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Indian Bank Launches Unified Digital Platform For MSME Loans Up To Rs 5 Crore

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Indian Bank plans to digitise MSME loans of up to Rs 5 crore through a unified digital platform that will automate customer onboarding, loan processing and documentation, reducing... Read More


Coal Ministry Reviews Auction Reforms & Private Sector Participation

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament attached to the Ministry of Coal met on Wednesday to review commercial coal mining reforms and measures to enhance private sect... Read More


Coimbatore MSME Bodies Flag TN Budget Gaps Over Lack Of Power Cost Relief And MSME Support Measures

Chennai, Aug. 6 -- Associations representing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Coimbatore have described the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27 as "disappointing," citing the absence of key measur... Read More


GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit Promotes GI-Tagged Handloom Products and Global Market Access

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit, organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, in association with the Handloom Export Promotion Council (H... Read More


Strong Macros And Stable CAD To Shield India From Global Volatility, Says RBI Governor

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said India's strong macroeconomic fundamentals and a manageable current account deficit (CAD) will help cushion g... Read More


Ministry of Coal Auctions Six Coal Blocks Under 15th and 13th Commercial Coal Auction Rounds Across Four States

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Ministry of Coal has successfully auctioned six coal blocks under the 15th round and second attempt of the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions, with the auctions condu... Read More


RBI To Restart UCB Licensing, Proposes Changes To Lending Rate Framework

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday announced a set of regulatory measures, including the resumption of licensing for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) on an 'on-tap' basis... Read More


Govt Operationalises Inventory-Based E-Commerce Export Framework to Boost Cross-Border Shipments

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Government has operationalised the Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023, enabling export-only inventory operatio... Read More


India's Agri-Food Sector Must Pivot To Value Chains Model For Farmers Income Growth: ICAR DG

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- India must shift from a production-centric agriculture model to an agri-food value chain approach to boost incomes, drive diversification, and create rural jobs, M L Jat, Secretar... Read More


Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha To Attract Foreign Investment And Boost Manufacturing

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The government on Tuesday introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, proposing a series of tax and regulatory changes aimed at attracting for... Read More