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Mozambique is set to elevate its agricultural collaboration with India, tapping into mutual strengths in agro-processing. Secretary Antonio Do Rosario Grispos emphasized that India
India has progressed in rice production and is now focusing on value addition and food processing. Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan outlined the need for improved
Piyush Goyal held meetings with Bayer and Fresenius executives to discuss investment opportunities in India's healthcare sector. During these discussions, Goyal explored Bayer's ex
India's business activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months through a strong services-led pickup. The Composite Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 56.7 in October, exceed
German building materials company Knauf Group plans to invest an additional €350 million in India to set up four new manufacturing plants, Managing Partner Murat Akyildiz said afte
Market participants and economists now expect a 25-bps increase in the December and February reviews. A further 25-bps increase in April isn't ruled out if crude oil prices remain
Delays in land acquisition and obtaining various environmental clearances have significantly impacted the progress of infrastructure projects. Although central agencies are improvi
The RBI has asked financial entities to remove management and administrative interfaces from public internet access, enforce multi-factor authentication for administrative access,
Chana, India's most consumed pulse, which is central to making everything from salty snacks to nutritious meals, needs adequate soil moisture and cool weather for a good crop. Sowi
India-Germany bilateral trade is expected to increase significantly, with aims of reaching 310 billion from 31 billion. Both countries are focused on co-creating and leveraging the
The government is looking to revamp GST return forms to minimise discrepancies between reported sales and tax payments. Draft forms will be available for public feedback starting N
Piyush Goyal expressed concerns over the EU's carbon tax and numerous regulations impacting their steel industry. He warned that these measures could lead to increased costs and de
The funds raised will be used to provide skilling and employment opportunities to 600 youth from economically weaker other backward classes (OBC) households in Madhya Pradesh. The
Under the Department of Urban Development, the committee will examine rainwater harvesting initiatives, legacy waste remediation, functioning of Smart City Integrated Command and C
India's trade minister Piyush Goyal announced that the EU FTA is expected to be signed soon. After signing, the FTA could be operational within four to five months. The deal aims t
Starting November 1, the government plans to simplify GST registration for small e-commerce sellers. These reforms intend to reduce compliance burdens and facilitate faster refund
India is focusing on connectivity initiatives such as the International North-South Transport Corridor and the IMEC. Geopolitical tensions have challenged India's ambitions to esta
India's monetary policy is now shaped by the interest rate gap with major developed economies and rising inflation. The Reserve Bank of India is concerned about inflation risks and
Indian companies must adopt a strategic approach to fully leverage the European free trade agreement benefits, as tariff concessions alone may not suffice. The focus should be on p
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee raised the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to address rising inflation concerns. Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated a generalisation of infla
India's Niti Aayog is preparing a list of critical technologies for enhancing self-reliance and investment. This initiative aims to protect against disruptions due to limited acces
India's core sector output growth for September recorded a remarkable 7.9%, driven largely by expansion in coal and electricity. Notably, refinery products and iron ore also contri
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is set to visit Germany and the Netherlands for trade engagements. He will participate in the Berlin Global Dialogue and meet various go
The government has extended the deadline for duty-free imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar to December 31, as domestic imports have lagged at just 3 lakh tonnes due to price con
NaBFID has obtained approvals from the finance ministry and the Reserve Bank of India to establish a national repository. This repository will offer consolidated information on inf
RBI's monetary policy committee has increased the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points due to inflation concerns. Core inflation has shown an upward trajectory, indicating a norm
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the duration and extent of the rate hike cycle will be contingent on the actual growth-inflation developments and outlook.
The Indian economy is projected to maintain a growth rate of 7.1% for the year 2026-27. This projection is an increase from the previously estimated 6.7%. RBI governor Sanjay Malho
India's government is formulating a policy to enhance the adoption of agrivoltaics across the country. This initiative aims to increase farmers' income by combining agricultural pr
The latest numbers from the Indian government show that the country's infrastructure output has jumped by 7.9% compared to last year, as of September. This index measures the activ
Former RBI Governor D Subbarao has said India must make economic growth more employment-intensive, warning that rapid output expansion alone cannot deliver a demographic dividend.
In a significant announcement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal introduced plans designed to optimize the use of free trade agreements (FTAs). These initiatives focus on
Indian industry is poised for growth as German companies are encouraged to invest in manufacturing capacities. The upcoming India-European Union free trade agreement aims to streng
Vietnam recently signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association, expanding its trade network. This agreement comes as India's interaction with EFTA continue