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Markets are vital hubs of commerce. They facilitate trade and exchange. In India, markets reflect diverse cultures and traditions. They vary from bustling street bazaars to modern shopping malls. Markets influence local economies significantly. They provide livelihoods for many. Understanding market dynamics is crucial for economic growth. They also serve as social spaces, fostering community interactions and cultural exchanges.

India Revises GDP, CPI and IIP Base Year

India has initiated a comprehensive revision of the base year for Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The exercise is...

 February 9, 2026

India-GCC Free Trade Agreement Terms Signed

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed the Terms of Reference for a Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi. The move marks a formal step towards...

 February 7, 2026

US Launches Project Vault for Critical Minerals

The United States has announced a $12 billion plan to build a strategic stockpile of critical minerals and rare earth elements under a new initiative called Project Vault....

 February 6, 2026

India Supports FORGE Critical Minerals Initiative

India has extended support to FORGE, a new international initiative on critical minerals launched at the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington DC. The initiative is seen as...

 February 6, 2026

Budget Boost for India’s Biopharma Sector

India’s Union Budget 2026–27 has announced a major push for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sector. The measures aim to strengthen domestic manufacturing, expand clinical research capacity, and improve...

 February 3, 2026

PSBs Sanction MSME Loans Through Digital CAM

Public Sector Banks have sanctioned more than 3.96 lakh loan applications worth over ₹52,300 crore to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises under a new Credit Assessment Model based...

 January 20, 2026

RBI Proposes New UCB Licensing Norms

Urban cooperative banking may soon see a fresh licensing framework after more than two decades, with the Reserve Bank of India proposing stricter entry norms for credit cooperative...

 January 15, 2026

India’s Livestock Sector Shows Strong Growth

India’s livestock sector has emerged as a major pillar of the agricultural economy, with steady growth in milk, egg and meat production over the past decade. The sector’s...

 January 9, 2026

Trade Watch Quarterly on India’s Automotive Exports

India’s latest Trade Watch Quarterly for Quarter I of FY 2025–26 marks structural changes in the country’s trade profile and places special emphasis on automotive exports. The publication...

 January 7, 2026

Live Events Development Cell Boosts Concert Economy

India’s live events sector is expanding rapidly and is being positioned as a major driver of employment, tourism and cultural growth. To support this momentum, the Information and...

 January 5, 2026

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