Page 2 - Economy Interviews

Bihar at takeoff stage… industrialisation next: JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha

Sanjay Jha, national working president, JD(U), tells Aditi Phadnis that his party is still fighting fit and how Bihar is headed for new horizons

Creating quantum computing ecosystem is next big thing: Nara Lokesh

The Andhra Pradesh government will sign a pact with Google to set up a one gigawatt hyperscale data centre campus in Visakhapatnam, anchoring the $10 billion 'AI City Vizag' project

Yr-end deadline for India-EU deal a 'little unwise': Bruegel's Zettlemeyer

Zettlemeyer says India should embrace trade, private investment, and reforms for faster growth, while navigating US protectionism and climate finance challenges

Countries that maintain more openness will grow more: Anne Krueger

The position of any country, including India, will depend on what they do and how they react to geopolitical uncertainties

India, Japan, Australia need alliance to counter major economies: Suzuki

An alliance of 'middle-power' countries will mean that these economies work together to ensure they are self-reliant among themselves and have a trusted network, he said

Closer India-China ties positive for both: ADB Chief Economist Albert Park

Albert Park tells that the 50 per cent US tariffs offer opportunities to India to diversify its export destinations

Cos keen to invest ₹15K cr in greenfield shipbuilding clusters: Sonowal

Several existing Indian shipyards on both the east and west coasts have come forward to seek assistance under the brownfield capacity expansion program, says Sonowal

India can spark second Green Revolution with more agri R&D: CIMMYT chief

CIMMYT chief Bram Govaerts says India can drive a second Green Revolution by investing in agricultural research and global partnerships as the farm sector faces new challenges

No plans to offer non-blended petrol, no controversy over E20: IOC Chairman

IOC Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney outlines growth roadmap, defends E20 fuel, and shares updates on refinery and green hydrogen projects

'With Sweden's strengths and India's ambitions, easy to double trade'

Jan Thesleff and Sofia Högman tell Archis Mohan they expect India-Sweden trade and investments to double in the coming years

Electronic components PLI received over ₹50K cr proposals: Vaishnaw

Today, the world trusts India's electronics manufacturing capabilities, says Vaishnaw

GST reforms: Taxation can't be an emotional decision, says FM Sitharaman

Days after the big-bang GST reform announcement, FM Nirmala Sitharaman, at her North Block office on Saturday, spoke at length on a range of issues in an hourlong interaction with Business Standard

Will talk to industry bodies if lower rates not passed on: CBIC Chairman

Sanjay Agarwal says CBIC will flag cases with industry bodies if firms fail to pass on GST relief

India on track to enter top 5 semicon league by 2032: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The government has more or less committed $10 billion for the first phase of India's Semiconductor Mission (ISM)

BS Infra Summit: Open more sectors to private investment, say experts

Experts warn India's infra push risks delays without better planning, funding models, and PPP reforms to match rapid growth

We're creating a system for shipbuilding in India, says Sarbananda Sonowal

First phase [of Vadhavan port] is expected to be completed by 2029 and second by 2037, says Sonowal

BS Infra Summit: Need a virtuous cycle of investments, says Gadkari

Financing and technology can overcome execution and road safety challenges to achieve national targets, says Nitin Gadkari

Chhattisgarh govt clears way for aluminium park project in Korba district

The government has decided to hand over 105 hectares of land belonging to the Korba Thermal Power Station (KTPS) to the industries department, paving the way for the state's first aluminium park

Hopeful of achieving some fine-tuning of DTAA soon: Mauritius minister

Mauritius minister Jyoti Jeetun says fine-tuning of tax treaty with India is underway, stressing partnership in Africa and scope for local currency trade

Bihar needs private investment to sustain growth, says Nitish Mishra

Bihar Industry Minister Nitish Mishra outlines new land, policy, and startup initiatives to drive investment, job creation, and transform the state's economic landscape