Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer reviewed key trade issues, but negotiations offered few signals on when an interim agreement may be concluded
The report said regardless of regions and the formal or informal nature of employment, women are over-represented in domestic work and own-use production, public administration, education and health
ADB has proposed funding economic regions, logistics hubs, industrial corridors and tourism projects to accelerate infrastructure-led growth in West Bengal
The state is considering cadre reforms and restructuring engineering wings after manpower shortages hindered utilisation of one of India's largest capital expenditure allocations
The rating agency expects higher inflation, a possible RBI rate hike and slower economic growth amid energy market disruptions and below-normal monsoon conditions
Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta says the state will pursue a pro-business policy framework, revive industrial incentives and align more closely with the national economy
Iran's central bank said oil export payments are not limited to the US dollar, highlighting greater flexibility as negotiations with Washington move forward
India is already using domestic coal for operating 5.7 gigawatts capacity so far this year of the total 18.7 GW capacity at imported coal-based power plants
India's bank deposits are shifting toward non-household funds, with rising term deposits and falling CASA share, while private banks steadily gain deposit share
The ministry has sought engagement with the EU over its Waste Shipment Regulation amid concerns that restrictions on scrap exports could affect Indian industry