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Tomato prices expected to fall after higher supplies from Maharashtra, MP

The government on Friday said retail prices of tomatoes are expected to fall with higher supply of new crops from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

India may continue supply interventions to curb food inflation: Nomura

Earlier this month, the government stepped in to procure tomatoes from certain centres to redistribute them in regions of high consumption to bring down prices

Kalaari to Tiger Global: Investors urge govt to reconsider 28% gaming tax

They stated that the decision will 'adversely impact prospective investments to the tune of at least $4 billion in the next 3-4 years'

2 out of 3 informal employees expect life insurance from their employer

Findings from the report indicate that informal employees are prioritising factors such as prestige and career potential over wages today.

India aims to trade electricity with Southeast Asian countries: Report

The grid linkages, which industry official said could take at least four years to complete, follow India's effort to begin trading power with Middle Eastern countries such as the United Arab Emirates

Bargaining chip: India's semiconductor plant story is still loading

Getting a silicon fab plant off the ground might take longer

Foreign tourist arrivals in Jan-April at 79% of same period in 2019: Centre

In a written response to a query, Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy said the ministry has been working closely with the home and the external affairs ministries for easing of the visa regime

Achieve targets under financial inclusion schemes for FY24 at earliest: DFS

During the meeting, Joshi also discussed with banks with a special focus on the progress under the ongoing four-month jan suraksha campaign of PMJJBY and PMSBY schemes

Centre bans export of non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply

Till last week, paddy had been planted in around 10.32 million hectares, which is almost 9.8 per cent less than the area covered during the same period of last year

G20 ETWG: Consensus of energy efficiency, hydrogen still to be ironed out

The International Energy Agency in a report last month noted - ramping up annual energy efficiency progress over 4 per cent annually by 2030

Japan keen to invest Rs 2.95 trn in India across sectors; signs chip pact

Discussions were also held on the recent developments in the steel industry, the current global situation and its challenges, the minister added

Explained: What is a fab plant, how many types of chips are made in world?

There are integrated device manufacturers (IDM) like Samsung and Intel, which both design and manufacture chips

IMF pitches for the inclusion of India in international bond indices

Inclusion in a global bond index is also expected to exert pressure on the government to adhere to fiscal discipline and ensure that its bonds retain investment grade

Fresh Formal job creation slows down in May, shows EPFO data

However, the net monthly payroll numbers are provisional in nature and often revised sharply the following month

Need independent statutory authority to develop, regulate AI: Trai

Says authority must have power to define AI's responsible use and frame rules

From Africa to Latin America, trade in local currencies on the cards

Move comes after RBI-UAE Central Bank inks historic pact last week

Argentina signs LoI with Hindustan Aeronautics to acquire helicopters

Ananthakrishnan and other senior company officers briefed the visiting dignitaries on various activities of HAL and a presentation was given on the occasion

Falling demand, strong price competition pushing textile market into crisis

Many believe that two major reasons for erosion of India's global competitiveness are the 11 per cent import duty levied on cotton and high volatility in cotton prices during the last two years

Honest, not causing grave harm: Asci releases guidelines on ads for charity

Asci said that there have been some concerns about ads for charitable causes that create donor distress through the use of images that may be too graphic

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