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Coal Ministry Invites Applications Under Rs 37,500 Crore Coal Gasification Scheme

New Delhi, July 9 -- The Ministry of Coal has invited applications under the Rs 37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects. The scheme, approved on May 13, 2026, ... Read More


MRAI Urges PMO To Scrap 2.5% Import Duty On Aluminium Scrap

New Delhi, July 9 -- The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) has urged the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to abolish the 2.5 percent Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on imported aluminium scrap. MR... Read More


MSME Ministry Developing Comprehensive Policies to Accelerate Sectoral Growth: Joint Secretary

New Delhi, July 8 -- The government is bringing policy interventions and new schemes to further strengthen micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which play a very important role in the country'... Read More


India and ASEAN Push for Faster Finalization of AITIGA Review at 13th Joint Committee Meeting

New Delhi, July 8 -- India hosted the 13th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee and related meetings at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, from July 6 to 10 to review progress on nego... Read More


Rising Solar Share Strains India's Grid, Storage Gap Widens: EAC-PM Paper

New Delhi, July 8 -- India's rising solar penetration is causing power-grid stress, with growth in renewables outpacing storage capacity and other measures to smooth the net load, according to a worki... Read More


First India-Costa Rica JETCO Concludes with Focus on Reducing Trade Barriers and Boosting Investments

New Delhi, July 8 -- India and Costa Rica held the first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting virtually on July 6-7 to review bilateral trade and explore opportunities to expand economic... Read More


RBI To Standardise Property Title Searches Before Loan Sanctions

New Delhi, July 8 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to issue guidelines to standardise property title searches before banks sanction loans, with the aim of strengthening due diligence and... Read More


India Attracted USD 39 Bn FDI Inflows In 2025, Up 44%: UN Report

New Delhi, July 8 -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to India increased by 44 per cent in 2025 to USD 39 billion, with the country continuing to strengthen its position as a major investment d... Read More


AI Adoption Could Boost MSME Profitability By Up To 35%: Google Report

New Delhi, July 8 -- The strategic integration of artificial intelligence is expected to enhance overall business profitability of Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by an average of 3... Read More


FTAs To Boost India's Leather, Footwear Exports To USD 14 Bn By 2030: CLE

New Delhi, July 8 -- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) finalised by India are expected to create significant opportunities for the leather goods and footwear sector, helping boost exports to USD 14 billion... Read More