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India-New Zealand FTA likely to enter into force by year-end: Minister Todd McClayIndia and New Zealand's free trade agreement is expected to take effect by year's end. This pact will significantly enhance economic and tr...
Exclusive | Motilal Oswal opens up on succession, 10X profit goal and his 39-year partnership with Raamdeo AgrawalMotilal Oswal Financial Services aims to grow profits tenfold over the next decade while preparing for a leadership transition. In an exclu...
Serving the economic cause of servicesTomorrow, the Ministry of Statistics is set to unveil a trial index of services production. This initiative seeks to deliver a timely overv...
Evolving nature of digital payment system in IndiaIndia's digital payment landscape is rapidly evolving, prompting policy discussions. Experts convened to address emerging challenges and ne...
Karnataka eyes corporate laptop reuse for rural schoolsKarnataka plans a structured program for reusing corporate laptops. Usable IT equipment will be donated to rural schools and government ins...
India asks US to reconsider proposed 12.5% additional tariffIndia has asked the US to reconsider proposed additional tariffs on its exports. New Delhi argues the proposed tariffs lack legal basis and...
Information & Computer services to make up 1/5th of India's proposed planned indexIndia will soon release a new monthly Index of Services Production. Information and computer services will lead this important economic ind...
In Pakistan, not just living but dying too is getting more expensiveFuneral expenses in Rawalpindi are becoming unaffordable for many families. Low-income households now borrow money for burial rites and ser...
Expert panel: Release services production index within 60 daysAn expert panel recommended monthly compilation of sectoral indices and releasing the ISP within sixty days. This new index will provide a ...
China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare systemHis story is increasingly common in China, where tens of millions are shifting from formal employment into the gig economy as meagre unempl...
TPG to buy NIIF’s green NBFC Aseem Finance for $500 mnLaunchpad for new financing platform that US PE Group is setting up with GIC of Singapore, ICICI Bank. TPG’s investment is being made throu...
India-UK CETA is more than a trade deal—it is a blueprint for a strategic partnershipIndia and Britain's landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) officially begins July 15, aiming to double bilateral trade ...
Middle class to remain India’s growth engine: FM SitharamanIndia's middle class is identified as the primary driver of the nation's robust economic expansion, fueling consumption and ensuring its st...
Business loans to entrepreneurs grew faster than those to commercial entities over three yearsWhile overall credit performance remains stable, unsecured business loans to entities and smaller ticket-size loans show emerging risk pock...
Ever wondered what Amitabh Bachchan reads? Here are 6 books he has personally recommendedBeyond his iconic film career, Amitabh Bachchan reveals a profound love for reading, recommending six books that shaped his perspective. Fr...
Promoters with fraud loan A/Cs may not get to join other companies as directorsThe move follows concerns raised by banks, citing cases where such promoters continue to hold directorships elsewhere. Existing laws do not...
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...