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PM Kisan Yojana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 18th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Yojana on October
1727755927 Economy - a month ago
India's factory employment rose by 7.4% in 2022-23, with 18.5 million workers, while emoluments per person increased by 6.3%. The gross value added (G
1727723147 Economy - a month ago
The Centre's fiscal deficit for the first five months of 2024-25 reached 27% of the annual target, an improvement from 36% the previous year. This per
1727722866 Economy - a month ago
The output of eight core infrastructure industries in August saw a decline of 1.8% after 42 months of growth, mainly due to heavy seasonal showers. Th
1727722674 Economy - a month ago
India has launched an anti-dumping probe into the import of Cold-Rolled Non-oriented Electrical Steel (CRNO) from China. This action follows complaint
1727721951 Economy - a month ago
Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa, highlights the country's impending urbanization with 500 million people moving to cities in the next four to five de
1727721202 Economy - a month ago
The government has extended the interest equalisation scheme for pre- and post-shipment rupee export credit till December 31, 2024. This move aims to
1727715943 Economy - a month ago
India's external debt increased to $682.3 billion by June 2024, marking a 2% rise from March 2024. The external debt to GDP ratio slightly decreased t
1727711998 Economy - a month ago
India's industrial sector is expanding swiftly, aiming for 9% GDP growth. NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam emphasized manufacturing job growth and su
1727708117 Economy - a month ago
The Union government has approved Rs 11,000 crore to enhance road connectivity in Chhattisgarh. Key projects include the development of four national
1727707816 Economy - a month ago
Several states advocate for better employment data and a targeted strategy for quality job creation at the fifth regional labour meeting. Discussions
1727707679 Economy - a month ago
The government extends the RoDTEP scheme benefits for exports from DTA units until September 30, 2025, and for AA/EOU/SEZ units until December 31, 202
1727706505 Economy - a month ago
India's current account deficit widened slightly to 1.1% of GDP in the June quarter, driven by a rising trade deficit. While net services receipts and
1727702758 Economy - a month ago
In 2022-23, the manufacturing sector saw a 7.5% increase in employment, reaching 1.85 crore workers, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Key segments like
1727702058 Economy - a month ago
India experienced its highest monsoon rainfall since 2020, with above-average precipitation for three consecutive months, aiding recovery from last ye
1727699916 Economy - a month ago
India should accept the end of benefits under the US GSP scheme and not seek their return in future talks. Think tank GTRI suggests this, arguing the
1727698925 Economy - a month ago
Credit growth remained at 15% in August 2024 compared to last year. Lending to industry and agriculture accelerated, with industry credit growing 9.8%
1727698620 Economy - a month ago
India's core sector output growth plummeted to 1.8% in August 2024 from 13.4% in August 2023, with significant declines in natural gas and coal produc
1727696238 Economy - a month ago
India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened marginally to $9.7 billion (1.1 per cent of GDP) in Q1 FY2024-25 from $8.9 billion (1.0 per cent of GD
1727694351 Economy - a month ago
India's fiscal deficit for April to August, or the first five months of this fiscal year, was at 4.35 lakh crore rupees, equivalent to 27% of annual e
1727693055 Economy - a month ago