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20 states spent 27% of capital expenditure in April-August: CAG data

States spent 27% of FY26 budgeted capex in April-August, with Telangana leading and Tripura lagging, even as rising borrowings raise fiscal concerns

Industrial classification set for a makeover, in line with new-age economy

An overhaul of the National Industrial Classification framework seeks to include multiple new activities that better capture a changing economy, data from which is expected to help policymaking

Will support brownfield projects with 25% of ₹8.2K cr fund: Shipping secy

Financial aid, cluster development, and credit note scheme aim to modernize Indian shipyards

Cos keen to invest ₹15K cr in greenfield shipbuilding clusters: Sonowal

Several existing Indian shipyards on both the east and west coasts have come forward to seek assistance under the brownfield capacity expansion program, says Sonowal

Russian crude oil imports this month likely to exceed August level

India imported 1.63 million barrels of crude oil from Russia until September 24, as against 1.71 million barrels per day (bpd) in August

Medical negligence: Documentation, expert opinion key to court success

The complaint must be filed in the right forum and within the limitation period

GST cuts, premiumisation and scooter launches boost TVS Motor outlook

TVS Motor's stock is expected to gain further with GST rate cuts, premiumisation, new scooter launches, and robust sales momentum in domestic and export markets

Centre to scrap paper arrival cards for foreigners from October 1

Foreigners arriving in India can now submit a digital arrival card online, replacing the paper form to speed up immigration from October 1

Durga Puja 2025: Corporate sponsorship up across West Bengal's 45K pandals

Corporate sponsorship for Durga Puja is buoyant in Kolkata with brands returning strongly, though retail sales show mixed trends across malls, shopping hubs and markets

Mango Millionaires: The common man's guide to financial independence

Why for beginners financial independence is less about picking the right stocks and more about avoiding mistakes early on

Maritime ambitions: New policy can increase capacity substantially

Straddling major global shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean, India can serve as a hub for trade, logistics, and vessel maintenance

Efficient administration: GST Appellate Tribunal needs close monitoring

The launch of the GST Appellate Tribunal marks a key reform in India's tax system, but its success will hinge on capacity, efficiency, and fair handling of disputes

Lenders ask Vedanta, Adani to revise Jaiprakash bids, detail funding plans

Lenders have asked Vedanta, Adani and other suitors for Jaiprakash Associates to submit revised bids and prove funding strength amid debt and asset viability concerns

Tax-to-GDP: What India can learn from countries with better collections

Exploring India's tax-to-GDP gap, lessons from global reforms, and the role of social security contributions in boosting revenue and citizen compliance

India needs mission-mode bureaucrats to deliver growth, jobs, and services

Learning from East Asia, India must reform its district administration with performance, accountability, and vision to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat

UP aggregates 100,000 acre industrial land bank under $1-trillion roadmap

Uttar Pradesh has created a 100,000-acre industrial land bank, aims for Rs 3 trillion manufacturing investments in FY26, and is promoting MSMEs through UPITS 2025

India successfully tests Agni-Prime missile from rail-based launcher

Defence Minister says 'first-of-its-kind launch' enhances country's military capability

India's traditional handicrafts forge a festive comeback as Diwali gifts

Increasingly, heritage products from India's regional artisans are making a wave as handpicked festival gifts, especially for people who want their presents to tell a story

Rajasthan govt plans to boost tourism in lesser-known destinations

The official said that tourism infrastructure plays a vital role in shaping the tourists' experience as it serves as a fundamental element of their overall enjoyment of a destination

NTPC-SAIL JV commissions Chhattisgarh's first floating solar power project

NTPC-SAIL commissions Chhattisgarh's first floating solar power project at Bhilai, boosting green energy, reducing carbon emissions, and conserving resources