India-Indonesia forge ties: AMFI and AMII ink landmark MoU in investment management
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) and the Asosiasi Manajer Investasi Indonesia (AMII), the Indonesian Investment Managers Association, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation between the mutual fund industries of India and Indonesia. The MoU was signed and exchanged
India, Indonesia air connectivity gets a boost with a revised agreement
Indian travellers will have more flight options for Bali as India and Indonesia have revised their air service agreement. While Indonesian carriers will get access to Bengaluru and Hyderabad, Indian airlines will be able to increase flights to Denpasar (Bali), Jakarta or launch new destinations in the country, it is
Impact of Basmati price volatility in key international markets for Indian exporters
One of the most integral parts of India’s agricultural exports, the global Basmati rice market often experiences price fluctuations. Since Basmati rice is cultivated in only India and Pakistan in the world, with the former producing the giant’s share of the total cultivation, price volatility leads to considerable implications on
Cultivating change: The significance of mushrooms in sustainable agriculture and commodity markets
The global market for edible mushrooms has seen remarkable growth, with India emerging as a key player in this expanding industry. By 2024, the market was estimated to be valued at around $67.4 billion, projected to reach $97.1 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.57
Specially-designed Vande Bharat train completes trial run in Jammu and Kashmir
Years of hard work and dedication, and some engineering marvels later, the dream of Kashmir’s rail connectivity finally came true as a specially-designed Vande Bharat Express train arrived here on Saturday, completing its trial run. The train, on its maiden trial run, arrived at the Srinagar station in the Nowgam
Policymakers must tune more into States, says Finance Commission Chief Panagariya
India’s policymakers and thinktanks should focus on studying the States a lot more, Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of 16th Finance Commission suggested on Friday He was speaking at a launch event of first ever ‘Fiscal Health Index 2025’ report prepared by NITI Aayog. “Even though one, including the media, tends to
IndiGo profit slips 18 pc to ₹2,448 crore over forex loss
InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, saw an 18.3 per cent decline in net profit in third quarter FY25 to ₹2,448 crore on a year on year basis as rupee depreciation offset the gains of strong passenger demand and revenue growth. While revenue from operations grew 13.7 per cent to ₹22,110
Govt employees clock fewer hours than corporate workers: EAC-PM Report
Amidst debate on working hours, a working paper from Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has said that government employees work much less than corporate employees. The paper has been prepared by Shamika Ravi, member of the EAC-PM. She has used time-use data (published in 2019) in the
Indian govt may announce special fund for oilseeds purchase in Budget
The Government is considering the creation of an oilseed buffer corpus like the pulses buffer. This development comes even as the purchase of oilseeds is allowed by the Centre at the minimum support price (MSP) after the approval of the Agriculture Ministry. A separate fund may help States undertake oilseeds
Trump administration’s policies may drive shift in Indian students’ higher education choices
The Trump administration’s policies on citizenship, stricter immigration, and visa rules may influence the preferences of Indian students pursuing higher education in the United States, according to industry players. Indian students represent the largest international student community in the US, with 3,31,602 enrolled during the 2023-24 academic year. However, industry