India becomes world’s 3rd largest biofuel producer
India has emerged as the third-largest biofuel producer globally, reinforcing its commitment to clean energy and sustainability, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Puri highlighted that India achieved a 19.6% ethanol
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India’s growth model can serve as a template for other nations: CEA Nageswaran
India’s developmental journey within a democratic and federal framework could serve as a model for other nations, according to Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) to the Indian government. Speaking at a seminar attended by South African and Indian business leaders,
South Korea seeks constructive solution amid Trump tariff concerns
South Korea’s Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun expressed confidence that Seoul and Washington can find a “constructive” and “win-win” alternative as the Trump administration moves to impose new tariffs on imports. Ahn arrived in the US for discussions with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, focusing
India to review US reciprocal tariffs, report by March 15
With the US set to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners by April 2, the Indian government has formed a high-level committee to review tariff relief on imports from the US. The panel, operating under the Union Commerce Ministry, is expected to submit
Advantage Assam: PM Modi hails Northeast’s role in India’s prosperity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 investors’ summit in Guwahati on Tuesday, underscoring the Northeast’s vital contribution to India’s economic growth. The summit includes an inaugural session, seven ministerial sessions, and 14 thematic sessions, along with a grand exhibition showcasing
South Korean delegation meets U.S. commerce chief
A visiting South Korean business delegation described its meeting with newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick as “productive,” following reports that discussions included potential $1 billion investments from each company in exchange for expedited regulatory benefits. The delegation, led by SK
India and UK agree to resume free trade talks
India and the United Kingdom have agreed to restart negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) following a meeting between Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds in New Delhi. The decision to resume
Pension AUM in India to reach ₹118 lakh crore by 2030
India’s pension assets under management (AUM) are projected to reach Rs 118 lakh crore by 2030, with the National Pension System (NPS) accounting for approximately 25% of this total, according to an IndoUS Tribune report. The NPS private sector AUM has witnessed substantial
Buying Treasuries – T-Bills & T-Notes
By: Dr. K C Gupta TREASURIES compete well with CDs, yet many hesitate to buy them. There are T-Bills (maturities up to 1 yr), T-Notes (1+ to 10 yrs), T-Bonds (10+ to 30 yrs), Zero-coupon (Zeros), inflation-protected TIPS, floating-rate FRNs (2 yrs; weekly
US chip tariffs: No major short-term impact on India
India is unlikely to face any significant short-term consequences due to the recent US tariffs on semiconductors, as the country is not a major exporter of chips to the US, said the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) on Thursday. According to Ashok
India-Qatar strategic partnership to boost trade and investment: FIEO
The strengthened strategic partnership between India and Qatar is expected to drive deeper economic cooperation, facilitating increased trade and investment flows, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) stated on Wednesday. FIEO President Ashwani Kumar highlighted the key outcomes of the visit, emphasizing
Assam Chief Minister meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming investment summit, Advantage Assam 2. Taking to social media platform X, CM Sarma shared, “Today in New Delhi, I had the honour
Tesla expands hiring in India after Musk-Modi meeting
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US, Tesla, led by Elon Musk, has accelerated its hiring process in India, signaling its imminent market entry. Musk recently met with PM Modi in Washington, DC, where they discussed various topics, including space exploration,
Senior Seoul trade official heads to US for talks on Trump tariffs
South Korea’s Deputy Trade Minister Park Jong-won departed for Washington on Monday to discuss new U.S. tariffs and trade policies under President Donald Trump, his office announced. During his five-day visit, Park will meet officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S.
OpenAI rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion acquisition bid
OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, has officially rejected billionaire Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion offer to acquire the nonprofit company. In a statement on X, OpenAI Board Chair Bret Taylor dismissed Musk’s proposal as an attempt to “disrupt his competition.” “OpenAI is not for
President Murmu at BIT-Mesra’s Platinum Jubilee
President Droupadi Murmu will participate in the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra in Ranchi on Saturday, marking 75 years of academic excellence, research, and technological innovation. The President’s visit has led to extensive security arrangements and traffic
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CM Mohan Yadav to meet industrialists in Delhi ahead of Global Investors Summit
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will hold one-on-one and roundtable meetings with industrialists at the Taj Hotel in New Delhi on Wednesday as part of the final preparations for the upcoming Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025 in Bhopal. As a curtain-raiser to
India happy to host next AI Action Summit: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that India would be happy to host the next AI Action Summit, aiming to build on the momentum generated at the current event in Paris. In his concluding address, PM Modi highlighted the strong consensus among