The author is chief economist, India Ratings and Research

Devendra Pant, chief economist, India Ratings

Economic Survey

Economic Survey is rich in analysis and comparisons with international data and this makes it an important policy document as has been the case in previous years

Eco Survey bats for sustained, calibrated measures to facilitate recovery

Business Standard

Devendra Pant, Chief Economist, India Ratings

Rural economy is helping consumption demand, but it is inadequate to compensate for the loss of urban demand.

No surprises in first advance estimate of GDP, govt expenditure crucial

Weak global demand conditions and coronavirus-led commodity price easing would continue to provide some relief in the form of low negative net exports

With limited monetary policy space, India-Ratings and Research believes the Reserve Bank of India will continue to focus on monetary transmission through long-term repo operation/operation twist

Consumption growth print for Q3FY20 GDP not in sync with quarterly earnings

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 23: Dun  &amp;  Bradstreet India, a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, has announced today that it has partnered with the Northeastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC) to issue D-U-N-S® Numbers to Farmer Production Organizations (FPOs) in the North Eastern region of India. 

Dun  &amp;  Bradstreet India and NERAMAC sign MOU to foster MSME exporters\' growth in India

New Delhi [India], December 23: In the world of modern healthcare, where expertise and empathy are as important as technology, Dr. Alka stands tall as a symbol of competence, compassion and innovation in fertility treatment. As the visionary behind Alka IVF Shree Kanak Hospital, her journey is a testament to relentless perseverance, cutting-edge medical solutions and a deep-rooted commitment to helping couples experience the joy of parenthood.

Alka IVF Shree Kanak Hospital: A Beacon of Hope for Infertility Patients in India

Nagpur (Maharashtra)/ New Delhi [India], December 23: Following the United Nations Assembly's declaration, supported by India, to celebrate the 1st World Meditation Day on December 21, 2024, Nagpur-based startup Habuild made history with a groundbreaking achievement. Known for promoting consistency in wellness habits, The habit-building wellness platform, Habuild set a new World Record by hosting the largest virtual meditation session. An impressive 2,87,711 people joined Habuild in this remarkable event, meditating together and honoring the spirit of this historic day.

Habuild Sets a World Record by Doing Meditation with 2,87,711 People on First World Meditation Day

The FDA has issued a warning letter to Viatris related to its drug manufacturing facility in Indore in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh

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The immigration officers sat in their vehicles before dawn near a two-storey building. A New York subway line rumbled overhead, then an officer's voice crackled over the radio.
After watching for about two hours, he said, I think that's Tango, using a term for target. Gray hoodie. Backpack. Walking quickly.
The immigration officers surrounded and handcuffed a 23-year-old man from Ecuador who had been convicted of sexually assaulting a minor.
Kenneth Genalo, head of Enforcement and Removal Operations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New York, said a popular misconception is that officers can sweep into a community and pick up a wide swath of people who are in the United States illegally and send them to their home countries.
It's called targeted enforcement, Genalo said. We don't grab people and then take them to JFK and put them on a plane."
With Donald Trump returning to the White House, there is intense interest in how the Republican will carry out his immigration agen

US green card, US Passport, US immigration

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 23: In an era where creativity meets functionality, the demand for skilled interior designers has skyrocketed. JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), School of Design, Media, and Creative Arts (SDMCA), Bangalore, offers a dynamic Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Interior Design program that blends artistic expression with technical expertise. As one of the top BSc interior designing colleges in India, this program equips students with the tools to redefine majestic spaces and create environments that harmonize aesthetics and functionality.

Shape Spaces and Create Masterpieces- Pursue BSc Interior Design at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

Markets Today LIVE: Indian benchmark equity indices were likely headed for a strong start, after lower-than-expected core inflation reading in the US boosted Wall Street shares there

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Aegis Logistics has seen a strong spurt in price and volumes in the last trading session from the cluster of its significant EMAs on the daily chart

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Experts fear that Indian exporters might have to pay higher duties while exporting pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemicals, and engineering goods

In 2018, as the President of the United States, Donald Trump called India the “tariff king”, citing the high import duties (100 per cent at that time) on Harley Davidson bikes, but also saying the Indian government was ready to reduce it.

Latest news updates: Catch the latest news developments here

Shyam Benegal, Indian director and screenwriter at International Film Festival of Kerala 2016

Adani Group on Monday said it will acquire aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services firm Air Works for an enterprise value of Rs 400 crore.
"Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Ltd (ADSTL) has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 85.8 per cent shareholding in Air Works, India's largest private sector MRO company with the largest pan-India footprint," the conglomerate said in a statement.
With operations spanning 35 cities and a workforce of over 1,300 personnel, Air Works brings extensive expertise in servicing both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

Adani

Mr Powell brought to Wednesday's press conference details from 2018 Fed research that suggested looking past tariff-induced inflation

US Federal Reserve, Fed

India on Friday said it "follows all developments" that have a bearing on its security "very closely" and New Delhi "takes action, as appropriate".
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this when asked about India's stance on Pakistan's ballistic-missile programme.
Two days ago, the US slapped sanctions on four Pakistani entities, including state-owned flagship aerospace and defence agency -- National Development Complex (NDC) -- on charges of contributing to Pakistan's ballistic-missile programme.
At his weekly media briefing, Jaiswal was asked what New Delhi's stance was on the neighbouring country's ballistic-missile programme.
"As you know that we follow all developments that have a bearing on our security and our interest very closely, and we take these things very seriously, and take action as appropriate," he told reporters.
Asserting that Pakistan developing sophisticated missile technology would give it the capability to strike targets well beyond south Asia, including in

Randhir Jaiswal

Ukraine's air force said it intercepted five Iskander short-range ballistic missiles fired at the city

Russia Ukraine conflict, Russia Ukraine

Shares of Trump Media and Technology Group slid in midday trading Friday after President-elect Donald Trump transferred all of his shares into a revocable trust, according to a regulatory filing.
Trump transferred all of his nearly 115 million shares  worth around USD 4 billion on paper  in the parent company of social networking site Truth Social as a bona fide gift to the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, the Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Thursday said. Trump's shares amount to more than half of the company's stock.
It's not clear why Trump transferred the stock. Donald Trump Jr. is the sole trustee and has sole voting and investment power over all securities owned by the trust.
Trump Media shares were down about 2 per cent at midday, to USD 34.68 each. At one point Friday, they were down around 6 per cent.
Trump Media shares have been extremely volatile since the company began trading in March. They reached intraday highs close to USD 80 on the first day of trading

Donald Trump

Injured egos may rile them, but they cannot justify the Opposition's move to impeach Jagdeep Dhankhar

Opposition’s impeachment bid against Dhankhar: Symbolism or strategy?

Opposition's impeachment bid against Dhankhar: Symbolism or strategy?

Delhiites continued to breathe toxic air as the air quality on Friday remained in the severe category, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 429.
The predominant pollutant was PM2.5, the fine particulate matter that poses serious health risks, as they can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
Of the 36 monitoring stations across the city, 14 reported air quality in the 'Severe Plus' category, with AQI readings above 450.
The remaining stations recorded AQI levels in the 'Severe' range, between 401 and 450.
These levels signify a significant deterioration in air quality, which is considered life-threatening for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory or heart conditions.
The maximum temperature on Friday was 23 degrees Celsius, slightly warmer than the usual for this time of year.
The day started with a cool, misty morning and high humidity, which fluctuated between 95 per cent and 71 per cent throughout the

Flagging delay in implementation of stricter measures for checking the alarming rise in pollution, the Supreme Court on Monday asked states adjoining the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) to immediately set up teams to enforce graded response actio

"This is a national tragedy, violating the spirit of the Good & Simple Tax the GST was meant to be," says former chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian

popcorn

The incident occurred on December 18, when the Indian Navy lost control while undertaking engine trials in Mumbai Harbour due to an engine malfunction

Mumbai ferry collision

GST Council on Saturday agreed to issue a clarification on taxation of popcorn, saying that pre-packed and labelled ready-to-eat snacks will attract a 12 per cent tax while an 18 per cent GST will be levied if it is caramelised.
There is no change in the tax rate of popcorn and the GST Council has only agreed that the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will issue a circular clarifying the current taxation regime of popcorn.
"Ready-to-eat popcorn", which is mixed with salt and spices, and has the essential character of namkeens currently attracts a 5 per cent GST if it is not pre-packaged and labelled.
If it is supplied as pre-packaged and labelled, a 12 per cent GST is levied.
However, when popcorn is mixed with sugar (caramel popcorn), its essential character changes to that of a sugar confectionary, and would therefore be classifiable under HS 1704 90 90 and attract an 18 per cent GST, as per the clarification.

Just before the clock strikes midnight, a world of cinema opens at TIFF