Critics argue that much more could have been done and that the government was slow to react to many events.
In the run up to three years of the National Democratic Alliance government, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry (Independent Charge) Nirmala Sitharaman says it is time to consolidate some of the major initiatives as well as take new steps.
Exports rise for 8th month, albeit at lower pace
According to BJP strategists, PMJAY and the PM Ujjwala Yojana will form the nucleus of the Modi government's re-election campaign.
Amid hints that the government might be exploring capping royalty payments by India-based subsidiaries to US companies, experts warn Subhayan Chakraborty why such a move will only hurt the Indian economy.
For many farmers, though, a bumper harvest isn't good news, as they have been forced to sell their produce, particularly pulses, dirt cheap.
The exercise, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said, will help ease any possible impact of sub-par rainfall on farmers.
Modi believes that in the spirit of 'cooperative federalism' the venue for such meetings between him and the chief ministers should take place around the proverbial 'round table'.
Aayog to present its performance review - since its existence - before the governing council
The IMD attributed the projection to a weakening of El Nio and the Indian Ocean Dipole turning positive.
The IMD has said temperatures in most parts of the country from March to May would be 'above normal'.
Government allows duty-free import of 500,000 tonnes raw sugar till June 12. At present, India levies an import duty of 40% on sugar
Uttar Pradesh and Punjab have announced loan waivers for farmers, while Maharashtra has not despite Opposition pressure. Sanjeeb Mukherjee reports.
Big Basket, Haldiram's & Amul among 101 cold chain projects okayed
The monsoon this year in India was likely to be 'below normal' at 95% of LPA: Skymet
The BJP's win in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls has emboldened the top leadership to pursue a pro-woman agenda.
Auchan and another French retailer, Carrefour, exited India in 2014
Apple sought exemption from mandatory local sourcing of components for its products
This can mean companies like Apple, Zara can sell in India through wholly-owned subsidiaries
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