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Govt cuts minimum export price of natural honey to $1,400 per tonne
The Centre has rolled out the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) for promoting scientific beekeeping for the holistic growth of the sector
 "Govt cuts minimum export price of natural honey to $1,400 per tonne")
Women just 9% of FMCD workforce despite 30% hiring surge in two years
Despite the sector's strong growth trajectory, the report revealed a huge gender gap, with women making up only 9 per cent of the FMCD workforce, one of the lowest among major sectors
 "Women just 9% of FMCD workforce despite 30% hiring surge in two years")
India's coal imports rise 1.5% to 76.4 MT in Q1FY26 despite domestic push
In June, India imported 14.85 MT of non-coking coal, up from 14.19 MT in June last year, while coking coal imports rose to 5.78 MT from 5.45 MT in June 2024
 "India's coal imports rise 1.5% to 76.4 MT in Q1FY26 despite domestic push")
Diamond rush in Andhra: Rain-washed soil draws farmers, fortune hunters
From Jonnagiri to Peravali in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, villagers and outsiders are digging rain-washed soils for diamonds, a tradition that has turned farmers into millionaires
 "Diamond rush in Andhra: Rain-washed soil draws farmers, fortune hunters")
Promise profits, not land: Indian states need a new investor playbook
India's states should compete for investment by offering better infrastructure, fewer processes, and smarter regulations, not larger land holdings or bigger subsidies
 "Promise profits, not land: Indian states need a new investor playbook")
Vibe coding flips the script on IT hiring, opens doors for non-tech talent
IT cos seeking talent from non-tech backgrounds to tap into AI expertise
 "Vibe coding flips the script on IT hiring, opens doors for non-tech talent")
Real-money gaming ban could send ad sector into brief cold spell
Sports sponsorships may face hiccups
 "Real-money gaming ban could send ad sector into brief cold spell")
Establish a 2-tier fiscal council to institutionalise fiscal oversight: CII
The blueprint, titled Policies for a Competitive India, lays out over 250 actionable recommendations across 14 reform areas
 "Establish a 2-tier fiscal council to institutionalise fiscal oversight: CII")
Data centre industry entering phase of unprecedented growth: Nxtra CEO
"Data centre industry is entering a phase of unprecedented growth -- and Nxtra is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation," Arora said in the CEO message in the report
 "Data centre industry entering phase of unprecedented growth: Nxtra CEO")
CII suggests reforms in GST; trade policy, jobs to achieve 'Viksit Bharat'
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in its report "Policies for a Competitive India", presents over 250 actionable recommendations across 14 critical reform areas
 "CII suggests reforms in GST; trade policy, jobs to achieve 'Viksit Bharat'")
Biostimulant Industry Federation urges govt action on trade barriers
NBIF urged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office to coordinate reforms across key ministries to support an industry valued at ₹40,000 crore
 "Biostimulant Industry Federation urges govt action on trade barriers")
Vegetable oils body IVPA urges govt to lift GST refund restrictions
Under the current system, edible oil attracts 5 per cent GST while input materials such as packaging, chemicals and processing materials are taxed at 12-18 per cent
 "Vegetable oils body IVPA urges govt to lift GST refund restrictions")
Starlink permit bars copying, decryption of Indian data abroad: MoS Telecom
The minister said that security conditions mandate satellite communication providers to set up earth station gateways in India through which communications from satellite to users are routed
 "Starlink permit bars copying, decryption of Indian data abroad: MoS Telecom")
Tyre industry set for 7-8% growth in FY26 on strong replacement demand
JK Tyre & Industries MD Anshuman Singhania said the Indian tyre industry remains an export-heavy manufacturing sector
 "Tyre industry set for 7-8% growth in FY26 on strong replacement demand")
Bike taxi services resume, but Karnataka HC clarifies no judicial nod given
During a hearing on August 20, the bench had adjourned the matter to September 22, giving the government time to decide whether it intended to frame a policy on bike taxis
 "Bike taxi services resume, but Karnataka HC clarifies no judicial nod given")
South Korean firm to establish India's first footwear plant in TN: Govt
Aimed at an inclusive growth across the State, the Tamil Nadu government conducted its first region-specific maiden edition of TN Rising Investors Conclave in Tuticorin on August 4
 "South Korean firm to establish India's first footwear plant in TN: Govt")
UP scouts new markets as US tariffs hit textiles, jewellery and leather
Uttar Pradesh looks to Latin America, Europe, Africa and South-East Asia for exports as US tariffs squeeze textiles, jewellery and leather, with a new policy aiming Rs 5 trillion exports by 2030
 "UP scouts new markets as US tariffs hit textiles, jewellery and leather")
Climate change drives rise of 'coolcations' as tourists flee heatwaves
Heatwaves forced closures of sites like the Acropolis and Eiffel Tower, with Europe facing a growing tourism divide as climate change impacts north and south differently
 "Climate change drives rise of 'coolcations' as tourists flee heatwaves")
South-South collaboration key to shared regional benefits: ICMR director
During the meeting, joint efforts in medical technology innovation, field-epidemiology training, ethics and quality assurance were identified as priority areas
 "South-South collaboration key to shared regional benefits: ICMR director")
GST reforms: FMCG distributors write to FM, flag supply-chain risks
Request for guidelines for smooth transition
 "GST reforms: FMCG distributors write to FM, flag supply-chain risks")