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India's expanding Free Trade Agreement network boosts exports, with significant growth in FTA markets like UAE and Australia, supported by government initiatives.
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India's expanding Free Trade Agreement network boosts exports, with significant growth in FTA markets like UAE and Australia, supported by government initiatives.
India leads global coconut production, boosting rural livelihoods, exports, and value addition through government schemes and the Coconut Development Board.
MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 standardizes mineral taxation, boosting mining viability, energy security, and state revenues, fostering a predictable investment climate.
Defence Ministry releases 6th Positive Indigenisation List of 405 critical items, boosting Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing with Rs 3,070 crore potential.
India's KABIL struggles to secure critical mineral assets abroad, facing high valuations, volatile prices, and financial constraints, impacting strategic resource security.
MeitY approves 31 more ECMS applications, attracting Rs 7,877 crore investment for electronic component manufacturing, boosting domestic production and creating 10,000 jobs.
New Mines and Minerals Bill sparks Centre-state tussle over mineral taxation, threatening state revenues and raising federalism concerns after Supreme Court ruling.
RBI's FCNR(B) facility provides temporary rupee stability, attracting NRI deposits but shifting hedging costs to public balance sheet, creating future banking risks.
US-Iran 60-day peace window expires, escalating economic warfare and regional conflict, threatening global stability and India's energy interests.
Adivasi communities in Bundelkhand are fiercely resisting the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, facing displacement and loss of ancestral land and livelihoods.
Supreme Court challenges SHANTI Act 2025's liability caps for nuclear disasters, questioning if it can restrict constitutional courts from awarding suitable victim compensation.
India's rapid E20 fuel transition faces significant challenges, including mileage drops, vehicle compatibility issues, and contamination risks, sparking a complex policy debate.
India's merchandise exports surge 20% to $44.2 billion in July 2026, driven by petroleum and electronics, despite widening trade deficit and West Asia conflict.
Expert debunks taxing 'frivolous' industries for science, advocating for economic liberalization, streamlined government funding, and increased private investment to boost India's scientific research.
India and Qatar launch PosTransfer-UPI remittance service, enabling instant, affordable money transfers for Indian diaspora via Qatar Post, boosting bilateral digital financial connectivity.
Supreme Court judgment assigns notional value to homemakers' unpaid labor, challenging societal undervaluation of women's caregiving and re-entry into workforce.
India's booming honey sector, second largest globally, hinges on safeguarding bees, diversifying exports, and boosting domestic consumption for sustainable economic growth.
News highlights E20 petrol issues for older vehicles, urging E10 reintroduction. It critically examines the food-versus-fuel trade-off, advocating a pause at E20 blending.
RBI expresses concern over surging unsecured retail loans, fueled by Gen Z's consumption habits, posing risks to financial stability and asset quality.
New study reveals Indian girls are conditioned from childhood for domestic chores, significantly reducing leisure time and hindering future economic participation.
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