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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
3 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 …
CERC Draft Pushes "One Nation, One Grid, One Price" Through Market Coupling
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has released draft regulations to implement market coupling across India's power exchanges, with Grid India proposed as the Market Coupling …
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
4 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 …
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: Rs 12,980 crore sovereign-backed shield for shipping
The Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with a Rs 12,980 crore sovereign guarantee to keep Indian-linked ships insured against war risk and …
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 …