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Budget 2020 wishlist: Here are the key challenges for agriculture sector
Need improvement in fishing gear, infra for deep sea fishing, collection, storage and traceability of harvest, and processing of aqua produce
 "Budget 2020 wishlist: Here are the key challenges for agriculture sector")
How well did the Modi govt manage its fiscal deficit in the last 6 years?
A comparison of Modi govt's management of fiscal deficit with UPA-2
 "How well did the Modi govt manage its fiscal deficit in the last 6 years?")
Allcargo acquires nearly 13% stake in Gati in first of three-phased buyout
Several taxpayers complained of technical glitches on filing returns on social media
 "Allcargo acquires nearly 13% stake in Gati in first of three-phased buyout")
Need to have fairer, more equitable terms in trade relations: Goyal at WEF
Goyal said the RCEP in its present form was clearly an unworkable agreement
 "Need to have fairer, more equitable terms in trade relations: Goyal at WEF")
SC says pleas by telcos on statutory dues will be heard next week
The telcos said they wanted an open court hearing on their fresh pleas with regard to working out a fresh schedule of payment of their dues
 "SC says pleas by telcos on statutory dues will be heard next week")
Asean Secretariat invites India to resolve RCEP concerns next month in Bali
India at a meeting in November last year in Bangkok decided to withdraw from this mega free-trade agreement as its concerns were not addressed adequately by the RCEP
 "Asean Secretariat invites India to resolve RCEP concerns next month in Bali")
India needs $2.64-trn investment to meet UN's Sustainable Development Goals
At $701.5 billion, the greatest private sector opportunity in the country is investment in achieving and maintaining universal access to electricity, which is the seventh SDG.
 "India needs $2.64-trn investment to meet UN's Sustainable Development Goals")
To build strong ecosystem, govt sets up National Startup Advisory Council
The Council will suggest measures to foster a culture of innovation among students and others, the commerce and industry ministry said in a statement
 "To build strong ecosystem, govt sets up National Startup Advisory Council")
Govt considering lifting ban on onion exports as prices soften in markets
Onion prices have come down to around Rs 60-70 per kg depending upon quality and locality from the peak of Rs 160 per kg last month
 "Govt considering lifting ban on onion exports as prices soften in markets")
Economic slump to hit insurance premium growth over next 3 years: Moody's
The International Monetary Fund has pegged the number at 4.8 per cent and expects it to pull down global growth as well.
 "Economic slump to hit insurance premium growth over next 3 years: Moody's")
US-China trade deal: Relationship with Xi great, 2nd phase soon, says Trump
He also announced that the US will join the 1 trillion trees initiative being launched at WEF.
 "US-China trade deal: Relationship with Xi great, 2nd phase soon, says Trump")
FMCG sector to expand at 9% in FY20, growth to improve in FY21: Report
The recovery in growth for the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector will begin playing out from March-April 2020 riding on a jump in farm incomes, Crisil Ratings said in its report
 "FMCG sector to expand at 9% in FY20, growth to improve in FY21: Report")
Cos that invested in tech, innovation saw major growth: Accenture study
The survey, with data from more than 8,300 organisations across 20 countries and 885 CEOs, analysed the adoption of both mature and emerging technologies
 "Cos that invested in tech, innovation saw major growth: Accenture study")
Review withdrawal of MEIS, reinstate benefits: Apparel export body to govt
As the industry has already taken benefits of RoSCTL and MEIS into account in costing and tax-planning, Sakthivel said, withdrawal of any of these benefits will affect their working capital
 "Review withdrawal of MEIS, reinstate benefits: Apparel export body to govt")
IMF blames India for global slowdown, lowers 2019 growth forecast to 4.8%
The IMF projection, 1.3 percentage point lower than its earlier estimates, is less than the five per cent projected by the official advance estimates
 "IMF blames India for global slowdown, lowers 2019 growth forecast to 4.8%")
IMF, Gopinath will draw govt's ire, warns Chidambaram after growth forecast
"I suppose we must prepare ourselves for an attack by government ministers on the IMF and Dr Gita Gopinath," Chidambaram said.
 "IMF, Gopinath will draw govt's ire, warns Chidambaram after growth forecast")
Macron, Trump agree to extend talks on France's digital tax: Report
Two presidents agree that 'a trade war that will benefit no one'.
 "Macron, Trump agree to extend talks on France's digital tax: Report")
Domestic air passenger traffic grows by just 3.74% in 2019: DGCA
Grounding of Boeing 737Max aircraft and ongoing issues with AirbusA320Neo engines, too, has slowed down capacity growth
 "Domestic air passenger traffic grows by just 3.74% in 2019: DGCA")
India among top 10 FDI recipients, attracts $49 bn inflows in 2019: UN
The FDI flows to developed countries remained at a historically low level, decreasing by a further 6 per cent to an estimated $643 billion
 "India among top 10 FDI recipients, attracts $49 bn inflows in 2019: UN")
Curbs on sale of duty-free liquor likely to increase cost of air travel
Consolidated annual duty-free sales at airports in the country are estimated to be around $500 million
 "Curbs on sale of duty-free liquor likely to increase cost of air travel")