Your medical insurance plan will now cover mental illness, similar to those offered for treatment of physical illness
With deposit rates broadly stable, further rise in MCLR at a swift pace is less likely
Amway plans to invest Rs 1,000 cr in India over a period of 2-3 years, aims to bolster its position and product line
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Huma Siddiqui
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Centre shortlists 3 firms for buying assault rifles for army
Three Indian companies have been shortlisted by the government for the procurement of 72,400 assault rifles and 93,895 CQB carbines for the Indian Army, and now await the final bidding.
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Mexico to get a taste of Indian culture in October
With India’s participation as Guest of Honour at Cervantino Festival in 2018 and International Book Festival in 2019, India’s cultural, literary, touristic ties will be greatly reinforced, say officials
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US, India may sign pact for transfer of communication security gear
Ahead of the 2+2 India-US dialogue in the first week of September, the two countries are expected to ink the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) later this month.
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Brazilian start-ups to showcase smart farming technology
With a growing urban population and a growing need for food, Brazil can help ensure India’s food security in a sustainable manner through the exchange of latest food processing and agriculture technology.
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Ban on LoUs/LCs: House panel says RBI acted in haste
For the first time, four agriculture start-ups from Brazil will be in India this month to participate in the 10th edition of Agri-tech in Bengaluru.
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Lithium-rich Bolivia seeks Indian investments to manufacture EV batteries
Bolivia, which is keen on signing a preferential trade agreement with India, is wooing Indian investors to manufacture lithium batteries and related products in the country.
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Trade, agriculture business to top agenda in Sushma Swaraj, Suresh Prabhu’s visit to Uzbekistan
Enhancing the scope and volume of the bilateral trade with Uzbekistan will be the focus as external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and commerce and industry Suresh Prabhu will visit the country early next month.
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India, South Korea to discuss trainee aircraft deal
Close on the heels of South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s visit, a high level delegation, led by defence minister Song Young-moo, is arriving to India early next month.
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Malabar exercise may take place in Japan next year
The next Malabar tri-lateral exercise is likely to be held in the Japanese waters in an apparent effort to deter China’s presence in the East China Sea and ensure a free navigation in the region.
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2+2 talks with US in September, says Nirmala Sitharaman
India’s first 2+2 dialogue with the US, which was scheduled for this month but was postponed, would now take place in the first week of September, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.
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India, South Korea eye upgrade for CEPA
With an aim to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, India and South Korea have inked 11 MoUs — including an agreement to discuss upgrade of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)— at the end of talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
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$1.65-billion Aircraft deal: India to push for G2G pact with Japan
The long-pending deal involving purchase of 12 ShinMaywa US-2i Amphibious and Rescue (SAR) aircraft for $1.65 billion is back on track with New Delhi expected to push for government to government deal (G2G) in an effort to close the discussions before the India-Japan annual summit to be held in September.
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Consultant to help Defence Ministry pick strategic partners
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is in talks with RITES and SBI Caps to act as consultants in the selection process of strategic partners to build combat planes, helicopters and submarines.
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Jet trainers buy for IAF may figure in Modi-Moon talks
India and South Korea are expected to hold talks on purchase of jet trainers for the Indian Air Force during the visit of South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Monday.
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Flying high: Made in India chopper for Coast Guard
The first green helicopter had a successful maiden ground run recently.
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BRICS to push value-added trade
The summit is expected to focus on new areas that have been proposed by member countries during various interactions held in recent months.
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RFI for Rs 32,640-cr minesweepers may be issued in four weeks
The ministry of defence (MoD) is expected to issue a request for information (RFI) for Rs 32,640-crore mine-counter measure vessels (MCMVs) to be built at Goa Shipyard (GSL) in the next four weeks. Sources told FE on conditions of anonymity, “The RFI will be issued in the next few weeks to the two companies including […]
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Kovind visits Cuba and Suriname next week
India’s ties with the Latin America will get a boost when President Ram Nath Kovind visits Cuba and Suriname next week
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Parle enters Mexican market, sets up plant
One of India’s leading manufacturers of biscuits and confectionery Parle has set up a manufacturing plant in Mexico, making it its first unit in entire Americas.
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India seeks to fast-track pact with MERCOSUR
Sources said the countries that are part of the India-MERCOSUR PTA have been in discussions to increase the tariff lines in order to boost the trade volumes.
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US Congressional delegation in India to meet top leaders
A High powered US Congressional delegation led by Rep Mac Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has arrived in India over the weekend for meetings with the Indian leadership in New Delhi on Monday.
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FICV project may come under Make II category
As reported by FE earlier, under the approved strategic partnership model for the armoured vehicle segment, FICV was considered under the ‘Make’ category under DPP-2008.
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Sochi talks: Modi-Putin meet to focus on US sanctions against Russia
The US sanctions against Moscow that are likely to impact the Russian military supplies to India will be the key topic during informal discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladmir Putin, when they meet in Sochi next week.
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India visit: EU FTA, defence coop top Dutch PM’s agenda
According to the India-Netherlands joint communique released at the end of Modi’s visit to Hague in June 2017, a key ingredient in Indo-Dutch cooperation is the use of innovation and technology to improve water and waste management, thus contributing to the ‘Clean India’ campaign.
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Indian pharma, auto firms are doing well in Colombia, says Ravi Bangar
In the Asia-Pacific region, India is Colombia’s third-largest trade partner with exports of around $1.042 billion, just $190 million short of Japan.
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ONGC plans LatAm expansion
Energy majors ONGC Videsh and Geo Park are forming a Colombia-headquartered joint business development group to create a long-term partnership in Latin America to achieve their expansion objectives.
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First-ever India-SA business summit later this month
In an effort to maximise the potential of the economic and commercial partnership and double the bilateral trade, the first-ever India-South Africa business summit will take place in Johannesburg on April 29 and 30.
