Centre intervenes with Rs 65/kg tomato sales in Delhi amid steep price rise

Oct 08, 2024, at 11:41 pm

New Delhi: The Central government began selling tomatoes at Rs 65 per kilogram across 50 locations in Delhi on Monday in response to skyrocketing prices, which have exceeded Rs 90 per kg in the Delhi-NCR region ahead of the festive season, media reports said.

All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers at 7% in May

Jun 21, 2024, at 11:40 pm

New Delhi: The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) (Base: 1986-87=100) saw an increase of 6 points each in May 2024, reaching 1269 and 1281, respectively.

Pakistan's economic outlook uncertain amid political instability: ADB report

Apr 13, 2024, at 08:33 am

Islamabad: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday said that Pakistan's economic outlook is uncertain, with significant downside risks due to current political instability, media reported.

US witnesses moderate increase in Feb inflation

Mar 30, 2024, at 05:10 am

Washington: The United States witnessed a moderate increase in prices, while the expenses for services excluding housing slowed notably, indicating the possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in June.

Govt extends import duty exemption on Masur dal till March 2025

Dec 23, 2023, at 07:30 am

New Delhi: The government has extended import duty exemption on Masur dal (lentil) by one year till March 31, 2025 with aim to keep the prices under check, a notification said on Friday.

US November wholesale inflation remains steady, indicating gradual decrease in prices

Dec 14, 2023, at 04:35 am

Washington: The November wholesale inflation in the United States remained steady, indicating a gradual easing of price increases in the economic pipeline, AP reported.

Amid 40-yr-high inflation, UK's new PM Rishi Sunak vows to confront 'profound economic crisis'

Oct 26, 2022, at 04:47 am

Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor of the UK's treasury has become the country's Prime Minister after Liz Truss quit the role in just 45 days as 40-year-high inflation gripped the nation, dealing a blow to the households that have been already cutting down daily expenses, and now several even plan to stay away from Christmas shopping.

India coping better than other countries amid Ukraine-Russia crisis: Amit Shah

Jul 14, 2022, at 12:24 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the economic slowdown in India is controlled compared to other nations.