BUSINESS

India-Qatar FTA: GTRI report flags $10.78 billion trade deficit; says energy ties bedrock, but diversification needed

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's Doha visit aims to finalize India-Qatar FTA terms. A GTRI report highlights India's $10.78 billion trade…

5 months ago

India’s services, manufacturing’s export potential untapped; FDI a concern: World Bank South Asia Chief Economist

World Bank economist Franziska Ohnsorge highlights India's significant untapped potential in services and manufacturing exports for foreign investors. Computer services…

5 months ago

India-EU FTA talks continue: Key issues remain unresolved, says envoy; claims deal could be a ‘game changer’

EU Ambassador Herve Delphin stated the India-EU FTA could be a "game changer" for bilateral trade, diversifying supply chains amid…

5 months ago

Push for efficiency: Maharashtra launches ‘e-bond’ system; replaces stamp paper bonds for trade

Maharashtra has launched an electronic bond (e-bond) system for import and export transactions, replacing traditional stamp paper bonds. As the…

5 months ago

Gold vs silver return: Silver outshines yellow metal in September; prices surge 19% on industrial demand

Silver prices surged 19.4 percent in September, outperforming gold. Strong industrial demand from solar and technology sectors fueled this rise.…

5 months ago

‘Being dealt with utmost seriousness’: Revenue department to probe Wintrack’s Chennai customs ‘corruption’ claims; senior officer deputed

The Finance Ministry said on Thursday that the Department of Revenue (DoR) has been asked to undertake a fair, transparent,…

5 months ago

Online money gaming crackdown: Government proposes to make breaches non-bailable; warrantless searches allowed in draft rules

New draft regulations classify breaches of online money gaming protocols as non-bailable violations, extending accountability to all company personnel. Designated…

5 months ago

US job data: Private sector sheds 32,000 jobs in September; ADP report shows slowdown despite wage growth

The US private sector unexpectedly shed 32,000 jobs in September, according to ADP, defying analysts’ growth expectations. Significant losses occurred…

5 months ago

Aging population : CEA Nageswaran urges long-term savings for India’s elderly; warns of demographic shift

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran underscored the critical need for long-term savings to ensure financial security, anticipating India's elderly…

5 months ago

Donald Trump announces Pfizer price cuts for Medicaid; $70 billion US investment promised; stock jumps 5%

Pfizer agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid and invest $70 billion in US manufacturing, President Trump announced. This…

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