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India’s new trade policy to rejig duty structure

Indian government has already started the work on drafting the new foreign trade policy, to replace the expiring one. The Union government is set to focus on boosting the manufacturing sector amid

August 24, 2020

Business·India

Women entrepreneurs can boost India’s GDP: Study

As India moves ahead with a focus on self-reliance and achieving a $5 trillion economy, a report has suggested that major emphasis on women entrepreneurship and women-backed small business can create a

August 24, 2020

Business·India

Centre plans IRCTC stake sale

The Central government is planning to sell part of its shares in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp (IRCTC) through an offer for sale (OFS). In a Request for Proposal, the

August 21, 2020

Business·India

Kerala’s shrimp production takes a hit

Kerala’s shrimp production has suffered a loss of Rs 308 crore, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, a study report said on Thursday. In its study, the Chennai-headquartered Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture

August 21, 2020

Business·Kerala

Indian Economy stares at Stagflation: Report

India’s economy faces increased risks of stagflation, which may slow down the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal measures adopted by the central bank and government, Acuite Ratings said. The economic trend of

August 21, 2020

Business·India

Fitch expects 4% drop in India’s energy demand

India’s electricity demand is expected to drop by 4 percent during the financial year ending March 2021 despite a gradual pick-up in economic activity since pandemic-related lockdowns were relaxed in June, Fitch

August 20, 2020

Business

World Bank foresees steeper contraction for India

As coronavirus cases continue to surge in India, restricting several economic activities, the World Bank may project a steeper contraction of the Indian economy for the current financial year, revised from the

August 20, 2020

Business·India

CCI dismisses plea against Whatsapp Pay

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has set aside an antitrust complaint against WhatsApp, over the alleged use of its dominant position to expand in the UPI-enabled digital payments segment. The complainant

August 19, 2020

Business

Reliance set to expand e-com footprint

Mukesh Ambani is looking to expand his retail footprint by investing in several ecommerce players. This is being seen as a precursor to the ongoing battle with Amazon for India’s hot ecommerce

August 19, 2020

Business

Desi App Mitron Raises Rs 37.3 Crores

Homegrown short-form video app Mitron on Tuesday announced it had raised $5 million (approximately Rs 37.3 crore) led by Nexus Venture Partners in a new funding round. Existing investors 3one4 Capital and

August 19, 2020

Business

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