FM Sitharaman explains how India managed economic fallout from West Asia crisis

IANS | July 4, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) India successfully managed the economic fallout of the West Asia crisis that began on February 28 and continued to remain the fastest-growing major economy in the world with registering strong growth, amid signing free trade agreements (FTAs) and robust domestic consumption, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in an interview with leading French newspaper Le Figaro.

Centre assures modern testing facilities for toy manufacturing clusters to boost competitiveness

IANS | July 4, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The government would establish modern testing facilities across toy manufacturing clusters in the country through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), National Test House and other government and semi-government laboratories, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday, urging industry stakeholders to identify and communicate the testing equipment required to ensure that Indian toys meet the highest quality standards for both domestic and international consumers.

Piyush Goyal asks toy makers to target 10x exports, assures quality norms will stay

IANS | July 4, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday asked domestic toy manufacturers to capitalise on expanding global market access and target a 10-fold increase in exports over the next four years, while assuring the industry that the government will not dilute mandatory quality standards.

Centre hikes onion procurement price by 13 pc to Rs 2,125 per quintal

IANS | July 4, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The government on Saturday said it has increased the procurement price of onions by 13 per cent to Rs 2,125 per quintal from Rs 1,875 per quintal, effective from today, thus ensuring better returns for onion farmers and strengthening buffer procurement.