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Virendra Singh Rawat
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Editorial Contributor, Business Standard
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investing strategies, economics the United States, stocksinvesting, bonds
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By Virendra Singh Rawat| Business Standard Verified The Uttar Pradesh government has set an excise revenue target of Rs 60,000 crore for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), according to the state's Finance Minister Suresh Khanna. For the current financial year, the Yogi Adityanath-led government aimed for Rs 58,000 crore in excise revenue. However, collection in the first three quarters reached only about Rs 31,000 crore, Khanna said. In the previous years, revenue stood at Rs 41,250 crore in FY23 and Rs 47,600 crore in FY24.
By Virendra Singh Rawat| Business Standard Verified With Uttar Pradesh (UP) eyeing exports of Rs 3 trillion in 2-3 years, the state's small and medium businesses (SMEs) are looking to tap offshore markets, especially Africa, Europe, and the Gulf countries for trade ties. The sectors under focus for global business tie-ups include agro and food processing, green energy, building and construction material, and electrical and electronics.
By Virendra Singh Rawat| Business Standard Verified Several districts, including Kanpur, Bareilly, Barabanki, Bahraich, Agra, Aligarh, and Gorakhpur are poised to benefit from these projects, which will be undertaken in addition to the ongoing highways and expressway projects. "While the detailed project report (DPR) of some of these projects is ready, the bidding process of others is in varying stages of completion," the senior UP official said, adding that the outlay for such projects was to the tune of Rs 15,500 crore.
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Business Standard
Business Standard is a prominent Indian English-language daily newspaper that focuses on business, finance, and economic journalism. Founded on March 26, 1975, by the ABP Group, it is now owned by Business Standard Private Limited, a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank. Headquartered in New Delhi, the newspaper employs over 400 staff members and has a circulation of approximately 189,000 copies. The publication offers comprehensive coverage of India's economy, infrastructure, corporate governance, international trade, and financial markets. It is known for its analytical reporting and expert commentary. Business Standard publishes a broadsheet-format daily edition in English and Hindi and has a digital platform that provides real-time updates and multimedia content. With localized editions from 12 regional centers, it effectively serves readers in over 1,000 towns and cities, targeting professionals, policymakers, and investors seeking reliable financial insights.
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Founded: 1975