Sitharaman is currently in Milan to attend the four-day long 58th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Escalating tensions with India could pose a significant threat to Pakistan's already strained economy. Comparatively, the macro-economic conditions in India would be stable with no expected disruptions to its economic activity, global ratings firm Moody's said on Monday.
Production of some key minerals in the country witnessed strong growth in FY 2024-25 after reaching record production levels in FY 2023-24, with the Iron ore accounting for 70 per cent of the total Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR) mineral production by value.
Indian startups raised approximately $102.93 million across 25 deals, with strong contributions from early-stage and growth-stage companies this week.
The government is committed to reducing logistical barriers and enhancing market access for Indian agri and processed food products, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said at a high-level Chintan Shivir, organised by the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Authority (APEDA) here on Sunday.
The Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme has become a key driver for the central government's purchase of 100 percent of Tur, Urad, and Masoor production at MSP.
At close, Sensex declined 0.1%, or 72.56 points, to settle at 74,029.76, while the Nifty slipped 0.12%, or 27.4 points, to 22,470.5.
Jio Platforms Limited plans to offer Starlink solutions through its retail stores and online platforms.
The consumer price index (CPI)-based retail inflation for February slipped to 3.61 per cent amid a decline in the rate of price rise in vegetables and protein-rich items.
According to the report launched by the NHB, on Trends and Progress of Housing in India, 2024, Individual housing loan disbursements were recorded at Rs 4.10 lakh crore during the half-year that ended September 2024, while for the full financial year 2023-24, disbursements reached Rs 9.07 lakh crore.
