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India must shift to year-round manufacturing to achieve USD 350 billion te
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Union Minister Giriraj Singh stated on Wednesday that India must move towards higher scale, higher value, and 12-month garment manufacturing to achieve a USD 350 billion textile economy. Speaking at a high-level industry interaction in New Delhi, the Minister emphasised that these shifts are
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Govt will ensure economy doesn't suffer from West Asia conflict: Kotak Mah
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Amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and concerns over global crude oil supply, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Managing Director Nilesh Shah said India is likely to manage the situation effectively, while urging citizens to avoid hoarding LPG cylinders.
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China expresses concern over Strait of Hormuz disruption, urges to halt mi
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China on Tuesday expressed concern over the functional blockage of the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia conflict and called on "relevant parties" to immediately halt military operations and avoid further escalation.
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Bharat Shining Conclave 2026 Brings Together Policymakers, Diplomats and I
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New Delhi [India], March 10: The Bharat Shining Conclave 2026, organized by Brand Vista Consulting, concluded successfully with an inspiring gathering of policymakers, diplomats, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and social change-makers who came together to deliberate on India's
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Middle East conflict could dent India's GDP and push oil to $110: Report
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The primary concern for the Indian economy is the sharp increase in fuel costs. According to the report, "Brent has moved up from a range of US$ 65-US$ 70 per barrel to US$ 110 per barrel since the war broke out." This surge is linked to major infrastructure failures in the region. "Iran's o
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AAHAR 2026 - 40th Edition: Strengthening India's role in the global food e
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New Delhi [India], March 10: At a time when the world is navigating geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and economic realignments, food security and food trade have become more critical than ever. In such a global environment, platforms that strengthen trade partnerships and
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Sanjay Singh submits Rule 267 notice in Rajya Sabha; says West Asia confli
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP has said that the ongoing conflict "poses serious risks" for India's trade, economy and energy security, as crude prices shot up due to uncertainty in maintaining safety over global shipping routes.
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Domestic investors control 36% of free float Nifty 50 market capitalisatio
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Individuals and domestic mutual funds together now hold about 36 per cent of the free float market capitalisation of Nifty 50 companies, said SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, addressing the 30th anniversary of Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
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NSE Chief highlights $5 trillion milestone as Nifty 50 marks 30 years
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Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), marked the 30th anniversary of the Nifty 50 index by announcing that the market capitalization of companies listed on the exchange has reached USD 5 trillion. Highlighting India's rise to becoming the fourth-largest capit
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Grassroot-level Initiatives Take Center Stage in this Humans of Bombay Fea
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 9: Humans of Bombay's recent podcast episode features an intimate conversation with Seema Singh, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and cultural advocate, whose life is a masterclass in turning privilege into purpose.
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Russian President Putin extends greetings, support to Iran's new Supreme L
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Putin congratulated the new leader "at time when Iran is confronting armed aggression. I am confident that you will honorably continue the cause of your father and rally the Iranian people. I wish to reaffirm our unwavering support for Tehran," as quoted by RT News.
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India Is Winning the FinTech Race. But Regulatory Fragmentation Could Bloc
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New Delhi [India], March 9: India has emerged as a joint global leader in FinTech adoption. According to the EY Global FinTech Adoption Index, 87% of Indian consumers actively use FinTech services, nearly 25 points above the global average of 64%. No other major economy comes close to this l
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