India, US sign MoU for cooperation in cyber crime investigations
India and the US have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation in cybercrime investigations, per the Ministry of External Affairs. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cyber crime investigations will allow the respective agencies of the two countries to step up cooperation and training on use of cyber threat intelligence
₹67 cr budgetary allocation likely to tackle issues related to diseases in areca plants
The Central government is likely to earmark ₹67 crore in the coming budget to implement the recommendations of the committee that studied issues arising from diseases in arecanut plantations. The Centre has asked the Karnataka government to earmark its share to tackle this issue. Addressing an arecanut growers’ meeting in
10-minute delivery is boosting Indian economy’s ‘brightening spot’, highlights RBI, ETCFO
Quick Commerce: Image for representation Private final consumption is proving to be a key bright spot in India’s economic recovery, with e-commerce and quick commerce (q-commerce) playing a significant role, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated in its recent bulletin. Calling consumption a “brightening spot”, the central bank emphasised
The double-edged sword: Accelerating agri-lending amidst slowing agri GVA
The Economic Survey for 2023-24 revealed a concerning reality: India’s agricultural sector, which contributes 17.7 per cent to the Gross Value Added (GVA), has been stagnating due to erratic weather patterns and uneven monsoon distribution. This highlights a troubling fact—agriculture is lagging behind in growth compared to the manufacturing and
Fog disrupts flight, train services in Delhi; AQI improves
A layer of fog enveloped Delhi on Saturday morning, reducing visibility and disrupting traffic movement. Other parts of North India also witnessed dense fog condition this morning. Due to fog, train and flight services disrupted in the national capital with some flights, and several trains being delayed at Indira Gandhi
Global wheat prices seen under pressure on record output
Global wheat prices will likely come under pressure in 2025 on record production but tightening supplies may offer short-term support, analysts have said. Wheat prices continue to decline on soft red winter harvest expectations. “Our revised forecast for the 2025 annual average second-month CBOT-listed wheat price has been adjusted downward
Centre mulls M&A framework overhaul to speed up corporate restructuring
The central government is considering significant amendments to the Companies Act, 2013, to streamline and simplify the merger, amalgamation, and demerger process. The focus is on reducing procedural bottlenecks and expediting corporate restructuring. A communication from the Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan to various ministries has sought comments on proposed
India targets ₹1 lakh crore export earnings from fish, fishery products
India has set an ambitious target of achieving ₹1 lakh crore earnings through the export of fish and fishery products, according to George Kurian, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Last year, the country achieved an impressive total income of ₹63,000 crore through the export of fish and
Number of EVs in India could increase eight-fold by end of 2030: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in India could increase eight-fold by the end of this decade, showcasing the immense potential in this segment. He, therefore, urged the industry to invest more in this sector. Speaking at the inaugural session of the
Texmaco Rail looks to increase share of revenue from non-govt sector in overall wagon business
Rail solution provider Texmaco Rail & Engineering is looking to increase the share of revenue coming from the non-government sector in its overall wagon manufacturing business going forward. Presently, around 80 per cent revenue of the Kolkata-based company comes from its rolling stock division, while the remaining 20 per