The NDMC has allowed one-third of Group B and Group C employees in its departments to work from home with immediate effect as part of measures to reduce avoidable commute, optimise fuel consumption and encourage digital-first administrative practices, according to an order issued on Wednesday.
The order, issued by the Office of Director (Personnel), said the arrangement would be applicable in departments where it is administratively feasible.
The order said employees commuting from far away areas using personal vehicles should preferably be included in the work-from-home list. It also directed heads of departments to ensure proper allocation of responsibilities, availability of officers and staff during office hours, and maintenance of service delivery standards.
Employees permitted to work from home have been asked to remain accessible through official communication channels and attend office physically whenever required, the order read.
Certain categories of staff have been exemp

Work from home, flexible working

The order, issued by the Office of Director (Personnel), said the arrangement would be applicable in departments where it is administratively feasible

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to Indians to reduce their gold purchases for a year in a move to encourage foreign exchange savings amid the crisis in West Asia

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An association of central government employees on Wednesday asked the Centre to issue guidelines on work from home, online meetings and virtual conferencing.
The move came following a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on cutting down avoidable expenditure due to the West Asia crisis.
"The visionary leadership of hon'ble Prime Minister and the dedicated government workforce will definitely give the fruitful results of this initiative," the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) Forum said.
The forum is a representative body of CSS officers, who form the backbone of the central secretariat's functioning.
"CSS Forum urges the #DoPT to issue comprehensive guidelines on Work From Home for Government offices, as Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has encouraged a revival of Work From Home (WFH), online meetings, and virtual conferencing for both government and private sectors," it said in a post on X.
A balanced and structured framework can enhance productivity, employee well-being, dig

WFH, Work from home

The move came following a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on cutting down avoidable expenditure due to the West Asia crisis

Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Mizoram and Delhi have been categorised as 'exemplars' in the logistics performance ranking for 2025, according to a report released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Wednesday.
The logistics index chart, released as part of LEADS (Logistics ease across different states) 2025 report, is an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports and economic growth.
'Exemplars' represent the top-performing states and Union Territories (UTs) that demonstrate sustained excellence across policy, infrastructure, service delivery and regulatory dimensions in the logistics sector, as per the report.
LEADS is the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade's (DPIIT) flagship national assessment of logistics performance across states and Union Territories and serves as an important benchmarking and reform tool for improving logistics efficiency across the country.
The report was released by Commerce and Industry Minist

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The report was released by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in the national capital

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday asked for taking the country's goods and services exports to USD 1 trillion this fiscal year.
In 2025-26, exports reached an all-time high of USD 863.11 billion, registering an increase of 4.6 per cent year-on-year, despite global economic uncertainties, including high US tariffs, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the West Asia crisis, he said.
Merchandise exports grew 0.93 per cent to USD 441.78 billion in the last fiscal year from USD 437.70 billion in 2024-25.
Services shipments too surged to an all-time high of USD 421.32 billion in 2025-26, compared to USD 387.55 billion in 2024-25, recording a growth of 8.71 per cent.
"This year, let's aspire for a USD 1 trillion exports target. It's possible," he said at an event here.
The minister said that taking from USD 863 billion to USD 1 trillion needs USD 137 billion, which is a 16-17 per cent growth.
The minister added that India is opening doors and is providing preferenti

Trade exports

Services shipments too surged to an all-time high of $421.32 billion in 2025-26, compared to $387.55 billion in 2024-25, recording a growth of 8.71 per cent

Suggested reforms aim to ensure power availability during system stress

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Orissa High Court ordered arrest of MT Unity after a UAE-based fuel supplier alleged non-payment of bunker fuel dues exceeding ₹4 crore

The arrested Cameroon-flagged crude oil tanker - MT UNITY

Why startups in two- and three-wheeler EV space have escalated their demand for PLI inclusion

Ride-hailing company plans to deepen technology and infrastructure investments in India as it expands AI, mobility and engineering operations in a key growth market

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Bureau of Energy Efficiency is considering revising fuel-efficiency norms using E25 as the base fuel amid efforts to cut crude oil imports and boost ethanol blending

While ethanol production capacity has rapidly expanded to around 19-19.9 billion litres per year, demand for E20 blended fuel is estimated at only about 11 billion litres in the current ethanol year that began last November

Crisil Ratings expects India's passenger vehicle industry to post record sales this fiscal, supported by GST-led demand recovery and continued preference for utility vehicles

Crisil

Compared with last year's Budget, the Union Budget 2026-27 builds on the credit framework while moving decisively towards equity funding, market-linked liquidity, and structured compliance support

MSMEs

Banks bid far below the notified amount at the RBI's short-term repo auction as surplus liquidity reduced the need for additional funds

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The central bank cited inadequate capital, weak earnings prospects, and regulatory non-compliance while directing the Maharashtra registrar to initiate winding-up proceedings

Reserve Bank of India, RBI

Public sector banks posted record profitability for the fourth straight year in FY26, aided by strong credit growth, improved asset quality, and better operational efficiency

Bank deposit, banks

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have recorded an all-time high net profit of Rs 1.98 lakh crore in 2025-26 fiscal year, marking the fourth straight year of profitability, the finance ministry said on Tuesday.
Improved asset quality, healthy credit expansion and higher income contributed to improved profitability of PSBs during 2025-26, the ministry said.
Aggregate operating profit reached Rs 3.21 lakh crore, while aggregate net profit increased by 11.1 per cent y-o-y to a historic high of Rs 1.98 lakh crore, marking the fourth consecutive year of aggregate profitability for PSBs.
The aggregate business of PSBs increased to Rs 283.3 lakh crore as on March 31, 2026, registering growth of 12.8 per cent over the previous year.
Aggregate deposits rose 10.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 156.3 lakh crore, reflecting continued depositor confidence and strong resource mobilisation by PSBs.
Gross advances registered growth of 15.7 per cent year-on-year at Rs 127 lakh crore, indicating sustained cr

Improved asset quality, healthy credit expansion and higher income contributed to improved profitability of PSBs during 2025-26, the ministry said

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