CEO Forum: India, US reaffirm commitment to expanding bilateral commerce, trade

 Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and his US counterpart Gina Raimondo co-chaired the 6th meeting of the US-India CEO Forum, which is the highest platform for discussing trade and commerce between the two countries.  Government representatives of the two countries and the Forum members, during the meeting hosted on Wednesday by the US, … Read more

Clean and sustainable India important for a robust economy: NSE CEO

The 'Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024' showcases India's decade-long movement towards cleanliness, sanitation and sustainable living through the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) MD and CEO, Ashishkumar Chauhan, said on Wednesday.   In a statement, Chauhan said that the mission has embodied 'Jan Bhagidari' (people's participation) in action, which is key for a … Read more

Revolutionary shift: FM Nirmala Sitharaman hails rise in credit-driven consumption in rural India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has lauded the meteoric rise in credit-driven consumption in small cities and towns, calling it a “revolutionary shift” that has been made possible due to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).  A definitive surge has been reported in household consumption in tier 2, 3 and 4 cities and even beyond, … Read more

'Job creation powerhouse': FM Nirmala Sitharaman credits PM Narendra Modi for manufacturing sector boost

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the recently reported remarkable surge in manufacturing jobs and wages for workers in FY 23, where they have risen by 7.6 per cent and 5.5 per cent, respectively, saying under his leadership, the sector has "not only rebounded but is now thriving".  As … Read more