Economy
Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy, 2024: Key features, incentives, eligibility and implementation
The policy is a state framework for promoting the production, storage, transport and use of green hydrogen and green ammonia
 "Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy, 2024: Key features, incentives, eligibility and implementation")
Only 23% of rural LPG users rely on it exclusively, finds CEEW study
Around 73 per cent of rural households used LPG in the previous 90 days, but refill costs, last-mile delivery gaps and informal access continue to constrain sustained use
 "Only 23% of rural LPG users rely on it exclusively, finds CEEW study")
Work demand under VB G RAM G stages smart recovery in August after July dip
Work demand rose 4.4 per cent year-on-year to 12.4 million households in August, even as kharif sowing continued amid below-normal southwest monsoon rainfall
 "Work demand under VB G RAM G stages smart recovery in August after July dip")
IIM Lucknow to incubate rural women-led startups, enterprises in UP
Under this programme, nearly 150 women-led rural enterprises will receive structured incubation support from IIM Lucknow for a period of 18 months
 "IIM Lucknow to incubate rural women-led startups, enterprises in UP")
Rajasthan govt seizes 44 vehicles in 3 weeks in tax evasion crackdown
Rajasthan tax department seizes 44 vehicles in three-week crackdown on suspected tax evasion
 "Rajasthan govt seizes 44 vehicles in 3 weeks in tax evasion crackdown")
LNG prices surge to multiyear highs as West Asia war squeezes supplies
West Asian supply disruptions and low European gas storage are pushing LNG prices higher, forcing price-sensitive Indian buyers to compete with Europe for cargoes
 "LNG prices surge to multiyear highs as West Asia war squeezes supplies")
Weekly policy watch: Coal gasification deadline, forex reserves in focus
The week's policy agenda will focus on the coal gasification scheme, possible changes to plantation FDI rules and fresh forex reserves data
 "Weekly policy watch: Coal gasification deadline, forex reserves in focus")
Private firms' capex rises 7% to ₹30.3 trillion in FY25, shows govt data
In FY24, they had made a capital expenditure of ₹28.3 trillion, showing an annual growth of 2.65%, as per the detailed Gross Fixed Capital Formation figures for FY25 released by the ministry
 "Private firms' capex rises 7% to ₹30.3 trillion in FY25, shows govt data")
BS Roundtable: Swapan Dasgupta to set the tone at Bengal Beckons on Monday
Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta will be the star attraction at the first edition of a Business Standard Roundtable in the state, Bengal Beckons, on Monday
 "BS Roundtable: Swapan Dasgupta to set the tone at Bengal Beckons on Monday")
Trust deficit in GDP data is a political issue: Rajeeva Karandikar
Former NSC chief Rajeeva Karandikar defends India's new GDP series, calling for greater transparency while rejecting claims of data manipulation
 "Trust deficit in GDP data is a political issue: Rajeeva Karandikar")
Govt mulls FDI liberalisation to bring more crops under plantation sector
India has received $295.23 million FDI in tea and coffee (processing and warehousing coffee), and $3.93 billion in rubber goods during April 2000 and March 2026
 "Govt mulls FDI liberalisation to bring more crops under plantation sector")
Braj region to be developed on lines of Ayodhya and Kashi: UP CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh chief minister says Braj Bhoomi will get improved infrastructure and facilities for devotees while preserving its spiritual and cultural significance
 "Braj region to be developed on lines of Ayodhya and Kashi: UP CM Adityanath")
Govt sells 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions across 17 cities to cool prices
The Centre, through its agencies NCCF and Nafed, is sitting on a buffer stock of 1.21 lakh tonnes of onion for 2026
 "Govt sells 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions across 17 cities to cool prices")
Weekly economy wrap: GDP beats estimates, but inflation risks remain
India's economy started FY27 on a strong footing, but questions emerged over the 7.8 per cent GDP growth in Q1 and the methodology behind it
 "Weekly economy wrap: GDP beats estimates, but inflation risks remain")
Turnover-linked levy could be fairer for gig workers than payouts
A contribution mechanism for gig-worker social security that is linked to individual transactions rather than an aggregator's turnover could create a sharply uneven financial burden
 "Turnover-linked levy could be fairer for gig workers than payouts")
India emerges as key diesel supplier to Europe as Russian, US flows falter
About 2,00,000 barrels per day of diesel (gasoil) transited the Bab-el-Mandeb in August on vessels bound for Europe, close to year-earlier levels
 "India emerges as key diesel supplier to Europe as Russian, US flows falter")
India's sugar flip-flop highlights fault lines in agri trade policy regime
The decision to import 1 MT of raw sugar after allowing exports earlier in the season has revived questions over crop estimates, policy predictability and the cost of repeated trade interventions
 "India's sugar flip-flop highlights fault lines in agri trade policy regime")
Eway bills rise 7.7% to 139.08 mn in August, third highest on record
August recorded the third-highest monthly eway bill count, signalling sustained momentum in goods movement and formal economic activity ahead of the festive season
 "Eway bills rise 7.7% to 139.08 mn in August, third highest on record")
Odisha plans integrated university township with industry focus
The proposed integrated university township is part of the Centre's university townships plan announced during Union Budget 2026-27
 "Odisha plans integrated university township with industry focus")
India's FDI paradox: Record gross inflows run into investor exits
Record inflows offset by higher repatriation and rising outward investment, keeping net FDI subdued
 "India's FDI paradox: Record gross inflows run into investor exits")