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Looking at further easing FDI norms in space sector: DPIIT secretary

Presently FDI in space sector is allowed up to 100 per cent in the area of satellites establishment and operations through government route only

Goods in transit can't be seized under GST law without inquiry: HC

Court rules the items cannot be confiscated without investigation even if the original supplier does not have GST registration

Private equity firms TPG, Tepco, Brookfield in talks for JSW Neo stake

JSW Energy had earlier announced that it would be shifting its hydro energy projects into subsidiaries under JSW Neo Energy

Why the story of India's so-called 'bad bank' has not been too good so far

The target was for banks to sell Rs 2 trillion worth of non-performing assets (NPAs) to NARCL by 2021-22. Only 10 per cent of this has been executed

G20 Summit: 'Green' shoots seen in climate declaration, not much on fossils

Critical minerals, green fuels found honorary mention in the declaration. India has been pitching for building its own critical mineral procurement and green fuels export supply chain

G20: Skill-based migration pathways to spur formalisation of workforce

To prepare for the future of work, the leaders of the world's top economies at the G20 summit on Saturday recognised that the movement of skilled professionals benefits both the origin and destination

FM Sitharaman discusses capital adequacy framework with World Bank, ADB

Sitharaman and Banga stated that they look forward to Volume 2 of the report that will be submitted during the 4th FMCBG meeting in Morocco in October

Balancing the redlines: How G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration came about

The G7 grouping led by the US wanted stronger condemnation of Russia for its aggression against Ukraine

India growth story strong, policy reforms promote biz: The Economist Group

India is well placed to benefit from geopolitical and economic trends that are driving the diversification of Asia's manufacturing supply chain, and it is also the country's "manufacturing moment"

G20 New Delhi declaration set to give India's crypto regulation a fillip

India would, however, follow the global consensus on crypto assets, which goes beyond G20

Indian crypto companies welcome crypto push at G20, expect clear framework

On Saturday, a chunk of G20 member nations said they want to start an exchange of information on such non-financial assets by 2027

India to decide on crypto, IMF-FSB paper to act as bottom line: Official

India will decide on implementing cryptocurrency regulations after extensive discussions with other countries, a senior official said on Sunday, virtually ruling out a ban on such assets

Biofuel alliance can generate opportunities worth $500 bn in next 3 yrs

Bioenergy/Biogas, in principle, has the potential to replace fossil fuels completely, especially to decarbonize the transport sector, IBA report pointed out

PM Modi discusses progress of India-UK FTA negotiations with PM Rishi Sunak

Meets Italy and Japan PMs on sidelines of G20

India agrees to cut tariffs on US frozen turkey, fresh blueberries: USTR

The United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai in a statement said the US and India have agreed to resolve their last outstanding dispute at the World Trade Organization

G20 countries to focus on skill gaps, work and social protection policies

To prepare for the future of work, the leaders of the world's top economies welcomed efforts to map global skill gaps and the development of a G20 policy to address skill gaps globally

Modi, Sunak agree to 'work at pace' towards FTA at G20 bilateral meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on Saturday reviewed the progress of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations

G20 nations have unanimously adopted New Delhi Declaration: Amitabh Kant

G20 has made India ready for the world, and the world ready for India, says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

Indian G20 presidency has walked the talk on MDBs, inclusion: FM Sitharaman

Expert group report on MDB reforms, IMF-FSB synthesis note on crypto to be taken up in next finance track meeting in Marrakesh

Multi-billion dollar India-Nigeria infra deal to boost agriculture, ports

The agreement, signed on Sept. 6 with Invest India, is expected to help the West African country industrialize its agriculture and manufacturing sectors and cut reliance on imports