobs
Launches Madhya Pradesh bus service with CM Yadav; cites maize price rise to 2,600/quintal and 57,000-crore PM e-Bus Sewa plan
The partnerships seek to leverage corporate CSR support for public-benefit initiatives in agriculture and allied sectors
Consumers can search for rated properties by name, certificate ID or location, compare them and verify their digitally signed rating certificates through a QR code
It has been developed through its strategic technical collaboration with Japans Nippon Soda Co Ltd
KRIBHCO imports phosphatic fertilisers such as Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), the second most widely used fertiliser in the country after urea
Powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine and equipped with Audi's quattro all-wheel drive, the all-new Audi Q3 combines dynamic capabilities
These schemes have led to the employment generation of over 14.57 lakh (direct and indirect) along with 36,754 crore of cumulative incentives disbursed so far: DPIIT
No rate proposal likely, say sources; the Council may, however, review the 18% GST levied on MDR
New framework aims to speed up negotiations, preserve Indias taxation and judiciary sovereignty, and narrow red lines while expanding protections for outbound investments.
Transaction valued at a cash consideration of 2.30 million (approximately 25 crore)
Agrawal says stepping down to pursue opportunities aligned with his long-term professional and personal growth
The five-year collaboration will facilitate specialised residential training programmes focusing on electrical safety and traction systems used in advanced rolling stock, used in Vande Bharat trains
The Finance Minister assured that the MDR will not be passed on to consumers and will be borne within the merchant payment ecosystem.
Some traders, however, attribute price rise to low offerings
The benchmark palm oil contract for December delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange slid 98 ringgit, or 2.05%, to 4,674 ringgit ($1,146.99) a metric tonne by the midday break.
The strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank is moving at a steady pace and the government is evaluating the financial bids submitted by the interested investors, the sources said
Subject to government approvals the flights to Delhi will be operated thrice weekly, while those to Mumbai will operate four times a week.
Centres move aims to regulate surplus tobacco sales and stabilise markets by enabling auctions for both registered and unregistered growers in AP for 2025-26, under Tobacco Board oversight.
FDI reached highest-ever level of $94.53 billion in 2025-26, Commerce and industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
The new rules on mobile refuelling units could lower a key infrastructure hurdle in switching captive fleets from diesel to cleaner gas-based fuels
There is an unsettled relationship with the US, from tariff issues last year that are still ongoing, said Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran
The airline, which began operations in 2022, currently operates 43 Boeing 737 MAX jets and has 226 more on order.
The partnership will focus on route development, market intelligence, cargo best practices and engagement with airlines and other stakeholders
Goyal also outlined progress with the European Union, Canada, Mexico, the Gulf Cooperation Council, Chile and Peru on trade agreements
Minister assures that there is enough crude oil supply globally to meet demand
In his address at the SBI Banking & Economics Conclave, Nageswaran touched upon various issues dominating Indian economic landscape such as trade disruption, rising bond yields and external headwinds
Nearly 300 import consignments, largely LCL cargo, are held up at Chennai Port, sources said
Also, an outreach programme is being planned to clear doubts and ensure a smooth rollout of the new mechanism, said a source
The sector seeks the development of new technologies and their approval, so that they can be made available to the farmers
The R&D plant, to be located at Kumbhi having a capacity of 100 tonnes per annum, will be established at a total cost of 110 crore

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