Government Lifts Wheat Export Restrictions; India Gears Up to Meet Bangladesh Demand
India removes its four-year ban on wheat exports, unlocking opportunities for SMEs and easing global prices. Robust demand from Bangladesh set to drive Indian wheat shipments.
Piyush Goyal Urges Japanese Companies to Deepen Localisation and Expand Manufacturing Base in India
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal calls on Japanese auto and capital goods firms to step up localisation, establish R&D and Global Capability Centres, and build new manufacturing capacity in India for global exports.
Onion Prices Surge 59%: Government Deploys ‘Kanda Express’ to Stabilise Supply
With onion prices up by 59%, the government launches ‘Kanda Express’ to transport buffer stocks from Nashik to key consumption centres and ease market pressure.
India-Japan Business Mission to Strengthen Semiconductors and Electronics Cooperation
Discover how the India-Japan business mission led by FICCI aims to boost cooperation in semiconductors and electronics with key MoUs expected to be signed during the high-profile visit.
US-India Trade Deal Nears Finalization as Senator Rubio Plans October Visit
US Ambassador Sergio Gor says the US-India trade agreement is almost ready. Senator Marco Rubio will visit India in October to discuss final steps and strengthen bilateral ties.
Boris Johnson on India-UK FTA: Scotch Whisky Tariffs Halved Ahead of Diwali
Former UK PM Boris Johnson jokes about the Diwali timeline for the India-UK FTA and welcomes the cut in Scotch whisky tariffs from 150% to 75%, as post-Brexit trade ties strengthen.
Delhi Master Plan 2047 Identifies 1,459 Heritage Assets Under Threat, Urges Stronger Conservation
The Delhi Master Plan 2047 flags 1,459 heritage assets facing severe threat. Learn how adaptive reuse, heritage cells and regular monitoring aim to safeguard the city’s cultural legacy.
Government Cuts Bulk Sugar Stock Limit to 15 Days as Prices Jump 20% Ahead of Festive Season
Govt reduces bulk sugar stock limit to 15 days and orders detailed sales data from mills to check hoarding. Authorities weigh sugar imports to ease supply squeeze.
India Opens Gates for Duty-Free Sugar Imports to Curb Price Surge
Centre approves duty-free imports of 1 million tonnes of sugar as prices soar ahead of the festive season. Stricter stockholding rules aim to stabilise the market.
Delhi Master Plan 2047: 40 Lakh Homes, 695 km Metro & Major Job Push
Explore Delhi’s Master Plan 2047 unveiling 40 lakh affordable homes, 695 km metro expansion, eco-friendly development and robust job creation to transform the city into a world-class hub.
RBI’s Early FCNR(B) Deposit Scheme Closure: Data-Driven Move or Policy U-Turn?
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra defends the early closure of the FCNR(B) deposit scheme as a data-driven adjustment aimed at stabilising the rupee and managing market conditions. Discover what this means for NRIs and the broader economy.
July Rains Propel Kharif Sowing Recovery Across India
Beneficial July rainfall has revitalized kharif sowing in India, boosting pulses and oilseeds planting. Regional disparities remain, but prospects for food prices look brighter.
CCI Eases Commitment Norms, Extends Filing Window to 60 Days
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has relaxed commitment norms, extending the filing window to 60 days and increasing timelines for merger reviews. Learn more.
Nitin Gadkari Warns Faulty DPRs Are Fueling Lakhs of Road Accidents
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari blames consultants for poor-quality Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) that have contributed to over five lakh road accidents and 1.8 lakh fatalities. He announces stricter performance audits and heavy penalties to uphold construction standards.
NH Builders Advocate BOT Annuity Model to End Zero-Bid Road Tenders
National Highways Builders Federation urges adoption of the BOT-annuity model to balance risks and boost private participation in highway projects, ending zero-bid scenarios.