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27 Apr 2026
5 articlesCentre Raises Wheat Procurement Target to 34.5 Million Tonnes Amid Erratic Weather
The Centre has revised the 2026-27 wheat procurement target upwards from 30.33 to 34.5 million tonnes, with Madhya Pradesh, UP and Rajasthan getting higher state-wise …
India Power Demand Touches 240 GW Before Peak Summer; Record Year Likely
India's peak power demand has touched 240 GW in late April, with the Central Electricity Authority projecting a record 271 GW for 2026. The early …
India Private Sector Output Accelerates in April 2026; Manufacturing Leads Recovery
India's Flash Composite PMI rose to 58.3 in April 2026 from 57.0 in March, with manufacturing leading the recovery. Both new orders and output rose …
RBI Flags Growth and Inflation Risks from Escalating West Asia Tensions
The RBI April 2026 bulletin warns that the US-Iran conflict and West Asia supply disruptions are pushing up energy costs and inflation risks for India. …
India and New Zealand Sign Free Trade Agreement with $20 Billion Investment Pledge
India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement that gives 100% duty-free access for Indian exports and brings a $20 billion investment commitment from …
25 Apr 2026
3 articlesDPIIT Releases Operational Guidelines for ₹10,000 Crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0
DPIIT has notified detailed operational guidelines for the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, with SIDBI as implementing agency and a four-bucket AIF …
Centre Adds ₹5,000 Crore Mining Incentive to Capital-Investment Scheme for FY 2026-27
A new ₹5,000 crore mining-reform incentive has been added to the SASCI capital-investment scheme for FY 2026-27, rewarding states for governance reforms, block operationalisation and …
SEBI Marks 38 Years; Centre Launches Mission Jagrook Against Finfluencer Fraud
On its 38th Foundation Day, SEBI saw the launch of Mission Jagrook — a nationwide campaign against finfluencer fraud, deepfakes and AI-driven cyber threats in …
24 Apr 2026
2 articlesCentre rolls out 5,000 crore SASCI incentive scheme to push state-level mining reforms
The Ministry of Mines on 24 April 2026 issued guidelines for a 5,000 crore rupees SASCI incentive for FY 2026-27, rewarding states that complete five …
RBI keeps repo rate at 5.25%, cuts FY27 GDP forecast to 6.9% on oil shock
The RBI's MPC kept the repo rate at 5.25% and held a neutral stance in its April 2026 review, while cutting FY27 GDP growth to …
23 Apr 2026
2 articlesRBI Issues Consolidated Digital Payments E-Mandate Framework, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Digital Payments E-Mandate Framework, 2026, consolidating earlier circulars governing recurring auto-debits across cards, UPI and prepaid payment …
RBI April 2026 Bulletin Flags Second-Round Effects from West Asia Conflict
The Reserve Bank of India released its April 2026 monthly Bulletin on 23 April 2026, cautioning that supply-side shocks from the West Asia conflict could …
22 Apr 2026
3 articlesStartup India recognises a record 55,200+ startups in FY 2025-26
Over 55,200 startups were recognised in FY 2025-26, a record under the Startup India initiative, with direct jobs up 36.1% and the total recognised pool …
Cabinet extends PMGSY-III till March 2028 with Rs 83,977 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet has extended Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Phase III till March 2028 with a revised outlay of Rs 83,977 crore, allowing completion …
Centre raises Dearness Allowance to 60% from January 2026
The Centre raised Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief from 58% to 60% with effect from 1 January 2026, benefiting around 50 lakh employees and 68 …
17 Apr 2026
2 articlesIndia and Austria operationalise Fast-Track Investment Mechanism; India-EU FTA flagged as key trade driver
India and Austria operationalised a Fast-Track Investment Mechanism on 17 April 2026 during Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker's visit — the first such visit in over …
RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25% Amid Global Uncertainty
RBI MPC keeps repo rate at 5.25%, maintains neutral stance. GDP growth projected at 6.5% for FY26. Decision comes amid West Asia conflict and energy …