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WPI inflation at -0.52% for the seventh consecutive month in October

Food inflation declined to 2.53 per cent in October from 3.35 per cent in the previous month

State govts falling back on thermal power as electricity demand surges

High demand pushes states towards coal

G20 virtual summit on November 22 will remain a stocktaking exercise

This will be the first time leaders from the G20 nations will gather twice during the year to assess the progress made since the main meeting

Samvat 2080: Start of a new year signals better prospects for bonds, rupee

Foreign inflows expected after index inclusion; rate cuts on the horizon

Sebi participates in IITF to spread investor awareness, financial literacy

In addition, it has also strived for better disclosures and investor awareness including cautioning the public against illegal money mobilisation schemes from time to time

India made G20 far more inclusive by making AU permanent member: Kant

The G20 Sherpa said the declaration has about 83 paras, 87 outcomes and 112 odd documents attached to it, adding all the decisions were taken with consensus

Bio CNG, LNG, bio bitumen, aviation fuel being made from stubble: Gadkari

Gadkari said that when he was in Punjab he had suggested the Punjab government to formulate a stubble policy to enable farmers to derive value from their stubble

US CPI inflation softens to 3.2% after rising 3.7% in Sep, dollar weakens

"Another rate hike from here looks less likely given this softer inflation data," Miskin said

1,134 outlets functional at 1,037 stations in 27 states under OSOP scheme

According to the official, 39,847 direct beneficiaries have availed the opportunities being offered under this scheme up to November 9

India to develop responsibly, no compromise on growing energy demand: Singh

Even now, our per capita emissions are one-third of world average, while that of developed countries is three times the world average, he said

Hefty MSP hike promises in poll-bound states could spell trouble in future

Hikes in wheat and paddy MSP in key states that contribute a significant amount to central pool would also mean that the Centre might find it difficult not to replicate the same increases nationally

Credit formalisation, state welfare transforming labour markets: SBI report

Self-employment has improved as government programmes take care of primary subsistence needs, it says

Uttar Pradesh govt to leverage network of rivers for cargo movement

Of the 111 inland waterways in India, UP has a dozen waterways in major rivers including the Ganga, Yamuna, Saryu, Betwa and Chambal

Japan's $20 trn 'carry trade' poses risks amid central bank's policy shift

Deutsche Bank's report extends that scenario to include the Japanese government and its balance sheet

German budget sees more cash for Ukraine, green buildings, industry: Report

Some of the additional spend would be used to replenish the German military's own arsenal, as it has been shipping weapons to Ukraine

Next round of India, UK talks for free trade agreement expected soon

The investment treaty is being negotiated as a separate agreement between India and the UK

Cash-strapped Pakistan sold weapons worth $364 mn to Ukraine: Report

Then Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, who had pledged to take Pakistan-UK relations to a "new height", retired in November 2022

Yen on cusp of multi-decade lows keeps markets on intervention watch

The euro hit a fresh 15-year high versus the yen of 162.45

Nine states record higher inflation rates compared to national average

Among the advanced economies, only the UK has recorded higher prices compared to India

Centre to launch Rs 24,000 crore scheme for welfare of tribals: PM Modi

PM Modi said he has seen unprecedented trust and affection for BJP among the people of Madhya Pradesh, and added that the Congress has accepted defeat ahead of elections