Economy
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")
Highway builders urge govt to revisit provisions in revised BOT model
Highway developers flag concerns over arbitration, traffic-risk allocation and termination provisions, warning that unresolved issues could deter private participation
 "Highway builders urge govt to revisit provisions in revised BOT model")
Govt eyes foreign capital inflows, deeper corporate bond mkt: Alok Tiwari
DEA Joint Secretary Alok Tiwari says the government is working to attract overseas capital and improve depth, liquidity and participation in corporate bonds
 "Govt eyes foreign capital inflows, deeper corporate bond mkt: Alok Tiwari")
Equal access for women can lift India's farm output by ₹2 trillion: Report
The grain is in her hands. The question is whether the storage, the credit, the technology and the market will be too
 "Equal access for women can lift India's farm output by ₹2 trillion: Report")
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")
China unveils new measures to boost consumption in counties, smaller cities
The government calls for upgrading consumption channels in counties, including renovating township commercial centres, rural markets and local fairs
 "China unveils new measures to boost consumption in counties, smaller cities")
India challenges US tariffs on quartz products with WTO consultation bid
Under WTO rules, the US has to enter into consultation within 30 days of receiving the request. If the dispute isn't resolved within 60 days, India can request the establishment of a panel
 "India challenges US tariffs on quartz products with WTO consultation bid")
India's tanker exports surge over six-fold to $1.36 bn in Q1, UAE leads
Tankers are large-scale transport ships engineered for the bulk movement of liquids and gases
 "India's tanker exports surge over six-fold to $1.36 bn in Q1, UAE leads")
Govt weighs cutting sugar import duty to curb record local prices
Officials are weighing proposals to lower or scrap the 100% tax on inbound shipments in an effort to boost local supplies
 "Govt weighs cutting sugar import duty to curb record local prices")