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GST cuts sped up growth, high-frequency indicators show: Centre
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GST cuts sped up growth, high-frequency indicators show: Centre

New Delhi, Nov 27: Various high-frequency indicators reflect that India’s economic activity has gained momentum following the reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review released on Thursday.E-way bill generation expanded by 14.4...
Commerce Secretary to brief Parliamentary panel on India-US trade ties
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Commerce Secretary to brief Parliamentary panel on India-US trade ties

New Delhi, Nov 27: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will appear before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce on Thursday to share updates on the ongoing India–US trade negotiations, as discussions on a bilateral trade agreement gain momentum.The meeting is scheduled for 2:30 PM at...
India, UAE to deepen economic cooperation as trade surpasses $100 billion
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India, UAE to deepen economic cooperation as trade surpasses $100 billion

New Delhi, Nov 27: India and the UAE have agreed to further strengthen trade facilitation, regulatory collaboration and data sharing during the third meeting of the Joint Committee under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) here, an official statement said on Thursday.The...
Higher capex drives faster growth in India’s lower-income states
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Higher capex drives faster growth in India’s lower-income states

New Delhi, Nov 26: India's lower-income states are showing early signs of "growth convergence" after the pandemic, indicated by a rise in state public capital expenditure that has helped some lagging regions grow faster than richer states, a report said on Wednesday.Assam, Uttar Pradesh,...
India poised to emerge as global MRO hub: Aviation Minister
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India poised to emerge as global MRO hub: Aviation Minister

Hyderabad, Nov 26: Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu exuded confidence on Wednesday that with continued policy reforms, strong industry partnerships, and an emerging skilled workforce, India is set to become a preferred global destination for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul...
Centre auctions three coal blocks, expects ₹7,350 crore investment
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Centre auctions three coal blocks, expects ₹7,350 crore investment

New Delhi, Nov 26: The Ministry of Coal on Wednesday successfully completed the auction of three coal blocks in Jharkhand and Odisha under the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions, which are likely to attract a capital investment of nearly Rs 7,350 crore, according to an official...
Gold prices could surge to $5,000 in 2026 amid global risk events: Report
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Gold prices could surge to $5,000 in 2026 amid global risk events: Report

New Delhi, Nov 25: Gold extended gains on Tuesday amid Bank of America forecasting the yellow metal to average $4,538 per ounce in 2026 with a potential climb to $5,000 with sustained macro tailwinds and safe-haven demand.The global spot prices went to about $4,175 per ounce as markets priced...
Goyal urges CAIT to host ‘biggest-ever Swadeshi Mela’ with ITPO
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Goyal urges CAIT to host ‘biggest-ever Swadeshi Mela’ with ITPO

New Delhi, Nov 25: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to organise the “biggest-ever Swadeshi Mela” in the national capital in association with the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO).The minister said the proposed...
Labour reforms to create 77 lakh jobs, add ₹75,000 cr to consumption: SBI
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Labour reforms to create 77 lakh jobs, add ₹75,000 cr to consumption: SBI

New Delhi, Nov 25: India’s new Labour Codes, after a short transition phase, could reduce unemployment by up to 1.3 per cent over the medium term, depending on reform implementation, firm-level adjustment costs, and complementary state-level rules, an SBI Research report said on Tuesday.This...
Rupee gains 26 paise at market open amid RBI support
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Rupee gains 26 paise at market open amid RBI support

Mumbai, Nov 24: The Indian rupee opened stronger on Monday, rising by 26 paise against the US dollar, as currency experts said the improvement may be due to support from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The rupee opened at 89.1450 against the US dollar, compared to the previous close of...
Tri-nation pact to advance climate goals, fortify global supply chains
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Tri-nation pact to advance climate goals, fortify global supply chains

New Delhi, Nov 24: The Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership (ACITI), signed on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, is seen by analysts as a strategic blueprint for navigating the complex challenges of climate change, technological sovereignty, and...
Indian Railways crosses 1 bn tonne freight loading in FY26
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Indian Railways crosses 1 bn tonne freight loading in FY26

New Delhi, Nov 22: Indian Railways' freight performance continues to strengthen India's economic backbone, with cumulative loading this year crossing the 1-billion-tonne mark -- reaching 1020 million tonnes (MT), the Ministry of Railways said on Saturday.This milestone reflects broad-based...
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