New Delhi, Mar 30 (KNN) India’s external sector is facing mounting pressures amid a volatile global environment, with weakening exports, rising imports, and capital flow volatility contributing to widening imbalances, according to the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review for March 2026. The report highlighted a marginal decline in merchandiseContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 28 (KNN) Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada on Friday introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, following approval by the Union Cabinet. The proposed legislation is positioned as a key reform aimed at improving ease of doingContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 28 (KNN) Prime Minister Modi, chairing a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers on Friday, said the global situation amid ongoing tensions in West Asia remains dynamic, stressing that economic and trade stability, energy security, and supply chain resilience are top priorities for the government. The PM highlightedContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 28 (KNN) India’s foreign exchange reserves declined sharply by USD 11.41 billion to USD 698.34 billion in the week ended March 20, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India. The latest drop follows a decline of USD 7.05 billion in the previous week, whenContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 28 (KNN) India’s benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose sharply by 6 basis points to 6.93 percent on Friday, up from 6.87 percent in the previous session, reflecting rising concerns over inflation and potential monetary policy tightening by the Reserve Bank of India. The increase comes amidContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 28 (KNN) The Andhra Pradesh government is focusing on expanding the reach of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) schemes to the grassroots level to promote inclusive entrepreneurship and local economic development, Kondapalli Srinivas, Minister for MSME, SERP, and NRI Empowerment and Relations said. The minister highlightedContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 27 (KNN) The industrial cluster of Ludhiana, often referred to as India’s ‘Manchester’, is facing structural constraints in transitioning towards a greener industrial model, with institutional and financial barriers limiting compliance with evolving environmental norms, according to think tank Ideas For India. Historically built on lowContinue Reading
