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Last updated: 05 Nov, 2025  
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India 2nd in consumer demand of gold globally, RBI reserves rise to 880 tonnes
IANS | 05 Nov, 2025
Total consumer demand of gold in India increased to 802.8 tonnes in 2024, which is 26 per cent.. 
Piyush Goyal to reach New Zealand tomorrow to speed up trade talks
IANS   |   04 Nov, 2025
India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is scheduled to reach New Zealand..
PM Modi inaugurates ESTIC 2025, launches Rs one lakh crore RDI Scheme Fund
IANS   |   03 Nov, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Emerging Science and Technology....
FM Sitharaman embarks on Bhutan visit to deepen economic, developmental cooperation
IANS   |   30 Oct, 2025
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday embarked on an official visit to Bhutan to...
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 India Economy News
phdcci.jpg Govt, PHDCCI hold pre-budget consultations focused on ease of doing business and MSME support
IANS | 29 Oct, 2025
Senior officials from the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) on Wednesday met Revenue Sec  Read more....
» Frontier tech can help manufacturing contribute 25 pc to GDP, create 100 million jobs: NITI Aayog
» SEBI plans big overhaul in mutual fund rules to cut costs and boost transparency
» AI to boost labour productivity growth in APEC economies: OECD chief
» From Pashmina wool to Thangka paintings, GST rejig to boost Ladakh's economy
» PM Gati Shakti stands as cornerstone in journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’: Piyush Goyal
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 Industry News
pg7.jpg Committed to unlock new avenues to further enhance India's exports: Piyush Goyal
IANS | 30 Oct, 2025
The government is committed to unlocking new avenues for quality-driven, sustainable growth to furth  Read more....
» India targets $500 billion electronics manufacturing by 2030
» Govt issues framework to prevent service disruption during transfer of M2M SIM ownership
» Road Transport and Highways Ministry’s annual revenue projected to reach Rs 1.4 lakh crore in 2 years: Gadkari
» India’s eight core industries clock 3 pc growth in September
» India's industrial, logistics real estate sector grows 28 pc in 9 months this year
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 In Depth
export.jpg India stays resilient with diversified export basket amid global uncertainty
IANS | 24 Oct, 2025
India’s exports grew 5.19 per cent year-on-year between April and August 2025 to $346.1 billion, com  Read more....
» NITI Aayog unveils roadmap on AI to empower 490 million informal workers
» EU leaders need to relook at GSP+ trade status for Pakistan
» How GST rate rejig is going to boost businesses, empower common man
» Enhanced dignity, gave people power to script their own destiny: PM Modi as PM Jan Dhan completes 11 years
» India’s solar surge marks a bold leap towards a Net Zero future
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 Face to Face
hp1.jpg India’s economic growth linked to energy, maritime sectors: Hardeep Puri
IANS | 29 Oct, 2025
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Wednesday that India’s rapid econ  Read more....
» India’s travel economy hits Rs 2.3 lakh crore, and it’s just the beginning: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
» Leader capable of filling gaps: Colombian envoy on PM Modi
» GCCs have far-reaching impact on economic growth, says Sitharaman
» LoP Gandhi begins his day by abusing PM Modi: Kiren Rijiju
» New Jan Vishwas Bill will boost ease of living and business: Piyush Goyal
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 Global Business
fed-rate.jpg US Fed cuts interest rates as govt shutdown clouds economic outlook
IANS | 30 Oct, 2025
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark lending rate by a quarter percentage point  Read more....
» S. Korea, US sign cooperation deal on AI, space, mobile networks
» APEC Summit 2025 draws keen attention with S. Korea-US trade deal at stake
» S. Korea narrows most gaps with US in tariff talks, seeks deal in line with national interests
» Iraq signs preliminary deal with US company on developing energy sector
» India, Singapore reaffirm six-decade long relationship: Piyush Goyal
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 Editorials
coo1.jpg New export rule marks shift to trust-based trade
Bikky Khosla | 30 Oct, 2025
The recent government’s decision to allow exporters to self-declare origin of goods (certificate of   Read more....
» India’s Export Surge and the MSME Paradox
» Indo-Nepal trade: Let's Wait for the Dust to Settle
» GST announcements - Not just Reforms, a Lifeline for MSMEs
» GST Reform: A Lifeline for MSMEs
» Trump’s tariff tantrums have a silver lining!
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