FTAs: Goyal says India shaping free trade agreements prioritising domestic industries; addressing their ‘concerns and needs’ – Times of India

FTAs: Goyal says India shaping free trade agreements prioritising domestic industries; addressing their ‘concerns and needs’ – Times of India

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal affirmed that India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) prioritize domestic industry interests through extensive stakeholder consultations, carefully balancing offensive and defensive needs. He emphasized pursuing trade pacts with complementary economies, ensuring national and public interests are upheld. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India is shaping its…

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BIS push on toy safety: India outpaces global norms, domestic firms gain global traction – Times of India

BIS push on toy safety: India outpaces global norms, domestic firms gain global traction – Times of India

India’s stricter toy safety standards have not only reduced consumer complaints but also helped domestic manufacturers expand exports, according to officials at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).BIS Director Adbhut Singh said Indian norms, designed around local weather and usage patterns, surpass global benchmarks like ISO and IEC in areas including chemical, physical, and electrical…

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BCCI announces 2025-26 domestic cricket season: Full schedule, groups, dates and key changes | Cricket News – Times of India

BCCI announces 2025-26 domestic cricket season: Full schedule, groups, dates and key changes | Cricket News – Times of India

Nagpur: Vidarbha players pose with the trophy after winning the Ranji Trophy (PTI Photo) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the complete domestic cricket schedule for the 2025-26 season, introducing new group structures and changes to tournament formats. The season will begin with the Duleep Trophy on August 28, 2025,…

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BCCI unveils domestic calendar: 2025-26 season starts on August 28; India vs New Zealand 2026 series venues announced | Cricket News – Times of India

BCCI unveils domestic calendar: 2025-26 season starts on August 28; India vs New Zealand 2026 series venues announced | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The BCCI confirmed the venues for India’s white-ball home series against New Zealand in January 2026 during its 28th Apex Council Meeting held on Saturday. The series will include three ODIs and five T20Is.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The ODI matches will be played in Baroda, Rajkot and Indore,…

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India’s two-wheeler industry: Growth to surpass Covid-19 levels soon; driven by RBI rate cuts and robust domestic demand – Times of India

India’s two-wheeler industry: Growth to surpass Covid-19 levels soon; driven by RBI rate cuts and robust domestic demand – Times of India

The two-wheeler industry in India is set to undergo a massive selling surge, surpassing pre-Covid-19 levels, driven by RBI’s rate cut, strong domestic demand and significant recovery in exports. According to a report by CareEdge Ratings, the sector is expected to register a healthy volume growth of 8–9% in FY26. This follows three years of…

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‘Not the way to go …’: Sunil Gavaskar criticises overreliance on raw talent in IPL, urges focus on domestic performances | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Not the way to go …’: Sunil Gavaskar criticises overreliance on raw talent in IPL, urges focus on domestic performances | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has voiced strong criticism of the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) growing tendency to prioritise raw, untested talent over consistent domestic performers. In his column for Mid-Day, Gavaskar argued that franchises must shift their scouting focus from state-level T20 leagues and U-19 tournaments to more competitive platforms like the Syed…

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India’s domestic economic conditions will continue to be supportive for growth: Moody’s Rating – Times of India

India’s domestic economic conditions will continue to be supportive for growth: Moody’s Rating – Times of India

Moody’s Ratings on Tuesday said that India’s strong domestic economic environment will continue to support economic growth, helping banks maintain healthy asset quality and keeping systemwide nonperforming loan (NPL) levels between 2–3 per cent over the next 12 months.In a report focused on the Indian banking sector, Moody’s stated that even amid heightened global economic…

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India set to meet domestic wheat demand without imports as stocks rebound beyond forecast – Times of India

India set to meet domestic wheat demand without imports as stocks rebound beyond forecast – Times of India

A bumper wheat harvest in India is replenishing government stockpiles at a rapid pace, easing fears that the country would need to import wheat for the first time since 2017. This turnaround could weigh on global wheat prices, which have already seen a sharp decline from 2022 peaks.India, the world’s second-largest wheat producer, had banned…

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