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Goyal calls global crisis India’s biggest growth opportunity

20-05-2026

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said Indian businesses should turn the current global economic uncertainties into opportunities for growth and not panic over the situation.

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Stock mkts succumb to late sell-off; Sensex falls 114 pts

20-05-2026

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday due to a fag-end sell-off in blue-chip stocks HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries, as concerns rose over the rupee hitting a new record low.

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ICRA lowers FY27 GDP growth estimate to 6.2%

20-05-2026

India's gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to grow at 6.2% in fiscal 2027, down from the earlier estimate of 6.5% amid elevated crude oil prices triggered by the West Asia crisis, according to rating agency ICRA.
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‘India-EU trade pact to help boost auto mfg’

20-05-2026

The India-EU free trade agreement will help attract greater investments into India and boost automobile manufacturing in the country, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

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India should be seen as investment partner, not just a market: Prasada

20-05-2026

India should be seen not merely as a market for selling products but as a long-term investment partner, with foreign companies encouraged to work alongside Indian businesses in the country's growth story, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said on Tuesday.
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Downside risks to economy have begun materialising: Crisil report

20-05-2026

The ongoing West Asia conflict has begun materialising as a major downside risk for the Indian economy, severely impacting international trade and inflating import costs.

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HDFC Bank Parivartan Partners with Round Table India

19-05-2026

Noida, May 2026: HDFC Bank, through its CSR programme Parivartan, in partnership with Round Table India, has inaugurated a new primary wing at the Government Composite School, Chajjasri Village, Sector 63, Noida, under Round Table India’s flagship Freedom Through Education (FTE) initiative.

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Coromandel Launches ‘Project Mamatha’ in Kakinada

19-05-2026

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), May 2026: Coromandel International Limited, India’s leading agri-solutions provider, has launched Project Mamatha, a community-focused initiative aimed at transforming Anganwadi centres in the villages of Vakalapudi and Valasapakala near Kakinada.

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‘Swadeshi’ drive powers India’s ₹2 tn commodity export ambition

19-05-2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India is targeting $2 trillion in exports over the next five years, with a strong focus on boosting commodities, indigenous manufacturing and the government’s Swadeshi agenda under the vision of an “Atmanirbhar Bharat”.

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Bullion futures rebound as rupee hits record low

19-05-2026

Gold and silver prices rebounded on Monday in the domestic futures market after declining for two consecutive sessions, supported by the Indian rupee falling to a record low against the dollar.

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FCI seeks `50,000 crore for foodgrain operations

19-05-2026

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) plans to raise short-term loans worth ₹50,000 crore from scheduled banks to manage cash flow requirements linked to procurement and distribution of foodgrains, a senior government official said on Monday.

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Domestic oilseeds rally as global edible oil prices surge

19-05-2026

Edible oilseed prices traded mixed across major spot markets on Monday, with mustard seed prices rising in Jaipur due to firm global edible oil rates and stronger domestic demand.