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Textile Industry Seeks Removal Of Cotton Import Duty Amid Rising Raw Material Costs

New Delhi, May 8 -- Indias textile industry has intensified its demand for the removal of the 11 percent import duty on cotton, arguing that elevated raw material costs are hurting competitiveness at ... Read More


India To Contribute 17% Of Global Growth In 2026, Says Jaishankar

New Delhi, May 8 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is emerging as a key pillar of global economic stability, highlighting that the country is expected to contribute 17 percent of gl... Read More


Advanced AI Could Trigger Banking Cyber Risks If Released Publicly: Nagaraju

Mumbai, May 8 -- Department of Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju has asked banks and financial institutions to strengthen cybersecurity systems and operational resilience. He warned that advan... Read More


India Auctions 212 Mineral Blocks in FY26, Highest Under Auction Regime

New Delhi, May 8 -- Indias mining sector recorded its strongest annual performance under the mineral auction regime in FY 2025 26, with 212 mineral blocks auctioned during the financial year, accordin... Read More


OMCs Deny Petrol, Diesel Shortage In Odisha Amid Temporary Supply Pressure

New Delhi, May 8 -- Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) have stated that there is no shortage of petrol and diesel in Odisha, following reports of temporary fuel unavailability in some parts ... Read More


Corrugated Box Industry Seeks Relief Amid Rising Costs, Production Disruptions

New Delhi, May 8 -- Indias corrugated box industry is facing mounting financial pressure due to rising input costs, fuel price hikes, labour shortages and GST-related challenges, industry bodies have ... Read More


AP Becomes First State To Allow Private Data Centres Distribution Licences

Amaravati, May 7 -- The Andhra Pradesh government has cleared a power distribution licence for the upcoming Google data centre project in Visakhapatnam under a newly introduced policy framework for st... Read More


Thailand's Strategic Geopolitical Shifts Create New Economic Opportunities For India: ORF Report

New Delhi, May 7 -- A report by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) has highlighted emerging strategic and economic opportunities for India amid changing geopolitical dynamics in Thailand, position... Read More


UP Pollution Control Board Directs Industrial Units To Complete Mandatory NOC Process

Lucknow, May 7 -- Officials from the Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) have directed entrepreneurs operating in industrial areas to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the ear... Read More


ECLGS 5.0 To Provide Working Capital Support To 1.1 Crore MSMEs: SBI Report

New Delhi, May 7 -- The newly approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 could benefit nearly 1.1 crore micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) accounts by providing additional work... Read More