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J&K: Doda workshop trains local artisans and craftsmen in packaging and branding techniques

IANS | December 17, 2025 6:56 PM

Doda, Dec 17 (IANS) Under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme, the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom (Jammu & Kashmir) conducted a one-day capacity building workshop on packaging and branding in Doda district, to equip and train the residents in latest evolving techniques of product processing and packaging and also making it globally appealing as well as competitive.

India’s FY26 GDP growth expected to be at 7.5 pc amid resilient domestic demand

IANS | December 17, 2025 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to be at 7.5 per cent in the current financial year (FY26) and 7 per cent in FY27, supported by resilient domestic demand and stable macro fundamentals, a report showed on Wednesday.

India, Argentina to boost bilateral agricultural research, technology exchange

IANS | December 17, 2025 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India and Argentina on Wednesday reaffirmed their cooperation in sustainable agronomy, digital agriculture and biotechnology through new Work Plan, marking a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral agricultural collaboration.

India-Oman free trade pact to unlock opportunities in key sectors: Piyush Goyal

IANS | December 17, 2025 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that the proposed India-Oman free trade agreement (FTA) would open significant opportunities across sectors, including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy and auto components.

Foreign portfolio investors act as major driver of daily rupee moves

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are playing a major role in the daily movements of the Indian rupee as it crossed the 91 mark to the dollar, a report said on Wednesday.

SEBI board likely to discuss asset disclosure norms, mutual fund and broker rule overhaul

IANS | December 17, 2025 4:57 PM

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is expected to discuss major reform proposals at its upcoming board meeting on Wednesday, including a recommendation to make asset disclosures mandatory for senior officials to prevent conflicts of interest.

India has added 2,361 MW biomass capacity in last 10 years: Minister

IANS | December 17, 2025 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India has added 2,361 MW biomass capacity, 228 MWe waste-to-energy capacity, and 2.88 lakh biogas plants in the last 10 years, propelled by various incentives provided by the government in the push for green energy, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

AI-based highway management to be rolled out nationwide by 2026-end: Gadkari

IANS | December 17, 2025 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The nationwide rollout of the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) tolling system and AI-powered highway management is likely to be completed by the end of 2026, a move that will virtually eliminate waiting time at toll plazas for commuters, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

RBI chief sees key interest rates staying low for a long period

IANS | December 17, 2025 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra expects the key policy rates to remain low for a “long period” based on the RBI’s projections as the Indian economy is recording robust growth while inflation is well under control, according to a report in Financial Times.

Sensex, Nifty slip for 3rd straight session

IANS | December 17, 2025 3:56 PM

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Indian equity benchmark indices ended lower for the third straight session on Wednesday as selling pressure in media, realty and consumer durables stocks weighed on market sentiment.

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J&K: Doda workshop trains local artisans and craftsmen in packaging and branding techniques

India’s FY26 GDP growth expected to be at 7.5 pc amid resilient domestic demand

India, Argentina to boost bilateral agricultural research, technology exchange

India-Oman free trade pact to unlock opportunities in key sectors: Piyush Goyal

Foreign portfolio investors act as major driver of daily rupee moves

SEBI board likely to discuss asset disclosure norms, mutual fund and broker rule overhaul

India has added 2,361 MW biomass capacity in last 10 years: Minister

AI-based highway management to be rolled out nationwide by 2026-end: Gadkari

RBI chief sees key interest rates staying low for a long period

Sensex, Nifty slip for 3rd straight session

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