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Cabinet Approves Semi High-Speed Rail Project Between Ahmedabad and Dholera

New Delhi, May 13 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Ahmedabad (Sarkhej) Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line railway project... Read More


Allahabad HC Bars Writ Petitions Against MSME Council Arbitration Awards

Lucknow, May 13 -- The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a writ petition challenging an ex-parte award passed by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Facilitation Council under Section 18 ... Read More


Govt Raises Gold, Silver Import Duty To 15% To Curb Imports, Save Forex

New Delhi, May 13 -- The Ministry of Finance on Wednesday raised import duties on gold and silver to 15 percent from 6 percent as part of a broader strategy to curb precious metal imports and conserve... Read More


India's Vegetable Oil Imports Rise 13% To 7.94 Mn Tonnes In H1 2025-26 Oil Year: SEA

New Delhi, May 13 -- Indias vegetable oil imports increased 13 per cent to 7.94 million tonnes during the first half (November April) of the 2025 26 oil year (November October), according to the Solve... Read More


India Well-Positioned To Handle External Pressures, Outflow Concerns Overstated: S&P Global

New Delhi, May 13 -- Indias economy remains resilient despite rising global financial uncertainties, with concerns over foreign capital outflows appearing overstated, according to S&P Global Ratin... Read More


RBI May Intervene If Iran War Leads To Persistent Inflationary Pressure: Governor

New Delhi, May 13 -- Indias monetary policy can accommodate temporary supply-side shocks but may require intervention if inflationary pressures persist following the Iran war-driven surge in global oi... Read More


Rs 30 Lakh Crore Stuck In GST Credits, MSMEs Face Liquidity Crunch: Empower India

New Delhi, May 13 -- A structural flaw in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework is locking up nearly Rs 30 lakh crore in working capital and pushing millions of small businesses into a deepening ... Read More


Gold Duty Hike To 15% May Boost Imports via Dubai: GTRI

New Delhi, May 13 -- A sharp increase in Indias import duty on gold—from 6 per cent to 15 per cent—could lead to higher inflows routed through Dubai under the India-UAE trade pact, accordi... Read More


India's Merchandise Exports Seen At USD 111.9 Billion In Q1: Exim Bank

New Delhi, May 13 -- Export-Import Bank of India has projected Indias total merchandise exports to reach USD111.9 billion in the first quarter (April-June) of FY2026-27, reflecting a marginal year-on-... Read More


MSME Contractors Intensify Protest Over Pending Jal Jeevan Mission Payments In Andhra

Amaravati, May 13 -- Micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) contractors engaged in rural drinking water pipeline projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) have intensified protests against the Go... Read More