IMF says India’s GDP growth to moderate to 7 pc in 2024 and 6.5 pc in 2025, ETCFO
India’s GDP growth is likely to moderate from 8.2 per cent in 2023 to 7 per cent in 2024 and 6.5 per cent in 2025 because the pent-up demand accumulated during Covid has exhausted, as the economy reconnects with its potential, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday. About
RBI move to slow down gold loan growth, lead to uptick in delinquencies: Crisil, ETCFO
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank’s recent notification asking financiers to review their gold loan practices can slow down loan growth in the near-term and lead to an uptick in asset quality stress, a domestic rating agency said on Tuesday. “Potentially, this could impact gold loan disbursements during the transition phase and
Malaysia, Indonesia export sops for refined edible oils a worry, says IVPA chief
After the hike in edible oil import duties, the industry fears that refined oils may reach India via Nepal and Bangladesh where the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is in force. Getting the edible oils processed there and selling it in India can still be cheaper. Besides, the Government has to
Gujarat HC orders release of SW South Wind I after pact with exporting firm
The Gujarat High Court on Friday ordered the release of merchant vessel SW South Wind I following a settlement between the vessel’s sub-charterer and MEIR Commodities India Limited. Justice Aniruddha P Mayee passed an oral order after the sub-charterer of the vessel agreed to pay MEIR Commodities claim of $250,984
Indian ceramic tiles industry thrives domestically but struggles in export markets: ICRA report, ETCFO
The Indian ceramic tiles industry finds itself at a critical juncture, as a recent report by ICRA reveals contrasting trends in the domestic and export markets. While the domestic sector remains strong, accounting for around 64 per cent of the industry’s revenue, exports are showing signs of weakness. This decline
Poultry industry set for recovery in current fiscal on softening input prices, demand: Report
The Indian poultry industry, which faced challenges in the past couple of years due to volatile market conditions is set for recovery in the current fiscal with prices of inputs such as maize and soyabean stabilising aided by demand growth, according to a report. The CareEdge Ratings anticipates an 8-10
ITR data shows income inequality has come down, says SBI research report
Decoding Income Tax Return (ITR) data, a research report by the SBI has said that has said that individual income inequality has decreased. “Our analysis shows that there has been a cumulative 74.2 per cent decline in income disparity coverage for those earning up to ₹5 lakhs,” the report prepared
US labor market plodding along, but jobs becoming more scarce, ETCFO
The employment report for October will be published days before Americans head to the polls on Nov. 5 to elect a new president By Lucia Mutikani New applications for U.S. unemployment aid unexpectedly fell last week, but the number of people collecting benefits in mid-October was the highest in nearly
ONDC set to launch its own buyer app, DigiHaat to widen seller participation from diverse sectors
In a strategic, the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has decided to launch its own buyer app “DigiHaat” through a new 100 per cent subsidiary Nimrit Bharat to ensure wider participation sellers from diverse segments. It said it that the buyer app will give special focus for onboarding small
Government unveils guidelines for seaweed imports to boost coastal economy
The Ministry of Fisheries announced new guidelines for live seaweed imports on Friday, aiming to address seed shortages in its growing seaweed industry and boost coastal economies. The regulatory framework, which includes strict quarantine procedures and biosecurity measures, will allow importers to bring high-quality seaweed germplasm into the country following