Economy
E-way bill generation rises 5.98% to second-highest level in July 2026
E-way bill generation rose to 139.79 million in July from 131.91 million a year earlier, indicating sustained movement of goods and resilience in domestic trade
 "E-way bill generation rises 5.98% to second-highest level in July 2026")
Uttar Pradesh Sports Policy, 2023: Key features, athlete support
The policy covers athlete identification, training, welfare, education, employment, sports science, institutional development and infrastructure
 "Uttar Pradesh Sports Policy, 2023: Key features, athlete support")
IFSCA asks IFSC entities to maintain valid approvals or face action
The regulator said entities must ensure continuous validity of their Letter of Approval and regulatory permissions, warning that breaches could attract penalties
 "IFSCA asks IFSC entities to maintain valid approvals or face action")
Gold, silver import duty hike: Govt collects ₹10,463 crore since May 13
The import duty on gold and silver had been hiked to 15 per cent, from 6 per cent, and that on platinum to 15.4 per cent from 6.4 per cent, with effect from May 13
 "Gold, silver import duty hike: Govt collects ₹10,463 crore since May 13")
What MMDR Bill 2026 means for states, miners, mineral-bearing land
The MMDR Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks greater government control over mineral-bearing land and tighter rules for state taxes, cesses and other mining-related levies
 "What MMDR Bill 2026 means for states, miners, mineral-bearing land")
Weekly policy watch: Retail, wholesale inflation data in focus this week
India's policy calendar this week will focus on retail and wholesale inflation, with both data sets offering clues on price pressures and the outlook for households, businesses
 "Weekly policy watch: Retail, wholesale inflation data in focus this week")
'Sunset industry' that became the frame for India's post-reforms growth
Once labelled a "sunset industry", India's steel sector has been transformed by liberalisation, private investment and consolidation into a key driver of the country's growth
 "'Sunset industry' that became the frame for India's post-reforms growth")
'Gujarat is driving its economic growth via sector-specific policies'
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel outlines plans to make the state a $1 trillion economy by 2030, attract GCCs, expand renewables and reform state-run enterprises
 "'Gujarat is driving its economic growth via sector-specific policies'")
MSMED amendment Bill seeks to fix late payments, ease biz for small firms
The MSMED Amendment Bill seeks faster payments, online dispute resolution and easier recovery of dues, but industry bodies flag concerns over TReDS access and implementation
 "MSMED amendment Bill seeks to fix late payments, ease biz for small firms")
Hormuz and India's neighbours: How China escaped West Asia crisis intact
By sharply reducing oil imports, China not only shielded its own economy from a supply shock (to an extent) - its impact also helped cushion the price shock for other Asian economies, analysts said
 "Hormuz and India's neighbours: How China escaped West Asia crisis intact")
Data centres, nuclear power drive ₹26.75 trillion investment plans: Report
India recorded investment announcements worth Rs 26.75 trillion between April 1 and August 5, led overwhelmingly by data centres, AI and proposed nuclear power projects
 "Data centres, nuclear power drive ₹26.75 trillion investment plans: Report")
US may gain edge in India trade talks over Russian oil purchases: Experts
US senate passes bill threatening 100% tariff on top russian oil buyers
 "US may gain edge in India trade talks over Russian oil purchases: Experts")
US Senate Russia sanctions vote threatens Indian crude supplies: Kpler
US Senate o Friday passed Russia sanctions bill giving Trump power to impose 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas
 "US Senate Russia sanctions vote threatens Indian crude supplies: Kpler")
GOBARdhan Scheme can help reduce gas imports by $5 billion, says IBA
According to IBA, the recently approved GOBARdhan with a financial outlay of ₹23,731 crore, should be viewed as a strategic national investment rather than a public expenditure
 "GOBARdhan Scheme can help reduce gas imports by $5 billion, says IBA")
Limitless potential between US, India goes through Karnataka: Sergio Gor
US envoy Sergio Gor highlights growing American investments in Karnataka and cooperation with India in AI, defence, pharma, energy and critical supply chains
 "Limitless potential between US, India goes through Karnataka: Sergio Gor")
Canada's PSP Investments explores $1.5 billion sale of roads in India
The pension fund is working with an adviser on a potential divestment of assets held through its global roads platform Roadis
 "Canada's PSP Investments explores $1.5 billion sale of roads in India")
US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill with 100% tariffs on India, China
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 allows Donald Trump to impose 100 per cent tariffs on goods from countries among the top five buyers of Russian oil and gas
 "US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill with 100% tariffs on India, China")
Govt reviewing bilateral investment treaty model to make BITs accommodating
The proposed overhaul seeks to make India's investment treaty regime more investor-friendly while retaining sovereign safeguards and advancing negotiations with key partners
 "Govt reviewing bilateral investment treaty model to make BITs accommodating")
Higher gas prices make Veg thali costlier by 4%, non-veg by 9% in July
A home-cooked vegetarian thali cost 4% more in July, while a non-vegetarian meal rose 9% as higher onion, oil, LPG and chicken prices pushed up food costs
 "Higher gas prices make Veg thali costlier by 4%, non-veg by 9% in July")
Forex reserves surge $10.5 bn, highest weekly gain in over six months
Foreign currency assets increased by $8.75 billion and gold reserves rose by $1.69 billion during the week ended July 31, driving the sharp increase in total reserves
 "Forex reserves surge $10.5 bn, highest weekly gain in over six months")