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Dhirendra Kumar

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Dhirendra Kumar is a policy reporter covering matters related to trade, industry, agriculture, consumer affairs, and textiles and focuses on bringing new and important information to my readers to keep them updated on the latest developments..

ARTICLES BY DHIRENDRA KUMAR

The government is keen to back the startup ecosystem given its employment potential. (Mint)

Enhanced budget support for small businesses, startups on cards

3 min read . 05:25 AM IST

India's gems and jewellery exports declined in FY24 to a three-year low. (Representative image: Pexels)

Govt launches Diamond Imprest scheme to boost exports, protect domestic industry

2 min read . 21 Jan 2025

The initiative reflects the government's commitment to addressing rising concerns over consumer safety and transparency in the digital marketplace as e-commerce continues to grow in India. (Bloomberg)

Draft e-commerce rules mandate KYC, detailed product listings

3 min read . 21 Jan 2025

The agriculture sector is looking for public-private partnerships to support growth.

India's farm sector grapples with falling yields to climate change

2 min read . 21 Jan 2025

Onion prices have posed a headache for governments over the years, with its volatile prices figuring in election campaigns. (PTI)

Source, stock and transport: The plan for private firms in onion logistics

3 min read . 21 Jan 2025

A total of 84 companies have been selected across all rounds of the PLI scheme, which was approved in April 2021 with a financial outlay of ₹6,238 crore for FY22 to FY29.

Govt picks 24 cos for ₹3,516-cr investment in round 3 of white goods PLI scheme

2 min read . 20 Jan 2025

Swapping drained batteries for new ones is seen as an idea to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles, since batteries take much longer to charge than filling up at a fuel station. (Bloomberg)

Why battery swapping for EVs remains a non-starter in India

4 min read . 20 Jan 2025

Union minister Piyush Goyal, reaffirming the Modi government’s commitment to making India a developed nation by 2047, proposed a six-point agenda to guide the India-EU partnership. (ANI)

India, EU lay roadmap to strengthen trade and investment

2 min read . 19 Jan 2025

The new price is a reduction from ₹2,900 per quintal earlier, set by the ministry in mid-August. (Photo: Reuters)

Govt cuts reserve price of rice for OMSS to ₹2,250/quintal

2 min read . 17 Jan 2025

The annual average retail inflation for 2024 stood at 4.95%, lower than 6.69% in 2022 and 5.65% in 2023, reflecting improved price stability. (Photo: Mint)

Govt projects 3% rise in tur production, 18% surge in Kharif moong

2 min read . 17 Jan 2025

Union minister Piyush Goyal addresses at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI)

FTAs to unlock global markets for India’s auto industry: Piyush Goyal

2 min read . 17 Jan 2025

Initiatives to ensure that farmers receive quality agricultural inputs including high-grade seeds to improve yields and overall productivity are also likely. (Photo: HT)

Budget 2025's top priorities: Farmers, small businesses, consumption, and jobs

4 min read . 17 Jan 2025

According to the think-tank's report, India could boost its turmeric exports to $1 billion by 2030. (Photo: AFP)

ICRIER report estimates India's turmeric exports to jump to $1 billion by 2030

2 min read . 15 Jan 2025

The report warned that state-based armed conflict is the most immediate risk for 2025, reflecting deepening geopolitical fragmentation. (Photo: AFP)

India and Gulf nations can bridge US-China divide: WEF

2 min read . 15 Jan 2025

Uttar Pradesh is the top wheat-producing state in India, accounting for around 31.77% of the country's total wheat production. (HT)

Centre asks states to boost wheat procurement for 2025-26 rabi season

2 min read . 15 Jan 2025

Prior to the revision of gold import data, the import value of the yellow metal was reported at $14.8 billion. (Photo: Reuters)

Data collection SoP eyed after mismatch over gold figures

2 min read . 15 Jan 2025

India's trade deficit declines to $21.94 bn in December.

India's trade deficit declines to $21.94 bn in December

3 min read . 15 Jan 2025

The move springs from the success in the mobile phone segment, where higher customs duty on finished products helped to attract investments. Photographer: Karen Dias/Bloomberg

India budget may tweak duties, procedures to spur component output, ease trade

4 min read . 15 Jan 2025

MGNREGS guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to poor rural households.

MGNREGS allocations could be increased for FY26

3 min read . 15 Jan 2025

The Union government has previously undertaken several initiatives to reduce compliance burdens on MSMEs and increase their global competitiveness.

Centre begins talks for easing MSME compliance burden, financing woes

5 min read . 14 Jan 2025