New Delhi: Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today reviewed the implementation of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G-RAM-G] through a video conference with Rural Development Ministers of all States and Union Territories. During the meeting, he released the first installment (Mother Sanction) of ₹25,863 crore to the […]
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New Delhi: GST has marked a major shift in India’s indirect tax system by replacing fragmented central and state taxes with an integrated framework. It has helped create a common national market and support the vision of One Nation, One Tax. Since its implementation in 2017, GST has evolved through continuous reforms, digital systems and […]
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New Delhi: In a significant step towards modernizing India’s coal supply chain, the Government has paved the way for the establishment of Coal Exchanges in the country. The recently enacted Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025 introduced the concept of a Mineral Exchange and empowered the Central Government to promote transparent and […]
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New Delhi: As Chair of BRICS in 2026, India is spearheading a renewed agenda for MSME cooperation under the BRICS Partnership on the New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR). During India’s Chairship, the Ministry of MSME is mandated to convene three SME Working Group Meetings and the inaugural BRICS MSME Forum. The 1st MSME Working Group Meeting […]
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New Delhi: A robust economy requires strong risk-protection systems, and insurance serves as a key pillar of financial security and social protection. It is not just a financial contract; it is a system where individuals and businesses transfer risk to insurers in exchange for premiums. By pooling risks, insurance enables households and enterprises to recover […]
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New Delhi: India’s textile sector continued to demonstrate resilience in global markets during FY 2025–26. Total textile exports, including handicrafts, increased from ₹3,09,859.3 crore in FY 2024–25 to ₹3,16,334.9 crore in FY 2025–26, registering a growth of 2.1%. This performance reflects steady global demand for Indian textile products and the continued competitiveness of the sector […]
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New Delhi: Amid the crisis External Affairs Minister of India discusses West Asia situation with counterparts from Kuwait, Israel, Singapore and Australia. Indian Missions and Posts continue round-the-clock helplines and proactive assistance to Indian nationals. Updates on Key Sectors in View of Developments in West Asia: 1) More than 14.3 Lakh – 5 Kg FTL […]
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New Delhi: Not long ago, a simple financial transaction demanded time, effort, and patience. Paying bills meant standing in long queues. Sending money required a visit to the bank, filling out forms, and waiting days for confirmation. For millions in India without access to banking, it meant exclusion from the financial system itself. That India, […]
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New Delhi: India’s fisheries sector has emerged as a major contributor to food security, employment, export earnings and sustainable livelihoods, backed by a record ₹39,272 crore investment by the Government of India since 2015. The sector supports nearly 30 million fishers and fish farmers at the primary level and almost twice as many across the […]
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New Delhi: In light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the consequent disruptions in global supply chains, the Government of India has decided to provide full Customs Duty exemption on critical petrochemical products till 30th June, 2026. This measure has been taken as a temporary and targeted relief in order to ensure continued […]
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