New Delhi, April 7 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain its policy rates, as liquidity tools will take center stage in 2026, even though crude prices are about 50 per cent above the central bank’s $70 per barrel assumption, a report said on Tuesday."Current oil prices are 50...
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New Delhi, April 6 The size of the textiles market has increased from ₹4.89 lakh crore in 2010 to ₹14.95 lakh crore in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3 per cent, according to a Textile Ministry survey unveiled on Monday.The report, titled "Domestic Demand of...
New Delhi, April 6 The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) urged the government on Monday to implement measures to support credit and liquidity, particularly for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), due to concerns about the ongoing crisis in West Asia and its impact on India's...
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New Delhi, April 4: Europe's fragile economic outlook amid geopolitical tensions could have ripple effects on India's trade and sectoral competitiveness, with India potentially benefiting from a free trade agreement (FTA) with Europe, a new report has said.The report, from EY, noted that India...
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New Delhi, April 2 The government on Thursday exempted the import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty for three months until June 30, providing relief to sectors such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and textiles, and ensuring supply stability amid the ongoing West Asia crisis...
Government Waives Customs Duty on Key Petrochemicals Amid West Asia Crisis
New Delhi, April 2: The government on Thursday announced a full customs duty exemption on select critical petrochemical products to ensure supply stability and ease cost pressures on industries amid the ongoing West Asia...
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Bank Credit to Industry Grows at 13.5% in Latest Fortnight
Mumbai, March 30 – Bank credit to the Indian industry witnessed a significant acceleration, growing at a rate of 13.5 per cent during the fortnight ending February 28, 2026, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)...
Chandigarh, March 25 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met with Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, on Wednesday, and highlighted the state's strengths in various sectors, including IT, automobiles, agro-processing, textiles, and manufacturing.The chief minister held detailed...
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‘One Station, One Product’ Scheme Expands to 2,000+ Railway Stations
New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – The Centre’s ‘One Station, One Product’ (OSOP) initiative has expanded to over 2,000 railway stations, with around 2,326 outlets, benefiting more than 1.32 lakh people across India, according to...
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Early Recovery Signals Emerge in Indian Markets
New Delhi, February 25: Early signs of recovery are beginning to surface in Indian equity markets, with the Nifty projected to reach 27,958 over the next 12 months under a base case scenario, according to a report released on Wednesday by PL...
New Delhi, February 23: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday underscored that quality must become the defining pillar of India’s manufacturing and export ecosystem if the country is to achieve its long-term economic aspirations.Addressing the first National Quality...
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New Delhi, February 22 – As foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continue to sell in the domestic markets, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) also continue to provide strong support, driven by robust cues, according to analysts.FIIs recorded net outflows of approximately ₹7,000 crore in...