India-US trade treaty to prioritise farmers' interest, says Minister Chouhan

Any trade treaty between India and the US will be negotiated with a focus on safeguarding the interest of Indian farmers, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Monday on the sidelines of the 11th Maize Summit here. His remarks come amid the ongoing negotiations for a trade deal, with the US pushing for greater market access, particularly for genetically modified corn.Register to read

FADA says tractors, 3-wheelers drive Jun auto sales growth; PV inventory up

Retail sales of all automobile segments recorded a year-on-year increase in June, with sharp growth seen in sales of three-wheelers and tractors, data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations showed Monday. Sales of passenger vehicles recorded the lowest growth last month, as the lobby body flagged increased inventory levels. Register to read

India to remain one of fastest growing economies in coming years, says Sitharaman

India is poised to remain one of the world's fastest growing economies in the coming years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday said in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro. Sitharaman said the Indian economy has shown "remarkable growth and resilience" in the post-pandemic era.Register to read

Despite sharp rise in prices, platinum market equations seen unchanged

Despite a sharp rise in prices, platinum market is not likely see any change in demand for and supply of the metal, as both the factors are inelastic to prices, according to World Platinum Investment Council.Register to read