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SRMIST signs MoU with South Koreas Jeonbuk National University

Partnership to facilitate student and faculty exchanges, joint research, publications and short-term academic programmes

2 Oct 2026 12:52 am
Coal India production up 9.2% in September

Coal India informed that coal production is expected to pick up further with monsoons over.

1 Oct 2026 10:05 pm
Govt warns private fuel retailers over sales caps

Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal emphasised that the government will take up the matter with the private oil-marketing companies.

1 Oct 2026 9:44 pm
PNG Drive 3.0 targets 50 lakh new connections, shifts focus to gas network utilisation

The third phase of the National PNG Drive would be in force until end of fiscal year 2027.

1 Oct 2026 8:50 pm
Trade deals that undermine multilateralism may hit growth and exports, govt economists warn

However, the report by the Department of Economic Affairs noted that while India was pursuing a diversified trade strategy, it was doing so within the multilateral trading system and still sought to have the WTO at the core

1 Oct 2026 4:49 pm
GST mop-up grows 14.7% to over 2.03 lakh crore in September 2026

Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds, however, slowed to 27,001 crore in September, a decline of 3% year on year

1 Oct 2026 12:45 pm
India's manufacturing sector growth hits seven-month high in Sept. 2026 on strong demand: PMI

Strong demand across electronics, food, pharma, and textiles pushed total sales growth to its highest level since February. Moreover, export orders also expanded at a quicker pace from clients in Brazil, Europe, the UAE and the U.S.

1 Oct 2026 12:14 pm
Export duty on diesel, ATF slashed; petrol unchanged

The government has been conducting a fortnightly review of export levies since March 27, in the backdrop of the conflict in West Asia

30 Sep 2026 11:19 pm
PNGRB bats for level playing field across EV, CNG and LNG vehicles

The senior official at PNGRB mentioned the level-playing field could be instituted either through required and suitable taxation, subsidies or infrastructure, among other things.

30 Sep 2026 10:23 pm
Centres fiscal deficit at end-August hits 41.9% of 2026-27 target on higher subsidy spends

Total expenditure stood at 38.9% of the budget estimates as of August 2026, as compared to 37.1% in the same period of 2025-26

30 Sep 2026 8:37 pm
Watch: Putin says Russian economy is stable, in address to newly-elected parliament

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russias economy was stable and the country did not need handouts from anyone. Speaking at the first session of the newly elected State Duma, Putin criticised countries that he said were forced to seek financial assistance.

30 Sep 2026 7:49 pm
Cabinet approves hike in Rabi minimum support prices for 2027-28 season

The MSP for safflower was increased the most, by 675 per quintal to 7,215 per quintal, an increase of 10.3% over its level in the previous year

30 Sep 2026 5:27 pm
If you miss India, youll miss a large chunk of 21st century: Manuel Muiz

In an interview to The Hindu, the former official in Spains foreign office also said that there is an immense case to be made for European companies to be investing in India

29 Sep 2026 7:20 pm
Dragonpass: AI Is Shifting the Membership Economy from Perks Redemption to Personalized Experiences

Dragonpass: AI Is Shifting the Membership Economy from Perks Redemption to Personalized Experiences

29 Sep 2026 4:30 pm
Insurance 2.0: After 100% FDI, distribution costs reset

General insurers would see the benchmark shift from gross written premium to domestic GDPI, with the ceiling trending towards 20% within five years against 32.1%

29 Sep 2026 10:49 am
UAE signals another $25 billion investment in India; eyes ports, energy and space sectors: Goyal

India and the UAE have set a target of doubling bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032 after trade reached around $100 billion. The target was agreed by the two countries earlier this year.

29 Sep 2026 3:00 am
India has over 80 days fuel reserves: Puri

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri also stated that India was not just a major consumer but actively looking to shape the global conversation around energy.

28 Sep 2026 9:33 pm
India has more than 80 days fuel reserves: Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri also stated that India was not just a major consumer but actively looking to shape the global conversation around energy.

28 Sep 2026 9:24 pm
Industrial growth quickens to 8% in August on broad-based uptick

Growth in the Index of Industrial Production, data on which was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday, was last quicker in June 2026 when it touched 8.8%.

28 Sep 2026 7:33 pm
28 Sep 2026 1:07 pm
Alive App Raises $1 Million From Powerhouse Ventures and Flipkart Ventures to Accelerate India's Experience Economy

Alive App Raises $1 Million From Powerhouse Ventures and Flipkart Ventures to Accelerate India's Experience Economy

28 Sep 2026 12:30 pm
Real estate sector hit by commissions demanded by Congress leaders: KTR

Several Congress leaders of Rajendranagar segment join BRS

27 Sep 2026 6:29 pm
Vedanta seeks Niyamgiri mining revival, pitches 1 lakh crore Odisha investment

In 2013, the bauxite project was shelved following unanimous resistance by the Dongria Kondh community, a PVTG in Odisha, through landmark Gram Sabha resolutions, dubbed as Indias first environmental referendum

26 Sep 2026 8:13 pm
Amit Shah urges Keralam to leverage cooperative network for agriculture and blue economy growth

Union Home and Cooperation Minister urges Keralam to harness its strong cooperative network to drive agricultural and blue economy growth. He invited the State Cooperation Minister to Delhi to formulate a comprehensive strategy for integrating various central schemes.

26 Sep 2026 7:10 pm
Over 10% economic growth possible for India: Finance Minister

To achieve this, the country must put greater effort into growing multiple sectors, including startups, using technological innovations

26 Sep 2026 6:50 pm
A month after Nepals deadly flash floods, what should recovery look like? | Climate Economy

How Nepal should approach rebuilding and recovery a month after devastating floods hit Himalayan communities? In this episode of The Climate Economy, we talk to Dr. Nimesh Dhungana, Visiting Fellow at the International Inequalities Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), about post-disaster governance, accountability and the role of affected communities.

26 Sep 2026 11:09 am
Govt weighs mandatory blending of imported coal at power plants, sources say

Under the plan being discussed by officials of the Power Ministry, thermal power plants would have to blend up to 5% imported coal with domestic coal

26 Sep 2026 7:11 am
InJ Fund, an Indo-Japan Opportunity Fund, to Deploy USD 100 Million into Indias Emerging Riverine Economy Over the Next Three Years

Investing across marine infrastructure, waterfront tourism and inland logistics to tap Indias estimated USD 250350 billion opportunities

25 Sep 2026 1:36 pm
Malaysia Calls for Shift from Halal-Certified to Halal-Competitive as ASEAN Targets USD5 Trillion Global Halal Economy

Malaysia Calls for Shift from Halal-Certified to Halal-Competitive as ASEAN Targets USD5 Trillion Global Halal Economy

25 Sep 2026 12:53 pm
Government, banks to decide subsidy amount for UPI that will continue after MDR comes in

The MDR collections are not expected to cover the full cost of running UPI, officials said. They added that the Finance Ministry will be speaking to banks and merchants to ensure MDR is not passed on to customers

25 Sep 2026 12:24 pm
12 years of Make in India in 12 metrics Low and patchy impact on growth, employment & global share

While recent incentive schemes by the government have seen some success, those gains are limited to a handful of sectors

25 Sep 2026 5:49 am
West Asia crisis not over, potential to escalate further: Oil Minister Hardeep Puri

Oil Minister Hardeep Puri also mentioned that there is interest from outside for investing in Indias refineries though the country does not need it.

24 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
A.P. eyes $2.40-trillion economy riding on cluster-specific strategy, says Lokesh

The strategy spans quantum, horticulture, rare earths to biomedicine; aim is to create blue and white-collar jobs, explains IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh at an event in New Delhi

24 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
Blue bonds: Indias new ocean of finance

SEBI has recognised blue bonds as part of sustainable finance instruments and highlighted their potential for the countrys blue economy

24 Sep 2026 10:50 am
Principal Secretary to PM cautions banks against lending euphoria, urges focus on project viability

improving manufacturing performance and skilling the workforce would remain critical to sustaining economic growth.

23 Sep 2026 9:12 pm
Centre of Excellence in Marine Studies and Bio-economy to come up at College of Fisheries

Department of IT and BT has got governments approval to set up the centre at a cost of 60 crore, says L. K. Atheeq, Financial Advisor to the Chief Minister

23 Sep 2026 6:12 pm
India-U.S. trade deal unlikely until competitor countries probed, tariffed

An announcement of fresh 301 investigations against some of Indias competitor countries is likely soon, The Hindu has learned

22 Sep 2026 10:31 pm
Sustained dialogue key for investment, strengthening energy resilience: Puri at OPEC-India dialogue

The OPEC-India dialogue is a cooperative bilateral framework that started in 2015.

22 Sep 2026 9:55 pm
100% U.S. tariff threat: Can Indias new trade deals reduce its dependence on America?

As the Trump administration has repeatedly changed tariffs on Indian goods, New Delhi has been signing trade agreements at a rapid pace. But can these new markets meaningfully reduce Indias dependence on the U.S. as its faced with 100% tariffs?

21 Sep 2026 7:48 pm
India, Canada to hold next round of talks from October 5 for proposed trade pact: Goyal

The fourth round of negotiations concluded in New Delhi on September 18

21 Sep 2026 4:52 pm
India-New Zealand FTA ratified, will enter into force on October 20

The agreement will see New Zealand removing all tariffs on all goods imported from India, while India will remove or reduce tariffs on 95% of current imports from New Zealand

21 Sep 2026 1:17 pm
Trumps tariff decision can hurt energy security, trade, economy of India: Congress

Trumps unjustified action can hurt Indias energy security, economy, trade, while exposing U.S. hypocrisy, say Congress leaders; slam Modi governments abject capitulation to Washington

20 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Ram Madhav takes questions on BJP, economy and foreign policy

BJP leader Ram Madhav took questions from reporters on the partys alliance politics, Indias relations with Pakistan and Bangladesh, unemployment and the role of businesses in creating jobs. He also spoke about the governments approach to Pakistan and the economic challenges facing India.

20 Sep 2026 8:20 am