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Power discoms await revival as structural reform delays persist in India
Power discoms posted a Rs 2,701 crore profit in FY25, but heavy subsidy dependence, weak tariffs and persistent operational gaps continue to threaten a durable revival
 "Power discoms await revival as structural reform delays persist in India")
MCA plans unified tech platform for India's insolvency framework
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has sought stakeholder feedback on a proposed integrated digital platform to streamline insolvency processes and improve transparency under the IBC
 "MCA plans unified tech platform for India's insolvency framework")
India aims at 10% share in global merchandise exports by 2047: WTO report
India is aiming to increase its share of global merchandise exports from about 1.8 per cent in 2024 to around 10 per cent by 2047, according to a World Trade Organisation (WTO) report.
 "India aims at 10% share in global merchandise exports by 2047: WTO report")
Farm R&D drove a third of India's increase in agri output in 2025: Icar
Icar estimates agricultural R&D contributed around Rs 55,000 crore, or a third, to the increase in India's farm output value between 2024 and 2025, its latest analysis shows
 "Farm R&D drove a third of India's increase in agri output in 2025: Icar")
India & Indo-Pacific ascendancy: The architecture of a stabilising power
India's engagements with Japan, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand highlight a coordinated Indo-Pacific strategy built on maritime security, supply chains and strategic autonomy
 "India & Indo-Pacific ascendancy: The architecture of a stabilising power")
PLI schemes led to investments of over ₹2.40 trillion until March 2026
Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that the schemes have collectively enabled exports of over ₹15.2 trillion since their inception
 "PLI schemes led to investments of over ₹2.40 trillion until March 2026")
China's rare earth curbs: Can India's EV ambitions withstand supply risks?
The IEA warns China's rare earth export curbs could disrupt $6.5 trillion worth of global manufacturing. How vulnerable is India's fast-growing EV industry?
 "China's rare earth curbs: Can India's EV ambitions withstand supply risks?")
India plans to ease export procedures for shipments worth up to ₹10,000
Exporters sending goods worth up to ₹10,000 may no longer need an RCMC to apply for authorisations or claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy
 "India plans to ease export procedures for shipments worth up to ₹10,000")
Voices from Kashi: 'Tourism, SMEs, MSMEs powering Purvanchal's growth'
A dedicated Purvanchal Tourism Board could help market the region as a multi-day travel circuit. Excluding Varanasi, many destinations have yet to receive the visibility they deserve
 "Voices from Kashi: 'Tourism, SMEs, MSMEs powering Purvanchal's growth'")
Eastern Uttar Pradesh bolstering digital banking, says SBI's Kumar Anand
SBI plans to deepen its presence in Eastern Uttar Pradesh by expanding digital banking, MSME and farm lending, while supporting tourism and ODOP industries
 "Eastern Uttar Pradesh bolstering digital banking, says SBI's Kumar Anand")
Kashi Vishwanath Corridor unlocks Varanasi's tourism boom, economic growth
The corridor drives Varanasi's massive economic growth, but experts call for expanding tourism strategies to uplift the entire Purvanchal region
 "Kashi Vishwanath Corridor unlocks Varanasi's tourism boom, economic growth")
Growth must go hand in hand with environment: UPPCB's Ravindra Pratap Singh
UP can achieve rapid industrial growth without compromising the environment by adopting cleaner technologies, AI-led monitoring and sustainable energy, says UPPCB chief
 "Growth must go hand in hand with environment: UPPCB's Ravindra Pratap Singh")
Purvanchal is emerging as a major investment hub, says Deepak Kumar
UP is positioning Poorvanchal as a major investment hub through industrial clusters, stronger connectivity, GCC incentives and sector-focused policies, says Deepak Kumar
 "Purvanchal is emerging as a major investment hub, says Deepak Kumar")
Ubharta Purvanchal conclave: Eastern UP's untapped mine lies above the soil
Crop residue, farmer collectives, and biomass industries can unlock fresh incomes, cleaner energy, and stronger agricultural value chains
 "Ubharta Purvanchal conclave: Eastern UP's untapped mine lies above the soil")
Ubharta Purvanchal: 'Region can create business icons, needs better infra'
Varanasi strengthens its reputation as Purvanchal's economic engine by supporting businesses and cutting red tape
 "Ubharta Purvanchal: 'Region can create business icons, needs better infra'")
Fringes to frontline: Purvanchal phoenix rising on growth, investment push
Long defined by a troubled reputation, the region is scripting a new story through connectivity, industry, logistics, investment, and entrepreneurship
 "Fringes to frontline: Purvanchal phoenix rising on growth, investment push")
Trillions under its watch, EPFO begins upskilling officials on investments
Following RBI advice, high-powered panel to review investment-related matters
 "Trillions under its watch, EPFO begins upskilling officials on investments")
Finance ministry assigns FCNR (B) deposit mobilisation targets to PSBs
$20.72 bn already mobilised overall since swap window opened, says RBI
 "Finance ministry assigns FCNR (B) deposit mobilisation targets to PSBs")
India-UK Ceta concession available for qualifying goods in transit
This week's SME Q&A explains India-UK CETA duty benefits, SRVA trade data, and the process for claiming customs duty refunds on overvalued imports
Income-tax return e-filing portal largely stable, govt tells Lok Sabha
Contractual penalties imposed on Infosys for delay in IEC project, outages
 "Income-tax return e-filing portal largely stable, govt tells Lok Sabha")