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EU, India free trade pact to be world’s largest deal: Ursula Von Der Layen
A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

EU, India free trade pact to be world’s largest deal: Ursula Von Der Layen

NEW DELHI: India and the European Union have agreed to go ahead with a free trade agreement this year, which will be "the largest deal of this kind" in the world, European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen said on Friday.

National Waterways regulations to open new frontiers for private players: Centre
NEW FRONTIERS

National Waterways regulations to open new frontiers for private players: Centre

NEW DELHI: The National Waterways (Construction of Jetties/Terminals) Regulations, 2025, are designed to attract private sector investment in setting up terminals, streamline processes and promote efficient use of India’s vast waterways network, the government said on Friday.

Andhra Pradesh presents Rs 3.22 lakh crore budget for 2025-26
PRESENTED A BUDGET

Andhra Pradesh presents Rs 3.22 lakh crore budget for 2025-26

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav on Friday presented a Budget of Rs 3,22,359 crore for the financial year 2025-26.

India’s passenger vehicle sales to cruise in fast lane in 2025-26: Report
VEHICLE SALES

India’s passenger vehicle sales to cruise in fast lane in 2025-26: Report

NEW DELHI: Passenger vehicle sales in India are expected to clock a 4-7 per cent growth in 2025-26, with most demand drivers remaining neutral or favourable, according to a new report.

India toy exports poised to capture bigger share of global pie: Report
SKILL DEVELOPMENT

India toy exports poised to capture bigger share of global pie: Report

NEW DELHI: India's fast-growing toy industry is poised to capture a larger share of the global toy market, which is estimated to reach $179.4 billion by 2032, according to a report by Punjab National Bank (PNB).

EU chief's meetings in India to boost efforts to sign Free Trade Agreement amid Trump tariff threat
THE TOP LEADERSHIP

EU chief's meetings in India to boost efforts to sign Free Trade Agreement amid Trump tariff threat

NEW DELHI:After US President Donald Trump's threat to hit the European Union (EU), a 27-member bloc, with 25 per cent tariffs, a meeting between the top leadership of India and the EU on Friday is expected to give fresh push to efforts to seal an ambitious free trade agreement (FTA).

Centre mulls 'Universal Pension Scheme' to secure retirement for all Indians
UNIVERSAL PENSION SCHEME

Centre mulls 'Universal Pension Scheme' to secure retirement for all Indians

NEW DELHI: The Central government is likely to introduce a Universal Pension Scheme to ensure social security for every Indian.

India has potential to play key role in new world order, says FM Sitharaman
KEY ROLE

India has potential to play key role in new world order, says FM Sitharaman

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that India will need to play a crucial role in the "global reset" as the new world order will not be determined by the developed nations.

Retail sales record 5 per cent rise in January
THE SALES

Retail sales record 5 per cent rise in January

Over 7 in 10 Indian professionals expect salary growth, 20 pc sees no change: Report
SALARY GROWTH

Over 7 in 10 Indian professionals expect salary growth, 20 pc sees no change: Report

BENGALURU: More than seven in 10 (77 per cent) of professionals in India anticipate significant salary growth in their industry, while 20 per cent expect no change and only 3 per cent foresee a decline, a report showed on Thursday.

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