Economy
MSME credit rises 12.5% to ₹47.4 trn, industrial clusters drive growth
Small and medium businesses led MSME credit growth as lending became more concentrated in established industrial and trading clusters across key districts
 "MSME credit rises 12.5% to ₹47.4 trn, industrial clusters drive growth")
GST 2.0 softens inflation blow as FMCG firms gear up for festive season
FMCG companies expect consumer sentiment to remain strong during the festive season, though uneven rainfall and inflation from West Asia tensions pose risks to demand.
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GST 2.0 softens inflation blow as FMCG firms gear up for festive season
FMCG companies expect consumer sentiment to remain strong during the festive season, though uneven rainfall and inflation from West Asia tensions pose risks to demand.
GST 2.0 softens inflation blow as FMCG firms gear up for festive season
FMCG companies expect consumer sentiment to remain strong during the festive season, though uneven rainfall and inflation from West Asia tensions pose risks to demand.
Core industries growth eases to 4.8% in August on iron ore, coal drag
The overall index eased to a four-month low of 119.2 from 120.8 in July, a sequential decline of 1.32 per cent even as year-on-year growth stayed in positive territory
 "Core industries growth eases to 4.8% in August on iron ore, coal drag")
India-New Zealand trade pact to come into force on Oct 20: Piyush Goyal
The two countries had on April 27 signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to boost two-way commerce in goods and services and promote investments
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Indian oil refiners may cut Russian cargoes in wake of US threats
The new US law empowers President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on countries that purchase Russian crude - a list that includes India
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Govt studying details of US tariffs on Russian oil buyers: Piyush Goyal
The bill authorises Trump to impose stiff tariffs of up to 100% on China, India, and other countries to reduce their dependence on Russian energy
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Uttar Pradesh Film Policy, 2023: Key features, subsidies, eligibility and implementation
The policy provides financial assistance and administrative facilitation to eligible producers who shoot films or digital audiovisual productions in Uttar Pradesh
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Weekly policy watch: Core sector output, PMI and forex reserves in focus
India's policy calendar this week will track infrastructure output, business activity and forex reserves
 "Weekly policy watch: Core sector output, PMI and forex reserves in focus")
Delhi could become world's 14th-largest city economy by 2050: Report
Delhi, currently world's 63rd-largest city economy, may rise to 14th by 2050, as 55 Indian cities feature among the world's top 100 urban growth leaders, the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index says
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China emerges as India's surprise growth market, but trade deficit swells
The increase, however, comes off a relatively low base and has done little to narrow India's vast trade imbalance with its neighbor
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India's exports to core Brics markets surge 34% in Apr-Aug, China leads
According to the commerce ministry data, exports to the four core Brics economies grew by 34 per cent, rising from $14.9 billion in April-August 2025-26 to $19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27
 "India's exports to core Brics markets surge 34% in Apr-Aug, China leads")
Govt likely to extend textile export scheme RoSCTL beyond Sepember 30
The textile industry has sought a five-year extension of RoSCTL and a doubling of its outlay, with the final decision resting with the finance ministry's Department of Expenditure
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US' 100% tariff threat: India may find it difficult to cut Russian oil buys
Amid the ongoing US-India trade negotiations, Washington has often pressured New Delhi to reduce its purchases of Russian crude
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100% US tariff a threat but Indian exporters bet on new markets
The actual impact of the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 will depend on the tariff rate, product coverage and timing of any duties, industry representatives and experts said
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Statsguru: Southeast Asia moves past India in tapping China+1 strategy
India struggles to capture China+1 supply-chain investment as Southeast Asian economies gain ground in FDI and exports
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Fourth UP International Trade Show to showcase state's regional dishes
The 'Taste of UP' food court will bring together signature dishes from districts across the state, alongside rural livelihood products and major food brands at the Noida event
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India's software services exports rise 8.2% to $221.4 bn in FY26: RBI data
India's software services exports rose 8.2 per cent in 2025-26, led by computer services, while the US remained the top destination with a 54.1 per cent share of exports
 "India's software services exports rise 8.2% to $221.4 bn in FY26: RBI data")
Non-ferrous scrap EPR regime faces portal, target-calculation gaps
Industry sources say the CPCB portal is yet to become operational, while the average-life parameter needed to calculate recycling obligations has not been published
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