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MPC Meet Underway; RBI Likely To Hold Rates As Inflation Risks Rise On Oil Spike

New Delhi, April 7 -- The rate-setting panel of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) began its three-day monetary policy meeting on April 6, with expectations of a pause in interest rates amid rising infla... Read More


India Achieves Highest-Ever Wind Capacity Addition of 6.05 GW in FY26

New Delhi, April 7 -- India has achieved its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.05 gigawatt (GW) in financial year 2025-26, marking a significant milestone in the country's renewab... Read More


Railways Sanctions Rs 1,364 Crore for Kavach, Other Safety Works

New Delhi, April 7 -- Indian Railways has approved multiple infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,364.45 crore aimed at strengthening safety, signalling and communication systems across its network, with... Read More


Falling Battery Costs Make Solar Viable To Meet 90% Of India's Power Demand: Ember Report

New Delhi, April 7 -- Battery storage costs have declined sharply, making it possible for solar power to meet up to 90 per cent of India's electricity demand at costs lower than prevailing tariffs in ... Read More


India's Clean Energy Transition Hinges On Debt Financing: IEEFA Report

New Delhi, April 7 -- India's ambition to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and 60 per cent non-fossil fuel share by 2035 will depend not just on policy and technology, but criticall... Read More


Female MSME Employment Falls Over 50% In Punjab, Rises In Haryana: Govt Data

New Delhi, April 7 -- Female employment in MSMEs in Punjab has declined sharply in FY 2025-26, even as neighbouring states like Haryana reported growth, according to data from the Centre-monitored Udy... Read More


CAIT Urges Govt For Relief Measures To Shield MSMEs Amid West Asia Crisis

New Delhi, April 7 -- Delhi-based Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has flagged concerns over the impact of the ongoing West Asia crisis on Indian trade and industry, urging the Finance Minist... Read More


GeM Crosses Rs 18.4 Trillion GMV; MSMEs Account For 47% Of Orders In FY26

New Delhi, April 7 -- The Government e-Marketplace(GeM) has recorded a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of Rs 18.4 trillion since its launch in 2016, with FY 2025-26 alone contributing Rs 5 tr... Read More


UP Introduces AI Training For Class IX-XII Students Under Project Praveen

Lucknow, April 7 -- The Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for students of Classes IX to XII under its flagship Project Praveen, aiming to str... Read More


Sugar Industry Seeks Export Cap To Boost Ethanol Output Amid Global Price Mismatch

New Delhi, April 7 -- With Indian sugar struggling to remain competitive in global markets, sections of the industry are urging the government to cap exports at around 1 million tonnes and divert surp... Read More