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Government Launches Semicon 2.0 Portal, Approves 12 ECMS Projects Worth Rs 7,503 Crore

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- The government has launched the Semicon 2.0 web application portal for applications under three pillars of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and approved 12 additional project... Read More


Indian Companies' Overseas Investments Grow 41%, Outpace Inward FDI in FY26: RBI

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Outstanding overseas direct investment (ODI) by Indian entities grew 40.8 per cent year-on-year to Rs 16.71 lakh crore at end-March 2026, outpacing the 8.5 per cent increase in in... Read More


India, EU Finalise Horizon Europe Association to Expand Research, Technology Collaboration

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- India and the European Union (EU) have concluded negotiations for India's association with Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research and innovation programme, opening new opportu... Read More


Budget 2027-28: FICCI Seeks LTCG Tax Relief, TDS Reforms and Faster Tax Appeals

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Industry body FICCI has urged the government to restore the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax exemption on listed shares and simplify tax compliance in its recommendations for th... Read More


Tamil Nadu Sets Up Chief Secretary-Led Investment Promotion Panel to Fast-Track FTA-Linked Projects

Chennai, Nov. 7 -- Tamil Nadu has constituted the Tamil Nadu Investment Promotion Commission (TNIPC), headed by the Chief Secretary, to attract and facilitate investments, particularly those linked to... Read More


Startup India Portal Integrates With I-STEM To Boost Access To Research Facilities

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- The government has integrated the Startup India Portal with the Indian Science, Technology and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM) to improve access to scientific research, testin... Read More


DGFT Invites Applications For 24,500 UK Car Imports Under India-UK Trade Deal

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- The government has invited fresh applications for tariff-rate quota (TRQ) allocation to import 24,500 passenger vehicles from the UK at concessional duties in 2027 under the India... Read More


India, Canada Step Up CEPA Negotiations, Target USD 70 Billion Trade By 2030

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- India and Canada are stepping up negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA), with market access for agricultural products, services and mobility of workers and student... Read More


India, Hungary Explore Trade And Investment Opportunities In Electronics, Pharma

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- India and Hungary have explored opportunities to expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, with a focus on electronics manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, agricul... Read More


Government Launches Special Licensing Round for Deepwater and Ultra-Deepwater Blocks

New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- The government is introducing a special licensing round for deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas blocks, offering monthly bidding windows and relaxed financial terms to encou... Read More