The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has announced a facilitation measure for exporters by extending the Export Obligation (EO) period for certain export promotion schemes, the release said.
Global crude oil prices could climb to around USD 120 per barrel if the conflict in West Asia continues for a prolonged period, said Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist at Infomerics Ratings, warning that an extended geopolitical crisis could significantly disrupt global economic calculations
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 7: On 1 February, the Union Budget announced government plans to significantly increase its capital spending. The allocation is INR 11.21 lakh crore for FY 2025-26 and is expected to increase further next year. For MSMEs, this will shape how demand and bus
"We are going to make a major decision regarding the MSP rate for wheat procurement by the state government. Previously, it was procured at the rate of Rs 2,585 per quintal, which has now been increased to Rs 2,625 per quintal. We have also increased the time period for the wheat procurem
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) on Friday directed the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to withhold reporting Television Rating Points (TRPs) for news channels for a period of four weeks or until further notice, citing concerns over sensationalism amid the ong
The IT services sector is facing challenges due to Artificial Intelligence (AI), with investors expressing concerns about job losses and the transition period. However, other sectors like real estate, autos, and domestic pharma companies showed more positive outlooks, with some showing stead
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 5: This Ramadan, Wow! Chicken by Wow! Momo Foods Pvt. Ltd. introduces Shaahi Chicken Haleem, a rich and slow cooked festive special crafted especially for Iftar. Available for a limited period till 30th March, the indulgent offering aims to bring the warm
The airline said on Wednesday that it continues to operate several additional services from key UAE cities, including Dubai and Fujairah, to Mumbai and Delhi. The special flights are aimed at assisting stranded passengers and ensuring smoother movement between the two countries during thi
A traveller from Mumbai said she was stuck in transit but received support from the governments of India and the UAE. She added that airline staff and hotel teams were very helpful during the difficult period. She noted that the situation where she was staying appeared relatively safer th
Singapore, March 3: Klook, a leading pan-regional experiences platform in Asia Pacific, unveils its Spring Readiness Index. This index serves as a seasonal pulse-check, an extension to Klook's broader Travel Pulse[1] annual research that offers a real-time view of how travelers are preparing
Temples across India closed their gates on Tuesday as the 'Sutak Kaal' (inauspicious period) began ahead of the first lunar eclipse of the year, with priests saying the doors will reopen after the eclipse ends in the evening.
Hariom Vashishth from Rohtak said he had arrived a day earlier and completed the ritual bath before the eclipse began. He explained that a fast is observed during the sutak period, during which devotees refrain from drinking water, eating food, or performing any rituals. He added that the