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Indians' love for electronics is a current-account shocker

Relentless purchases of smartphones, TVs and the like have made electronics India's 2nd-biggest import item after oil, and is pushing trade deficit wider.

Modi government approves hike in MSP for Kharif crops

The move to hike the MSP for Kharif crops is ​​​in line with the government's Budget announcement of hiking the suppo...

Modi hits back at critics of his employment record with 8 hard facts

Modi had promised to create 10 million jobs a year during his campaign for 2014 elections. His critics say he has mis...

How aging, creaking, crumbling railways is getting a new life

Changes are happening in the colonial-era infrastructure that not only looks shabby but also creates safety challenge...

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While electric cars generate hype, the promise in the immediate future lies elsewhere.
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Government committed to growth of agriculture sector: PM Modi on MSP hike

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Penny stocks, often referred to as Bhangaar stocks, are those that trade below Rs 10. ...

Kotak retains top slot in bumper year for India wealth firms

India is the fastest-growing wealth market globally, with number of HNIs rising 20% in 2017....

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Avanti Feeds 508.15 5.07 298442 514.90 462.25
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