Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the National Conference of Trade Leaders on Tuesday, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthen the ease of doing business while ensuring the welfare of workers. Speaking at the conference, he highlighted recent policy reforms designed to simplify compliance, boost entrepreneurship…
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GoI Announces Re-Issue Auction of Four Govt Securities
The Government of India has announced a fresh re-issue auction of four key Government Securities (G-Secs) with a combined notified amount of ₹32,000 crore. The auction, scheduled for November 28, 2025, will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Mumbai through a price-based multiple price method. The…
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India, Canada to Fast-Track CEPA Talks for Trade Boost
Speaking at the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber in New Delhi, Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal said India and Canada will fast-track negotiations for a high-ambition Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). He identified critical minerals, mineral processing, clean energy, AI and supply-chain diversification as priority areas for collaboration to boost…
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India’s Pharma Push: OPPI Summit Urges “Lab of the World”
At the 60th Annual Summit of the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), government leaders and experts called for a decisive shift from large-scale manufacturing to high-value research and innovation, underlining partnerships as the engine of India’s next phase in pharmaceuticals. “Laboratory of the World” — a national call…
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Indian Railways Crosses 1 Billion Tonne Freight
Lead: Indian Railways has crossed the 1-billion-tonne freight loading mark in the current financial year, recording 1,020 million tonnes (MT) of cumulative loading as of 19 November. The milestone — fuelled by strong coal, iron ore, cement and container traffic — underscores rail freight’s growing role in India’s logistics and…
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SMFCL OKs ₹25,000 Cr Borrowing to Boost Maritime Growth
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), a Mini-Ratna CPSE under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has approved an overall borrowing limit of ₹25,000 crore to finance an ambitious pipeline of maritime infrastructure projects, with ₹8,000 crore earmarked for the current financial year. Borrowing blueprint to unlock maritime investment The…
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India Reports Record Foodgrain Output in 2024-25
India recorded a landmark increase in foodgrain production in 2024–25, with final estimates placing output at 357.73 million tonnes — an almost 8% rise from 332.30 million tonnes in 2023–24. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the figures in New Delhi and credited farmers, technology adoption and policy…
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Leaders Pay Tribute to Birsa Munda on Gaurav Diwas
India’s top constitutional leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, paid floral tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas at the Parliament premises on Friday. The solemn ceremony, held at Prerna Sthal, marked the birth anniversary…
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Suzlon Q2: Tax Write-Back Boosts Profit; Order Book Hits 6.2 GW
Suzlon Energy Ltd. reported a blockbuster Q2 with net profit jumping to ₹1,278 crore, powered largely by a ₹718 crore tax write-back. The result also showed strong operational momentum revenue rose 84% year-on-year and the order book crossed 6 GW, closing at 6.2 GW. Numbers that matter Suzlon’s consolidated revenue…
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GST Revenue Up 4.6% to ₹1.96T Despite Tax Cuts
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections grew 4.6% year-on-year to ₹1.96 trillion in October 2025, reflecting strong domestic demand despite the recent tax cuts announced by the GST Council. This moderate growth indicates resilience in consumption, especially during the festive season. Festive Demand Fuels Collection Growth The finance ministry…