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India faces challenges from tariff shocks, supply disruptions: Sitharaman

New Delhi, June 15 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India faces the same challenges confronting businesses, with tariffs, commodity price volatility, supply-chain disruptions and ... Read More


US-Iran peace pact may boost India's economic outlook, soften inflation and fiscal risks

New Delhi, June 15 -- NEW DELHI: The US-Iran peace agreement is expected to strengthen India's macroeconomic outlook by easing pressure on inflation, the current account deficit and government finance... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why India's growth upgrade stands out amid a slowing Asia

New Delhi, June 15 -- NEW DELHI: The World Bank's modest upward revision to India's growth outlook for FY27 has landed in an unusual global setting. The lender raised its forecast to 6.6%, up just 0.1... Read More


Centre brings modern medical screening and consent norms to Siddha therapies

New Delhi, June 14 -- Patients undergoing Siddha therapies such as Pugai (fumigation) and Poṭi Timirtal (powder rubbing) will now be subject to pre-treatment screening, written informed consent ... Read More


Govt extends deadline for implementing new norms for crop spraying equipment, ensures availability during kharif season

NEW DELHI, June 12 -- The government has extended the deadline for implementing revised quality standards for crop protection spraying equipment, giving manufacturers more time to comply with the norm... Read More


World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 6.6% despite West Asia war-led global slowdown

New Delhi, June 11 -- The World Bank has marginally raised India's growth forecast for 2026-27 to 6.6% from the 6.5% projected in January, making it one of the few major economies to see an improved o... Read More


PM asks states to focus on investment, skilling and ease of doing business to achieve Viksit Bharat

New Delhi, June 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on state governments to take the lead in attracting investments, improving ease of doing business and building a skilled workforce... Read More


Centre exempts E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuels from excise duty after approving higher ethanol-blend standards

New Delhi, June 11 -- The government has extended central excise duty exemptions to petrol blended with 22%, 25%, 27% and 30% ethanol, marking a significant policy step towards supporting higher ethan... Read More


Stable cereal, pulse and vegetable prices offer relief amid West Asia war-driven inflation concerns

New Delhi, June 11 -- Prices of key cereals, pulses and vegetables have remained stable, providing relief to consumers and policymakers amid concerns that the West Asia war could push up India's food ... Read More


Modi to chair NITI governing council meet amid West Asia crisis

New Delhi, June 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on Thursday, bringing together chief ministers and lieutenant governors to discuss a roadmap f... Read More