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MSME Sector: Focus on credit allocation, but many issues remain unaddressed

The Budget 2025-26 primarily emphasizes credit facilities, revised classification, and targeted support for first-time entrepreneurs.

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Bengal Global Business Summit 2025: Investment hopes amid economic challenges

The Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) was held in Kolkata on February 5th and 6th, 2025.

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Mia by Tanishq partners with Swiggy Instamart to deliver in 10 minutes

Mia by Tanishq, one of India's trendiest precious fine jewellery brands, announces its collaboration with Swiggy Instamart, marking its entry into the burgeoning quick commerce space.

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Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd

Colgate-Palmolive India Limited (CPIL), a leading consumer goods company in India, is renowned for its dental care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition products.

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India's Stance on Chinese Investments: A Strategic, Not Just Economic, Decision

India has imposed restrictions on Chinese investments, a move driven not only by economic considerations but also by national security concerns and geopolitical realities.

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India needs Development Finance Institutions: Bridging the gap for MSMEs

India's economic landscape has long been fueled by the vigor of its small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which contribute significantly to GDP and employment. However, a glaring void in the financial ecosystem threatens their ability to scale and thrive. This gap lies in the absence of robust development finance institutions (DFIs) that cater specifically to medium enterprises as they outgrow micro-level operations but are yet to reach the stature of large corporations.

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Budget 25-26: FM cuts middle class tax burden, aims at consumption-led growth

The Budget focuses on agricultural growth, with initiatives like a Makhana Board, National Mission for High Yielding Seeds, Cotton Productivity Mission, enhanced Kisan Credit Cards, urea plant expansion, and sustainable fisheries development to benefit farmers and boost production.

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Fiscal analysis of the Budget 2025

On February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025, marking her eighth budget presentation. This budget outlined key strategies for taxation, government expenditure, and economic growth for the fiscal year 2025-26 amidst significant economic challenges. Despite only a six-month gap between her seventh and eighth budgets, the Indian economy has faced major hurdles during this period.

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MSME Sector: Focus on credit allocation, but many issues remain unaddressed

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India's balancing role in the new 'rightist', de-globalised world.

The world's political tilt towards 'right' may usher in far reaching consequences, both in terms of international trade and in social life in general.

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"DAVA INDIA has revolutionized the Indian healthcare landscape by making high-quality generic medicines"

Q 1. How is Zota Healthcare & Davaindia different from its competitors in the market?

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NITI Aayog launches the "Fiscal Health Index 2025"

The report also highlights state-specific challenges and areas for improvement.

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Convergence of Science and Spirituality ensures a healthier future

Speech of Dr. Prasun Mishra, President AAPM, Chair, WISE Capitals on the 15th World Confluence of Humanity, Power and Spirituality on 27th December 2024

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The Crisis in Bolivia

Political leaders must put aside their rivalries and focus on stabilizing the economy.

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Assam Government hosts successful Investors' Roadshow in Kolkata

The Assam Government organized a highly successful Investors' Roadshow at Hotel Taj Bengal, Kolkata, serving as a prelude to the much-anticipated \"Advantage Assam 2.0: Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025.\"

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India needs to reform both global and domestic policies to boost core sector growth

The core sector, consisting of key industries such as petroleum and refining, electricity generation, steel production, coal mining, crude oil, natural gas, cement, and fertilizers, requires comprehensive policy reforms to enhance its contribution to the overall industrial output.

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Understanding the implications of India's revised GDP growth outlook

India's GDP growth rate forecast for FY25 has recently been revised downwards by several institutions, reflecting a broader economic slowdown.

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Achievements and Challenges of a Decade of 'Make in India'

The 'Make in India' initiative, launched in 2014, marks a significant milestone as it completes a decade of efforts to position India as a global manufacturing hub.

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Indian Rupee depreciation against the dollar: Why it's not a cause for concern

The daily fluctuations in the exchange rate of the Indian rupee against the dollar have kept the media busy, with many analyses trying to determine the reasons behind its depreciation.

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EIILM-Kolkata launches 'MBA Cloud ERP with SAP' in Eastern India

EIILM-Kolkata, a leading Management Institute of Eastern India has taken a historic step towards uplifting the quality of management education in this part of the country.

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The IMF World Economic Outlook, January 2025 - An analysis/review

On January 17, 2025, the International Monetary Fund On January 17, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its World Economic Outlook (WEO) update, titled \"Global Growth: Divergent and Uncertain.\"

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Shaky core sector performance putting pressure on GDP figures

India's gross domestic product growth has slumped to a seven-quarter low of 5.4% in July to September 2024 quarter much lower than even the most pessimistic projections.

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What will be RBI'S response in the midst of growth vs inflation?

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Commitee (MPC) is set to meet from February 5-7 to decide whether to change or continue the current Repo rate at 6.50%.

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Bank of Baroda, Kolkata Zone organised Mega Kisan Melas in West Bengal

Bank of Baroda (BOB) organised Mega Kisan Mela at Konkalitala in Birbhum District of West Bengal on November 18, 2024 as a part of the 7th Edition of the Baroda Kisan Pakhwada (BKP).

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Time-Bound Disposal of Cases to Expedite the Delivery of Justice and affordabe by all in India

The delay in the disposal of cases in Indian courts remains a significant hurdle to the nation's progress.

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Dev Deepawali: A grand celebration of light, spirituality, and culture in Varanasi

The holy city of Varanasi, often regarded as India's spiritual and cultural heart, came alive with the splendor of Dev Deepawali on the sacred day of Kartik Purnima.

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The life of Job 'Ye judge not the judgment of God' - Jesus Christ

The Holy Bible reveals through the life of Job how the Lord tests the righteous and that faith helps one to overcome life's adversities.

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India has the highest potential for the garment industry, only a conducive government policy is required.

India's textile industry is poised for remarkable growth, with expectations to double its contribution to the GDP within the next six to seven years.

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Global Public Debt may be worse than it appears, warns IMF

Global Public Debt Set to Exceed $100 Trillion, Warns IMF

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The economic consequences of Trump's Presidency: A global perspective

One of the key economic factors contributing to the Democrats' loss in the US elections was the significant rise in inflation, which was initially triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine war.