Economy

External debt in comfort zone and better than many others, says FM Sitharaman

EconomySeptember 25, 2024

New Delhi: India's external debt-to-GDP ratio at 18.7%, its debt service ratio at 6.7% and foreign exchange reserves-to-external debt ratio at 97.4% are...

Chief economists bullish on India, cautious optimism for global recovery: WEF survey

EconomySeptember 25, 2024

A majority of chief economists have shown a cautious optimism about the global economy with India's robust performance making South Asia the best...

India growth forecast: ADB retains India’s growth forecast at 7%; govt spending, agriculture to boost economy

EconomySeptember 25, 2024

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday retained India's growth forecast for the current fiscal at 7 per cent and said that the...

Ease of business: 300 law points selected of which half can be decriminalised

EconomySeptember 24, 2024

New Delhi: The government has shortlisted 300 law points and sections which can be decriminalised through interministerial consultations, as it aims to reduce...

Top exporters body seeks 5 yrs for export credit scheme

EconomySeptember 24, 2024

Apex exporters body Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has urged the government to extend the benefits under a key export promotion scheme...

‘Under a strong leadership, India can hit $7-trillion target by 2030’, says JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon

EconomySeptember 23, 2024

Mumbai: India's aspiration to be a $7-trillion economy by the end of the decade can be achieved as a "strong" Prime Minister Narendra...

From Peels to Fuel: Potatoes may soon quench thirst of your car

EconomySeptember 23, 2024

The Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) has proposed to set up a pilot plant to test its technology to convert potato waste and...

Export of gems and jewellery drops over 18% in August amid global consumption slowdown

EconomySeptember 23, 2024

The exports of gems and jewellery from India in August witnessed a decline of 18.79 per cent to USD 2012.51 million as compared...

India-Oz investment talks: Goyal to meet CEOs this week

EconomySeptember 22, 2024

New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will meet Indian and Australian CEOs this week to discuss investment opportunities, during his visit...

Piyush Goyal to discuss investment avenues in India with Australian industry leaders

EconomySeptember 22, 2024

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will meet Indian and Australian CEOs this week to discuss investment opportunities, an official statement said on...

IPEF talks’ secrecy, limited public input key concerns: GTRI

EconomySeptember 22, 2024

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) negotiations have mostly been conducted in secrecy with limited public input and it raises concerns whether...