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In Amman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Jordanian companies to invest in India, highlighting its 8%+ growth and emerging sectors like healthcare, dry-climate farming, and food infrastructure. He emphasized long-term India-Jordan economic cooperation and mutual benefits for businesses and citizens
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called for revising government business rules to enhance governance, arguing that frequent constitutional amendments justify such reforms. He instructed officials to prioritise accountability, technology-driven systems, last-mile service delivery and strengthened grievance redressal mechanisms to improve public satisfaction
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Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh reiterated that creating 20 lakh jobs in five years is the state government’s top priority. He highlighted Rs 20 lakh crore investments capable of generating 16 lakh jobs and stressed the need for stable, long-term governance.
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India’s GST collections rose marginally to Rs 1.70 lakh crore in November, supported by policy reforms and higher import IGST. Net GST revenue grew 1.3per cent, while April–November collections rose 7.3per cent, reflecting steady consumption and economic momentum
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India, already the world’s fourth-largest economy, is projected to become the third-largest by 2030 with a $7.3 trillion GDP. Strong sectoral growth, softening inflation, and policy reforms are driving sustained economic momentum and global investor confidence
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India has entered the “major power” category in the Asia Power Index 2025, driven by economic growth and improving military capability. However, significant gaps remain between India’s potential and its actual influence, particularly in diplomatic relationships and defence networks
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Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged industry leaders at FICCI’s AGM to adopt bold targets, increase domestic investment in startups and R&D, involve next-generation leaders, and expand engagement beyond major cities to strengthen India’s long-term economic growth
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu invited European investors to explore the state’s potential, describing it as a gateway to the global market. He highlighted major investments including Google’s $15 billion AI data centre and the state’s 160 GW green energy goal
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India’s industrial output grew 4 per cent in September, steady from the previous month, driven by manufacturing growth aided by GST rate rationalisation and festive demand. The manufacturing sector expanded 4.8 per cent while mining contracted and power generation rose 3.1 per cent, NSO data showed
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Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for their work on “creative destruction,” explaining how innovations replace outdated technologies. Their research combines historical analysis and mathematical models to quantify the mechanisms driving economic growth
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The government said GST reforms have rationalised food processing tax rates to 5 per cent, reducing compliance burden, correcting duty anomalies, and making food more affordable. The move is expected to boost demand, encourage investments, strengthen MSMEs, and create jobs across the sector
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Addressing the India-Cyprus CEO Forum in Limassol on Sunday (local time), the Prime Minister said that introducing tax reforms with the implementation of GST, corporate tax and decriminalising several laws, his government has given prime importance to the ease of doing business apart from having a clear and stable policies.
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The CEPA aims to unlock the full potential of the trade and commercial relationship between India and Chile, boosting employment, bilateral trade, and economic growth
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Cleaner production goes beyond green policies and lies in incorporating Social, Environmental and Economic aspects for a sustainable framework
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Café Niloufer managing director Anumula Shashank said Niloufer Supreme tea was designed for versatility, accommodating all Telugu households, whether they prefer high, medium, or low fat milk
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Government capital expenditure surged to Rs 2.7 lakh crore, marking about a 30 per cent increase compared to the average of the first two quarters which was a bit muted due to general elections
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Focus on ‘rolling back regulation significantly’ by ‘getting out of the way’ is the second version of deregulation
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Global gold demand remained largely flat in 2024, registering a marginal 1 per cent growth from the previous year to 4,974 tonnes, mainly due to a decline in jewellery demand following high prices, softer economic growth and heightened global uncertainties, says World Gold Council
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Strategic interventions through financial incentives, technology transfers and supportive regulatory frameworks are crucial
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The historic congregation at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a powerhouse for temporary employment and economic growth in the country, with key industries such as tourism, transportation and logistics, healthcare, IT, and retail expected to see substantial benefits