This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. A number of applicants under India’s Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) have flagged concerns over meeting their first-year production targets due to ongoing shortages of rare earth minerals. According to ET, at least 10 companies have raised the issue with the ministry of electronics and…
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is likely to provide a major boost to India’s seafood and export sectors. The landmark pact was signed on Thursday, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and was formalised by commerce minister Piyush Goyal and UK secretary of state…
File photo: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that discussions with the United States on the proposed bilateral trade agreement are progressing swiftly.Addressing the media, Goyal said that negotiations with Washington are “making fast progress”, as per news agency PTI. India-U.S. Trade Deal:…
NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that India will get its due credit for its unique cultural products following the newly signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom.Goyal cited the recent Prada–Kolhapuri chappal controversy and said that the government is moving to protect and promote its unique…
Union minister Piyush Goyal (left) and Britain’s secretary of state for business and trade, Jonathan Reynolds, shake hands after they signed the free trade agreement. (Picture credit: AP) India has secured the right to impose temporary trade safeguards under its newly signed free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, the commerce ministry confirmed on…
Edelweiss mutual fund CEO Radhika Gupta emphasized the importance of adopting a more well-rounded approach to personal finances, one that extends beyond the conventional emphasis on saving and long-term investing.“My job is to sell SIPs, but I always tell everyone – young and old – to take the time to enjoy the fruits of your…
BENGALURU: US household goods manufacturer Clorox sued Cognizant for $380 million, alleging that the latter’s service desk granted access to cybercriminals to Clorox’s network by providing login credentials without properly verifying the requester’s identity or following Clorox’s authentication processes.“The resulting cyberattack was debilitating. It paralysed Clorox’s corporate network and crippled business operations. And to make…
This is a representative AI image (Pic credit: Lexica) NEW DELHI: Scotch and British gin makers may have been successful in gaining lower duty access to the Indian market, but domestic players are miffed and allege discrimination against Indian brands when they ship their products to the UK.“The UK and even the European Union do…
While treatment costs in India are low, so are the medical insurance premiums. (AI image) New Delhi: Low medical insurance premiums, affordable treatment costs and high quality healthcare facilities at private hospitals are making NRIs turn to India for medical treatment, according to a report by Policybazaar. The insurance aggregator noted that the share of…
The scope of these sanctions is limited to EU territories, citizens, and organisations. India on its part continues to reject unilateral sanctions imposed by other nations. (AI image) EU’s sanctions on Russia oil have hit an Indian branch of a UAE-based firm. Intershipping Services Hub Private Ltd, an Indian subsidiary of a UAE-based company, has…