The RBI’s July 2024 Urban Consumer Confidence Survey reveals a slight increase in urban households’ sentiment. The Current Situation Index rose due to improved perceptions of income, spending, and economic conditions, despite employment and price concerns. Optimism persists as the…
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Indian exporters warned that additional US tariffs risked making businesses “not viable” after President Donald Trump ordered steeper levies on Indian goods over New Delhi’s purchasing of Russian oil. But that will be doubled in three weeks, after Trump signed…
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How will PVR Inox script its next big blockbuster in FY26? In an exclusive with ETCFO, CFO Gaurav Sharma shared the financial climax of India’s screen business, targeting 180–200 million admissions, 90–100 new screens, and a net debt-free balance sheet.
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A bipartisan bill, the Dignity Act of 2025, aims to tackle the US green card backlog by 2035. Spearheaded by Reps. Salazar and Escobar, it proposes a $20,000 premium for those waiting over a decade to expedite their applications. The…
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The government is planning to incentivize private sector investment in manufacturing, particularly in lagging states, and encourage the hiring of more women. The National Manufacturing Mission aims to increase manufacturing’s GDP contribution to 25% by 2047. Niti Aayog is finalizing…
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In recent years, successive US administrations, including Trump’s first, carefully cultivated relations with India with an eye on it as a vital partner in long-term efforts to counter the growing might of China.
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