Goods barometer shows moderate trade growth as policy uncertainty looms : WTO
GENEVA : Global goods trade continued to expand at a moderate pace in the fourth quarter of 2024 according to the latest WTO Goods Trade Barometer. However, prospects
India will soon emerge as the world leader in Maritime Sector: Sonowal
CHENNAI : India will soon emerge as the world leader in the maritime sector as it multiplies its cargo handling capacity in ports and builds a robust shipping
ADB approves $350 Million loan to modernise India’s Logistics Sector
NEW DELHI : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $350 million policy-based loan to assist India in strengthening and modernising its logistics sector. According to a
Jayen Mehta appointed Managing Director of Amul for five-year term
ANAND : Mr. Jayen Mehta has been appointed Managing Director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (Amul) for a five-year term, ending in 2029-30. The decision was
Indian Railways developing Vande Bharat parcel trains for quick e-commerce shipping
NEW DELHI : Indian Railways is working on an express parcel delivery service – tentatively named as Vande Bharat Parcel Service – targeting niche products, e-commerce shipping items that include apparels,
IndiGo to launch Ahmedabad-Thiruvananthapuram direct flight service from Dec 11
AHMEDABAD : IndiGo Airlines is set to launch a new direct flight service between Ahmedabad (AMD) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) starting from December 11, 2024. The new route will
India’s Digital Revolution: Transforming Infrastructure, Governance, and Public Services
NW DELHI : India’s digital infrastructure has undergone a transformative evolution in recent years, positioning the country as a global leader in digital adoption. With a rapidly expanding
CII urges govt to stick to fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP for 2024-25
NEW DELHI : Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has suggested the government to stick to the fiscal deficit target of 4.9 per cent of GDP for 2024-25 and
Decarbonising India’s transport sector: Navigating trade-offs of biofuel use and electrification
NEW DELHI : As India is on a trajectory to decarbonise the transport sector and reach its net-zero goals by 2070, it is imperative to closely examine decarbonisation
Asia-US container rates fall, but average global rates rise as possible port strike nears
HOUSTON : Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US were flat to softer in the last week while global average rates rose by
