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February 3, 2026 10:22 PM

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RBI directs Banks to remain open on 31st March for govt transactions

The Reserve Bank has directed all banks to keep all their branches, dealing with government business, open for public on 31st March, 2026 so as to account for all the Government transactions relating to receipts and payments in the Financial Year 2025-26 itself.     The directions were issued this e...

February 3, 2026 8:25 PM

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DICCI Chairperson Milind Kamble welcomes US Tariff reduction on Indian goods

Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) Chairperson Milind Kamble has welcomed the United States' decision to reduce tariffs on Indian goods, describing it as positive news for Indian industry and markets. He stated that the move would provide significant relief to labour-intensive sec...

February 3, 2026 8:06 PM

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India’s growth projected between 6.8–7.2% in 2026: DFS Secretary M. Nagaraju

Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, M. Nagaraju, today said, India remains one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world, with growth projected between 6.8 to 7.2 per cent this year. Addressing the Post Budget Conference on the Union Budget 2026-27 organised by ASSOCHAM in N...

February 3, 2026 2:04 PM

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Sensex climbs over 2,000 points following upbeat momentum

Benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, were trading on a bullish note in afternoon trade today, climbing around 2.8 per cent. The Sensex soared 2,301 points to 83,968, while the Nifty advanced 710 points to 25,799, when reports last came in. All sectoral indices surged, with Realty, Se...

February 3, 2026 1:53 PM

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India-US trade deal set new era of global trade leadership: ASSOCHAM

ASSOCHAM hailed the India-US trade deal, saying that it has set a new era of global trade leadership. In a statement, President ASSOCHAM Nirmal K Minda said that bilateral trade between India and the US is expected to reach 500 Billion dollars in the next five years. He highlighted that India has ac...

February 3, 2026 11:50 AM

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Rabi crop sowing covers over 676 lakh hectares across country till January

Rabi crop sowing has covered over 676 lakh hectares across the country as of the 30th January. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has said that Rabi sowing has seen strong growth this season, with the total area rising by 15 lakh hectares compared to last year. Wheat has been sown over ...

February 3, 2026 11:51 AM

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National Stock Exchange describes India-US trade deal as engine of innovation

Managing Director and CEO of National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), Ashish Kumar Chauhan, today hailed the India-US trade deal and described it as an engine of innovation. Talking to the media in New Delhi, Mr Chauhan said that the deal is mutually beneficial for both countries in terms of technolo...

February 3, 2026 11:43 AM

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FIEO welcomes finalisation of India-US Trade Deal

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has welcomed the finalisation of the India-US Trade Deal. It said the United States has reduced tariffs on Indian-made products to 18%, terming it a significant step towards strengthening bilateral trade relations. FIEO President S C Ralhan descri...