Economy

Gems & jewellery exports increase 71% in April-Dec 2021 to $28.9 billion

Gems & jewellery exports increase 71% in April-Dec 2021 to $28.9 billion

Exports from the sector may touch an all-time high this fiscal

The Budget wish list of Agri-business stakeholders

The Budget wish list of Agri-business stakeholders

It would be good for the government to set up a dedicated agritech promotion fund: AgriBazaar CEO

Anti-dumping duty imposed on ‘Axles for Trailers’ from China

Anti-dumping duty imposed on ‘Axles for Trailers’ from China

The duty will last for five years and ranges from $0.16 to $0.31 per kilogram

Govt proposes steep hike in registration fees of chemical pesticides to promote bio-pesticides

Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee has sought comments of stakeholders by Feb 2

IMF cuts India’s GDP growth estimate to 9 per cent in FY22

World outlook also lowered

December quarter witnesses highest TV ad volumes since 2019: BARC

As much as 19 per cent of the advertisers in Dec were new brands

WTO farm talks: India demands withdrawal of ‘unbalanced’ draft text

China, African Group, G33 seek revision as text excludes their proposals on public stockholding, special safeguard mechanism

Agritech startup Our Food raises $6 mn for expansion

Agribusiness platform has over 1,700 rural franchises operating mini food-processing units

‘Air travel will continue to grow for the next 30 to 50 years’

CEO of Akasa Air, Vinay Dube, says the airline would look to further democratise air travel

AgroStar launches personal accident cover for farmers

The group insurance programme is launched in a collaboration with Care Health Insurance and GramCover

Air India cabin crew unions object to new pre-flight BMI-check rule, threaten legal recourse

The unions have conveyed their objections to the new Chairman and Managing Director of the airlines

MIMI Fish app to be launched in five more Kerala districts from February

The innovative retail venture sells fish that are totally free from adulterating materials.

Pulses production trapped in range as planting nears saturation

Despite record planting in kharif and rabi seasons, pulses output may not cross 22 mt

AgriBazaar diversifies into crop advisory, intelligent data

Startup’s market place to help growers buy inputs

GoFirst’s Twitter handle hacked

The airline’s team is working with Twitter to address the issue.

TRAI directs DTH service providers to ensure TV channels are displayed as per genres

The regulator has asked the Distribution Platform Operators to furnish compliance report within 15 days

‘Full recovery of global trade remains at risk without greater Covid-19 vaccine roll-out’

Need to address developing countries’ vulnerabilities, says report by WTO and World Bank

Dredging Corp signs MoU for strategic alliance with Abu Dhabi’s NMDC

Pact to cover capital dredging works, project development, operate ports, among others

High LNG prices, growing natural gas output to impact imports till H1 FY23

India’s natural gas production expected to increase in next 12-18 months

Minimal penal duties imposed against Indian exports by trading partners in April-Dec 2021

Trade Defence Wing negotiations ensured most duties fell between 3-6%, says Commerce & Industry Ministry

CCI imposes penalty on maritime transport companies for indulging in cartelisation

Based on a cumulative assessment of the evidence, the Commission held NYK Line, K-Line, MOL and NMCC, guilty of contravention of the provisions of Sec

MANAGE clocks 100% placements

A total of 66 students have opted for placements this year and all of them got the placements

Govt's 2021-22 season paddy procurement at 606.19 lakh tonnes

Till now, 77 lakh farmers have been benefited from the official purchase programme for which the government has transferred ₹1,18,812.56 crore

Need to prioritize a policy for mustard, says Vivek Puri

The unabated and unbridled increase in mustard oilseed prices throughout the year led to the steep rise in mustard oil prices, says Puri

Air India to be handed over on January 27: AI official

The closing balance sheet will be provided for Tata’s review

Demand from instant coffee makers lift low grade robustas

Disruption in Vietnam supply; bullish global trend keep prices firm

Basmati exports in Jan-Feb may improve, still seen lower during FY22

Iran, Saudi may increase buying; shipments to be lower than 2020-21

HK Joshi removed as MD of India Ports Global

Mumbai Port Chairman Rajiv Jalota takes additional charge

Draft Bill which seeks to replace Tea Act, 1953 more of a Vision Document; no mention of quality

Under the draft Bill, the role of Tea Board willould move from being a licensor to a facilitator

Engineering goods exporters seek nil import duty on copper ores, concentrates

EEPC also wants withdrawal of customs duty exemption on specific engineering goods in Budget

EXIM trade rallies behind PSA-Sical Terminals as VOC Port goes for termination 

EXIM trade says it will be deprived of terminal handling capacity if PSA-Sical Terminals is shut

IRCTC’s revenues to get a boost from levy of convenience fee from September

Service charges on online ticket booking were withdrawn post demonetisation, leading to a revenue loss

Brightening that smile may you cost a few extra bucks

MAAR rules bleaching of teeth, dental veneers will attract 18 per cent to attract GST at the rate of 18 per cent

Upcoming Budget should focus on efforts to reach $1 trillion merchandise export target: CRISIL

India has set a target of $400 billion for merchandise exports for the current fiscal and an ambitious $1 trillion by 2030

Transparency and not duty cut will boost gold trade

The market needs an end-to-end traceability system to enhance transparency and improve trading practices for long-term benefit.

Grapes export start on a sombre note in Maharashtra

APEDA’s export figures show that it has not gained momentum

Healthcare, EV subsidies and tax deductions on consumer’s budget wishlist : Kantar

Nearly 66 per cent of Indian consumers expect Centre to increase allocation to healthcare sector

Kings Infra Venture sets record by harvesting 80 gm Vannamei shrimp

L Vannamei, commonly known as the white-leg shrimp, is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean

New dispute resolution mechanism raises hopes among port operators

The Conciliation and Settlement Committee set up by the Port Ministry seeks to reach a settlement through mediation and mutual understanding