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India may see $206 bn investment in oil and gas in the next 8-10 years
India may see $206 bn investment in oil and gas in the next 8-10 years

This comes at a time when the country’s fuel sales is on a recovery track amid the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic

India to become third largest economy, ahead of Japan, by 2050: Lancet paper
India to become third largest economy, ahead of Japan, by 2050: Lancet paper

The Lancet paper projected India as the fourth largest economy in 2030, behind the US, China, and Japan

Worst is over, Indian economy has shown resilience: HDFC CEO Keki Mistry
Worst is over, Indian economy has shown resilience: HDFC CEO Keki Mistry

The HDFC Ltd CEO wants the government to focus on job creation sectors like housing and real estate

India’s GDP to be positive in Q4, says Deepak Parekh
India’s GDP to be positive in Q4, says Deepak Parekh

Indian companies have raised USD 31 billion in the last couple of months, indicating there is enough liquidity in the market

India’s economic recovery picks up pace amid COVID-19 pandemic
India’s economic recovery picks up pace amid COVID-19 pandemic

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection stood at Rs 95,480 crore in September against Rs 86,449 crore in August

India can become supply chain manufacturing hub: US diplomat
India can become supply chain manufacturing hub: US diplomat

India can evolve into a supply chain manufacturing hub for the world, provided it acts swiftly in this regard, US Consul General David Ranz said.

Kharif food production estimated at a record 145 million tonnes
Kharif food production estimated at a record 145 million tonnes

Production of most crops is expected to be higher than normal due to the above-average rainfall this year

Indian market likely to be in benefit irrespective of who wins the U.S presidential elections
Indian market likely to be in benefit irrespective of who wins the U.S presidential elections

Investors took into account factors like trade and foreign policy, Fed policy, and fiscal spending on infrastructure while analyzing the market patterns

Asian Development Bank should raise size of lending to India: FM Sitharaman
Asian Development Bank should raise size of lending to India: FM Sitharaman

ADB became the first bank to commit $4 billion to India in a year in 2019

Indian economy witnessed stabilization in Q2, focus on five factors for revival: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
Indian economy witnessed stabilization in Q2, focus on five factors for revival: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Sectors such as agriculture activity, private estimates for unemployment indicate stabilisation of economic activity in the second quarter

India headed for a long and lasting growth impetus: CEA Subramanian
India headed for a long and lasting growth impetus: CEA Subramanian

All high-frequency indicators till February were shaping up very well, said Finance Ministry Chief Economic Advisor K Subramanian

MSME Champions resolves 18,723 complaints so far
MSME Champions resolves 18,723 complaints so far

The MSME Champions was established amid the COVID-19 pandemic to redress grievances and handhold new setups

Govt. has prepared draft framework for development of steel clusters: Dharmendra Pradhan
Govt. has prepared draft framework for development of steel clusters: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said this will help India become Atmanirbhar in value-added steel

Center clears export of $100 billion worth mobile phones by global manufacturers
Center clears export of $100 billion worth mobile phones by global manufacturers

The exports will be under the Performance Linked Incentive scheme to make India a manufacturing hub for smartphones

Air bubbles to continue as arrangement for international travel for few more months: Hardeep Singh Puri
Air bubbles to continue as arrangement for international travel for few more months: Hardeep Singh Puri

Air bubble arrangements or bilateral agreements between countries will continue to be the solution for the time being

Japanese companies show their keenness in investing in India: Report
Japanese companies show their keenness in investing in India: Report

About 200 Japanese companies are ready to invest in India.

Animation, gaming can emerge as a major revenue generator: I&B Minister
Animation, gaming can emerge as a major revenue generator: I&B Minister

The Information & Broadcasting Ministry is drafting a national AVGC (animation, visual effects, gaming) policy

Is India’s big market size a factor in compelling China to settle border issues peacefully?
Is India’s big market size a factor in compelling China to settle border issues peacefully?

India's potential to manufacture products in the country and become a global supply chain will force China to settle border disputes with its South Asian neighbour amicably

ASEAN members agree to review trade pact with India
ASEAN members agree to review trade pact with India

While the scope of the review will be finalized at the official level, there are many anomalies that India demands to be removed from the agreement

CAIT urges government to probe Chinese investments in Indian startups
CAIT urges government to probe Chinese investments in Indian startups

The traders’ body shared a list of 141 prominent Indian startups that have significant Chinese investments

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Three COVID-19 vaccines at clinical trial stage, two have completed phase 1 trial in India: ICMR DG
Three COVID-19 vaccines at clinical trial stage, two have completed phase 1 trial in India: ICMR DG

Serum Institute of India (SII) has completed phase II-B3 trials and will start phase-III trial after clearances

India stands better chances of being major supplier of COVID-19 vaccine in world
India stands better chances of being major supplier of COVID-19 vaccine in world

Past track record of its drug manufacturing firms puts India above China in the supply of Covid-19 vaccine to the world

Bangladesh pharma firm Beximco invests in Serum Institute of India to ensure Covid-19 vaccine distribution
Bangladesh pharma firm Beximco invests in Serum Institute of India to ensure Covid-19 vaccine distribution

During Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Shrigla’s visit to Dhaka, both sides discussed the possibilities of collaboration in Covid-19 vaccine development

India’s Serum institute enters into pact with Gates Foundation for cheap Covid-19 vaccine
India’s Serum institute enters into pact with Gates Foundation for cheap Covid-19 vaccine

Race for COVID-19 vaccine has gained speed, with the Serum Institute of India all set to produce 100 million doses of affordable COVID-19 vaccine for vulnerable countries