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Predominantly digital exports fuel India's services trade, shows data

Segment accounts for over 15 per cent of total goods and services exports for India, others

No place for double standards on terrorism, says PM Modi at SCO summit

Says group can become an important voice for reforms in global institutions, such as the UN

FM Sitharaman holds meet for 'time-bound' completion of Budget schemes

In the meeting with Meity, MCA says will look into competition issues

E-com firms' demand for gig workers up as shopping festivals near: Study

'Numerous opportunities' for individuals in flexible and on-demand work arrangements, it says

India's critical minerals' list likely to spur investment in allied sectors

The businesses will start investing initially. But for their requirements in the long term, experts expect joint ventures with global extracting, processing, and manufacturing companies for now

PRAHAR writes to FinMin over violation of advertisement norms by brokers

Civil society organisation PRAHAR has written a letter to finance ministry expressing concern over misleading advertisements by some insurance broking firms

Finance Minister reviews progress of implementation of Budget schemes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday reviewed progress of implementation of Budget schemes with secretaries of finance ministry and Corporate Affairs Secretary

Irrigation coverage: Farms in majority of states are still rain-dependent

Twenty-two out of 36 states and union territories have less than 50 per cent irrigation coverage for their agricultural land

OMCs increase price of commercial LPG gas cylinders by Rs 7 to Rs 1,780

After the increase, the retail sales price of a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has increased from Rs 1,773 to Rs 1,780. However, there is no change made in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders

To end tomato price jumps, India needs more than stop-gap solutions

The government has said that the price rise is temporary and would cool down in 15-30 days

Tomatoes to cumin: Soaring prices put pressure on kitchen bills

The hike in prices will continue as the supply remains affected, claimed those in the business

Welfare and politics: PM Modi makes 2024 poll pitch with four schemes

The schemes-Modi promotes them as examples of his commitment to the poor-address four distinct bands of voters: artisans, street vendors, women in rural households, and farmers

Consumer demand revival may take one more year despite moderating inflation

RBI's MPC said going forward, the inflation trajectory would be guided by food dynamics

US, India withdraw 6 trade disputes: Will this bonhomie sustain over time?

India and the US, despite their robust diplomatic ties, have quibbled on trade issues over the years and across administrations

Gap between perceptions, expectations narrowing to pre-Covid level: Patra

The combined impact of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine led to significant disruptions, causing gaps in available data and resulting in substantial errors, the deputy governor said.

Comm min asks exporters to focus on potential sectors to boost exports

These issues among others were discussed during a meeting called by the ministry with the industry and exporters

Rupee likely to face stronger headwinds this month: Business Standard poll

Analysts expect dollar index to rise with more rate hikes in the US

FinMin requests FSIB to fill up non-executive chairman posts in PSBs

Positions vacant in six of 11 state-owned lenders, some for two years

222.93MT coal produced in Q1FY24, up 8.4% from last year: Coal Ministry

Coal India contributed the most to this growth, producing 175.35 mt coal in the first quarter of financial year 2023-24

New Delhi to enter global spotlight as India hosts first G20 Summit

First in South Asia, summit to have the largest-ever delegation