Industry Ministry

Over 83,000 tobacco farmers to benefit as Centre extends validity of licenses to 3 years

The Centre has decided to renew the Certificate of Registration for Virginia tobacco growers and the license for operation of a barn for 3 years instead of a year as at present in order to reduce the burden of mandatory yearly renewal for over 83,000 tobacco farmers in the country, the Commerce and Industry Ministry announced on Tuesday.

# Business

WPI inflation in Dec rises to 2.37% amid spike in food article prices

India’s wholesale price index (WPI) in December rose to 2.37 per cent from 1.89 per cent in November 2024, data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry said on Tuesday.

India’s total exports rise to $67.8 billion in November

India's total exports (merchandise and services combined) during November 2024 are estimated at $67.79 billion, registering a growth of 9.59 per cent vis-a-vis November 2023, the Commerce and Industry Ministry announced on Monday.

India’s merchandise exports surge 17.25 pc in October

India’s merchandise exports jumped by a robust 17.25 per cent to $39.20 billion during October this year, as compared to $33.43 billion during the same month last year, figures released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Thursday showed.