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India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Signed
Ashok Kumar Lahiri Appointed NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson
The Government has reconstituted the NITI Aayog. Economist Ashok Kumar Lahiri has been appointed as Read More …
India approves ₹30 billion first withdrawal for Maldives under SAARC Currency Swap Framework
India has approved the first withdrawal of ₹30 billion by the Maldives under the SAARC Read More …
India’s insurance sector
India’s insurance sector continued its strong growth in 2024–25, retaining its position as the 10th Read More …
RBI Cancels Banking Licence of Paytm Payments Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 24th April cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Read More …
SBI seeks review of SC verdict that ‘spectrum’ does not count as an asset in IBC proceedings
State Bank of India (SBI) has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court of Read More …
Herfindahl–Hirschman Index (HHI)
The latest Trade Watch Quarterly report released by NITI Aayog for Q3 FY2025–26 highlights contrasting Read More …
India’s Seafood Exports Hit All-Time High of ₹72,000 Crore
India’s seafood exports rose to a record ₹72,325.82 crore (US$ 8.28 billion) in FY 2025–26, Read More …
Trade Watch Quarterly
NITI Aayog released the latest edition of its Trade Watch Quarterly for the third quarter Read More …
Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World
The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), under the Ministry of Textiles, along with National Read More …
Market Intervention Scheme (MIS)
The Government of India has approved key procurement measures across states to support farmers and Read More …
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool)
The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of a domestic insurance mechanism, the Bharat Maritime Read More …
India Weighs Sulphur Export Curbs Amid Supply Disruptions
India is considering restricting sulphur exports following concerns raised by industry groups over rising prices Read More …
Over 55,000 startups recognised in 2025-26
The Government of India has recorded its highest-ever annual recognition of startups under the Startup Read More …
Govt expands list of eligible destinations under RELIEF Scheme
The Government of India has expanded the list of eligible destinations under the RELIEF (Resilience Read More …
Developing Countries Launches First-Ever Borrowers’ Platform
developing countries have launched the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026. Read More …
World Economic Outlook 2026
According to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) released by the International Monetary Fund, India Read More …
Government Notifies India’s First Chip Fabrication Plant at SEZ Dholera
The Government of India has notified a new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to be set Read More …
China Becomes India’s Largest Trading Partner in 2025–26
China has overtaken the United States to become India’s largest trading partner in 2025–26, with Read More …
Centre revises pricing norms for low-grade iron ore
The Government of India announced on April 14 an amendment to revise pricing norms for Read More …
Top 10% rural households own 44% land in India: World Inequality Lab
A working paper by the World Inequality Lab highlights severe land inequality in rural India, Read More …
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor fully completed
The Ministry of Railways has achieved a major milestone with the completion of the Western Read More …
Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)
The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), launches the first Read More …
Country Partnership Framework (CPF)
The World Bank Group and the Government of Sri Lanka have officially launched a new Read More …
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Parliament has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing significant reforms to Read More …