Economy
Cabinet clears ₹13,041 crore rail, highway projects across five states
Four railway projects will add about 410 km to the network, while the 82-km NH-22 project in Bihar will improve connectivity to the India-Nepal border
 "Cabinet clears ₹13,041 crore rail, highway projects across five states")
After a gap of almost 10 years, India may have to resort to sugar imports
India may import 1 mt of raw sugar at nil duty after a decade as low stocks and higher consumption push domestic prices to a record high ahead of the festival season
 "After a gap of almost 10 years, India may have to resort to sugar imports")
Highway developers seek rethink on revised private-funded model
Highway developers flag concerns over arbitration, traffic-risk allocation and termination provisions, warning that unresolved issues could deter private participation
 "Highway developers seek rethink on revised private-funded model")
Give women farmers a fair field, reap ₹2 trillion more, says report
Study finds that unequal access to land, finance and technology is leaving India's farm potential untapped
 "Give women farmers a fair field, reap ₹2 trillion more, says report")
Freshers lose ground as short-tenure jobs reshape organised workforce
Fresher hiring in GCCs fell to 15 per cent in 2025 from 28 per cent in 2024, while workers aged 15-29 had a median job tenure of just 13 months, Quess Corp says
 "Freshers lose ground as short-tenure jobs reshape organised workforce")
'Work in progress': DEA joint secy on efforts to attract foreign capital
DEA Joint Secretary Alok Tiwari says the government is working to attract overseas capital and improve depth, liquidity and participation in corporate bonds
 "'Work in progress': DEA joint secy on efforts to attract foreign capital")
Centre clears ₹9,450 crore for 410-km rail projects across four states
Four multitracking projects across West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will add nearly 410 km to the railway network and ease congestion
 "Centre clears ₹9,450 crore for 410-km rail projects across four states")
RE bidding activity declines to 14.7 GW in FY26 from 40.6 GW: ICRA
Renewable energy bidding slowed amid delays in signing power agreements and transmission constraints, while ICRA expects capacity addition to moderate to 45 GW in FY27
 "RE bidding activity declines to 14.7 GW in FY26 from 40.6 GW: ICRA")
India builds long-life infra, but corrosion remains a costly weak link
A Nomura report estimates India's corrosion bill at ₹14.1 trillion a year, raising questions over whether infrastructure standards and maintenance practices are keeping pace with rapid asset creation
 "India builds long-life infra, but corrosion remains a costly weak link")
UP-Japan investment meet to focus on green hydrogen, semiconductor push
The meet will include a CEO Roundtable chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and virtual groundbreaking for projects worth ₹3,191 crore
 "UP-Japan investment meet to focus on green hydrogen, semiconductor push")
What US safeguard tariffs on quartz surface products mean for India
The US has imposed 25-55% safeguard tariffs on quartz surface products, putting Indian exporters under pressure as they depend heavily on the American market
 "What US safeguard tariffs on quartz surface products mean for India")
India's exports to US remain unchanged after a year of Trump's tariffs
An analysis of trade ministry data for the 12 months through July shows the US continues to account for about 20% of India's exports
 "India's exports to US remain unchanged after a year of Trump's tariffs")
Brics nations oppose EU's CBAM, say it burdens developing economies
Brics nations said CBAM and similar measures "undermine efforts by developing countries aimed at addressing the adverse impacts of climate change, increasing adaptive capacity and resilience"
 "Brics nations oppose EU's CBAM, say it burdens developing economies")
The big BIT reset: Why India is rethinking its investment treaty model
Recent treaties with the UAE and Israel point to shorter arbitration timelines and broader investment protection, even as India retains regulatory safeguards in sensitive areas
 "The big BIT reset: Why India is rethinking its investment treaty model")
Income-tax dept checks 394 entities over suspicious foreign remittances
The exercise covers entities that sent large sums abroad despite reporting little business activity or not filing returns, along with professionals who certified payments.
 "Income-tax dept checks 394 entities over suspicious foreign remittances")
Ind-Ra lifts India's FY27 economic growth forecast by 10 bps to 6.8%
But warns El Niño, geopolitical woes may weigh on momentum
 "Ind-Ra lifts India's FY27 economic growth forecast by 10 bps to 6.8%")
Global headwinds: Robust swap inflows lift rupee just 0.1% vs 8.8% in 2013
Global factors weigh on the currency despite sizeable FCNR(B) inflows, as economists flag tight financial conditions, volatile energy markets and competition for capital
 "Global headwinds: Robust swap inflows lift rupee just 0.1% vs 8.8% in 2013")
Build relationship with youth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to PSBs
Sitharaman also asks state-owned banks to strengthen priority-sector lending and launch a month-long 'Banking for Youth' campaign from October 2
 "Build relationship with youth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to PSBs")
Odisha govt unveils ₹1,000 crore relief package for flood-hit districts
Package covers crop, housing, livelihood and infrastructure losses as floods across five river systems affect more than 18 lakh people in 22 districts and claim 13 lives
 "Odisha govt unveils ₹1,000 crore relief package for flood-hit districts")
Suspicious foreign remittances under income tax department scanner
Entities located in districts along India's land borders and remitting significant amounts of money abroad have also been covered in the exercise
 "Suspicious foreign remittances under income tax department scanner")