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ADB Unveils USD 10 Bn Urban Infrastructure Push In India Covering Metro and Rapid Rail

New Delhi, June 2 -- Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda has unveiled a comprehensive five-year initiative to mobilise up to USD 10 billion in funding, including third-party capital, aimed a... Read More


India's Manufacturing PMI Moderates To 57.6 In May But Remains On Growth Path

New Delhi, June 2 -- India's manufacturing sector registered a moderate deceleration in May 2025, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index declining to 57.6 from 58.2 recorded in A... Read More


RBI May Cut Repo Rate By 50 Bps On June 6 To Boost Growth: SBI Analysis

New Delhi, June 2 -- The Reserve Bank of India is anticipated to announce a significant 50 basis points reduction in the repo rate during its monetary policy announcement scheduled for June 6, accordi... Read More


India Halves Import Duty on Crude Edible Oils to Tame Inflation

New Delhi, May 31 -- In a strategic move to curb food inflation and bolster domestic refining, the Indian government announced a 10 percentage point reduction in the basic customs duty on crude edible... Read More


India Set to Bolster AI Capabilities with 46,000 GPUs by Mid-June

New Delhi, May 31 -- India is poised to significantly enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, with plans to have approximately 46,000 graphics processing units (GPUs) operational byJu... Read More


Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs to 50%, Aiming to Strengthen U.S. Industry

New Delhi, May 31 -- On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant increase in tariffs on steel imports, raising them from 25% to 50%. The new tariff rate is set to take effecton J... Read More


India's Paper Industry Faces Challenges Amidst Import Surge and Environmental Concerns

New Delhi, May 31 -- India's paper and paperboard industry is navigating a complex landscape marked by rising imports, environmental activism, and strategic investments. According to the Indian Paper... Read More


India-Chile Begin Talks On Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

New Delhi, May 31 -- India and Chile have officially commenced negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral trade r... Read More


India Retains Pole Position As Fastest-Growing Economy For Fourth Year: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 31 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Friday that India continues to sustain its GDP growth momentum as the world's fastest-growing economy for the fourth consecutive y... Read More


Govt To Launch National Manufacturing Mission Within A Month To Boost Industrial Growth

New Delhi, May 31 -- The National Manufacturing Mission is set to be unveiled within the next month, according to NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam, who announced the initiative during a Confederation o... Read More