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UAE eyes investment in tourism, healthcare sectors in Kerala: Minister

A 22-member delegation, led by UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, is in Kerala to attend the Invest Kerala Global Summit

UAE eyes investment in tourism, healthcare sectors in Kerala: Minister
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 1:56 PM IST

Pace of India-Asean trade agreement review talks slow; next round in April

A free trade agreement in goods between India and the 10-nation bloc ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) was signed in 2009

Pace of India-Asean trade agreement review talks slow; next round in April
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 1:49 PM IST

India, UK to resume negotiations on proposed trade agreement from Feb 24

UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds will be here for resumption of the talks

India, UK to resume negotiations on proposed trade agreement from Feb 24
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 12:31 PM IST

National committee to promote natural farming to be formed: Chouhan

Through this committee, farmers will be made aware of adopting natural farming practices and be given necessary training, he said

National committee to promote natural farming to be formed: Chouhan
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 9:50 PM IST

Trump to soon impose reciprocal tariffs on India, China; reiterates stance

Hours before his bilateral meeting with Modi, Trump announced that the US will impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners

Trump to soon impose reciprocal tariffs on India, China; reiterates stance
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 9:04 PM IST

Investment proposals worth Rs 40k cr received in 3-and-half yrs: Assam CM

He was speaking at the inauguration of a new bottling plant of Reliance Consumer Products Ltd's (RCPL) Campa Cola range here

Investment proposals worth Rs 40k cr received in 3-and-half yrs: Assam CM
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 8:20 PM IST

Former RBI guv Shaktikanta Das appointed as 2nd principal secretary to PM

The appointment will be co-terminus with the term of the Prime Minister or until further orders, whichever is earlier, according to the appointment committee of the cabinet

Former RBI guv Shaktikanta Das appointed as 2nd principal secretary to PM
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 6:39 PM IST

Former RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das appointed Principal Secretary-2 to the PM

Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His tenure will be co-terminus with the prime minister's term or until further orders

Former RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das appointed Principal Secretary-2 to the PM
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 6:13 PM IST

Tesla's hunt for a factory site in India takes it to Andhra Pradesh

State has likely offered pre-acquired land at three potential locations

Tesla's hunt for a factory site in India takes it to Andhra Pradesh
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 12:38 AM IST

Urban youth unemployment rate up in 4 states and 2 UTs: PLFS data

On the other hand, the unemployment rate among urban youth declined in five major states. These are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Kerala

Urban youth unemployment rate up in 4 states and 2 UTs: PLFS data
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 12:19 AM IST

India should propose 'zero for zero' tariff strategy to US, says GTRI

Says negotiating a trade agreement could be trickier and force India to make 'difficult concessions'

India should propose 'zero for zero' tariff strategy to US, says GTRI
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 11:56 PM IST

RBI to conduct $10 billion buy/sell swap to infuse durable liquidity

The RBI has injected over Rs. 3.6 trillion of durable liquidity into the banking system so far through a combination of OMO purchases, FX swaps, and longer-duration variable rate repo auctions

RBI to conduct $10 billion buy/sell swap to infuse durable liquidity
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

Govt to cap EV charging investment for tariff relief as Tesla's entry looms

India last year announced a policy aimed at attracting Tesla to manufacture EVs in the country and let such foreign carmakers import cars at a 15% tariff

Govt to cap EV charging investment for tariff relief as Tesla's entry looms
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 10:09 PM IST

NCS portal registered 4 million employers: Labour secretary Dawra

NCS is a mission mode project under Ministry of Labour and Employment that provides a host of career-related services

NCS portal registered 4 million employers: Labour secretary Dawra
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 9:37 PM IST

India ready to meet 270 GW of peak power demand during summer: Power secy

In 2024, the country was able to meet the peak power demand of 250 GW during summer against the projected demand of 260 GW

India ready to meet 270 GW of peak power demand during summer: Power secy
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 7:40 PM IST

Efforts on to balance India-Japan trade by boosting exports: Piyush Goyal

In 2023-24, the country's export to Japan was $5.15 billion and imports were $17.7 billion. The trade gap was $12.55 billion

Efforts on to balance India-Japan trade by boosting exports: Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 6:32 PM IST

Govt must cut tariffs to progress, says Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam

Subrahmanyam pointed that Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey and others have been beneficiaries of 'China plus one' strategy of global companies

Govt must cut tariffs to progress, says Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 6:15 PM IST

MPC minutes: Rate cut appropriate monetary policy response, opined RBI Guv

Malhotra, along with five other members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) had voted for a 25 basis points reduction in the short-term lending rate (repo) to 6.25 per cent

MPC minutes: Rate cut appropriate monetary policy response, opined RBI Guv
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 6:01 PM IST

India's forex reserves fall to $635.72 billion, snapping 3-week rise

Changes in foreign currency assets are caused by the central bank's intervention in the forex market as well as the appreciation or depreciation of foreign assets held in the reserves

India's forex reserves fall to $635.72 billion, snapping 3-week rise
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 5:45 PM IST

Govt mulls bailout for power utilities to retain stability amid high demand

This would be the first time since 2021 that the federal government has injected money to state power utilities, which cost the government $35 billion then

Govt mulls bailout for power utilities to retain stability amid high demand
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 3:33 PM IST