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Uttar Pradesh Notifies New Minimum Wage Rates Across Three Categories

Lucknow, April 23 -- In a significant labour policy move, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has notified revised minimum wage rates across the state following workers' protests in the two of the state's... Read More


Govt Cuts Custom Duty On Inputs For Footwear & Leather Industry, Eases QCO Norms

New Delhi, April 23 -- The government has announced a series of duty reductions and regulatory relaxations to support domestic industry and stabilise supply chains amid ongoing geopolitical disruption... Read More


Private Sector Growth Accelerates As Manufacturing Rebounds: HSBC Flash PMI

New Delhi, April 23 -- Indias private sector activity gathered pace at the start of the new financial year, with stronger output and new orders driven largely by a rebound in manufacturing, according ... Read More


India's Electronics Exports Jump 24% In FY26 On Smartphone Surge

New Delhi, April 23 -- India's electronics exports recorded a sharp 24 percent growth in FY26, led by a strong surge in smartphone shipments as global majors like Apple and Samsung continued to scale ... Read More


RBI Unveils New E-Mandate Rules To Streamline Recurring Digital Payments

New Delhi, April 22 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday issued the Digital Payments - E-mandate Framework, 2026, consolidating existing guidelines on recurring digital payments while introdu... Read More


GAIL Flags Off LNG Carrier 'Energy Fidelity' From US To Boost Supply Chain

New Delhi, April 22 -- Government-owned GAIL (India) Limited has flagged off its LNG carrier Energy Fidelity from the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal, marking a step toward strengthening Indias cleaner fuel ... Read More


RBI Closely Watching FDI Outflows And FX Movements: Guv Malhotra

New Delhi, April 22 -- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that the recent short-term fluctuations such as net FDI outflows and exchange rate movements are cyclical in nature and... Read More


India's Fiscal Deficit May Overshoot Budgeted Target For FY27 Amid West Asia Crisis: BMI

New Delhi, April 22 -- India's fiscal deficit could exceed the budgeted target in FY2026-27 due to policy responses to the ongoing crisis in West Asia, according to research firm BMI. The government ... Read More


India, Bhutan To Push For Seamless Cross-Border Trade

New Delhi, April 22 -- India and Bhutan have decided to further strengthen customs cooperation, promote seamless cross-border trade, and ensure secure and efficient border management under the framewo... Read More


FIEO Advises Exporters To Negotiate Tariff Refunds With US Buyers

New Delhi, April 22 -- Indias apex exporters body Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has advised exporters to engage with their US buyers to negotiate a share of tariff refunds as the Un... Read More