India tightens silver import curbs; DGFT approval now mandatory for grains, powder

India has tightened restrictions on silver imports by bringing additional categories, including silver grains and powder, under the restricted list and requiring prior government approval for shipments, according to a government order issued on Tuesday.Under the revised rules, imports of silver in the form of grains, powder, other forms, and products containing 99.9 per cent…

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India-US agriculture cooperation discussed at USIBC-hosted meeting led by IFFCO chairman

The US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Tuesday said dialogue on India-US agricultural cooperation held in Washington, describing it as an important initiative to strengthen collaboration between the two countries in the farm sector.The discussions took place during a meeting hosted by USIBC with a PHDCCI delegation led by IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani.Following the engagement, USIBC…

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RBI MPC meeting: Will the central bank cut, pause or hike rates amid Middle East crisis & inflation fears? What economists say

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) begins its three-day meeting on Tuesday amid growing inflation concerns, with a majority of economists and treasury heads expecting the central bank to keep interest rates unchanged this week while signalling a tighter stance later in the financial year, PTI reported.The six-member MPC, headed by RBI…

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