New Delhi: As India approaches the Union Budget 2026, trade policy has emerged as a central economic challenge rather than a background consideration. Slowing global growth, renewed protectionism and disrupted supply chains have reshaped the rules of international commerce. For India, which remains deeply integrated with major global markets, trade…
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NITI Aayog Releases Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
NITI Aayog on Tuesday released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, offering a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across India’s States and Union Territories. The index highlights the critical role of subnational economies in driving India’s global trade ambitions and achieving the target of USD 1 trillion in merchandise exports…
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MoSPI Releases Discussion Paper on Chain-Based IIP Adoption
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released Discussion Paper 2.0 proposing the adoption of a chain-based Index of Industrial Production (IIP), marking a significant step towards modernising one of India’s most important economic indicators. The paper was made public on January 13, 2026, as part of the…
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CCI Clears ChrysCapital-Led Acquisition of Nash Industries
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the acquisition of a stake in Nash Industries (I) Private Limited by a consortium of private equity investors led by ChrysCapital Fund X, along with Two Infinity Partners and Blue Wave Investments Limited. The regulatory clearance marks a significant development…
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Budget 2026: Mining Policy Targets Silver, Copper
The Union Budget for 2026–27 is expected to introduce a dedicated mining policy aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported metals and boosting domestic production of silver, copper and zinc. People familiar with policy discussions say the move is intended to support the government’s broader manufacturing push at a time…
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NITI Aayog Releases Trade Watch Quarterly on India’s Auto Exports
NITI Aayog on Tuesday released the fifth edition of its flagship publication, Trade Watch Quarterly, offering a detailed and data-driven assessment of India’s trade performance amid changing global economic conditions. The latest edition, covering the first quarter of FY 2025–26 (April–June 2025), places a special emphasis on the structure, competitiveness,…
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DPIIT Unveils Digital Sponsorship Module for e-B4 Visa
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched an online digital module allowing Indian companies to generate sponsorship letters for foreign professionals under the e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B4 Visa). The initiative, launched on 29th November 2025, is part…
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SAIL Records Strong Sales Growth During April–November 2025
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the country’s largest steel producer, has reported a strong and resilient sales performance during the April–November 2025 period, underlining its market leadership and customer-centric approach. Despite global price pressures and uncertain trade conditions, the Maharatna PSU achieved cumulative sales of 12.7 million tonnes, marking…
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Manufacturing Drives India’s 4% Growth in Sept
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registered a steady 4.0% year-on-year growth in September 2025, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI). The growth was largely driven by a robust performance in the manufacturing sector, which recorded a 4.8% expansion, while mining…
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India Approves ₹5,532 Cr ECMS Projects to Boost Electronics
The Union government has approved the first seven projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a cumulative investment of ₹5,532 crore. Announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, these projects are projected to generate production worth ₹44,406 crore and create 5,195 direct jobs a strategic step to strengthen India’s…