Govt to sell 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard at ₹1,400/share via OFS
The Indian government is selling a 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) through an Offer for Sale (OFS) at a floor price of ₹1,400 per share. This move, managed by the Departme...
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07 July 2026
06 July 2026
What new NPS withdrawal rules mean for retirement
The article details recent amendments by PFRDA to the National Pension System (NPS) exit/withdrawal norms. The mandatory annuity portion has been reduced from 40% to 20%, allowi...
04 July 2026
Govt. says ethanol blending backed by extensive trials and best practices as concerns linger despite clarifications
The article discusses the Indian government's defense of its ethanol blending program (EBP) amidst public concerns regarding engine corrosion and reduced mileage. The Petroleum ...
03 July 2026
PM Modi to make first official visit to New Zealand next week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to make his first official visit to New Zealand in 40 years, reflecting growing momentum in bilateral relations. The visit, from July 1...
Coal Ministry permits use of insurance surety bonds as replacement for bank guarantees
The Coal Ministry has permitted coal block allottees to use Insurance Surety Bonds (ISBs) as a replacement for Performance Bank Guarantees (PBGs) to fulfill their performance su...
Coal imports decline 13% in April
India's coal imports declined by 13% (3.14 million tonnes) in April, reducing overall dependence on imported coal from 21.7% to 19.7% of total consumption. This decline was part...
02 July 2026
Ireland pretty hopeful of signing of EU-India FTA by year end: Irish Ambassador Kevin Kelly
The article highlights Ireland's optimism regarding the finalization of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during Ireland's presidency of the Council of the European Union....
23 June 2026
Rate cuts transmission moderated in May 2026: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) May 2026 bulletin highlighted that the transmission of recent rate cuts (March-April 2026) was uneven across sectors. It noted that private sec...
RVNL to shape NMDC’s branded iron ore plans with ₹3,000 crore blending yard
State-owned miner NMDC has contracted Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) to establish a ₹3,000 crore blending yard in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This project, with a 10 million tonnes ...
19 June 2026
Tariff, investment regulation required with competition in power market: S&P Global
S&P Global researchers suggest that government regulation on tariffs and investments is crucial to complement competition in India's power market, especially for transmission an...
Direct tax mop-up grows over 14% to over ₹5.21 lakh crore on higher advance tax payments
India's net direct tax collection grew by 14.64% to over ₹5.21 lakh crore till June 17 of the current fiscal year, driven by higher advance tax payments from corporates. Net cor...
18 June 2026
Peace deal: Cautious Indian shipowners seek govt. help
Despite the announcement of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, Indian shipowners remain cautious due to lingering uncertainty regarding its terms and conditions. The article highlight...