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Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh reviewed the issue of high prices of raw jute in a meeting held with the Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, senior officials of the Ministry and the Office of the Jute Commissioner. He emphasised the need to ensure adequate availability of raw jute for jute mills and MSMEs to enable smooth industry ...

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of certain equity stake in Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited (Target) by Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (Acquirer). The Proposed Combination involves the acquisition by the Acquirer of an additional 30.58% shareholding in the Target. As on date, the Acquirer already holds 68.84% shareholding in the Target, which will increase to 99.42% ...

The CCI has approved proposed combination between Bhushan Power and Steel Limited (BPSL), JSW Sambalpur Steel Limited (JSW Sambalpur), JFE Steel Corporation (JFE) and JSW Kalinga Steel Ltd. (JSW Kalinga). The proposed combination pertains to the (a) transfer of BPSL’s steel business undertaking (Target Business) to JSW Sambalpur by way of slump sale; and (b) the acquisition by JFE of ...

The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 3.7 per cent (provisional) in December, 2025 as compared to the Index in December, 2024. The production of Cement, Steel, Electricity, Fertilizer and Coal recorded positive growth in December, 2025. The details of annual indices, monthly indices and growth rates are provided at Annex I and Annex II. The ICI ...

As India prepares to host Bharat Steel 2026, a global platform to reshape future of steel, the nation is signalling its intent to showcase the next era of global steelmaking forged by R&D, digitalization, innovation, and access to high skilled engineering and technology human resources. The two-day summit in New Delhi will bring together policymakers, technology pioneers and industry leaders ...

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the progress of area coverage under rabi crops as on 16th January 2026 as tabled below. (Area in lakh hectare)     S. No.     Crops   Normal Rabi Area (DES)   Final Rabi Area 2024-25 Prograssive Area Sown Increase (+)/ Decrease (-) over corresponding period 2024-25     2025-26   Corrosponding ...

States like Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha have pioneered unique programmes. Kerala’s responsible tourism, Madha Pradesh’s rural tourism policy and Odisha’s eco-retreat programme emphasize sustainability and local participation Ecotourism in Odisha focuses on community managed sustainable nature tourism in forest areas; offering stays in nature camps, safaris, trekking and boating,leveraging destinations like Similipal, Daringbadi, Debrigarh and Ansupa lake to support local livelihoods, ...

NITI Aayog today released a comprehensive report titled “Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes”, outlining a strategic roadmap to strengthen the effectiveness of government support for India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The report was launched by Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member, NITI Aayog & Sh B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog. The report presents ...

India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for December 2025* is estimated at US$ 74.01 Billion, registering a negative growth of (-)1.01 percent vis-à-vis December 2024. Total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) for December 2025* is estimated at US$ 80.94 Billion, registering a positive growth of 6.17 percent vis-à-vis December 2024. Table 1: Trade during December 2025*     December ...

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), and other Government partners and industry stakeholders, organised the National Conference on Strategic Trade Controls (NCSTC) 2026 in New Delhi today. The Conference provided a platform for discussions on India’s Strategic Trade Control (STC) framework, including policies ...