Export mission: Centre to roll out EPM norms this month, tariff-hit sectors get priority; MSMEs to see finance push

The commerce ministry has begun preparing detailed guidelines for the Rs 25,060-crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM) and will start releasing them before the end of November, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday.The government approved the six-year mission on November 12 for implementation from 2025-26, aiming to help exporters navigate global tariff shocks, including the…

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Trump tariff shock eases? India’s exports to US rise after 4 months of slide; reach $6.3 billion in October

US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on India in August, 25% of which is a penalty for India’s crude oil imports from Russia. (AI image) India’s exports to the US have grown in October over September, despite the 50% tariffs imposed by American President Donald Trump on Indian goods. However, the exports to the…

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‘Limited justice’: Muhammad Yunus on Hasina’s death sentence; claims ‘no one above law’ | India News

Muhammad Yunus (File photo) Muhammad Yunus, who heads the Bangladesh interim government, said the sentencing of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina offered an “important, though limited, justice” for the thousands affected during the July–August 2024 uprising.“Today, the courts of Bangladesh have spoken with a clarity that resonates across the nation and beyond. The conviction and…

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Alphabet rallies after Berkshire reveals stake. Why Buffett’s firm likely bought it

Warren Buffett ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2023. David A. Grogan | CNBC Alphabet shares jumped Monday after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed a new stake in the Google parent, marking one of the conglomerate’s most significant technology bets in years. Alphabet shares were up 5% in morning…

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Gold surge: Imports hit record $14.72 bn in Oct; festive demand drives spike as trade deficit widens

India’s gold imports surged nearly threefold to a record $14.72 billion in October, propelled by strong festive and wedding-season demand, government data showed on Monday. Imports stood at $4.92 billion in the same month last year, PTI reported.Cumulatively, gold inflows rose 21.44 per cent to $41.23 billion in April–October, up from $34 billion a year…

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Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025: ‘Water Mother’ Amla Ashok Ruia receives top honour for rural development | India News

Amla Ashok Ruia honoured with ‘Excellence in Rural Development’ award NEW DELHI: Amla Ashok Ruia, popularly known as the “Water Mother,” was honoured with “Excellence in Rural Development” award at the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 held at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.Her recognition stood out as a tribute to her transformative work in rural…

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Aviation boost: Emirates places $38 bn order for 65 Boeing 777X jets; delivery to begin 2027

Dubai’s biennial Air Show opened on Monday with a headline announcement from hometown carrier Emirates, which placed a $38-billion order for 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, reinforcing its push to expand long-haul capacity amid record earnings and rising traffic through the city’s East-West hub, AP reported.The new order takes Emirates’ total commitment for the upcoming 777-9…

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Africa Turns to Stablecoins, IOTA to Unlock $70B in Cross-Border Trading

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the IOTA Foundation have introduced a digital trade initiative that places stablecoin-based settlement at the center of efforts to overhaul how goods move across Africa. The Africa Digital Access and Public Infrastructure for Trade (ADAPT), formed in partnership with the Tony Blair Institute and World Economic…

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