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Rajasthan govt taps rich mineral reserves to drive economic growth

Rajasthan's intensified focus on mining comes on the back of strong performance by the state's department of mines and geology

Despite global risks, Indian economy poised for steady growth: FinMin

Pvt capital formation holds the key to the sustainability of this favourable constellation, the FinMin report said

India says bilateral trade talks with US seeing 'positive progress'

India and US officials report positive progress in their trade talks, focusing on a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement; roadmap is in place to conclude the deal in the near future

The price of building India: Why cement remains in the 28% GST slab

Cement contributes significantly to the government exchequer not just due to its high tax rate, but also because credit availment is blocked and restricted under the statute

Textile sector: India needs to grab the opportunity amid tariff turmoil

India needs to reclaim the grounds which it has been losing over the last 15-20 years as one of the market leaders in textiles

Commerce secy visits Croatia, Netherlands to boost trade, investment ties

The April 22-26 visit came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-nation Europe tour to Croatia, Netherlands and Norway in May

Indian refiners purchase more US crude ahead of proposed trade talks in May

India's trade deficit widened more than expected in March, as oil imports jumped more than 60 per cent from a month earlier

Make UPI robust to prevent disruptions, FM Nirmala Sitharaman tells NPCI

UPI, India's real-time payments system, faced a fourth glitch in more than two weeks on April 12

Uncertain dollar creates opportunity for euro, can the rally last?

The most comprehensive indication that funds are flowing to Europe: Since the beginning of April, the euro has gained 5.4 per cent against the dollar

One of first trade deals may be with India, says US treasury secy Bessent

Speaking to reporters after two early morning television interviews, Besssent said the first such trade agreement might come this week or next

FinMin prods banks to speed up rollout of Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar scheme

PMSGMBY is a solar energy scheme for both rural and urban households

India growth story largely intact amid turbulent times: FM Sitharaman

The latest Economic Survey had estimated India's GDP growth in the range of 6.3-6.8 per cent for FY26

No relief from QCO for inputs imported under advance authorisation scheme

Rajagopalan answers SME queries related to GST, export and import matters

Piyush Goyal meets UK counterpart Reynolds to resolve pending FTA issues

Government officials said that the trade deal talks between India and the UK are inching towards conclusion

Govt mulls guidelines on labelling 'analogue paneer' in hotels, restaurants

Analogue paneer has gained popularity in commercial kitchens as it costs nearly half as much as dairy-based paneer while maintaining a similar taste and texture

Govt sets up panel to draft plan for new National Manufacturing Mission

This mission was first announced in the Budget on February 1 to boost the Make in India initiative

Piyush Goyal meets UK business minister Reynolds to discuss trade deal

"The business and trade secretary will meet with the Indian Minister of Commerce in London today and tomorrow to progress negotiations on a UK/India free trade agreement," UK PM's spokesperson said

India's IIP grows 3% in March, full-year growth slows to 4% in FY25

India IIP: In the last financial year, India's industrial output grew 5.9%

Govt sets up committee to frame broad contours of manufacturing mission

The government has set up an inter-ministerial committee to frame the broad contours of the proposed national manufacturing mission, announced in the Budget in February, an official said.

UP aims to triple exports to Rs 5 trn in five years with help of new policy

To achieve the target, the state government is working on a new export policy for 2025-30 which is expected to be approved soon