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Union Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi on Saturday called for a decisive change in India’s agricultural policy — moving away from a purely utilitarian, output-driven model towards one shaped by ethical principles, as the country seeks to reconcile food security goals with environmental safeguards.Addressing the valedictory session of the M S Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, Chaturvedi…

Mumbai: Individuals with an NPS account will soon be able to spread their retirement savings across multiple schemes instead of sticking to a single option. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has rolled out a Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) for non-government sector subscribers.The move is significant for corporate employees, professionals, self-employed individuals and…

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A parliamentary panel has pitched for raising India’s investment rate from 31% of GDP to 35% in order to sustain an ambitious annual growth target of 8% over the next decade. The Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab, said a higher investment push, coupled with structural reforms and digital initiatives, is…