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Government Official States No Plans To Reduce Import Duty On Rubber

Government Official States No Plans To Reduce Import Duty On Rubber

The country has more than 1.3 million rubber growers, with Kerala being a significant contributor to production, which totaled 8.39 lakh tonnes in the 2022-23 fiscal year.

Feb 19, 2024, 19:22 PM IST
IREDA Inks Pact With PNB For Financing Green Energy Projects

IREDA Inks Pact With PNB For Financing Green Energy Projects

The agreement paves the way for joint efforts in co-lending and loan syndication for a diverse spectrum of renewable energy projects, it added.

Feb 19, 2024, 16:49 PM IST
FPIs Cautious On Equities; Take Out Rs 3,776 Cr In Feb So Far On Spike In US Bond Yields

FPIs Cautious On Equities; Take Out Rs 3,776 Cr In Feb So Far On Spike In US Bond Yields

Overall, the total FPI flows for 2023 stood at Rs 1.71 lakh crore in equities and Rs 68,663 crore in the debt markets.

Feb 18, 2024, 15:51 PM IST
India's Forex Reserves Decline USD 5.2 Billion To Come Off 1-Month High

India's Forex Reserves Decline USD 5.2 Billion To Come Off 1-Month High

Gold reserves during the week declined by USD 350 million to USD 47.739 billion.

Feb 18, 2024, 14:59 PM IST
FPI Selling Stands At Rs 29,519 Crore For This Year

FPI Selling Stands At Rs 29,519 Crore For This Year

In February through 16th, FPIs had sold equity worth Rs 6112 crores through the exchange. 

Feb 17, 2024, 14:30 PM IST
Farmers' Protest Disrupts Supply Chain, Vegetable Prices In Delhi Could See Spike

Farmers' Protest Disrupts Supply Chain, Vegetable Prices In Delhi Could See Spike

He expressed concern that further disruptions caused by the ongoing protests could lead to price hikes for other vegetables as well.

Feb 17, 2024, 13:20 PM IST
Farmers' Protest: Why Agri Unions' MSP Demand Could Prove To Be 'Anti-Farmer'?

Farmers' Protest: Why Agri Unions' MSP Demand Could Prove To Be 'Anti-Farmer'?

Farm unions are demanding to enact a law guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for all crops, as recommended by the Swaminathan Commission report.

Feb 16, 2024, 11:13 AM IST
Gold Slips Rs 80; Silver Rallies Rs 600

Gold Slips Rs 80; Silver Rallies Rs 600

In the international markets, spot gold at Comex was trading at USD 1,993 per ounce, down by USD 2 from the previous close.

Feb 15, 2024, 17:43 PM IST
Garlic Prices Soar Above Rs 550 In UP, Several Cities Register Price Hike In The Kitchen Staple

Garlic Prices Soar Above Rs 550 In UP, Several Cities Register Price Hike In The Kitchen Staple

Due to the rise in garlic prices the household monthly budget has gone awry, with several families resorting to now skip the aromatic in their cuisine. 

Feb 15, 2024, 15:20 PM IST
Japan Loses Its Position As The World's Third-Largest Economy To Germany

Japan Loses Its Position As The World's Third-Largest Economy To Germany

For the latest October-December quarter, the Japanese economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.4 percent, and minus 0.1 percent from the previous quarter.

Feb 15, 2024, 15:19 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman To Review Economy At FSDC Meeting On Feb 21

FM Nirmala Sitharaman To Review Economy At FSDC Meeting On Feb 21

In the meeting, the Finance Minister will review the current global and domestic economic situation and financial stability issues. 

Feb 14, 2024, 17:51 PM IST

All You Want To Know About Bharat Mart, India's Mega Project In Dubai

All You Want To Know About Bharat Mart, India's Mega Project In Dubai

Feb 14, 2024, 17:33 PM IST
India's Wholesale Inflation Eases To 0.27% In January

India's Wholesale Inflation Eases To 0.27% In January

The WPI inflation was in the negative zone from April to October and had turned positive in November at 0.39 percent.

Feb 14, 2024, 15:34 PM IST
Gramin Bharat Bandh Call On 16th February: All You Want To Know About Nationwide Strike Timings And Other Details

Gramin Bharat Bandh Call On 16th February: All You Want To Know About Nationwide Strike Timings And Other Details

The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha's Gramin Bharat Bandh will kick off from 6am to 4pm, that is likely to affect MNREGA, transportation and other rural activities.

Feb 14, 2024, 13:04 PM IST

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Where And How To Apply

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to give 300 units of free electricity every month to 1 crore household. Step by step guide on how to Apply for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and where to apply for 

Feb 14, 2024, 09:39 AM IST
India Signs MoU To Connect UPI With UAE's Instant Payment Platform AANI

India Signs MoU To Connect UPI With UAE's Instant Payment Platform AANI

According to the MEA, agreement has also been signed on interlinking of the instant payment platforms - UPI (India) and AANI (UAE). 

Feb 13, 2024, 20:25 PM IST
India Needs To Grow At 7-8% Annually To Become Developed Nation By 2047, Says Ex RBI Guv

India Needs To Grow At 7-8% Annually To Become Developed Nation By 2047, Says Ex RBI Guv

Former Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council said besides a faster growth rate, the country may need social safety nets such as subsidies in kind of cash and basic income.  

Feb 13, 2024, 18:52 PM IST
PM Announces Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, To Give 300 Units Of Free Electricity Every Month To 1 Crore Households

PM Announces Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, To Give 300 Units Of Free Electricity Every Month To 1 Crore Households

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to light up 1 crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month. Check direct link to apply for the scheme.

Feb 13, 2024, 17:06 PM IST
Check Modi Govt's 9 Schemes, Reforms, Programmes, Policies For Achieving Higher Incomes For Farmers

Check Modi Govt's 9 Schemes, Reforms, Programmes, Policies For Achieving Higher Incomes For Farmers

PM Modi led government has taken several important steps for the improvement of living standards of farmers and the upliftment of agriculture sector since coming to power in 2014. 

Feb 13, 2024, 09:32 AM IST
Mcap Of 4 Most Valued Firms Jumps Rs 2.18 Lakh Cr; LIC, SBI Lead Gainers

Mcap Of 4 Most Valued Firms Jumps Rs 2.18 Lakh Cr; LIC, SBI Lead Gainers

Shares of TCS jumped 4 percent on Tuesday, taking its market valuation to above Rs 15 lakh crore.

Feb 11, 2024, 14:32 PM IST