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World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 6.6% despite West Asia war-led global slowdown

New Delhi, June 11 -- The World Bank has marginally raised India's growth forecast for 2026-27 to 6.6% from the 6.5% projected in January, making it one of the few major economies to see an improved o... Read More


PM asks states to focus on investment, skilling and ease of doing business to achieve Viksit Bharat

New Delhi, June 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on state governments to take the lead in attracting investments, improving ease of doing business and building a skilled workforce... Read More


Centre exempts E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuels from excise duty after approving higher ethanol-blend standards

New Delhi, June 11 -- The government has extended central excise duty exemptions to petrol blended with 22%, 25%, 27% and 30% ethanol, marking a significant policy step towards supporting higher ethan... Read More


Stable cereal, pulse and vegetable prices offer relief amid West Asia war-driven inflation concerns

New Delhi, June 11 -- Prices of key cereals, pulses and vegetables have remained stable, providing relief to consumers and policymakers amid concerns that the West Asia war could push up India's food ... Read More


Modi to chair NITI governing council meet amid West Asia crisis

New Delhi, June 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on Thursday, bringing together chief ministers and lieutenant governors to discuss a roadmap f... Read More


Govt to pick 4 new private universities under its world class institutions plan

New Delhi, June 10 -- Finance ministry's Department of Expenditure (DoE) has tasked the education ministry with identifying four new private universities under the government's World Class Institution... Read More


NLC India OFS oversubscribed 5.22 times on day one; govt exercises full greenshoe option

NEW DELHI, June 9 -- The Centre's offer for sale (OFS) of up to 3% stake in state-run NLC India Ltd drew strong institutional demand on the first day, getting oversubscribed 5.22 times. The governmen... Read More


Govt to sell up to 3% stake in NLC India via OFS at Rs.303 per share

New Delhi, June 8 -- The Centre on Monday launched an offer for sale (OFS) of a 2% base stake in state-run NLC India Ltd (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation), with a 1% greenshoe option in the event... Read More


India's BIS bans use of potential carcinogen, chlorine bleaching as it sets tea bag quality standards for first time

New Delhi, June 8 -- India has banned the use of epichlorohydrin, a paper-strengthening chemical classified as a potential carcinogen, and chlorine for bleaching in tea bags sold in the country. The ... Read More


Centre brings back standard edible oil pack sizes, phases out odd-sized packs

NEW DELHI, June 6 -- The Centre has mandated standard pack sizes for major edible oils and given manufacturers, packers and importers three months to comply, rolling back a proliferation of odd-sized ... Read More