Finance ministry panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0; Cabinet nod next

The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the Finance Ministry has cleared a proposal for a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem, sources told PTI. The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the…

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Barrel of backups: India’s crude imports bounce back despite Middle East disruptions

India’s crude oil imports have bounced back to near pre-conflict levels despite prolonged disruptions in the Middle East, as refiners adjusted their sourcing mix and leaned more on alternative suppliers. According to an HSBC Global Research report, Indian refiners managed to offset the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis by cutting reliance on traditional…

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Japanese Yen hits four-decade low against US dollar – why the currency is depreciating

The yen has been steadily depreciating as Japan gradually emerges from decades of economic stagnation. (Image source: Adobe Stock) The Japanese yen has weakened to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1986, a move that is likely to heighten concerns among policymakers and keep market participants alert for the possibility of official intervention…

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Jio IPO: What is Project Jupiter? How Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance worked behind closed doors for India’s biggest offering

Reliance formally set Project Jupiter in motion by October. (file photo) Project Jupiter – that was the internal name of Reliance Industries’ project to push Jio Platforms Ltd towards its initial public offering – which is all set to be the biggest that the Indian stock market has seen.At Reliance Industries Ltd.’s annual general meeting…

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