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economy, states capital expenditure, Reserve Bank of India

States’ capital spending likely grew 21% in April

States’ capital spending rose 21% YoY in April 2025 to Rs 22,711 crore, reversing last year’s decline, despite weaker tax…

June 17, 2025 22:02 IST

India-EU, FTA, European Union, free trade agreement, economy

India-EU FTA by year-end, says PM Modi

India aims to finalize the FTA with the EU by end-2025, PM Modi confirms. Talks focus on tariff cuts, services…

June 16, 2025 21:16 IST

economy, export, petroleum, merchandise exports, reciprocal tariff

Exports back in negative zone, down 2.2% in May

India’s merchandise exports fell 2.17% in May to $38.73B, reversing a two-month growth trend. Trade deficit narrowed to $21.9B. Petroleum…

June 16, 2025 21:04 IST

Atmanirbhar Bharat, Nickel-Copper-PGE, mineralisation, Deccan Gold, supply chain, rock chip, soil sampling

Supply of rare earth magnets from China to ease: Official

India engages China to ease rare earth magnet supply amid export controls. Talks involve auto industry bodies, ministries, and 21…

June 16, 2025 20:34 IST

oil prices surge, US Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz closure, Brent crude hits 5-month high

Reviewing global oil supplies, have enough stocks: Minister

India reviews global oil supplies amid Iran-Israel tensions; minister assures sufficient domestic stock. While Strait of Hormuz disruptions pose risks,…

June 16, 2025 20:00 IST

Iran-Israel war, freight costs, inflation, fiscal stability, exporters, shippers

Impact of Iran-Israel war on exports: Govt to meet stakeholders this week

India-Israel tensions raise concerns over export disruption. Govt to meet exporters, shippers as risks to Red Sea and Strait of…

June 16, 2025 19:50 IST

BTA, trade, Bilateral Trade agreement, trump, trade agreement, India-US

Early phase of BTA with US likely before July 9

India aims to finalize the early phase of its Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US before July 9, ahead…

June 16, 2025 19:25 IST

Experts warn of rising energy costs, global demand contraction, and further inflation. (Image Source: Twitter)

Israel-Iran war: Exporters fear rise in logistic costs

The escalating Iran-Israel conflict is threatening to severely disrupt global trade, particularly by increasing freight and insurance costs as shipping…

June 15, 2025 19:50 IST

With over 64 million digital IDs generated, the aim is to reach 110 million farmers by FY27. (Image Source: Reuters)

Digital farmer IDs, crop survey now used for benefit transfer

India’s government is revolutionizing agricultural services through digital farmer IDs and the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) under its AgriStack initiative.…

June 15, 2025 18:05 IST