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The Government of India has introduced an Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections, effective from 1 September 2026. Under the scheme, eligible City Gas Distribution (CGD) …

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), effective from 15 July 2026, creates new opportunities for Haryana exporters through improved market access and reduced trade …

India is planning to add five to eight more semiconductor facilities over the next seven to eight years, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's August 2026 Independence Day address.

The Government of India launched CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli on 14 August 2026.

A new report on India's secondary steel sector finds that renewable electricity could reduce power costs for MSMEs by up to 34%, while also helping lower carbon emissions.

The Telangana government has created a unified regulatory structure called the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) by bringing the state's Food Safety Depart…

DGFT has expanded the “Source from India” service on the Trade Connect ePlatform to include eligible DPIIT-recognised startups.

The Drugs Rules, 2026 introduce provisions concerning the debarment of applicants from making certain applications under the regulatory framework. The changes are relevant to pharmaceutical …

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) has introduced an accreditation scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories, supporting reliable and quality-…

The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA-Rasayan) Scheme with a total financial outlay of Rs. 3,030 crore for establishing three dedicated chemical par…

APEDA has facilitated the first sea export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia, marking another step in expanding India’s agricultural and processed-food exports. Mithila Ma…

India has crossed the 300 GW milestone in non-fossil fuel-based installed power capacity in 2026, marking significant progress in its clean-energy transition.

The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has directed its Regional Offices to conduct detailed inspections of hazardous waste recyclers and actual users at least once every six months.

The Ministry of Coal has invited stakeholder comments on the Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2026, proposing changes to the regulatory framework governing the opening of coal mines.

DGFT has simplified the EODC application process under the Advance Authorisation (AA) and EPCG Schemes by removing the requirement to submit physical duty payment challans. The change suppor…

The United Kingdom has initiated a safeguard investigation into imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate (PET), according to a notification submitted to the World Trade Organization (WT…

India has introduced a framework allowing foreign-invested e-commerce companies to operate an inventory-based model for exports, specifically for domestically manufactured and/or produced go…

The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has updated and expanded its sector categorisation framework, affecting businesses across hospitality, commercial and waste-management activi…

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) released its Guidance Document on Medical Device Software under MDR-2017 on 21 July 2026.

The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 was approved in May 2026 to provide additional liquidity support to eligible businesses affected by the West Asia crisis. The scheme ta…