Month: January 2026

RBI continues to build forex reserves which rose to $696 billion
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RBI continues to build forex reserves which rose to $696 billion

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $3.3 billion to $696.61 billion in the week ended December 26, supported by an increase in foreign currency assets…

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Centre designates core customs and indirect tax digital platforms as “critical information infrastructure” under IT Act

Centre has formally designated its core customs and indirect tax digital platforms as “critical information infrastructure” under the Information Technology Act, a move that significantly…

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What will shape India’s core industries in 2026: The themes redefining growth

As India advances toward its vision of Viksit Bharat—a future anchored in competitiveness, resilience and inclusive progress—its core industries are entering a period of profound…

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India’s forex reserves rise by $3.29 billion to $696.61 billion as of December 26, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $3.29 billion to $696.61 billion in the week ended December 26, 2025, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s…

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Government announces Rs 7,295-cr export package to improve exporters’ access to credit

New Delhi: The government on Friday announced a Rs 7,295-crore export support package, comprising a Rs 5,181-crore interest subvention scheme along with a Rs 2,114-crore…

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Denial of limestone export data to Bangladesh justified; no larger public interest: CIC

New Delhi, The Central Information Commission has upheld the denial of exporter-wise details of limestone sold to Bangladesh from Meghalaya, noting that the data attracts…

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Govt proposes 90-day work requirement for gig workers to get social security

The Centre has proposed that gig and platform workers must complete a minimum number of working days in a financial year to qualify for social…

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GST cuts boost credit growth; system credit to rise 12% in FY26, 13% in FY27: MoSL

New Delhi [India]: Credit growth in the country is expected to remain at around 12 per cent year-on-year in FY26 and improve to nearly 13…

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India-UK trade pact expected to come into force by first half of 2026: British envoy

Kolkata, The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is expected to be implemented in the first half of 2026, marking a new era in…

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Union Budget: How 8 Budgets presented by FM Sitharaman reshaped India’s power game

India Budget: In 2019, Narendra Modi’s government came back to power with a huge mandate. But just when Modi 2.0 came to power, came some…

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