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India Likely to Announce Subsidy for Turtle Excluder Devices in Fishing Nets

New Delhi, March 19 -- The Union government is expected to introduce a subsidy scheme soon for installing turtle excluder devices (TEDs) in fishing nets. This initiative aims to boost India's seafood... Read More


CBDT Invites Stakeholder Input On Income Tax Rules Following Introduction Of 2025 Bill

New Delhi, March 19 -- The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has called for stakeholder recommendations on income tax rules and related forms pertaining to provisions in the Income Tax Bill 2025, w... Read More


MeitY and DFI Launch NIDAR Challenge to Boost India's Drone Industry

New Delhi, March 19 -- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India (DFI), has launched NIDAR-the National Innovation Challenge f... Read More


Indian Motorcycle Parts Exports Rise 27% in Three Years

New Delhi, March 19 -- India's exports of motorcycle parts have seen a remarkable rise over the past three years, driven by government incentives and strengthened domestic manufacturing. Official dat... Read More


Govt Eases BIS Certification Requirements For Critical AC And Refrigerator Components

New Delhi, March 19 -- In a move to prevent potential shortages during the upcoming summer, the government has exempted certain critical air-conditioner (AC) and refrigerator components from mandatory... Read More


Indian Railways Plans To Set Up Small Nuclear Plants To Achieve Net-Zero By 2030

New Delhi, March 19 -- The Indian Railways has commenced consultations with the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and the Ministry of Power regarding the establishment of small nuclear power facilitie... Read More


MSME Closures Surge To 35,567 In FY25, Nearly Doubling Previous Year's Figures

New Delhi, March 19 -- India has witnessed a sharp rise in the closure of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the 2024-25 financial year, with 35,567 businesses shutting down as of Febr... Read More


India's Trade Deficit Shrinks To 3.5-Year Low At USD 14.05 Bn In Feb Amid Export & Import Contraction

New Delhi, March 18 -- India's merchandise trade deficit contracted significantly to USD 14.05 billion in February, marking its lowest level in three-and-a-half years. This represents a substantial r... Read More


RBI Governor Calls For Stronger Grievance Redress Systems In Banks And NBFCs

New Delhi, March 18 -- Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has issued a strong appeal to banks and non-banking financial companies to address the alarming increase in customer complaints, e... Read More


Telangana Secures Up to Rs 1 Lakh Cr In Green Energy Investments, Targets 20,000 MW By 2030: Deputy CM

Hyderabad, March 18 -- Telangana has attracted investments ranging from Rs 80,000 crore to Rs 1 lakh crore in the green energy sector, with multiple companies already finalising agreements with the st... Read More