India’s monetary policy committee (MPC) will remain vigilant of inflation risks, with the overall outlook remaining clouded by volatile and uncertain food prices, members of the committee said in the December policy meeting minutes, released on Friday. “On the growth front, the economy is running at full steam,” wrote Rajiv Ranjan, executive director at the […]
In a development that may bring relief to users of commercial cooking gas, such as hotels and restaurants, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) announced a reduction of Rs 39.50 in the prices of 19 kg LPG cylinders across the four major metropolitan cities on Friday. Typically, state-owned entities like Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation […]
The shares of several edible oil companies such as Adani Wilmar, Patanjali Foods and Kriti Nutrients jumped by up to 7.5 per cent in Friday’s trade, after the Indian government announced that they would allow the import of edible oils at lower tax rates until March 2025. Adani Group’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) firm Adani […]
The government on Monday gave the rice sector instructions to quickly lower grain prices due to plentiful supply. The food ministry announced reports of a sudden increase in margins received by wholesalers and retailers. This increase needs to be moderated. The announcement came after a meeting with members of the grain processing sector to discuss […]
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions have grown from 92 crores in the financial year 2017-18 to 8,375 crore in 2022-23 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 147 per cent in terms of volume, Union Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Karad in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Monday. Similarly, the value […]
The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has sought better market access for Indian products in the European Union. The apex body of Indian alcoholic beverage manufacturers has demanded that the EU remove the non-tariff barriers that prevent the vast majority of Indian products from being sold in the EU. The confederation’s members include […]
An Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC) report revealed that India’s engineering goods exports experienced a 3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) dip in November, totaling USD 7.85 billion. The setback was primarily attributed to disruptions caused by the festive season, impacting operations in major engineering export belts across the country, particularly in the northern […]
India’s overall exports, merchandise and services combined, in November are estimated to be USD 62.58 billion, exhibiting a marginal positive growth of 1.23 per cent yearly, official data released on Friday showed. The overall exports during November 2022 were worth USD 61.82 billion. Major contributors to export growth in November 2023, though marginal, include iron […]
Under the incubation component of the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) innovative scheme, the Centre has approved 533 ideas for nurturing and development with an amount of only Rs 43.30 crore during the last three years. Minister of State for MSME, Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply to the Lok Sabha said […]
Shiprocket, an ecommerce enablement platform has revealed comprehensive consumer and industry insights showcasing the ecommerce trends in 2023. Shiprocket’s analysis revealed that Personal Care emerged as the highest-selling category in 2023, closely followed by Apparel, footwear and Accessories. Together, these categories collectively accounted for a substantial 63 per cent of sales. According to the data, […]
