Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 3 (ANI): A day after Amul raised the milk price by 2 rupees, customers voiced concerns, remarking that prices tend to increase after elections conclude in the country. The price of a one-litre pouch of Amul Taaza milk, previously priced at Rs 54, has increased to Rs 56. Similarly, the price of Amul Gold, previously Rs 66, has risen to Rs 68. The sudden price hike has led to mixed reactions among consumers, particularly from the middle class, who feel the pinch of rising costs. Many customers voiced their frustration over the price rice and said

New Delhi, June 3 (Reuters): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans a raft of business-friendly measures if he wins a third term this week, including pushing through regulations making it easier to hire and fire workers, according to two government officials familiar with the matter. As part of an election pledge to transform India into a global manufacturing hub, Modi wants to offer subsidies for domestic production modelled on recent packages for semiconductor firms and electric vehicle makers, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to talk to media. The premier also plans

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): The opposition-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc meeting is underway at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the national capital on Saturday. The meeting is being held on the polling day of the last phase of Lok Sabha polls. The counting of votes will be held on June 4. TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had already said she would not attend the meeting due to the polls in the state and to review the impact of cyclone Remal. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also skipped the meeting.

New Delhi, May 31 (Reuters): India’s economy grew at a faster-than-expected pace of 7.8% year-on-year in the first three months of 2024, helped by a strong performance in the manufacturing sector, and economists expect the momentum to continue this year. The highest growth pace among the largest economies globally will bolster the economic record of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is hoping to win a rare third term in the national election, with results set to be released on June 4. Investors are looking ahead to the election outcome and the full-year budget in mid-July to see what steps the