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India's disability economy pegged at $150 bn, potential seen at $500 bn

A Deloitte South Asia-EnAble India report estimates India's disability economy at $150 billion and says it could reach $500 billion with greater inclusion and accessibility

Railways liberalises freight policies to boost movement of key commodities

Indian Railways has simplified freight policies for key commodities, introduced new wagon norms and tightened contractor eligibility to improve cargo movement and execution

India's duty-free steel exports to UK likely to be around $1 bn annually

A higher tariff-rate quota secured under the India-UK trade pact is expected to lift India's annual duty-free steel exports to the UK to around $1 billion

Centre enacts series of reforms to keep food subsidy bill in check

Changes to AAY entitlements, digital food vouchers, procurement systems and PDS reforms signal a broader effort to improve targeting, reduce leakages and contain food subsidy costs

Managing Public Finances: What public finance documents don't tell you

Economist Anoop Singh's book is a laudable initiative to create greater awareness about healthy public financial management in India

Q1 results preview: Cement makers build on volumes, hit margin wall

Strong infrastructure demand and a favourable base are expected to drive Q1 FY27 cement volumes, but rising fuel and input costs may weigh on margins despite better realisations

BSNL posts 10% growth in Q1 FY27 operational revenue to ₹4,418 crore

State-run telecom operator BSNL reported a 10 per cent rise in first-quarter revenue from operations, supported by strong enterprise business growth and improving average revenue per user

SC upholds Sebi action against Kotak AMC, MD Nilesh Shah, and others

Supreme Court upholds Sebi's findings against Kotak AMC in the Essel FMP case, citing regulatory lapses and compliance failures

Aditya Birla group buys Shell's India green arm for ₹17,200 crore

The acquisition will take Aditya Birla Renewables' combined portfolio to 9.3 GW and support its plan to scale renewable energy capacity to more than 20 GW

CBIC rolls out process to claim duty concessions under India-UK FTA

CBIC has outlined the operational framework for self-certification of origin under the India-UK trade pact, enabling importers to claim preferential tariff benefits from July 15

Nuvoco Vistas' Q1 profit rises 20% on higher revenue, lower finance costs

Nirma Group-promoted cement maker reports record quarterly Ebitda as revenue growth, operational efficiencies and lower finance costs lift first-quarter earnings

Bank of Baroda raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6-6.8%

The public sector lender has raised its FY27 growth forecast by 40 basis points, citing easing oil prices, improving monsoon conditions and resilient economic indicators

Wildlife trafficking: 440 protected animals and 15 kg ivory seized

Intelligence-led operations across several states resulted in the seizure of over 440 protected animals, around 15 kg of ivory and elephant ivory articles, and the arrest of 33 people

Odisha cracks whip on iron ore grade manipulation, 65 mines served notices

The Odisha government has issued show-cause notices to 65 mining leaseholders after inspections allegedly found large-scale iron ore grade manipulation, causing revenue losses

SC upholds royalty calculation framework under MMDR Act provisions

Top court rules royalty, DMF and NMET payments can remain part of mineral sale value while computing average sale price, upholding the constitutional validity of the rules

CREA flags 81% of SO2 emissions from FGD-exempt plants near Delhi-NCR

CREA says most sulphur dioxide emissions around Delhi-NCR come from coal-fired power plants exempt from installing FGD systems, urging stricter emission controls

ATM cash-loading staff call strike in some states demanding wage revision

A strike by cash-loading staff of cash management companies may disrupt ATM cash replenishment in several states as workers press for higher wages

DERC allows Delhi discoms to recover additional power surcharge

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has permitted BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL to recover additional fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge for May 2026 to offset higher costs

Studying Tata Electronics' cyber breach: Meity secretary S Krishnan

Apple and Tata Electronics tell MeitY no significant data was lost in the alleged breach, says secretary S Krishnan

Merchant banker registrations at highest level since FY2000, shows data

The IPO market, where companies typically sell shares to the public for the first time, raised a record ₹1.8 trillion in FY26 through 112 different companies on the mainboard of the stock exchanges