India and China agree to resume direct air services and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2025, improving strained relations.
Building on the thaw in relations, India and China have agreed in principle to resume direct air services between the two countries and restart the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in the summer of 2025. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the agreements were part of the decisions taken by Foreign
Goyal, Omani Minister discuss proposed FTA, trade & investment ties
Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held an “engaging and excellent” meeting with his Omani counterpart Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef in Muscat on Monday which may provide momentum to the India-Oman free trade agreement negotiations. India, however, may remain measured in its responses to demands from Oman for greater
Hydrogen Fuel Cell train set from ICF to be launched by March
The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) is working on its flagship project for the Hydrogen Fuel Cell train set. Hydrogen fuel cell coaches are currently under production at ICF. The train set is likely to be turned out by March, said U Subba Rao, GM, ICF. In his Republic Day speech
India’s wheat procurement unlikely to be hit by higher market price
Despite wheat prices ruling high currently in the market, the government is optimistic about good procurement when the rabi marketing season begins. It is view is based on the 2023-24 purchases, which was 40 per cent higher than the previous season despite higher inflation of 17 per cent just before
India, China must explore transformative partnerships in agriculture; says Vimal Kumar
Amid the changing global landscape, India and China have a unique opportunity to redefine their bilateral relationship, shifting the focus from border disputes to mutually beneficial partnerships in agriculture. Beyond the usual buyer-seller relationship, both countries can explore the untapped potential of jointly developing advanced agrochemicals, nano-fertilizers and eco-friendly biopesticides,
Reliance Industries plans massive ecosystem in Navi Mumbai, including data centres and logistics
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries is planning massive investments in Navi Mumbai, to set up an industrial township that will have an entire ecosystem consisting of industries, logistics infrastructure, data centres, retail, and other infrastructure to support the ecosystem, sources said. The infrastructure will be built in Navi Mumbai IIA
Retailers posted 5% growth in December: Retailers Association of India
Retailers reported 5 per cent growth impacted by inflationary pressures in December over same period last year , as per the latest survey by Retailers Association of India (RAI). The industry is now hoping for measures in the upcoming budget to boost consumption. The 57th Retail Business Survey, is for
Centre invites applications for post of SEBI chief
The Centre has invited applications for the post of Chairman in the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The appointment would be made for a maximum period of five years from the date of assumption or till the appointee attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, according
Takeover tussle intensifies: Florida investor Danny Gaekwad ups the ante with 55% stake bid for Religare
Florida-based businessman Danny Gaekwad announced on Sunday that, if permitted by SEBI, he would be willing to acquire a controlling stake in Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) by launching a competing open offer for 55 per cent of the company’s outstanding share capital. This marks a significant shift from his earlier
Govt considering direct transfer of agri-subsidy to farmers
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said that the government is considering a plan under which both Centre and States could share the logistics costs when farmers bring their produce and sell directly to consumers. He also said that the government is considering a plan to directly transfer the