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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to embark on a key official visit to Mexico and the US from October 17 to 26, 2024. The visits are expected to focus on enhancing bilateral trade relations, promoting India as a global investment hub, and participating in crucial multilateral economic discussions. This visit comes at a … Read more

The Government has announced a new cross-government motor insurance taskforce, supported by industry experts, to tackle what it claims is “the spiralling costs of car insurance”. Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, and Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Tulip Siddiq, will bring together industry groups and consumer champions such as the Association of British Insurers, Citizens Advice, … Read more

In a big boost to farmers ahead of Diwali, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday (October 16) approved the minimum support price (MSP) for six rabi crops. The MSP for wheat increased by ₹150 per quintal, from ₹2,275 to ₹2,425. The MSP for mustard is increased by ₹300 to ₹5,950, and chana by ₹210 to ₹5,650, … Read more

Argentina President Javier Milei on Tuesday (local time) outlined new details of his currency strategy, an essential step before his government is expected to make a comeback to the capital markets in 2026. The Argentina government is set to adopt a “flexible” exchange rate on the peso after it will lift capital controls, the timing … Read more