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Steel Ministry Seeks Feedback On Easing BIS Norms For Fastener Industry

New Delhi, May 6 -- The Ministry of Steel has sought stakeholder suggestions on easing or removing mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification requirements for the fastener industry, amid... Read More


GTRI Seeks Withdrawal Of Fastener Quality Norms Amid MSME Concerns

New Delhi, May 6 -- The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has urged the government to withdraw Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on fasteners, warning that the regulations are increasing costs, redu... Read More


MoD Signs Rs 1,476 Crore Contract with BEL For Mobile Electronic Systems

New Delhi, May 5 -- The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 1,476 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of five ground-based Mobile Electronic Systems for the Indian... Read More


India's Coal Mine Methane Emissions Hit 2.2 Mn Tonnes In 2025; Among Top Global Emitters: IEA Report

New Delhi, May 5 -- India was among the worlds largest emitters of methane from coal mines in 2025 and ranked second in South and Southeast Asia after Indonesia, according to the latest Global Methane... Read More


Non-Food Credit Growth Rises To 15.9% YoY In FY26: Govt

New Delhi, May 5 -- Indias non-food credit grew 15.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in FY2025 26, indicating strong lending momentum. According to data released by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday, tota... Read More


India Well-Equipped To Handle Future Shocks; Among Most Resilient Emerging Economies: Moody'

New Delhi, May 5 -- India has emerged as one of the most resilient large emerging market economies since 2020, supported by strong foreign exchange reserves and stable macroeconomic policies, accordin... Read More


India, Jamaica To Deepen Trade Ties, Explore Skilled Workforce Cooperation

New Delhi, May 5 -- India and Jamaica have agreed to strengthen trade and investment ties while exploring cooperation in the recruitment and mobility of skilled professionals, including healthcare wor... Read More


Coffee Exports Jump 26.6% YoY To 1.74 Lakh Tonnes In Early 2026: Coffee Board

New Delhi, May 5 -- Indias coffee exports increased 26.6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 1.74 lakh tonnes during January April 2026, led by strong growth in robusta and instant coffee shipments, accord... Read More


Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Losing Relevance Under Trump's Trade Approach: GTRI

New Delhi, May 5 -- The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), a 14-member grouping that includes India, the United States and Australia, is losing relevance under the aggressive trade... Read More


India Well-Equipped To Handle Future Shocks; Among Most Resilient Emerging Economies: Moody's

New Delhi, May 5 -- India has emerged as one of the most resilient large emerging market economies since 2020, supported by strong foreign exchange reserves and stable macroeconomic policies, accordin... Read More