India’s EV Revolution Gathers Pace as Sales Cross 25 Lakh in FY26
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: India’s electric mobility market has moved from an emerging segment to an increasingly important part of the country’s automotive economy, with electric vehicle sales reaching 25 lakh units in 2025-26, Prime…
FIIs Extend Buying Streak as Rising Crude Prices Put Nifty Under Pressure
India’s equity market is entering a more complicated phase. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have turned net buyers for the third consecutive week, signalling a gradual improvement in overseas investor appetite. Yet the Nifty 50 closed the…
NITI Aayog Report Highlights Scope to Strengthen India’s Professional Services Sector
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: NITI Aayog has released a new report examining India’s regulatory framework for professional services, highlighting opportunities to improve the sector’s competitiveness, exports and contribution to high-skilled…
Handloom Haat Opens at Janpath, Bringing India’s Textile Heritage Under One Roof
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated Handloom Haat – The Handloom Experience Centre at Janpath, New Delhi, creating a new platform that brings together India’s traditional weaving heritage,…
Steel Ministry to Hold Open House on Steel Import Issues on August 21
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The Ministry of Steel will organise an Open House on August 21, 2026, to hear and discuss issues faced by companies and industry associations in importing steel. The session will focus on matters relating to SIMS, SARAL SIMS…
MMDR Amendment Bill Aims to Bring Long-Term Stability to Major Minerals Sector
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been passed by both Houses of Parliament, marking a significant policy step aimed at creating greater stability and predictability in India’s…
PM Modi’s Vision Strengthens Confidence Across Indian Industry: Assocham
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day message, saying his vision for India’s development has given the business community…
India’s Wholesale Inflation Climbs to 9.78% in July
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: India’s wholesale price inflation rose to 9.78 per cent in July, reflecting a sharp increase in wholesale prices during the month and adding to concerns over cost pressures across the economy. The latest Wholesale Price…
Chandigarh Pioneers Digital Rupee-Based Food Subsidy Transfers
Chandigarh, August 15, 2026: The government has taken a new step towards digitising welfare delivery with the launch of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system for food subsidies under the Pradhan Mantri Garib…
India’s Forex Reserves Jump $14.1 Billion, Cross $707 Billion
Mumbai, August 15, 2026: India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $14.136 billion in the week ended August 7, taking the country’s total reserves past the $707 billion mark, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).…