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Jewellers expecting strong demand during Dhanteras on softer gold prices

With jewellery market already on robust recovery path, jewellers are expecting strong Diwali sales in Dhanteras as festive mood remains high with low Covid third wave possibility, softer gold price.

Govt's excise collection on petro products 79% more than pre-Covid levels

The govt's collection from levy of excise duty on petroleum products has risen 33% in the first six months of the current fiscal when compared with last year and is 79% more than pre-Covid levels

Centre proposes new rules to push green energy use in industries

The announcement comes just days after India rejected calls to announce a net zero carbon emissions target

Centre invites applications for Sebi chair post to succeed Ajay Tyagi

Chairman Ajay Tyagi's tenure ends on Feb 28

Stubble burning: Many measures but complete elimination off the mark

If stubble can be turned into a valuable proposition, farmers won't burn it at all because they are the ones first impacted by the deadly smoke that emanates from the fire

US Trade Representative to visit Delhi in Nov to expand ties with India

In the past, India had extensive discussions with the US on a limited trade deal, with the regime of Donald Trump

Govt invites applications for post of Sebi chairman in place of Ajay Tyagi

The finance ministry has invited applications to appoint the next chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India

G-20 heads to endorse overhaul of how countries tax multinational companies

The pact had already won support in October, in principle, from 136 governments under the auspices of the OECD, and G-20 finance ministers endorsed a framework for the agreement in July

Why COP26 countries should not expect a net-zero pledge from India

Expecting both rich and poor countries zero out their emissions at the same time would be unjust

As oil races toward $100, India, US and Japan tell OPEC+ enough is enough

Behind closed doors, an intense campaign is being waged to persuade OPEC+ to speed up its output increases, according to multiple diplomats and industry insiders

FDI flows surge in 2021 hinting at global recovery, says OECD

FDI inflows to India dip 51 per cent in first half of 2021

In the dark: Stress test for the coal economy in India to meet demand

The mechanics of production and supply logistics suggest that power producers will struggle in the coming year too

71% MGNREGA wages not paid on time, 14% delayed beyond 30 days, study shows

The study done on 1.8 mn transactions between April and September, by LibTech India and the People's Action for Employment Guarantee (PAEG)

Credit growth gets festival boost in Sept led by retail, industry, agri

Growth in credit to the services sector decelerated to 0.8 per cent in September 2021 from 9.2 per cent in September 2020

Centre's fiscal deficit at 35% of budget estimates vs 115% a year ago

To be lower than budgeted 6.8%, say economists even when total expenditure is expected to exceed BE

Sept core sector growth drops to 4.4% YoY as rains affect infra activity

Core sector rose 16.6 per cent in the first half of the current financial year against a contraction of 14.5 per cent in the corresponding period of the previous year

Run-up to COP26: Wonder rice may help reduce emissions, offer good yield

Scientists in Manila are developing new varieties offering this & much more

FinMin reforms public procurement to fast-track projects, help MSMEs

Finance secretary on Friday released revised guidelines, which outline innovative rules for this

RBI eases current account opening rules for exposure below Rs 5 cr

Rules changed after feedback from the Indian Banks' Association and other stakeholders, says the regulator

FM Sitharaman holds discussions with Singapore, Canada counterparts

Various issues, including economy, health and opportunities for collaboration were discussed