Defence exports will touch 24,000cr in FY24, says Sitharaman

Friday, 29 December 2023
India's defence exports will reach Rs 24,000 crore by FY24, with current exports at Rs 20,000 crore. Defence forces are signing MoUs with MSMEs for 10-year procurement if standards are met. Bilateral trade includes oil purchases from Russia and talks for Rupee trade with Russia and Sri Lanka. AI will generate domain specific jobs requiring different skill sets, such as optimal fuel usage and smart city waste management. The finance minister challenges fears of job loss, citing the introduction of computers in banking in the 1980s resulting in employment generation.

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UP International Trade Show: Rakesh Sachan Celebrates Success as Catalyst for MSMEs, ODOP [Video]

UP International Trade Show: Rakesh Sachan Celebrates Success as Catalyst for MSMEs, ODOP

In an exclusive interview with OneIndia, Uttar Pradesh MSME Minister Rakesh Sachan hailed the UP International Trade Show as a monumental success, providing a vital platform for economic growth. The event showcases products from micro, small, medium and large enterprises. With 450 representatives from over 70 countries participating, Sachan emphasised the significance of the One District One Product initiative, stating it helps boost local products globally while contributing to PM Modi's 'Made in India' vision. #UPTradeShow #MSMEGrowth #ODOP #UttarPradesh #MakeInIndia ~PR.282~ED.103~HT.334~

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Sri Lanka swears in left-wing Anura Kumara Dissanayake as president [Video]

Sri Lanka swears in left-wing Anura Kumara Dissanayake as president

Over a year since protests rocked the South Asia country of Sri Lanka, the nation has voted in a new leader in an effort to recover from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on January 1, 1970

Sri Lanka's New President: Marxist Leader Wins Amid Economic Turmoil| Meet Anura Kumara Dissanayake! [Video]

Sri Lanka's New President: Marxist Leader Wins Amid Economic Turmoil| Meet Anura Kumara Dissanayake!

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Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on January 1, 1970