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Asia|Election|News|Political|World

India exit polls did not capture voter discontent in key states, say pollsters

Exit polls could not accurately capture discontent among the social and economic castes that are ranked lower in India in key states, resulting in an

India exit polls did not capture voter discontent in key states, say pollsters
Asia|News|Political

Indian PM Modi set to take oath for a third time at the weekend as allies pledge support

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance (NDA) formally named him on Wednesday to lead

Indian PM Modi set to take oath for a third time at the weekend as allies pledge support
Business|Economy|Finance|News

India's May retail inflation eases slightly to 4.75%

India's retail inflation rate eased slightly in May, partly helped by fall in fuel prices although food prices remained elevated,

India's May retail inflation eases slightly to 4.75%
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India's May exports up 9.1% y/y as outlook improves

India's merchandise exports rose 9.1% to $38.13 billion in May from a year earlier, helped by an increase in shipments of engineering goods,

India's May exports up 9.1% y/y as outlook improves
Asia|Economy|News

India's opposition Congress asks Modi to tax billionaires more

India's main opposition Congress party asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to impose an additional tax on the country's billionaires to generate funds for

India's opposition Congress asks Modi to tax billionaires more
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

India's economy poised for robust growth ahead of annual budget

India's economy is expanding at the fastest rate among major emerging economies, and tax receipts are higher, factors that could prompt Finance Minister Nirmala

India's economy poised for robust growth ahead of annual budget
Business|Economy|Finance|News

India government somewhat cautious on economic outlook, sees growth of 6.5%-7%

India's government has taken a more cautious stance than private economists on the outlook for growth this fiscal year, predicting the world's

India government somewhat cautious on economic outlook, sees growth of 6.5%-7%
Business|Economy|Finance

India budget pushes jobs, rural development and raises tax on equities

India's finance minister unveiled $576 billion in spending plans in the current fiscal year on Tuesday, marginally higher than interim budget estimates, aiming to

India budget pushes jobs, rural development and raises tax on equities
Asia|Business|Finance

India likely to ease curbs on some Chinese investments, sources say

India is likely to ease restrictions on Chinese investment in non-sensitive sectors like solar panels and battery manufacturing where New Delhi

India likely to ease curbs on some Chinese investments, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

India will not sign global tax deal until its concerns are addressed, official says

India will not sign a global corporate tax deal focused on highly profitable multinational firms unless its concerns on dispute resolution and the

India will not sign global tax deal until its concerns are addressed, official says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India's July merchandise trade deficit widens amid global headwinds

India's trade deficit widened in July, hurt by weak exports, government data showed on Wednesday, amid renewed doubts about the resilience of the

Asia|News|Political

India's opposition demands investigation into market watchdog's alleged conflict in Adani case

More than 1,000 Indian opposition party supporters demonstrated in New Delhi, Mumbai and other state capitals on Thursday, demanding

India's opposition demands investigation into market watchdog's alleged conflict in Adani case
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

India's June qtr GDP growth likely slowed on reduced government spending

India's economic growth is expected to have slowed in the April-June quarter due to reduced government spending during the national elections and stalling

India's June qtr GDP growth likely slowed on reduced government spending
Economy|Finance|News

India outperforms other major economies even as growth slows in April-June

India's economic growth slowed to 6.7% year-on-year in the April-June quarter as a decline in government spending during national elections weighed, data showed on

India outperforms other major economies even as growth slows in April-June
Business|Finance|Technology

Amazon says exports from India-based sellers to cross $5 billion in 2024

Amazon Inc expects to help Indian exporters sell about $5 billion worth of small-ticket items through its platform this year in markets such as the United States

Amazon says exports from India-based sellers to cross $5 billion in 2024
Business|Economy|News

India's trade deficit widens in August on spike in gold imports, weak exports

India's merchandise trade deficit in August widened to a ten-month high of $29.65 billion after gold imports surged while exports fell, dragged

India's trade deficit widens in August on spike in gold imports, weak exports
Economy|Finance

World Bank raises South Asia growth forecast to 6.4% on India demand

The World Bank raised its growth forecast for South Asia to 6.4% in 2024 from an earlier estimate of 6.0%, citing the strength of

World Bank raises South Asia growth forecast to 6.4% on India demand
Economy|Food

India's high food prices curtail spending in early festive season, retailers say

Rising prices of edible oils and vegetables like onions and tomatoes have driven up grocery spending for Indian households ahead of the festival season, prompting

India's high food prices curtail spending in early festive season, retailers say
Business|Economy|Finance

India's October merchandise trade deficit widens to $27.14 billion

India's merchandise trade deficit in October widened more than expected to $27.14 billion, driven by a rise in imports despite exports

India's October merchandise trade deficit widens to $27.14 billion
Business|Economy|Finance

India's October merchandise trade deficit widens to $27.14 billion

India's merchandise trade deficit in October widened more than expected to $27.14 billion, driven by a rise in imports despite exports

India's October merchandise trade deficit widens to $27.14 billion
Asia|Environment|World

India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens

India said on Sunday that it would tighten restrictions including on construction activities and vehicle movements in New Delhi and surrounding areas from Monday

India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens
Asia|Business|Economy

India's September quarter GDP growth likely slowed on weak urban spending

India's economy is expected to have slowed in the July-September quarter, growing at the slowest pace in 18 months, weighed down by weak urban consumption

India's September quarter GDP growth likely slowed on weak urban spending
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India's economy slows sharply, adding pressure on central bank to cut rates

India's economic growth slowed much more than expected in the third quarter, hampered by weaker expansions in manufacturing and consumption,

India's economy slows sharply, adding pressure on central bank to cut rates
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|World

India must do more to tax its super-rich, France's Piketty says

India should do more to tax its super-rich given its high levels of

India must do more to tax its super-rich, France's Piketty says
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty

India to promote its textiles as political crisis hits Bangladesh's exports, say sources

India aims to boost its textile and garments industry in next month's budget with financial support, tariff cuts on key inputs and incentives to produce locally,

India to promote its textiles as political crisis hits Bangladesh's exports, say sources

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