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Govt Plans BS-VII Emission Norms for New Cars, SUVs From April 2029 and Heavy Vehicles From April 2031

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The government plans to introduce BS-VII emission standards for new cars and sports utility vehicles (SUVs) from April 2029, followed by small goods delivery vehicles and pick-up... Read More


MCL to Invest Rs 22.64 Crore in Five CSR Projects in Odisha's Sundargarh

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has signed memorandums of understanding with the Sundargarh district administration for five corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects wo... Read More


India, Brunei Hold Third Joint Trade Committee Meeting to Expand Economic Ties

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- India and Brunei Darussalam reviewed bilateral trade and economic cooperation at the third meeting of their Joint Trade Committee (JTC), focusing on market access, export opportu... Read More


India's Steel Demand to Grow 7.9% in 2026, 8% in 2027, Fastest Globally: Report

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- India is expected to remain the fastest-growing major steel market globally, with demand projected to rise 7.9 per cent in 2026 to 172.4 million tonnes and a further 8 per cent i... Read More


Govt Approves IDBI Bank Stake Sale to Fairfax for Rs 52,878 Cr; FM Says Deal Will Boost Banking Sector

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved the sale of a 60.72 per cent stake in IDBI Bank to Fairfax Financial Holdings for Rs 52,878 crore, paving the... Read More


Delhi Approves 10-Year Industrial Policy To Boost Investment, Manufacturing And Jobs

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi Industrial Policy 2026, a 10-year roadmap to attract investment, modernise industries and create jobs, focusing on clean technology, adva... Read More


World Bank Group Mobilises $36 Billion In Private Capital For India, $9.6 Billion For MSMEs

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The World Bank Group has helped mobilise USD 36 billion in private capital for development across India over the past four years, including USD 9.6 billion for micro, small and m... Read More


Google.org Invests $15 Million In The/Nudge To Boost AI Adoption Among Indian MSMEs

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Google.org has committed USD 15 million in funding to The/Nudge to support the growth and digital transformation of India's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through ar... Read More


Nirmala Sitharaman to Attend IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok

New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Bangkok, Thailand, from October 14 to 18 to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World... Read More


CEA to Organise Two-Day Conference on AI in Power Sector

New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), under the Ministry of Power, will organise a two-day international conference-cum-exhibition on artificial intelligence (AI) applications... Read More