Economy
Govt cuts FY27 borrowing by ₹1.2 trn, to raise ₹7.8 trn through gilts in H2
The government's net market borrowing, which essentially goes into financing the fiscal deficit, remains at ₹11.73 trillion, as estimated in the Budget
 "Govt cuts FY27 borrowing by ₹1.2 trn, to raise ₹7.8 trn through gilts in H2")
India close to concluding four BITs under updated treaty framework
India is close to concluding bilateral investment treaties with the UK, EU, Oman and Qatar, while the draft of an updated BIT framework awaits Union Cabinet approval
 "India close to concluding four BITs under updated treaty framework")
CEA Nageswaran flags 3 near-term risks: US ties, energy, and AI gap
CEA V Anantha Nageswaran says India cannot afford to choose between global blocs and must build strategic buffers and forge partnerships with foreign technology firms
 "CEA Nageswaran flags 3 near-term risks: US ties, energy, and AI gap")
India's growth story on track despite global turmoil, says Amit Shah
600+ foreign buyers from 90 nations are participating in UP trade show
 "India's growth story on track despite global turmoil, says Amit Shah")
Forex reserves fall $14.9 billion, sharpest weekly drop since Nov 2024
Foreign currency assets fell $14.8 billion during the week ended September 18, with an economist attributing $10.9 billion of the decline to actual dollar sales
 "Forex reserves fall $14.9 billion, sharpest weekly drop since Nov 2024")
India FDI inflows rise 6% to $19.81 bn in Apr-Jun quarter: DPIIT data
India's foreign direct investment rose 6% to $19.81 billion in April-June this fiscal from $18.62 billion a year earlier, with Singapore, Mauritius and the US among top sources.
 "India FDI inflows rise 6% to $19.81 bn in Apr-Jun quarter: DPIIT data")
India's forex reserves fall $14.89 billion to $766 billion: RBI data
India's forex reserves dropped by USD 14.881 billion to USD 765.901 billion during the week ended September 18 due to a fall in foreign currency assets, according to the RBI data released on Friday.
 "India's forex reserves fall $14.89 billion to $766 billion: RBI data")
Madhya Pradesh resumes public transport services after 21-year gap
The service will initially cover seven cities, with the Madhya Pradesh government planning to operate 1,500 buses across the state in the first year
 "Madhya Pradesh resumes public transport services after 21-year gap")
Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Policy, 2025-30: Key features, incentives, and eligibility
The policy is a state-level framework for helping Uttar Pradesh-based businesses sell goods and services outside India
 "Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Policy, 2025-30: Key features, incentives, and eligibility")
District unemployment data needs granular analysis for policymaking
National Sample Survey findings reveal significant divergence between combined and demographic-specific joblessness figures across key districts
 "District unemployment data needs granular analysis for policymaking")
Cumulative FDI during 2014-26 reaches $843 billion, says Piyush Goyal
Sectors such as electronics and telecom, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automobiles, IT hardware, and speciality steel have significantly benefited from the PLI schemes, he said
 "Cumulative FDI during 2014-26 reaches $843 billion, says Piyush Goyal")
Shah, Yogi to inaugurate UP International Trade Show in Noida today
Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the five-day trade show
 "Shah, Yogi to inaugurate UP International Trade Show in Noida today")
Rupee, bonds witness sell-off as crude oil, US Treasury yields rise
The rupee settled at 95.96 per dollar, while the benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose 6 basis points to 7.11 per cent, its highest level since May 21
 "Rupee, bonds witness sell-off as crude oil, US Treasury yields rise")
Expects states, UTs to notify labour Code rules by October 31: Centre
Ten states have already published their rules, while the remaining states and Union Territories have issued drafts for consultation, Labour Secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar said
 "Expects states, UTs to notify labour Code rules by October 31: Centre")
Companies must pass on edible oil duty cuts to consumers, says govt
The directive follows cuts in import duties on sunflower, soybean and palm oils as the government seeks to moderate domestic prices and ease inflationary pressures
 "Companies must pass on edible oil duty cuts to consumers, says govt")
BoP pressure likely to remain a challenge: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran
"India does not have the luxury of a binary choice between manufacturing and services. It has to do both" says Anantha Nageswaran Chief Economic Advisor
 "BoP pressure likely to remain a challenge: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran")
Keep AI tied to verified data, says Mospi secretary Saurabh Garg
Mospi Secretary Saurabh Garg said data should flow freely across ministries and states, while AI-generated inferences must remain grounded in verified and validated sources
 "Keep AI tied to verified data, says Mospi secretary Saurabh Garg")
35 years of liberalisation: India's workforce remains largely informal
Despite decades of economic reforms, informal and contractual work remains entrenched as weak manufacturing growth, small firms and skill gaps constrain formal job creation
 "35 years of liberalisation: India's workforce remains largely informal")
Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath launches two mega housing projects in Lucknow
The two housing projects are being developed at an estimated cost of ₹12,000 crore
 "Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath launches two mega housing projects in Lucknow")
H2FY27 hiring intent seen at 5.4%, e-commerce leads growth: Report
TeamLease says 60 per cent of employers plan to expand their workforce in H2 FY27, with e-commerce and technology start-ups recording the strongest outlook
 "H2FY27 hiring intent seen at 5.4%, e-commerce leads growth: Report")