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‘India to be $5 tn economy in early Amrit Kaal’
The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) was $3.7 trillion in the 2022-23 fiscal year, showing a significant growth from $189 billion in 1980-81.
India may allow import of Russian wheat to shore up domestic prices
The current rabi sowing season is lagging compared to the previous year, and the weather outlook, influenced by the El Nino phenomenon, may further impact output.
OPEC+ suppliers struggle to agree on cuts to oil production even as prices tumble
Another big question is whether Saudi Arabia and Russia will extend their additional voluntary cuts of 1 million barrels per day and 300,000 barrels per day, respectively, into 2024.
India’s latest GDP numbers cement its position as the world’s fastest growing major…
The feel-good cheer, however, ends with headline number as the sub-components of GDP made uneven contributions.
Indian equity mkt hits $4 trn m-cap
Joins the ranks of US, China, Japan and Hong Kong where markets valued in excess of $4 trn
Govt launches auction for strategic minerals
In this initial phase, nearly 20 blocks in Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat will be put up for auction.
Cabinet to approve Rs 44k crore Great Nicobar transhipment port project by year end: Official
“We are finalising the detailed project report (DPR) of the ICTP project. After it gets cabinet approval, we will invite tenders for the construction of the first phase,” the official said.
FM rejects Kerala’s fund neglect claims
Responding to the allegations, she pointed fingers at the state government, alleging that it was due to the state’s failure to meet the necessary criteria.
Record vegetable oil imports hit domestic prices, production dips
Notably, over 60% of these imports, totalling 100 LT, comprised palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia.
IPO-bound IREDA eyes emerging RE bets
Future energy will be coming from existing and newer renewables, and it is not possible to transition into greener energy without that.
After strong Muhurat trading session, market witnesses selling pressure
“The sharp deceleration in II P growth, from 10.3% in August to 5.8% in September, and weakening Manufacturing PMI reflects global trends driven by rising interest rates and inflation.
Double-digit retail loan growth for SBI, BoB in Q2
As per latest available data SBI’s market share in home loans is 27.4% and in auto loans is 19.3%.
India Cements’ loss mounts as company faces working capital crunch
ICL’s losses continued after the company’s plans to raise working capital from selling land parcels didn’t materialize.
Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade
Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a narrow range as sustained foreign fund outflows and strength of the American currency in the overseas market weighed on investor sentiments.
Lentil imports from Canada take a hit post diplomatic row
Imports between April and August from Australia increased to 3.11 LT, while imports from Canada stood at 2.8 LT despite lower price there.
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‘Can raise tax demand for any year’: CBDT’s Nitin Gupta
In an exclusive interaction, Gupta said that there is no time limit for the collection of demand and clarified that even cases dating back several years can still be pursued.
ITC and HUL see rural demand recovery in festive season
Rohit Jawa, CEO and MD of HUL, added, 'they need to be watchful of volatile global commodity prices as well as the impact of monsoon on crop output and reservoir levels'.
Poor rains to affect production of pulses, oilseeds and cotton
The biggest dip in area under cultivation was seen in pulses, at 0.54mn hectares, followed by oilseeds at 0.33mn hectares and cotton by 0.41mn hectares.
Inflation cools to 5%, IIP at 14-month high
However, compared with September 2022, food inflation is still higher at 6.3% with big spikes in pulse and spices prices.