Page 913 - Economy & Policy News
Shortage of LNG tankers beginning to affect supplies to India: Industry
Tightening Russian gas supplies to Europe has led to scramble for tankers before winter sets in
 "Shortage of LNG tankers beginning to affect supplies to India: Industry")
Govt to provide collateral-free loans to start-ups under CGSS framework
The credit guarantee cover under the scheme would be both transaction-based (for single eligible borrowers) and umbrella-based (for a group of eligible borrowers)
 "Govt to provide collateral-free loans to start-ups under CGSS framework")
OPEC+ production cut ahead of winter puts India on a slippery slope
A higher than expected production cut by the group will add to the strain on government finances
 "OPEC+ production cut ahead of winter puts India on a slippery slope")
India's September fuel demand rises 8.1% YoY, gasoline sale 8.8% higher
India's fuel demand rose 8.1% in September compared with the same month last year
 "India's September fuel demand rises 8.1% YoY, gasoline sale 8.8% higher")
India won't yield on national interest to meet FTA deadlines: Piyush Goyal
Comments come a day after UK home secretary cast doubts over the proposed FTA with India over the issue of migration, and branded Indians as the largest group who overstay their visas
 "India won't yield on national interest to meet FTA deadlines: Piyush Goyal")
EPFO looks to hire law firms to provide legal opinion, associated services
The approved law firms will be empanelled with the EPFO headquarters in New Delhi for an initial period of one year, which can be extended to three years
 "EPFO looks to hire law firms to provide legal opinion, associated services")
Finland ties up with Kerala govt to implement 'Little KITEs' model
Finland has expressed interest in implementing the Kerala Education Department's Little KITEs programme in their country's schools.
 "Finland ties up with Kerala govt to implement 'Little KITEs' model")
Farmers receive MSP worth Rs 2,356 crore during 2022-23 Kharif season
In the ongoing Kharif marketing season in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu, farmers have benefitted with minimum support price value of Rs 2,356.30 crore
 "Farmers receive MSP worth Rs 2,356 crore during 2022-23 Kharif season")
Expenditure under Centrally Sponsored Schemes up by 72.1% till FY22
11 states, UTs spent more than allocated share in FY21; but in FY23, Centre expects to save Rs 80,000 cr
 "Expenditure under Centrally Sponsored Schemes up by 72.1% till FY22")
Government identifying PSUs with land bank but little business for selloff
The government is identifying public sector organisations with little to no business activities that are sitting on land banks to privatise or sell off
 "Government identifying PSUs with land bank but little business for selloff")
Global economy moving from 'relative predictability' to uncertainty: IMF MD
The global economy is moving from a world of relative predictability to one of greater uncertainty, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has said
 "Global economy moving from 'relative predictability' to uncertainty: IMF MD")
India handled energy crisis in responsible, mature manner: Minister Puri
India has handled the current energy crisis in a responsible and mature manner, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said
 "India handled energy crisis in responsible, mature manner: Minister Puri")
Women farmers are helping transition to natural farming in Andhra Pradesh
The state's natural farming programme must ensure that women are empowered as they move to cleaner, greener farming, and do not just become a means to an end
 "Women farmers are helping transition to natural farming in Andhra Pradesh")
Who is responsible for the quality of Indian pharma exports?
WHO has issued a global alert over four cough syrups made by an Indian pharma company, for alleged death of 66 children in The Gambia. Who are responsible for quality checks of Indian pharma exports?
 "Who is responsible for the quality of Indian pharma exports?")
How will OPEC production cuts affect India?
The decision by OPEC+ to impose larger-than-expected output cuts in a bid to spur a recovery in crude prices could become a cause for concern for India. Let's delve into its possible impact on India
 "How will OPEC production cuts affect India?")
Top headlines: Growth forecast, Maiden Pharma cough syrup issue, and more
From World Bank slashing India's economic growth to Maiden Pharma's cough syrup issue, here are the top headlines on Friday morning
 "Top headlines: Growth forecast, Maiden Pharma cough syrup issue, and more")
Best of BS Opinion: Chinese chequers on the LAC, women on boards, and more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Chinese chequers on the LAC, women on boards, and more")
India's services activity cools to 6-month low in Sep; job creation slows
PMI for services sector released by S&P Global dipped to 54.3 in September from 57.2 in August as weak external demand weighed on overall sales, with international order declining during the month
 "India's services activity cools to 6-month low in Sep; job creation slows")
Finance Ministry cuts August 2022 spend: Efficiency or compression?
The centre saved around Rs 10,000 crore through SNA last fiscal year
National Highways Infrastructure Trust issues Rs 1,500-crore NCDs
Minister Gadkari had said will tap public funds for highways
 "National Highways Infrastructure Trust issues Rs 1,500-crore NCDs")