New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Pakistan’s latest GDP data points to a fragile and uneven recovery, with the economy growing 3.7 per cent in the current fiscal year, below the government’s 4 per cent target and marginally under the nation’s State Bank projection range, a report has said.The report published in Dawn highlighted that the growth underscores the country’s continued struggle to break out of a prolonged low-growth trap shaped by structural weaknesses, external financing pressures and r…
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New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India and New Zealand are set to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday to significantly boost bilateral trade, investments and market access across sectors.The agreement will be signed at Bharat Mandapam in the presence of Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his New Zealand counterpart, Todd McClay.The pact is aimed at doubling bilateral trade to $5 billion over the next five years and is expected to open new avenues for Indian exporters, partic…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India and New Zealand are set to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement on Monday, more than four months after concluding negotiations, with the deal expected to significantly boost bilateral trade, investments and market access across sectors.The agreement will be signed at Bharat Mandapam in the presence of Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay, marking a major step in strengthening economic ties between the two countries.The pact is aimed at doubling bilateral trade to $5 …
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Domestic policy measures and relatively stronger corporate balance sheets provide some cushion to the credit profile of India Inc but the critical question is whether these domestic levers will be sufficient to keep credit quality on course if the global environment deteriorates further, a report showed on Wednesday.Amid the emerging geo-political environment, the credit ratio for the manufacturing and services sector in India improved to 2.06 times in the second half of F…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) with an allocation of Rs 33,660 crore for developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country — aimed at accelerating economic growth and creating more jobs.The scheme aims to develop world-class industrial infrastructure, unlocking the country’s manufacturing potential and driving India’s growth story, according to an official st…
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Maharashtra’s economy is set to grow at 7.9 per cent in 2025-26 against the India’s growth rate of 7.6 per cent especially due to a record collection of Goods and Services Tax and favourable market conditions. Maharashtra continues to be the growth engine of the country. The nominal Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices is expected to grow by 10.4 per cent. According to the Economic Survey for 2025-26 presented by the Minister of State for Finance Ashish …
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India’s revised GDP series not only present a larger economic base but also highlights the rising strength of manufacturing as a key growth driver, even as Q3FY26 growth moderated to 7.8 per cent, a new report said on Saturday.India’s economic growth eased to 7.8 per cent in the third quarter of FY26, down from 8.4 per cent in Q2, under the newly revised GDP series, data compiled by SBI Research showed.For the full financial year FY26, growth is estimated at 7.6 per …
Vadodara, Feb 26 (IANS) The stage is set for a blockbuster finish at the Senior National Kabaddi Championship, organised by the Gujarat State Kabaddi Association in Vadodara, with the semifinals locked in and the race for the title entering its most intense phase. Former India captain Rishank Devadiga believes the final four will reflect the dominance shown so far. “There have been quite a few exceptional performances this time around in the National Championships. We have witnessed a few surp…
Vadodara, Feb 26 (IANS) Top teams like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra secured their places in the semifinals on the third day of the 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship 2026, producing commanding victories for some teams while others bowed out of the competition in the knockout rounds.In all, 16 teams were in action across eight knockout matches, battling for a place in the next round. A mix of dominant performances and closely fought encounters saw Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Services,…
Vadodara, Feb 25 (IANS) The 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship is happening now at the Sama Indoor Stadium in Vadodara. While it provides an important stage for emerging players to display their skills, it also highlights India’s increasing strength and depth in the sport.After the opening day, Rakesh Kumar, a selector appointed by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), shared his positive assessment of the overall quality displayed.“The team performances on the first…