Free Trade Agreement talks with Oman, New Zealand at last leg: Piyush Goyal

[ad_1] Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. File | Photo Credit: PTI Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday (December 10, 2025) said negotiations for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Oman and New Zealand are in their last phase, and both are expected to be concluded soon. He also indicated that negotiations for a […]

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Over two lakh entities recognised as startups by government so far

[ad_1] Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Over two lakh entities have been recognised as startups by the government so far, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said on Wednesday (December 10, 2025). Under the Startup India initiative, the recognised units are eligible to avail incentives such as income tax. “As […]

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Actual investment under PLI schemes cross ₹1.8 lakh crore, yield 12.3 lakh jobs: Government

[ad_1] The various Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes active in India have resulted in actual investment of over ₹1.88 lakh crore as of June 2025, the ministry said. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The various Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes active in the country have resulted in actual investment of over ₹1.88 lakh crore as of June […]

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Actual investment under PLI schemes cross ₹1.8 lakh crore, yield 12.3 lakh jobs: Government

[ad_1] The various Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes active in India have resulted in actual investment of over ₹1.88 lakh crore as of June 2025, the ministry said. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The various Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes active in the country have resulted in actual investment of over ₹1.88 lakh crore as of June […]

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Andhra Pradesh government told to improve on pricing of logistics services and ease of obtaining approvals 

[ad_1] Andhra Pradesh is adjudged as a high scoring State regarding the ease of entry and grievance redressal mechanism related indicators. Andhra Pradesh is adjudged as a high scoring State regarding the ease of entry and grievance redressal mechanism related indicators. While grading Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) as an overall achiever in its Logistics Ease Across […]

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Wholesale inflation cooled to 10.7% in September, aided by base effects

[ad_1] Cooling prices of edible oils, fruits help ease food inflation, but vegetables zoom 39.7% and potatoes 49.8%. Cooling prices of edible oils, fruits help ease food inflation, but vegetables zoom 39.7% and potatoes 49.8%. India’s Wholesale Price Inflation (WPI) dropped from 12.4% in August to 10.7% in September, the lowest level in at least […]

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Exports grew 2% in July, trade deficit at record $30 billion

[ad_1] India’s merchandise trade deficit moderated from an earlier estimate of $31.02 billion to $30 billion India’s merchandise trade deficit moderated from an earlier estimate of $31.02 billion to $30 billion India’s goods exports grew 2.1% in July to $36.27 billion while imports jumped 43.6% to $66.27 billion, as per quick estimates from the Commerce […]

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Surge in oil imports widens trade deficit in April

[ad_1] A surge in crude oil imports swelled India’s goods imports bill in April to $60.3 billion, a 31% growth, official data showed. With merchandise exports expanding 30.7% to $40.19 billion, the trade deficit widened last month to $20.11 billion, from March’s $18.5 billion. Meanwhile, India’s crude oil imports hit a record high in April, […]

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