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Easing inflation no respite for people's financial woes: Kantar report

Rural market 'bright spot' for consumer goods products, says consumer research firm

Rising imports from China powering India's electronics production

Other countries such as Korea and Taiwan combined have seen their imports hit $4.5 billion in FY24 but they are still half of China and Hong Kong combined

India tech stack will help stimulate growth: HUL's Nitin Paranjpe

HUL executive chairman says FMCG continues to be strong in India

Engage NSC more actively for robust surveys: NSC chairman to govt

Tussle between the commission and govt agencies has been going on since its inception in 2006,' says former NSC head

Export projection for FY25 underway, working on ease of doing biz: DGFT

"Export target for current fiscal is not yet finalised," DGFT Santosh Kumar Sarangi told reporters after interacting with the exporters of Kolkata

Retail inflations for agricultural, rural workers remain almost flat in May

According to the statement, the point-on-point inflation rate based on CPI-AL was recorded at 7.00 per cent in May 2024, showing a deceleration from 7.03 per cent in April this year

MSMEs: The nuances beyond financial parameters

With the new government, the hope for a new gambit for MSMEs is a pressing priority at the moment, and any move is welcome in the wake of World MSME Day to be celebrated on June 27

Gains in manufacturing and services sectors push flash PMI to 60.9 in June

The survey also noted that pace of job creation was at its strongest in over 18 years

India's biz activity grows faster in June, job creation at 18-yr high: PMI

The manufacturing index showed bigger gains to 58.5 from 57.5 in May while the dominant services industry's reading rose slightly to 60.4 this month from 60.2

Eyeing 2025 polls, Aus aims early completion of trade deal with India

Both nations had signed the interim trade deal, also known as India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) that came into force on December 29, 2022

Govt may overhaul PLI schemes: Quarterly incentive payments on the table

In a bid to cut the delay in processing incentive claims, the government is looking at switching to a quarterly disbursement of incentives

India sees 43% decline in FDI inflows in 2023, drops to 15th spot

In 2022, India's FDI inflows rose by 10% to $49 bn

The Great Indian Inequality Debate: Is India's income inequality declining?

With the latest HCES showing a fall in Gini coefficient between FY12 and FY23, has India been able to reduce the income inequality?

Fresh formal hiring at seven-month high in April, shows EPFO data

Earlier, in Sept 2023, 950,527 fresh formal employees had joined EPF. The EPFO data is considered crucial as only the formal workforce enjoys social security benefits and is protected by labour laws

Budget 2024: Renewable sector likely to get double-digit capex allocation

Union Budget 2024: Capital expenditure for renewable power may witness a double-digit allocation, with capacity expected to reach 180-gigawatt by FY26, according to a CRISIL report

EPFO enrolls 1.9 million net members in April, increase of 31% from March

55% new members added in April 2024 are of the 18-25 age group

Govt allows 2,000 tonnes non-basmati white rice exports to Malawi, Zimbabwe

According to the notification, exports of 1,000 tonnes of non-basmati rice were allowed to each of the countries

Job creation is India's top economic challenge, policy experts say: Poll

An overwhelming 91 per cent majority of development economists and policy experts, 49 of 54, said unemployment would be the biggest economic challenge for the government's term

India's economic inequality to persist despite roaring GDP growth: Poll

Inequality is not something that will go away on its own ... it needs proactive government interventions

GST anti-profiteering cases to be taken up by the appellate tribunal

Council to introduce 'sunset date', allowing filing complaints up to April 1, 2025