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FPIs extend selling streak, net sold ₹26,533 crore in equities this month

November 23, 2024
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Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) maintained their selling spree for eighth consecutive week, offloading Indian equities worth ₹26,533 crore (about $ 3.14 billion) till November 22 this month, depositories data showed. However the net outflow so far this month was substantially lower than net selling of ₹94,017 crore recorded in October.

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Trade associations need to operate within competition law framework, says CCI chief Ravneet Kaur

November 23, 2024
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Trade associations must operate within the framework of competition law, as their significant influence can sometimes result in unintended consequences like facilitating anti-competitive agreements or practices, said Ravneet Kaur, Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Addressing a regional workshop organised by the CCI in collaboration with the Merchants’

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Cost of imported solar cells and glasses to rise as Chinese slashes export rebates

November 23, 2024
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The cost of solar photovoltaic components like solar cells, glasses and ribbons — imported into India from China — are expected to rise after the Chinese government recently slashed the tax rebates offered for exporting such components. Indian manufacturers feel that the rise in import costs will in turn affect the

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PM Modi to unveil landmark Internship scheme on December 2

November 23, 2024
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to formally inaugurate the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) on December 2, marking a significant step toward enhancing employability among India’s youth.  He is also likely to distribute the first set of joining orders to a select group of candidates chosen under the pilot

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FinMin gives ‘in-principle’ nod for ‘Consolidation of IFCI Group’ 

November 23, 2024
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Department of Financial Services (DFS) in the Finance Ministry has given its ‘in- principle’ nod to consider ‘Consolidation of IFCI Group’. This would entail merger/amalgamation of IFCI Limited and StockHolding Corporation of India Limited and other group companies of IFCI Limited.  Finance Ministry has also advised IFCI Limited to take

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Microfinance in farming sector: Unlocking new opportunities in rural economies

November 23, 2024
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Farming is vital to India’s socio-economic development, and 42.3 per cent of its population depends on it for livelihood. What is more, it has a share of 18.2 per cent of the country’s GDP. Over time, the sector has shown consistency given its average annual growth rate of 4.18 per

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Air India partners with BACL to establish a facility for aircraft maintenance engineering

November 22, 2024
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Tata-owned Air India has signed an agreement with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), to establish a facility for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME). The 86,000-square-foot campus, located at Bengaluru Airport City, is scheduled to become operational by mid-2026. “The Basic Maintenance Training Organisation

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Maintaining overall stability is a daunting challenge for countries of the Global South: RBI Governor Das

November 22, 2024
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Maintaining overall stability, which includes sustained growth, price stability and financial stability, is a daunting challenge for the countries of the Global South, according to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. He observed that maintaining overall stability is challenging amidst global spillovers, external sector imbalances, limited fiscal space, elevated debt levels and

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Demand for Indian cotton emerges as prices drop to ₹53,000 a candy

November 22, 2024
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Cotton prices seem to be bottoming out with some kind of demand kicking in from the spinning mills at the lower end of the prices, trade sources said. Cotton prices, which had touched a seasonal low of ₹53,000 per candy (of 356 kg) on lack of demand, are ruling steady

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Wine from tomatoes and other recipes to prevent price fluctuations

November 22, 2024
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Like onions, tomatoes too are an emotive issue – when price fluctuations and oversupply cause consumers and farmers angst. But wine from tomatoes could be a possible solution to address the price and supply volatility.   It is just one among 28 innovative ideas selected by the government to ensure stability in

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