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MoRTH constructs 8,045 kms of highways during April-February '22
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) through its various implementing agencies has constructed 8,045 kms of highways up to February 2022 during the current financial year
 "MoRTH constructs 8,045 kms of highways during April-February '22")
European Union hikes tariffs on India, Indonesia stainless steel makers
The European Union has determined that imports of cold-rolled flat stainless steel products from India and Indonesia benefit from unfair subsidies and imposed tariffs
 "European Union hikes tariffs on India, Indonesia stainless steel makers")
Hydrogen pilot only the beginning, want to become energy exporter: Gadkari
Launching India's first green hydrogen pilot project, the minister said it can be the cheapest fuel, electrolyser policy in the works
 "Hydrogen pilot only the beginning, want to become energy exporter: Gadkari")
Govt will implement Rs 7,500-crore scheme to tackle road accidents: Gadkari
India does not have a very good record on road accident front and registers the world's highest deaths due to it at 1.5 lakh every year, the government informed Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
 "Govt will implement Rs 7,500-crore scheme to tackle road accidents: Gadkari")
Exports of some products from India likely to be affected, says govt
Exports of certain products such as pharmaceuticals, telecom instruments, tea, coffee, and marine goods from India are likely to be affected due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
 "Exports of some products from India likely to be affected, says govt")
Andhra HC order upholding PPAs positive for renewable energy sector: ICRA
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh upholding the sanctity of PPAs (power purchase agreements) is a positive development for the renewable energy sector, ICRA said on Wednesday.
 "Andhra HC order upholding PPAs positive for renewable energy sector: ICRA")
Clear and present danger: Expensive commodities raise risk of stagflation
India's economy which is already reeling under inflationary pressure, now faces an ever increasing risk of stagflation.
 "Clear and present danger: Expensive commodities raise risk of stagflation")
Raising capital the biggest challenge for women-led MSMEs in India: Indifi
The survey discovered that securing capital remains the biggest challenge
 "Raising capital the biggest challenge for women-led MSMEs in India: Indifi")
India boosts fertiliser imports from Canada, Israel as Russian supply hit
India is boosting fertiliser imports from nations including Canada and Israel to ensure sufficient supplies for the coming summer sowing season
 "India boosts fertiliser imports from Canada, Israel as Russian supply hit")
Russia-Ukraine war poses upside risk to inflation: Finance ministry
Monthly report says second advance GDP estimate reaffirms full recovery
 "Russia-Ukraine war poses upside risk to inflation: Finance ministry")
Chinese supply disruption unlikely to hit consumers, says survey
Of households that purchased China-made products during the period, over two-thirds consumers said they have reduced their purchases as compared to a year before.
 "Chinese supply disruption unlikely to hit consumers, says survey")
With Covid in the back seat, overseas tourism boards lure travelers
The boards are offering discounted tickets, new attractions and experiences
 "With Covid in the back seat, overseas tourism boards lure travelers")
India's sugar exports seen rising to 7.5 million tonnes in 2021-22
Indian sugar production was expected to climb to 33.3 million tonnes in the 2021/22 season, up from the prior season's 31.2 million: Director General of the Indian Sugar Mills Association
 "India's sugar exports seen rising to 7.5 million tonnes in 2021-22")
India plans Rs 24,000 cr sovereign green bond as economy goes low carbon
India is the world's third-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and plans to more than quadruple its renewable power generation capacity by 2030.
 "India plans Rs 24,000 cr sovereign green bond as economy goes low carbon")
Traders' body calls for introducing a regulator for e-commerce sector
CAIT says currently different e-commerce entities being regulated by different entities, resulting in a piecemeal approach and causing confusion among various stakeholders
 "Traders' body calls for introducing a regulator for e-commerce sector")
Atmanirbhar Bharat not a closed economy, it's global: NITI Aayog V-C
Self-reliance is not the same thing as self-sufficiency, NITI Aayog V-C said
 "Atmanirbhar Bharat not a closed economy, it's global: NITI Aayog V-C")
Will make calibrated interventions to keep fuel prices under control: Govt
India relies on overseas purchases to meet about 85 per cent of its oil requirement, making it one of the most vulnerable in Asia to higher oil prices
 "Will make calibrated interventions to keep fuel prices under control: Govt")
More rakes to power sector poised to hit key infrastructure: Railways
The ministry is of the view that "any more curtailing will cause crucial infrastructure industries to suffer."
 "More rakes to power sector poised to hit key infrastructure: Railways")
States yet to get Rs 53,661-crore GST compensation: Finance ministry
According to the data tabled by Sitharaman, the highest amount of GST compensation yet to be released will go to Maharashtra, at Rs 11,563 crore.
 "States yet to get Rs 53,661-crore GST compensation: Finance ministry")
Auto PLI scheme: Maruti, Hero among 75 firms to get govt's nod
Bharat Forge, Bosch India, CEAT, BHEL, and Ola Electric also on the list
 "Auto PLI scheme: Maruti, Hero among 75 firms to get govt's nod")