The generation of quality jobs and skill development should be the focal point, cutting across ministries and departments, asserts Nivedita Mookerji.
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Non-tariff barriers: India flags concerns with Russia (16-07-2024)
India has flagged concerns over non-tariff barriers (NTBs) faced by its exporters with the Russian government, commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Monday. NTBs faced by Indian exporters are mainly in sectors such as marine products and pharmaceuticals.
Don’t see change in UK strategy: Chandrasekaran (16-07-2024)
There has been no change in Tata Steel’s strategy on operations in the United Kingdom (UK), company chairman N Chandrasekaran has told shareholders. The statement comes amid growing concern about the restructuring plan in the face of change in government in the UK. Tata Steel’s plan for the UK entailed a £1.25 billion investment plan agreed upon by the Conservative party-led government in September last year.
Temasek likely to invest $10 bn in India in 3 years (16-07-2024)
Singapore government’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek is looking to invest $10 billion in India during the next three years, Ravi Lambah, Temasek’s head of India and strategic initiatives, said.
Apple Sales In India Up to ₹67,000 Cr (16-07-2024)
Despite the robust growth in this country, Apple’s India share in its overall global sales remained modest — constituting 1.5 per cent of its overall turnover of $389 billion in FY23.
Apple Sales In India Up to ₹67,000 Cr (16-07-2024)
Despite the robust growth in this country, Apple’s India share in its overall global sales remained modest — constituting 1.5 per cent of its overall turnover of $389 billion in FY23.
Investors Redeem Rs 10K Crore From SIPs (16-07-2024)
‘In an economy that is set to double in the coming years, stopping SIPs will take investors out of this growth path.’
‘Budget Focus Will Be On Growth, Jobs’ (16-07-2024)
‘There is no immediate threat to the government, and they would prefer the growth agenda.’
Automobile retail sales up 9% in April-June: FADA (15-07-2024)
Automobile retail sales increased 9 per cent year-on-year in June quarter FY25 with all segments, barring tractors, reporting growth, dealers’ body FADA said on Monday. Overall retail sales rose to 61,91,225 units in the April-June period from 56,59,060 units in the same quarter of FY24. Passenger vehicle retails increased 2.53 per cent to 920,047 units as against 897,361 units a year ago.
5% uniform IGST rate on all aircraft, engine parts (15-07-2024)
The government on Monday announced the implementation of a 5 per cent uniform IGST rate on all aircraft and aircraft engine parts to boost the industry. The decision, which comes into force with immediate effect, marks a significant milestone for the domestic Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry, aimed at making India a global aviation hub, an official release said. Earlier, IGST rates on all aircraft and engine parts were ranging from 5 per cent to 28 per cent.