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From textiles to furniture, 350 items may face non-tariff barriers

Move is in line with govt's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' objective

Green shoots visible, India will bounce back: NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

"I am hopeful that we will bounce back and bounce back with a vengeance," Kant said while speaking at 'FICCI FRAMES 2020'.

15th FC chairman N K Singh, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant endorse JioMeet

JioMeet has seen a huge surge in its ranking on Google Play, based on its downloads

Tourism industry seeks govt support for survival, meets Niti Aayog CEO

The representatives also sought financial support for tour operators so that they do not close down and are able to retain their experienced staff

A deluge of disputes awaits courts: NITI Aayog CEO for online resolution

There might be a deluge of disputes in courts, most notably regarding lending, credit, properties, commerce and retail, in the coming months, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said

Niti Aayog launches behaviour change campaign 'navigating the new normal'

As many as 92,000 NGOs and civil society organisations(CSOs) working with NITI Aayog too participated in the virtual launch

Avoid Chinese raw material for bullet-proof jackets: Niti Aayog member

This assumes significance as the clamour for boycott of Chinese goods has been growing louder ever since the violent clash broke out between the Indian and Chinese armies

Galwan stand-off: NITI Aayog recommends indigenous 4G network for BSNL

If executed, the Niti Aayog move could have an adverse impact on global telecom gear manufacturers not just from China such as Huawei and ZTE but also European majors Ericsson and Nokia

Govt panel recommends capping private hospitals' fees for treating Covid-19

On April 30, the Supreme Court had sought the response of the government on a plea filed by advocate Sachin Jain, alleging that private hospitals are 'commercially exploiting' patients

NITI Aayog recommends lower rates for isolation beds in Delhi hospitals

The committee has recommended Rs 8,000-10,000, 13,000-15,000 and 15,000-18,000, including PPE costs, for isolation beds

Covid-19 crisis: No plan for another shutdown, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

A decision on capping hospitalisation charges by private hospitals will come after the NITI Aayog member VK Paul-headed committee gives its recommendations in the next two days.

Beyond alliteration: The PM's knack for wordplay, and economic realities

Anyone can string together alliterative words, but are they a substitute for serious thought and coherent action? Real economics involves choices, or every day would be Christmas, writes T N Ninan

Needed: Coastal economic zones

CEZs could help improve exports and employment, attract FDI and offer a credible public works programme

Pending agri reform

Legalisation of land leasing will help rural poor

States fear losing revenue once agriculture market reforms kick in

The first of a two-part series looks at why states such as Punjab, which depend on taxes levied on mandi transactions, are disgruntled

Banking to be a 'strategic sector', govt discussing privatising some PSBs

According to the new privatisation policy, announced by FM Sitharaman as part of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' package, the government will come up with a list of strategic sectors

Centre considering extending cash support schemes for poor beyond June

These include cash assistance of Rs 500 per month given to 200 million women with Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) bank accounts

Firms rush to register as MSMEs, but most may not get loans: Officials

The government had last month announced loans worth Rs 3 trillion for an estimated 4.5 million MSMEs that are facing a liquidity crunch since last year

Why most businesses, startups trying to register as MSMEs may not get loans

The government had last month announced loans worth Rs 3 trillion for an estimated 4.5 million MSMEs that are facing a liquidity crunch since last year

Experts question provisions of Centre's three agri market reform ordinances

Lack of mandatory written contracts, provision to invoke controlling powers among many bones of contention