Economic News
World Trade Organization: Developing nations wary of new issues
The concern, sources said, stems from the fact that the official draft outcome text allows for the inclusion of any issues that are under discussion. As per the draft MC12 outcome document issued on Friday, a separate part has been reserved for "reference to...
Walmart seeks British retailers for third-party online marketplace
Approved British sellers will be able to sell their goods on Walmart.com, which is visited by more than 120 million people every month, the US shopping giant said in a statement Monday.Approved British sellers will be able to sell their goods on Walmart.com, which...
After Rajya Sabha drama, Maharashtra MLC polls may see nail-biting finish
The BJP is confident of getting its fifth candidate elected as, unlike the Rajya Sabha poll, the MLC poll is conducted through a secret ballot where there are more chances of cross voting. The BJP is again confident of wooing over the same MLAs of the MVA and...
Azadi from jail: States advised to release prisoners in 3 phases
The home ministry said that women and transgender convicts above 50 years with overall good conduct, especially those not punished in the last three years and have completed half their sentence, may be released in three phases: This Independence Day, Republic Day...
Enforcement Directorate questions Rahul Gandhi for nine hours
The case relates to an equity transaction in which Sonia Gandhi and son are accused of 'misappropriating AJL assets worth over ₹2,000 crore' by paying just ₹50 lakh. A probe by the Income-Tax Department against the Congress leaders stemmed from a private complaint...
SJS Enterprises looks for acquisitions to aid diversification, overseas expansion
The company is keen to enter North America, Europe and Asean countries, Thapar said. Acquisitions could help the company enter a new market, gain new customers, get access to new technology, or even diversify into newer business segments, SJS Enterprises chief...
China’s extreme Covid testing norms to hit its GDP: Reports
China has ramped up its testing with the country now requiring nucleic acid tests done within the past 48 hours just to enter public spaces, offices and even schools. However, it is estimated that the testing could cost some 1.7 trillion yuan a year in China's...
INSTC operationalised as Russia sends consignments for Indian port
Russia has sent consignments for India this Saturday from St Petersburg which will travel to India via the Caspian Port of Astrakhan and Iranian Port of Anzali and from there to Bandar Abbas Port and thereafter to Western Indian ports to operationalise INSTC, ET...
