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Modi promised Indians that acche din (good days) were coming. (Photo:AP)

Analyzing Narendra Modi's performance on the Indian economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has had mixed successes in delivering on his promises.

10 May 2019 12:04 PM IST

The session organised by Niti Aayog on Economic Policy - The Road Ahead was attended by over 40 economists and sectoral experts. (Photo: Twitter @narendramodi)

Experts panel suggests ways to achieve USD 5-trillion economy target:...

Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar, CEO Amitabh Kant and senior government officials were present in the meeting.

23 Jun 2019 7:44 PM IST

Startups have also appealed that the government should also consider eliminating Minimum Alternate Tax for startups, which are DIPP certified.

Facebook, T-Hub pick 10 startups for 'India Innovation Accelerator'...

The cohort startups will have access to T-Hub's ecosystem and PwC India's industry experts to scale their businesses.

17 July 2019 8:02 PM IST

The party will also work to win all the 29 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the 2019 general election, Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar said. (Photo: PTI)

Not in favour of continuing with MGNREGA forever: Tomar

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar appreciated women self help groups for providing employment in rural areas.

17 July 2019 3:46 PM IST

The GR also said the Rs 10,000 loan would be given only to those who want to sow crops for the Kharif season.

Agriculture Minister expresses concern over delay in sowing of kharif...

The Centre is in touch with the states to jointly tackle the situation if there is any drought like situation.

8 July 2019 5:40 PM IST

The govt has given nod to recover Rs 22,000 crore arrears from agriculture pump owners.

Budget 2019: Govt raises budget allocation to agri ministry by 78 pc...

PM-KISAN aims to give Rs 6,000 annually in three equal installments to 12.6 crore small and marginal farmers.

5 July 2019 4:58 PM IST

Unless there is a complete change of mindset, that we accept we are predominantly an agriculture based nation, and always have been, the malaise will continue.

Fadnavis appointed as convener of chief ministers panel on...

The nine-member committee includes chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat.

2 July 2019 9:54 AM IST

Unless there is a complete change of mindset, that we accept we are predominantly an agriculture based nation, and always have been, the malaise will continue.

What the economy needs now

Agriculture is still the mainstay of employment.

14 Aug 2019 1:24 AM IST

ICT and the recent addition of IoT have started transforming the agriculture industry and helping farmers to improve their crops productivity and yield. (Representative image: Pexels)

Over 450 agri-tech startups receive USD 248 mn funding in H1 2019:...

More than 50 per cent of agri-tech startups offer supply chain solutions like market linkage, better access to inputs...

13 Aug 2019 11:44 AM IST

Union minister Piyush Goyal borrowed the phrase to hit back at the Congress chief for a tweet targeting him over corruption allegations. (Photo: File)

Piyush Goyal to lead delegation of five CMs, business leaders to...

The commerce minister's visit would see major announcements on collaborative projects with Russia.

9 Aug 2019 8:09 PM IST

Income support schemes the Congresss Nyay for 20 per cent of the poorest households and the BJPs PM Kisan scheme for farmers with less than two hectare of land, are both progressive social protection measures.

Centre starts registration for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana

Under the PM-KMY a monthly pension of Rs 3,000 will be provided to eligible farmers.

9 Aug 2019 3:40 PM IST

Income support schemes the Congresss Nyay for 20 per cent of the poorest households and the BJPs PM Kisan scheme for farmers with less than two hectare of land, are both progressive social protection measures.

Monsoon deficit narrows; kharif sowing progressing well: Agri Min

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected overall monsoon to remain normal.

9 Aug 2019 3:20 PM IST