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Geological survey indicates presence of lithium in Odisha: GSI official

Lithium reserves have earlier been found in parts of Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir, he said

India targets $250 bn of engineering exports by 2030, says Commerce Secy

The government has set a target to achieve $1 trillion export from India by 2030

India to work with EU on developing modern tech, says Piyush Goyal

These issues were discussed during a meeting between Goyal and Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security on January 18-19 in Brussels

Maharashtra to UP, states draw battle lines to woo investors in Davos

Not only that, CMs like Devendra Fadnavis, Chandrababu Naidu, and Revanth Reddy are also expected to hard-sell their states at the grand venue

Centre is not releasing sufficient funds to Tamil Nadu: State FM Thennarasu

He also claimed that the state's borrowings are within the limits prescribed by the Finance Commission

Statsguru: Commercial realty sees growing demand amid limited supply

Office space supply reduced 9.35 per cent year-on-year in 2024, while the demand increased by 21.9 per cent

India's current economic environment conducive for private investments: CII

Notably, early results reveal that about 97 per cent of the sample firms are likely to increase employment in both 2024-25 and 2025-26

India not seeking duty concessions on liquor, cigarette in FTA with Oman

India is expected to gain greater market access for about 98 per cent of its goods in Oman, along with significant access to the services sector

Improving connectivity to boost India-New Zealand trade ties: GTRI

Both countries should set a target to double two-way trade within five years by identifying products for early tariff relief

Piyush Goyal discusses FTA with EU Commissioner during Brussels visit

Goyal is on a visit to Brussels for a High-Level Dialogue with Maros Sefcovic from January 18-20

NITI Aayog member revises FY25 GDP growth projection for India to 6.5-7%

Virmani, who had earlier predicted a GDP growth in the range of 6.5-7.5 per cent, adjusted the projection to 6.5-7 per cent now with high probability of it being sub-7 per cent

IMF downgrades Pakistan's GDP growth outlook for 2025 from 3.2% to 3%

The latest downgrade reflects ongoing economic challenges in the country, although the IMF did not provide specific reasons for the revision

Decoded: Real vs nominal GDP - Key differences and which is more reliable

These two metrics, while similar on the surface, provide different perspectives on economic health and growth trends

US sanction clarifications a tight squeeze for India's Feb oil supplies

Cargoes must be loaded before Jan 10 to evade sanction laws: Treasury Dept

US restrictions on exports of AI chips likely to hurt India by 2027

Under the proposed rules, 18 countries -- including close US allies such as the UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, and South Korea -- will enjoy unrestricted access to chips for verified companies

Growth set to rebound, food inflation needs monitoring: RBI report

Banks reluctant to lend in money markets amid tight liquidity conditions

IMF retains India's economic growth outlook for FY26 and FY27 at 6.5%

"Growth in India had slowed more than expected, led by a sharper-than-expected deceleration in industrial activity"

Trade game: Exports to China saw sharpest fall in December, shows data

India's shipments to 4 of top 10 destinations declined

Cabinet approves Rs 11,440 crore revival package for debt-hit RINL

Union minister of information and broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said that with this revival package, many of the legacy problems that RINL used to face will be resolved

India-EU FTA negotiations a tough nut to crack as key issues unresolved

A major hurdles in the way of talks has been EU's stance on sustainable development, since trade bloc is set to implement regulations such as CBAM, deforestation regulation law, and supply chain law