Economy
Parl panel flags repeat violations, seeks MSME protection in CCI rules
A parliamentary panel has urged the CCI to periodically review its regulations, improve transparency in penalty calculations and strengthen safeguards for MSMEs and startups
 "Parl panel flags repeat violations, seeks MSME protection in CCI rules")
Farm R&D drove a third of India's agricultural output rise 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 agricultural output rise 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")
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")
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
 "India-UK Ceta concession available for qualifying goods in transit")
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")
India joins WTO fisheries subsidies agreement, becomes 123rd member
India has formally accepted the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, backing sustainable fishing while safeguarding policy space for traditional and small-scale fishers
 "India joins WTO fisheries subsidies agreement, becomes 123rd member")
Core sector growth at five-month high of 5% in June under new base
Growth in India's nine core sectors accelerated to a five-month high of 5 per cent in June under the revised 2022-23 base year, led by iron ore, electricity and coal
 "Core sector growth at five-month high of 5% in June under new base")
RBI attracts $20.7 billion through forex steps to bolster capital inflows
The scale of inflows is in particular focus for the rupee, which is facing renewed pressure from a sharp rise in oil prices amid renewed hostilities in the Middle East
 "RBI attracts $20.7 billion through forex steps to bolster capital inflows")
Industry urges Centre to allow depreciation benefit on imported machinery
Industry bodies have sought depreciation benefits on imported machinery under the MOOWR scheme and eligibility for RoDTEP, saying the current framework raises costs for manufacturers
 "Industry urges Centre to allow depreciation benefit on imported machinery")
India joins WTO fisheries subsidies pact to curb illegal fishing support
The agreement focuses on subsidies related to marine wild capture fishing and fishing-related activities at sea
 "India joins WTO fisheries subsidies pact to curb illegal fishing support")
Commerce secy in Geneva for India's trade policy review meeting at WTO
"India's 8th TPR meeting at the WTO is scheduled to be held on 21st and 23rd July 2026," the commerce ministry said.
 "Commerce secy in Geneva for India's trade policy review meeting at WTO")
Govt says no proposal under consideration to remove LTCG tax on equities
The government told the Lok Sabha there is no proposal to abolish the long-term capital gains tax on equities and said tax rates are reviewed during the annual Budget process
 "Govt says no proposal under consideration to remove LTCG tax on equities")
India's gem and jewellery exports climb 26% in June; gold leads growth
India's gem and jewellery exports jumped 26.5% in June, led by a 54.5% surge in gold jewellery shipments, signalling a recovery in global demand despite geopolitical risks
 "India's gem and jewellery exports climb 26% in June; gold leads growth")