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India's economic landscape is marked by progress and strategic initiatives aimed at bolstering growth and inclusivity. Milk production has surged to 25 crore tonnes under the Modi administration, driven by programs like White Revolution 2.0, while the PM-SETU scheme is transforming ITIs with a ₹60,000 crore investment to align vocational training with emerging technologies. Regulatory frameworks are being recalibrated for risk-proportionate governance, and the government is actively promoting rural development through campaigns like the People's Plan Campaign, allocating ₹4.35 lakh crore to local bodies. These developments underscore a commitment to sustainable growth, skill development, and empowering rural communities, positioning India for continued economic advancement toward Viksit Bharat 2047.
Rajiv Gauba Advocates Light-Touch Risk-Proportionate Regulation
NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba called for regulatory frameworks to evolve with changing geopolitical and technological landscapes at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave.
He emphasized that regulation sh
India's Milk Production Hits 25 Crore Tonnes Under Modi
India's milk production increased from 14.06 crore tonnes in 2014-15 to 25 crore tonnes, with per capita availability rising 58% to 485 grams daily.
White Revolution 2.0 targets establishing 75,000 ne
Education Ministry Approves Five Classical Language Centres
Ministry of Education approved five Centres of Excellence for Classical Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali, and Prakrit studies.
Centres will focus on academic research, preservation, digitization, and
Haryana Sporting Mementos Auction for Namami Gange
Ministry of Culture auctions seven Haryana mementos including Paralympic champions' items to fund Namami Gange Project.
Five sports items include archery arrow from Harwinder Singh and javelin gold me
Indian Navy Ships Conclude ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish concluded participation in ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise 2026 in Philippines.
Exercise included Harbour Phase with professional engagements and Sea Phase with co
PM-SETU Transforms 850 ITIs with ₹60,000 Crore Investment
PM-SETU scheme completes one year with ₹60,000 crore investment to upgrade 1000 government ITIs through hub-spoke model and industry partnerships.
Approved 14 ITI clusters worth ₹3,446 crore across 8
India Releases Captive-Bred Great Indian Bustards into Wild
Union Environment Ministry and Rajasthan government initiated release of two captive-bred Great Indian Bustards into Desert National Park enclosure.
Conservation program maintains 97 birds with 57 bre
DARE/ICAR Launches Nationwide Cleanliness Campaign 6.0
DARE and ICAR commenced Special Campaign 6.0 with nationwide cleanliness drives across all institutes on October 2, 2026.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan felicitated Safai Mitras at ICAR-CCARI Go
Jal Shakti Ministry Observes Swachh Bharat Diwas 2026
Union Minister C.R. Patil led Special Gram Sabha in Gujarat's Majigam village, emphasizing daily cleanliness commitment and felicitating sanitation workers.
Special Gram Sabhas were organized nationwi
Indian Parliamentary Delegation Attends 153rd IPU Assembly
Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Deputy Chairman Harivansh participates in 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania from October 5-9, 2026.
Delegation includes nine MPs who will discuss global themes incl
Kerala Launches Largest Grassroots Anti-Drug Mobilisation
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala inaugurated Phase 2 of Operation Toofan, named Toofan Thaddesham, at Malabar College in Vengara, Malappuram.
The programme creates 1,034 Toofan Jagratha Samithis acros
VP Radhakrishnan Addresses Economic Resilience at Kautilya Conclave
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan delivered inaugural address at 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave on theme 'Resilience in an Age of Flux'.
Highlighted India's economic resilience achievements including
Amit Shah Inaugurates ₹290 Crore Dairy Projects in Madhya Pradesh
Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurated dairy projects worth ₹290 crore including a ₹255 crore milk plant in Ujjain and a ₹16.5 crore product dairy in Bhopal.
A state-level central laboratory worth ₹12.4
Shipping Corporation of India Marks 65 Years with 5.26M DWT Fleet
Shipping Corporation of India celebrated 65 years of operations with its fleet growing from 19 vessels to 58 ships totaling 5.26 million deadweight tonnage.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called on
2.42 Lakh Special Gram Sabhas Launch Rural Development Campaign
Special Gram Sabhas held across 2.42 lakh locations marked commencement of People's Plan Campaign 2026-27 for Panchayat Development Plans 2027-28.
16th Finance Commission allocated ₹4.35 lakh crore to
DoT Concludes Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign
Department of Telecommunications concluded its Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 cleanliness campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2026.
The campaign mobilized DoT headquarters, regional offices, field units,
DoT Launches Special Campaign 6 Implementation Phase
DoT launches implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 focusing on file disposal and public grievance resolution.
Department targets disposal of 12,513 physical files and resolution of 2,965 pending
PMEGP Scheme Generates 73 Lakh Employment Opportunities
PMEGP scheme provides margin money subsidy for micro-enterprises, assisting 8.12 lakh entrepreneurs with ₹24,398.61 crore since FY15.
The scheme has generated sustainable employment for approximately
KVIC Launches Nationwide 20% Khadi Discount Campaign
KVIC Chairman launched nationwide discount campaign offering 20% off Khadi and 10% off village industry products from October 2 to November 16, 2026.
Khadi sector achieved ₹1.87 lakh crore turnover in
Labour Ministry Conducts Shram Samvad Industrial Outreach
Ministry of Labour & Employment conducted district-level awareness programs in Haridwar, Naraina, and Sonipat on October 1, 2026.
Programs focused on four Labour Codes compliance, employer requirement
INS Trishul Arrives at Valencia, Spain
Indian Naval Ship Trishul arrived at Valencia, Spain on September 30, 2026, as part of its Mediterranean and Atlantic deployment.
The port call includes professional interactions, cross-deck visits, a
Defence Accounts Department Launches Digital Financial Initiatives
Raksha Mantri launched SAKSHAM integration with Army Financial System for real-time bill processing and budget tracking.
Treasury Single Account system inaugurated for Just-In-Time fund release to MoD
HQ Integrated Defence Staff Marks 25 Years Jointness
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking its establishment on October 1, 2001.
The organization released a Silver Jubilee Book and film showcasing key milestones
INS Tarkash Arrives Mombasa Kenya Goodwill Visit
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash arrived at Mombasa, Kenya on September 29, 2026 for a goodwill port call to strengthen bilateral ties.
The visit includes professional engagements, cross-learning, cultural e
Indian Navy Commanders' Conference 2026 Concludes
The Indian Navy conducted its second biannual Naval Commanders' Conference from September 29 to October 1, 2026, in New Delhi.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other senior officials reviewed operat
RBI Weekly Stats Show FX Reserves Down 2.5%
RBI weekly statistical supplement dated 2 Oct 2026 reports total foreign exchange reserves at ₹7.16 trillion, down ₹178.7 billion (≈2.5%) week‑on‑week.
State government loans to RBI fell to ₹19,427 cr
Indian Navy Commanders Conference Reviews Operational Preparedness
Indian Navy conducted second biannual Naval Commanders' Conference from September 29 to October 1, 2026 in New Delhi.
Conference focused on operational preparedness, technology absorption including AI
MoEFCC Launches Special Campaign 6 for E-Waste Management
MoEFCC commenced Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6 focusing on institutionalizing Swachhata and minimizing pendency across offices.
Campaign targets disposal of 3,271 e-waste items including
Narendra Bhooshan Appointed Environment Ministry Secretary
Shri Narendra Bhooshan, a 1992-batch UP cadre IAS officer, assumed charge as Secretary of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
He brings over three decades of administrative experience
Buxa Tiger Reserve Reintroduces Tigress from Valmiki
Union Environment Minister and West Bengal CM released first tigress in Buxa Tiger Reserve under phased Tiger Reintroduction Programme.
Tigress T138 translocated from Valmiki Tiger Reserve (Bihar) fol
Jammu & Kashmir's First Mineral Blocks Auctioned
Ministry of Mines successfully auctions two limestone blocks in Jammu & Kashmir for the first time.
Koot-Kapran block has 4.75 million tonnes limestone resources across 22.43 hectares.
Wantrag block c
Government Generates ₹5,102 Crore from Scrap Disposal
Government launched Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 focusing on waste disposal and office space optimization across ministries.
₹5,102.91 crore generated from e-waste and scrap disposal over five years
Dr. Jitendra Singh Forecasts Robotics Revolutionizing Medicine
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated robotics will become a key tool across all medical specialties, not just surgery.
He highlighted that AI, robotics, and nanoscience will enable precision medic
Social Justice Ministry Leads Ek Ped Maa Tree Planting
Union Ministry organized tree plantation drive under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative at Babu Jagjivan Ram Foundation.
Dr. Virendra Kumar and Shri B.L. Verma led the activity as part of Swachhata Hi Seva
Health Ministry Launches Special Cleanliness Campaign 6
Health Ministry implements Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on cleanliness and governance efficiency.
Campaign targets 2,017 sites for cleanliness activities and review of 60,012 ph
DFPD Special Campaign 6 Targets 949 Cleanliness Sites
Department of Food and Public Distribution launches Special Campaign 6 focusing on institutional cleanliness and pendency reduction.
Identified 949 sites for cleanliness drive and 44,175 files (31,117
Ministry Extends PM Mementos Auction to Oct 2026
Ministry of Culture extended PM Mementos e-auction until October 31, 2026, featuring 30 Delhi artifacts.
Auction includes religious artifacts, institutional memorabilia, and sports items with proceeds
DoSEL Leads Swachhata Shramdaan at PM SHRI School
Department of School Education and Literacy organized Swachhata Shramdaan cleanliness drive at PM SHRI school in New Delhi.
Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar led the event involving students, teachers, and KV
Vice President Pays Tributes to Gandhi, Shastri, Kamaraj
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, and K. Kamaraj on their birth and death anniversaries.
The Vice-President highlighted Gandhi's principle
Indian Cities Advance Sustainable Waste Management Initiatives
Goa's integrated waste facility processes 250 tons daily, generating 1.32 kW electricity and 7-8 tons compost.
Gandhinagar engaged 600+ citizens in zero-waste activities, reaching 40,000 via social me
Department of Pharmaceuticals Commences Special Campaign 6
Department of Pharmaceuticals launches Special Campaign 6 focusing on e-waste management and pendency liquidation from October 2-31, 2026.
Campaign targets 12,208 cleanliness drives and scientific dis
NITI Aayog Hosts National SDG Budgeting Workshop
NITI Aayog organized National Workshop on SDG Budgeting in Kolkata with 32 States/UTs participation to align planning with Sustainable Development Goals.
Workshop introduced Guide on Mapping State Bud
Government Extends RoDTEP Export Scheme to December 2026
Government extends RoDTEP export incentive scheme until December 31, 2026, maintaining current rates and value caps.
Scheme refunds embedded central, state, and local duties/taxes on exported products
Government Extends RELIEF Scheme for Exporters
Commerce Ministry extends RELIEF scheme timelines to 30 September 2026 amid West Asia maritime disruptions.
Component II provides 95% ECGC risk coverage for container shipments excluding energy throug
Ministry of Steel Launches Special Disposal Campaign
Ministry of Steel and CPSEs conducting Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters from October 2-31, 2026.
Campaign targets disposal of 20,763 physical files, 9,056 e-files, and resolution of 37
Government Identifies 28 Ladakh Features on Official Map
Government of India formally names 28 geographical features in Union Territory of Ladakh on Survey of India map.
Identified features include 10 peaks, 8 land areas, 3 glaciers, 2 passes, and one each
MoEFCC Launches E-Waste Cleanup Campaign, Targets Pendency
MoEFCC commenced Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026, focusing on institutionalizing cleanliness and minimizing pendency across all offices.
Campaign emphasizes scientific e-waste disposal with
PM Modi Promotes Swadeshi on Gandhi Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his Jayanti, highlighting Gandhi's global influence.
Modi emphasized Gandhi's focus on adopting Swadeshi principles, with Khadi being th
PM Modi Pays Homage to Lal Bahadur Shastri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary.
Modi praised Shastri's simplicity, dedication to nation, and firm resolve in an official statement.
IBBI 10th Annual Day Highlights IBC Reforms and Impact
Minister Harsh Malhotra stated IBC strengthened credit discipline, improved recovery climate, and contributed to ease of doing business.
IBBI Chairperson noted IBC enabled substantial creditor recover
GOBARdhan Scheme Launched for Compressed Biogas Development
Union Cabinet approved ₹23,731 crore Central Sector Scheme to accelerate Compressed Biogas production with ten-year framework from FY2026-27 to FY2035-36.
Scheme introduces administered CBG price of ₹
Mission Karmayogi Regional Workshop Concludes at Vijayawada
Capacity Building Commission concluded first regional workshop on transforming training institutions into capacity building institutions.
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Odisha were recognized as top-p
Piyush Goyal at G20 Reaffirms Food Security Commitment
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal participated in the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting, highlighting India's food security measures for 1.4 billion citizens.
Goyal stressed that food must not be used as a we
HSBC India Manufacturing PMI Rises to 55.1 in September
HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.1 in September from 52.8 in August, signaling the strongest sector improvement in seven months.
New orders grew at the fastest rate since February, driven by de
RBI Sets 6.45% Rate for FRB 2028
RBI announced the interest rate for Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2028 for Oct 4 2026‑Apr 3 2027 as 6.45% per annum.
The bond’s coupon base rate equals the average Weighted Average Yield of t
RBI Announces ₹23,000 Cr Treasury Bill Auction
RBI will auction Treasury Bills totalling ₹23,000 crore across 91‑day, 182‑day and 364‑day tenors.
The 182‑day bill auction is scheduled for Wednesday Oct 7 2026 with settlement on Thursday Oct 8 2026
RBI Announces ₹25,100 Cr State Securities Auction
RBI announced auction of State Government Securities totaling ₹25,100 crore across 13 states/UTs on Oct 6, 2026.
Auction includes both re‑issued bonds with specified coupons and new yield‑based issues
RBI Announces ₹200,000 Cr Overnight VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on 5 Oct 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer ₹2,00,000 crore for a one‑day tenor, with the bidding window from 09
RBI Plans ₹3.61 Lakh Cr State Borrowings
RBI released an indicative calendar for state and UT market borrowings for October‑December 2026, total expected ₹3,60,820 crore.
The Benchmark Issuance Strategy, launched in Q1 FY 2026‑27, now covers
RBI Sets Commission on ₹33k Cr Bonds
On 1 Oct 2026 the RBI held an underwriting auction for additional competitive underwriting of government securities totaling ₹33,000 crore.
Commission cut‑off rates for primary dealers were set betwee
RBI VRRR Auction: ₹168,055 Cr at 5.24%
RBI announced results of a 4‑day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction conducted on 1 Oct 2026.
The notified amount was ₹200,000 crore, but offers totalling ₹168,055 crore were fully accepted at the cut‑
RBI Money Market Liquidity Absorption ₹4.85 Lakh Cr
RBI reported total overnight market volume of 6.71 Lakh crore rupees with weighted average rate of 5.10% and range 4.00‑5.75%.
Call money segment showed 10,354.82 crore volume at 5.22% average rate, w
Ministry of Tourism Organizes 500-Participant Cleanliness Drive
Ministry of Tourism organized a major cleanliness drive at Hauz Khas Fort with 500 participants under Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign.
Secretary Bhuvnesh Kumar led the initiative with participation from hos
President Murmu Gandhi Jayanti Greetings Message
President Droupadi Murmu pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary.
Message highlights global relevance of Gandhi's peace and non-violence principles amid conflicts.
Emphasizes Ind
Rajiv Gauba PNGRB Speech on Energy Security Reforms
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba addressed PNGRB's 20th Foundation Day, emphasizing regulation and market reforms for India's energy security.
He highlighted PNGRB's role in creating open access pipeline
Fisheries Department Reviews Aquatic Disease Surveillance Program
Department of Fisheries reviewed National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases to strengthen disease diagnostics and export competitiveness.
India's seafood exports doubled from ₹30,213
Social Justice Ministry Conducts Paharganj Cleanliness Drive
MoS Shri B.L. Verma led Shramdaan cleanliness activity at Mahila Imdad Committee, Paharganj on October 1, 2026.
Activity organized under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign with 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saa
Department of Pharmaceuticals Organizes Cleanliness Drive
Department of Pharmaceuticals conducted one-hour voluntary Shramdaan cleanliness drive near Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
Secretary Manoj Joshi led the initiative, administered Swachhata pledge, and plan
Official Languages Wing Marks 50 Years with Commemorative Book
Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal released a book chronicling the 50-year journey of the Legislative Department's Official Languages Wing.
The commemorative publication highlights the wing's efforts in promo
Ministry of Coal Undertakes Cleanliness and Welfare Initiatives
Ministry of Coal inaugurated e-waste kiosk operational until 31 October 2026 for responsible electronic disposal.
Conducted cleanliness drive along service road near metro exit and GPOA-3 entry gate w
NSO Launches CAPEX 2026 Private Investment Survey
NSO launches third Forward-Looking Survey on Private Corporate Sector CAPEX Investment Intentions for October-December 2026 period.
Previous CAPEX 2025 survey showed manufacturing sector dominated inv
NHAI Implements Tamil Nadu's First Barrierless MLFF Tolling
NHAI launched Tamil Nadu's first Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system at Paranur Toll Plaza on NH-179B, enabling barrier-less vehicle passage.
The system uses ANPR and FASTag technology to reduce conge
Ministry Expands Labour Code Outreach to 5 Industrial Clusters
Ministry of Labour conducted district-level awareness programs in five industrial clusters to educate stakeholders about the four Labour Codes.
The 90-day Shram Samvad campaign targets 316 districts n
Sports Minister Launches PE Teacher Registration Module
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Physical Education Professionals' Module on the National Sports Repository System.
The minister called for creating a nationwide repository of
India Post Special Campaign 6 Targets 150,000 Grievances
Department of Posts launches Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026, targeting 150,000 grievance resolutions and 135,000 cleanliness sites.
Previous campaign disposed 100,000 grievances, freed 23,
Ministry Leads Swachhata Hi Seva Cleanliness Drive
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organized 'Ek Din – Ek Ghanta – Ek Saath Shramdaan' cleanliness drive at Navyug School, New Delhi.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju led the event attended by ministry offi
Education Minister Joshi Urges Student Cleanliness Participation
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi led cleanliness drive at Delhi's Gargi College under nationwide 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' initiative.
Minister urged students to contribute 30 minutes daily
ICAR Institutes Conduct Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign
ICAR and its 114 institutes conducted fortnight-long Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2026.
Campaign implemented five-pillar framework including cleanliness drives, yout
5th Kautilya Economic Conclave October 2026 Agenda
Ministry of Finance announces 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave from October 3-5, 2026 in New Delhi focusing on economic resilience.
Event features addresses by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, RBI G
Department of Land Resources Felicitates Cleaning Staff
Department of Land Resources honored ten cleaning staff members for maintaining workplace cleanliness on 30 September 2026.
The felicitation was part of the Swachhata Hi Seva initiative's Safai Mitra
Land Resources Department Prepares Special Cleanliness Campaign
Department of Land Resources prepares for Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on cleanliness and reducing pendency.
During previous Campaign 5.0, department achieved 100% disposal of p
Government Releases ₹1,423 Crore for SC/ST Protection Acts
Central government released ₹1,423.30 crore over three years to states for implementing Protection of Civil Rights and SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Acts.
217 Exclusive Special Courts established acr
Technology Transforming Urban Sanitation Across Indian Cities
PIB document showcases technological innovations in urban sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission, featuring digital platforms and robotics.
Raipur implemented digital Faecal Sludge Management dashboar
TDB Clarifies RDI Scheme Closure Due to Administrative Reasons
Technology Development Board clarifies media reports, stating RDI scheme closure was for administrative reasons, not fund shortage.
TDB closed the call due to massive influx of project proposals and w
Government Launches Gram Panchayat Development Planning Campaign
Special Gram Sabhas nationwide on October 2, 2026 to discuss governance reforms and launch People's Plan Campaign 2026-27.
Multiple government departments to present citizen-centric schemes including
Ministry of Culture Special Campaign 6.0 Cleanliness Drive
Ministry of Culture participates in DARPG's Special Campaign 6.0 focusing on cleanliness, e-waste disposal, and records management from October 2-31, 2026.
Identified 595 sites for cleanliness drive a
TDB Clarifies RDI Scheme Closure Administrative Not Fund-Related
Technology Development Board closed its RDI call for proposals due to administrative reasons, not a shortage of funds as incorrectly reported.
TDB disbursed ₹375.69 crore to 10 ETEs from its first coh
Ayush Minister Seeks Surya Kiran Air Show at Maharashtra Sites
Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav requests Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to organize Surya Kiran aerobatic displays at Maharashtra tourism sites.
Proposed air shows would occur November 23-25, 20
Ministry of Mines Conducts Swachhata Hi Seva Cleanliness Drive
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy led Ministry of Mines cleanliness drive at Yashwant Palace Market ahead of Gandhi Jayanti.
Minister emphasized collective public responsibility for cleanliness and ackno
Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Visit
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram begins four-day visit to Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand from October 1-4, 2026.
Itinerary includes senior citizen welfare program in Meerut and Swachh Bharat eve
DDWS Accelerates Tribal Drinking Water Coverage Under PM-JANMAN
DDWS convened second review meeting to accelerate drinking water saturation in tribal areas under PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA schemes.
₹5,000 crore dedicated under JJM 2.0 to address drinking water gaps in
MoHFW Organises Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Cleanliness Drive
Union Health Ministry conducted voluntary cleanliness drive near Kartavya Bhavan-1 as part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign.
Senior officials including Dr. Rajiv Bahl and Smt. Aradhana Patnaik parti
Health Ministry Organizes Swachhata Hi Seva Cleanliness Drive
Union Health Ministry conducted voluntary cleanliness drive under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign near Kartavya Bhavan.
Dr. Rajiv Bahl led the drive with participation from senior officials including
KVIC Chairman Commends Lijjat Papad Women Empowerment
KVIC Chairman Manoj Goyal praised Lijjat Papad's women empowerment model during an event in Mumbai.
Lijjat Papad employs 45,000 women across 83 branches in 16 states with products exported to 30+ coun
Law Ministry Organizes Waste Recycling Workshop
Legislative Department organized 'Best out of Waste' workshop on September 29, 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan-2.
Workshop featured experts from India Aids NGO and N.K. Bagrodia Public School demonstrating wa
India Showcases Justice Reforms at UN Congress
India presented its tech-driven justice reforms, including three new criminal laws focused on digital procedures and faster justice, at the 15th UN Congress in Abu Dhabi.
Highlighted digital initiativ
Law Ministry Organizes Waste Recycling Workshop
Legislative Department organized 'Best out of Waste' workshop on September 29, 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan-2.
Experts from India Aids NGO and N.K. Bagrodia Public School demonstrated creative waste transf
India Reports 600M AB-PMJAY Beneficiaries, 86% Maternal Mortality Decline
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda announced AB-PMJAY covers over 600 million beneficiaries with ₹5 lakh annual health cover per family.
India recorded 86% decline in maternal mortality between 1990-202
Law Ministry Hosts Waste Management Workshop
Legislative Department organized 'Best out of Waste' workshop on September 29, 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan-2.
Experts from India Aids NGO and N.K. Bagrodia Public School demonstrated waste transformation
Law Ministry Organizes Swachhata Quiz Competition
Department of Legal Affairs organized quiz competition on September 30, 2026 at Kartavya Bhavan-2, New Delhi.
Event aimed to promote awareness about cleanliness, sanitation, and environmental sustaina
Law Ministry Workshop on Waste Recycling Innovation
Legislative Department organized 'Best out of Waste' workshop on September 29, 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan-2.
Experts from India Aids NGO and N.K. Bagrodia Public School demonstrated creative waste transf
Textiles Ministry Extends RoSCTL Scheme Through December 2026
Ministry of Textiles extends RoSCTL export incentive scheme for three months until 31 December 2026 at existing rates.
Scheme provides remission of embedded State and Central taxes on apparel and made
Department of Legal Affairs Organizes Swachhata Quiz
Department of Legal Affairs organized a quiz competition on September 30, 2026, at Kartavya Bhavan-2, New Delhi.
The event aimed to promote awareness on cleanliness, sanitation, and environmental sust
DoP Announces ₹50 Crore Pharma Discovery Track
Department of Pharmaceuticals launches New Discovery track under PRIP Scheme offering up to ₹50 crore financial assistance per project for drug discovery startups and MSMEs.
The scheme requires minimu
India Approves ₹1,600 Crore for 41 Pharma-MedTech Projects
India's Department of Pharmaceuticals approved ₹1,600 crore for 41 R&D projects under the PRIP scheme's first round.
The funding is expected to catalyze ₹4,620 crore in total R&D investment, including
Pharmaceuticals Department Observes Swachhata Pakhwada 2026
Department of Pharmaceuticals conducted Swachhata Pakhwada cleanliness drive from September 1-15, 2026 across offices, NIPERs and PSUs.
Secretary Manoj Joshi administered Swachhata pledge; Joint Secre
India's Pharma PLI Schemes Achieve ₹55,954 Crore Investment
Government reports PLI schemes for pharma, bulk drugs, and medical devices have attracted ₹55,954 crore investment, exceeding targets.
Bulk Drugs PLI achieved ₹5,210 crore investment with 39 projects
Department of Pharmaceuticals Special Campaign 6.0
Department of Pharmaceuticals launches Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on e-waste management and grievance redressal.
Campaign involves NPPA, seven NIPERs, PMBI, and three PSUs t
PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs: Five Projects Commissioned
Five greenfield projects commissioned under PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs, strengthening domestic API, KSM, and DI manufacturing.
Projects include Lyfius Pharma's ₹2,270cr Penicillin G plant and Kinvan's
Minority Affairs Ministry Observes Swachhata Hi Seva 2026
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju led Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 event featuring cleanliness pledge administration and tree plantation drive.
Rijiju emphasized collective cleanliness responsibility and highligh
RBI Announces ₹200,000 Cr VRRR Auction
RBI will hold a 4‑day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on October 1 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer a notified amount of ₹2 lakh crore (₹200,000 crore) with a 4‑
RBI SCBs Lending Rate Falls to 8.96%
Weighted average lending rate on outstanding loans fell to 8.96% in August 2026, down from 8.97% in July.
Fresh loan weighted average rate rose to 8.61% in August 2026, up from 8.52% in July, indicati
RBI Money Market Operations Sep 2026: Liquidity Absorption ₹4.66 Lakh Cr
RBI reported overnight money‑market volume of ₹7,44,523.52 crore with a weighted average rate of 5.05% and a 3.00‑5.35% range.
Repo and reverse‑repo operations conducted on 29 September 2026 led to a
RBI Scheduled Banks Position Sep 15 2026
RBI released the scheduled banks' statement of position as of 15 Sep 2026, detailing liabilities, assets and credit across the banking system.
Total deposits (excluding banks) stood at ₹28.17 trillion
India IIP June 2026: Net Claims $220.3bn
Net claims of non‑residents on India rose by US$16.5 bn in Q1 2026‑27, reaching US$220.3 bn at end‑June 2026.
India's asset‑to‑liability ratio slipped to 84.6 % in June 2026 from 85.7 % a quarter earl
RBI Publishes Q1 2026-27 Invisibles Data
RBI issued a press release (2026-2027/1222) publishing India's invisibles data for Q1 FY2026‑27 (April‑June) in IMF BPM6 format.
The dataset is available as an Excel file on RBI’s website, providing d
RBI VRRR Auction 85,424 Cr at 5.24%
RBI announced results of overnight VRRR auction held on Sep 30, 2026, with notified amount of ₹2,00,000 crore today.
Total offers received amounted to ₹85,424 crore, which were fully accepted at the c
India Services Trade Surplus $16.5B Aug 2026
August 2026 services exports were $35.5bn, imports $18.9bn, yielding a $16.5bn surplus.
Exports grew 13.7% year‑on‑year, while imports rose 21.4% year‑on‑year.
July‑August figures are provisional; Apr
India External Debt Rises to $778.2bn
India's external debt rose to US$778.2 billion at end‑June 2026, up US$15.4 billion from end‑March 2026.
Debt‑to‑GDP ratio eased to 20.8 % from 20.9 % and short‑term debt share reached 19.7 % of total
India Govt Securities Underwriting Auction ₹33,000cr
Government of India announced re‑issue of ₹33,000 crore government securities via underwriting auction on Oct 1 2026.
Four securities listed: 6.20% GS 2029 (₹9,000 cr), 6.57% GS 2033 (₹12,000 cr), 7.6
Adroit Industries India Limited ₹1.5B IPO Launch
Adroit Industries launches IPO of 11.25M shares at ₹134 per share, comprising fresh issue of 9.9M shares (₹1,326M) and offer for sale of 1.35M shares (₹181M) aggregating ₹1,507M.
Company manufactures
Rashtrapati Bhavan Change of Guard Cancelled October 3
President's Secretariat announces cancellation of Change of Guard Ceremony scheduled for October 3, 2026.
Ceremony was to be held at Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan but will not take place.
Official n
One Health Steering Committee Reviews Progress on Interoperable Dashboard
The Sixth Meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee on One Health reviewed progress toward strengthening India's integrated health systems.
Committee released Minimum Standard Requirements document
Ministry Conducts Maharashtra Labour Codes Awareness Programme
Ministry of Labour & Employment organized district-level capacity building programme on four Labour Codes for 200 stakeholders in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Programme covered compliance requirements u
DoP Announces ₹50 Crore Pharma Innovation Funding Track
Department of Pharmaceuticals launches New Discovery track under PRIP Scheme offering up to ₹50 crore funding for pharma startups and MSMEs.
Scheme requires minimum 25% co-funding from institutional i
India Showcases Justice Reforms at UN Congress
India presented its tech-driven justice system and new criminal laws at the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention in Abu Dhabi.
Highlighted initiatives include the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centr
Ministry of Mines Launches Andaman Sea Offshore Mineral Auction
Ministry of Mines launches auction of two offshore mineral blocks in Andaman Sea under Composite Licence regime.
Auction conducted under Offshore Areas Mineral Act 2002 and Auction Rules 2024 to enabl
VP Radhakrishnan Addresses Defence Estates Probationers
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan interacted with Indian Defence Estates Service probationers, emphasizing integrity and responsibility in managing defence land.
He highlighted the organisation's mand
MDoNER Launches Special Campaign 6 for Administrative Efficiency
MDoNER initiates Special Campaign 6 from 05-15 October 2026 focusing on workplace cleanliness and administrative efficiency.
Previous campaign freed 3,664 sq. ft. office space, disposed 46 grievances,
West Bengal's 109 Cultural Mementos in PM Auction
Ministry of Culture auctions 109 West Bengal mementos showcasing diverse artistic and cultural heritage until October 2, 2026.
Collection features Durga Puja traditions, Sholapith, Dhokra craftsmanshi
Youth Affairs Department Launches E-Waste Campaign 6.0
Department of Youth Affairs initiates Special Campaign 6.0 focusing on e-waste collection and disposal from October 2-31, 2026.
Campaign includes preparatory phase for identifying pending matters and
Piyush Goyal Attends G20 Trade Ministers Meeting Milwaukee
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal arrived in Milwaukee to attend the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting.
Goyal interacted with US manufacturing and tech CEOs at a National Association of Manufacturers roundtab
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Hindi Pakhwada Concludes
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs celebrated Hindi Pakhwada from September 14-30, 2026 with various language competitions.
Secretary emphasized connecting Hindi with governance, administration, scienc
DSIR and CSIR Launch Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign
DSIR and CSIR launched Swachhata Hi Seva cleanliness campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2026.
Campaign included waste management training, medical camps for sanitation workers, and plastic reduc
EPFO Wage Ceiling Raised to ₹25,000 Monthly
Cabinet approves mandatory EPFO coverage expansion from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 monthly wage ceiling.
Over 51 lakh additional employees to gain statutory social security, pension, and insurance benefits.
G
MNRE Announces ₹2,584 Crore Small Hydro Power Scheme
MNRE Minister Shri Shripad Naik announced a ₹2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme targeting 1,500 MW new capacity from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
India's assessed Small Hydro Power potential s
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage systems.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deploys
MNRE Launches Special Campaign 6 for Swachhata
MNRE initiates Special Campaign 6 focusing on institutional cleanliness, e-waste management, and pendency reduction across its organizations.
Implementation phase runs from October 2-31, 2026, involvi
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deploys 50 GWh
CAG and BHASHINI Launch AI Translation Tool
CAG and BHASHINI launched AI-powered multilingual translation solution for official audit documents.
BHASHINI supports 36 Indian text languages, 23 voice languages, and 35 international languages.
The
MoSPI ASI 2024-25 Reports 7.81% Manufacturing Output Growth
MoSPI's Annual Survey of Industries reports 7.81% industrial output growth and 7.19% employment growth in registered manufacturing for FY2024-25.
Gross Value Added grew by 9.59% to ₹2694.2 thousand cr
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore PM-DHARA Renewable Energy Scheme
Cabinet approves PM-DHARA scheme with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage systems.
Scheme targets evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deployment of 50 GWh ba
MNRE Announces ₹2,584 Crore Small Hydro Power Scheme
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy proposes ₹2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31 with 1,500 MW capacity target.
India's assessed Small Hydro Power potential st
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86L Cr Green Energy Corridor Phase-III
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme with ₹1,86,405 crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deploys 5
India Announces Agrivoltaics Focus in PM-KUSUM Phase
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced a dedicated agrivoltaics component in the next phase of PM-KUSUM, targeting small farmers and cooperatives.
India added 55.29 GW non-fossil capacity last year an
Cabinet Approves EPFO Wage Ceiling Hike to ₹25,000
Union Cabinet approved raising mandatory EPFO coverage wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.
Decision expected to bring 51 lakh additional employees under EPFO's social security coverage.
Go
MNRE Prepares Special Campaign 6 for Swachhata
MNRE and its PSUs/institutes begin preparatory phase for Special Campaign 6 focusing on cleanliness and pendency reduction.
Implementation phase runs October 2-31, 2026 with emphasis on e-waste manage
DIPAM Engages MSTC for E-Waste Auction Under Special Campaign 6.0
DIPAM engaged MSTC Limited for scientific collection and disposal of departmental e-waste under Special Campaign 6.0.
MSTC will use its e-auction platform for transparent disposal of obsolete electron
Delhi's ₹1,789cr AI Traffic Management System Approved
Cabinet approves ₹1,789.52 crore Intelligent Traffic Management System for Delhi to be implemented by Delhi Police over 24 months.
AI-enabled system covers 42 traffic corridors with 1,092 adaptive sig
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Cr Green Energy Corridor
Union Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme with ₹1,86,405 crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and dep
CCEA Approves Rabi Crops MSP for 2027-28 Season
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved Minimum Support Prices for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2027-28.
Safflower received highest absolute MSP increase of ₹675/quintal, follow
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deploys
Agriculture Ministry Approves ₹5,547.99 Crore MSP Procurement
Union Agriculture Minister approves ₹5,547.99 crore MSP procurement for pulses and oilseeds under PSS for Kharif 2026-27.
Procurement covers 7.06 lakh MT across Uttar Pradesh (₹3,992.57 cr), Karnataka
Kavita Verma Receives ₹3.42L NSFDC Flour Mill Loan
Ministry of Social Justice highlights Kavita Verma's successful flour mill enterprise in Sehore, MP.
Verma received ₹3,42,000 financial assistance in 2024 under NSFDC Refinance Scheme via MP Gramin Ba
India Mining Week 2026 Engages 19 Diplomatic Missions
Ministry of Coal and Mines hosted international outreach meeting with 19 countries to discuss mining sector collaboration.
India Mining Week 2026 scheduled for November 15-17 expects 25,000+ professio
Ayush Sector Grows 16.91% CAGR to $36.92 Billion
RIS study estimates India's Ayush services sector economy at $36.92 billion in FY25, growing at 16.91% CAGR since FY23.
Sector supports 1.76 million livelihoods with 43% female workforce and generates
DFPD Targets 22,635 Sq Ft Space Cleanup in Special Campaign
Department of Food and Public Distribution launches Special Campaign 6 focusing on cleanliness, e-waste disposal, and pending matter resolution.
Identified 947 sites for cleanliness drives and 22,635
MHI Industry Accelerator Report Launches with ₹35.72 Crore
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy unveiled the Impact Report for the Ministry of Heavy Industries' Industry Accelerator Project at Navigyaan 2026.
The program provided ₹35.72 crore in grants to advance 10
Ministry Releases Draft Petroleum Amendment Bill 2026
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas published Draft Petroleum (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for stakeholder consultation on September 30, 2026.
Stakeholders and public must submit comments via email or post
UPSC Centenary: 100 Years of Meritocratic Public Service Recruitment
Union Public Service Commission marks 100 years since its 1926 establishment, evolving from colonial advisory body to independent constitutional recruitment authority.
Processed 45.1 lakh applications
PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on Duty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing dedication to duties.
The verse states that those devoted to their duties attain the highest perfection.
The message highlights h
Legal Affairs Department Holds E-Waste Awareness Workshop
Department of Legal Affairs organized e-waste management awareness workshop under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 initiative.
Secretary Dr. Rajiv Mani emphasized responsible e-waste handling and sustainable pr
Ministry of Labour Conducts Labour Codes Awareness Programme
Ministry of Labour & Employment organized a district-level capacity building programme on Labour Codes for employers and industry stakeholders.
The programme covered key provisions of Labour Codes eff
UIDAI Launches Five Digital Identity Initiatives at Samvaad
UIDAI launched five new initiatives at Aadhaar Samvaad Kolkata to enhance digital identity security and resident convenience.
Key launches include Face Authentication for ePDS, SWIK Portal 2.0 for aut
DoLR National Workshop on River Rejuvenation Pilots
Department of Land Resources organized a national workshop on pilot projects for river rejuvenation through watershed approaches.
The pilots aim to restore river hydrology via catchment treatment, gro
YouTube Contributes ₹18,000 Crore to India's GDP
YouTube's creative ecosystem contributed ₹18,000 crore to India's GDP in 2025 and supported 9.6 lakh jobs.
Over 18,000 Indian YouTube channels have surpassed one million subscribers with 15% watch tim
RBI Announces ₹200,000 Cr Overnight VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 30, 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer ₹200,000 crore for a one‑day tenor, with the bidding window
RBI Conducts ₹100,000 Cr VRRR Auction
RBI announced a second overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction, following a liquidity review, to be held on September 29, 2026.
The auction will offer ₹100,000 crore for a one‑day tenor, with the
RBI Money Market Operations Sep 28 2026
RBI reported total overnight money market volume of ₹7,42,309.96 crore, weighted average rate 5.06% and range 4.00‑5.40% for the day.
Triparty repo volume reached ₹5,37,826.35 crore at 5.05% rate; mar
RBI VRRR Auction 5.24% Rate, ₹119,048 Cr
RBI released results of the overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction conducted on 29 September 2026 for liquidity management in the Indian.
The RBI notified ₹2 lakh crore, received offers totaling
RBI VRRR Auction: 33,770 Cr at 5.24%
RBI conducted its second overnight variable rate reverse repo auction on Sep 29, 2026, notifying ₹1,00,000 crore in total.
Total offers received amounted to ₹33,770 crore, which were fully accepted at
MoPSW Completes Special Campaign 6 Preparatory Phase
MoPSW completed preparatory phase for Special Campaign 6, identifying 11,000+ files and 5,624 e-waste items for disposal.
Implementation phase scheduled for October 2-31, 2026, focusing on cleanliness
Ministry of Coal Special Campaign 6 October 2026
Ministry of Coal launches Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on waste disposal and office optimization.
Review meetings chaired by Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary with Coal P
Goyal Outlines Export Reforms at Industry Workshop
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced integrated Commerce and Industry offices in major cities and a network of 1,000 local personnel to support exporters at district levels.
The roller chain secto
Government Launches Special Campaign 6 for Cleanliness
Government launches Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on Swachhata and pendency reduction.
Campaign emphasizes e-waste disposal, record management, and office space optimization acro
India Core Industries Growth Slows to 4.8% in August 2026
Provisional Index of Core Industries shows 4.8% YoY growth in August 2026, slightly lower than July's revised 5.0% growth.
Cement, electricity, and iron ore were top performers with 12.5%, 11.6%, and
India Semiconductor Demand to Exceed $150B
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's $4 trillion economy and target to grow to $30 trillion.
India's semiconductor consumption is expected to surpass $150 billion annually within five years
India-UAE Joint Task Force Reviews $11.5B Investment Projects
14th India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force meeting reviewed bilateral trade reaching $101.25 billion in FY25-26 and progress on CEPA implementation.
Noted $3B Emirates NBD acquisition of RBL Bank stak
DPIIT Launches Special Campaign 6.0 for Cleanliness
DPIIT initiates Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on Swachhata, pendency reduction, and record management.
Campaign targets 19 organizations under DPIIT, building on previous succe
National Traders' Welfare Board Reviews GST, MSME Reforms
NTWB's 11th meeting reviewed GST rationalisation, refund delays, and amnesty schemes for trader welfare.
Discussed MSME inclusion, centralized loan portal with 30-day timelines, and CIBIL score mechan
Government Approves ₹50k Interest-Free Loan for AP Tobacco Growers
Government approves one-time interest-free loan of ₹50,000 per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh under working capital assistance scheme.
Approximately 44,000 growers will benefit from fi
Piyush Goyal US Visit for G20 Trade Ministers Meeting
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visits US from Sep 29-Oct 5, 2026 for G20 Trade Ministers Meeting in Milwaukee.
India aims to advance rules-based multilateral trading system with WTO at core during G20
India-ASEAN Trade Hits $128.38 Billion in FY26
India participated in the 14th East Asia Summit and 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers' Meeting in Manila, Philippines.
Bilateral trade between India and ASEAN reached USD 128.38 billion in 2025–26,
CTIL Hosts WTO Fisheries Subsidies Implementation Webinar
CTIL organized a webinar on WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement implementation challenges and ongoing negotiations.
Experts emphasized need for reliable fisheries data, monitoring systems, and technical
APEDA Facilitates Gulbarga Tur Dal Export to Maldives
APEDA facilitated export of 1 MT GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to Maldives, expanding international markets for Indian agricultural products.
Farmers realized ₹82 per kg through export cha
Uttar Pradesh Targets ₹5 Lakh Crore Exports by 2030
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced Uttar Pradesh's target to increase annual exports from ₹2 lakh crore to ₹5 lakh crore by 2030.
Goyal highlighted that FTAs will provide UP entrepreneurs with expa
India April-August Exports Grow 15.55% to $399.27 Billion
India's cumulative exports (merchandise & services) reached $399.27 billion in April-August 2026-27, growing 15.55% year-on-year.
Merchandise exports grew 17.85% to $215.91 billion, driven by electron
India Proposes BRICS Women-Led Trade Expansion Initiatives
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal proposed four initiatives to boost women-led enterprises in BRICS trade, including a common trade platform and Women's Advancement Fund.
India reported 15% merchandise e
India-New Zealand FTA Enters Force October 2026
India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement enters force on October 20, 2026, eliminating tariffs on 100% of India's exports immediately.
New Zealand commits to facilitate $20 billion investment in Indian
India August 2026 WPI Inflation Rises to 9.92%
India's wholesale inflation accelerated to 9.92% YoY in August 2026 from 9.78% in July, with the all-commodities index rising to 110.8.
Fuel and Power inflation surged to 22.93% while Primary Articles
Government Exempts RCMC for Exports Up to ₹3 Lakh
DGFT amended Foreign Trade Policy to exempt RCMC requirement for export consignments with FOB value up to ₹3 lakh.
Exemption aims to reduce compliance burden for MSMEs, first-time exporters, and facil
India-Thailand Ministers Discuss Trade Enhancement, AITIGA Review
Commerce Ministers Piyush Goyal and Suphajee Suthumpun met to strengthen India-Thailand economic partnership through enhanced trade and investment.
Both sides discussed advancing the review of ASEAN-I
India-New Zealand FTA Grants 100% Duty-Free Access
New Zealand Parliament passed legislation on September 16, 2026, to implement the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement signed in April 2026.
The FTA provides duty-free access for 100% of Indian expo
Goyal Urges $100B India-Russia Trade by 2030
Union Minister Piyush Goyal calls for accelerating India-Russia economic partnership to achieve $100B bilateral trade and $50B investment by 2030.
Indian exports to Russia show significant growth: mea
India Proposes Security, Connectivity, Opportunity at SCO Trade Meeting
India outlined three pillars of Security, Connectivity and Opportunity for SCO trade cooperation at the 25th ministerial meeting in Tajikistan.
The meeting adopted a 2026-2030 Action Plan for multilat
India-MERCOSUR Sign Protocol for Electronic Origin Certificates
India and MERCOSUR signed First Additional Protocol to enable electronic Certificates of Origin under existing PTA.
Protocol amends Article 16 of Annex III to grant electronic certificates same legal
India-MERCOSUR Launch Expanded Trade Agreement Negotiations
India and MERCOSUR announced launch of negotiations to expand their existing Preferential Trade Agreement.
Both sides agreed to cover new areas of mutual interest to deepen economic relations and crea
APEDA Signs MoU for Gulfood 2027 Partner Country
APEDA signed an MoU with InD Events Dubai for India to be Official Partner Country at Gulfood 2027 for the second consecutive year.
The partnership aims to enhance global visibility and export opportu
Union Minister Jitin Prasada Inaugurates Pilibhit Basmati Training Centre
Union Minister Jitin Prasada laid the foundation stone for APEDA-BEDF Basmati and Organic Training Centre in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
The centre will provide quality seeds, technical training, organic
India Urges Deeper BRICS Trade and Local Currency Use
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called for deeper, resilient intra-BRICS trade, urging market opening and regulatory simplification.
Goyal proposed linking payment systems and promoting trade in local
Piyush Goyal Outlines 5-Point Medical Tourism Plan
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal presented a five-point action plan to position India as a global medical value tourism hub targeting 10 million patients annually.
The plan focuses on workforce training
India-Nepal Trade Sub-Committee Meets in New Delhi
India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee met on September 16-17, 2026 to discuss trade, transit, and unauthorized trade control.
Discussions covered market access, customs facilitation, standards,
NICDC Showcases ₹5.35L Cr Industrial Cities at INNOPROM
NICDC participated in the inaugural INNOPROM India 2026 to showcase India's industrial corridors and smart cities as manufacturing investment destinations.
India and Russia set a bilateral trade targe
NICDC Explores Manufacturing Partnerships at INNOPROM India 2026
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Russian counterpart Anton Alikhanov visited NICDC's pavilion at INNOPROM India 2026 exhibition.
NICDC presented key initiatives including industrial corridors, PM MI
Piyush Goyal Calls for Nationwide FTA Utilisation Drive
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched a nationwide drive to maximize utilization of India's nine FTAs, providing access to economies worth $60 trillion GDP.
India's exports reached $317 billion in A
DGFT Launches Open API for Certificate of Origin
DGFT introduces Open API facility for Certificate of Origin applications on Trade Connect e-Platform.
Exporters can integrate ERP/accounting software with DGFT system to eliminate repetitive data entr
India-Afghanistan Joint Working Group Reviews Trade Cooperation
India and Afghanistan held a virtual Joint Working Group meeting on trade and investment to strengthen bilateral economic ties.
Key discussion areas included trade facilitation, customs cooperation, v
APEDA Facilitates 18 MT Tripura Organic Rice Export
APEDA facilitated export of 18 MT NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura to Austria and Netherlands.
The export comprises four varieties aggregated from Farmer Producer Companies supported by TSOFDA.
India-EU FTA Opens Opportunities Across Sectors
India-EU Free Trade Agreement concluded after 25 years of negotiations, creating a market of 2 billion people representing 25% of global GDP.
Trade between India and EU has doubled to nearly USD 140 b
Goyal Urges Auto Component Industry Global Expansion
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed ACMA's 66th session, urging auto component manufacturers to expand globally and target $500 billion industry size.
India's auto sector shows high double-digit
India Aims to Become Global Healthcare Destination
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal calls for India to become global medical and healthcare hub beyond pharmacy leadership.
India's FTA network expanded from $10T to $60T GDP coverage, with potential $75T
BRICS IP Offices Adopt Updated Operational Guidelines
BRICS IP Offices meeting adopted Updated Operational Guidelines to strengthen multilateral cooperation and cross-border innovation.
Delegates recognized importance of traditional knowledge protection
Goyal Urges Resilient Global Healthcare Supply Chains
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal calls for resilient, globally integrated healthcare supply chains at Bharat Health Global Expo 2026.
India must move beyond generics to R&D leadership in new molecules,
GeM and Textiles Committee Sign Recycled Textiles MoU
GeM and Textiles Committee signed MoU to promote recycled/upcycled textile products from waste through government procurement.
Textiles Committee will certify eligible producers while GeM creates dedi
Goyal Urges Auto Industry Deepen Localization Expand Exports
Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed SIAM Convention, urging automotive industry to deepen localization, expand exports, and produce global-standard products leveraging India's trade agreements.
Gove
Goyal Chairs Data Centre Ease of Doing Business Roundtable
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal chaired a CEO roundtable focused on enhancing ease of doing business for India's data centre ecosystem.
The government highlighted USD 200 billion investment potential i
Banka DDAC NAPDDR Rehabilitation Success Case Study
Ministry of Social Justice highlights successful drug rehabilitation case of Bittu from Banka, Bihar under NAPDDR scheme.
Drug De-Addiction Centre provided detoxification, medical treatment, counselli
MoSPI Releases July 2026 Services Production Index
MoSPI published experimental Index of Services Production for July 2026 covering 19 sub-sectors with 2024-25 base year.
Administrative and support services led growth at 20.9% YoY, while air transport
MoHUA Launches PRAGATI-50 Model Cities Swachhata Initiative
MoHUA launches PRAGATI-50 initiative targeting 50 model cities across 24 states for higher cleanliness benchmarks under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0.
Thirteen startups onboarded in third cohort wit
Government Launches Special Campaign 6.0 for Cleanliness
Government launches Special Campaign 6.0 from 2-31 October 2026 focusing on Swachhata and pendency reduction.
Campaign emphasizes scientific e-waste disposal and efficient office space utilization acr
Agriculture Ministry Sanctions ₹1200 Crore PM-RKVY to 10 States
Union Agriculture Minister sanctioned ₹1200+ crore under PM-RKVY to 10 states including ₹290 crore for West Bengal and ₹198 crore for Haryana.
Agriculture growth rate increased from 3% to 4.5% since 2
DARE-ICAR Promotes Swachhata Awareness Among Students
DARE-ICAR institutes conducted Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign activities focusing on cleanliness and environmental awareness.
ICAR-ATARI Guwahati organized student exposure visits to KVK North Sikkim for
DDWS Hosts 11th Sujal Gram Samvad on Rural Water
DDWS organized the 11th multilingual Sujal Gram Samvad to discuss operation and maintenance of rural drinking water systems under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
Secretary Ashok K.K. Meena emphasized critical
NRAA Organizes REWARD Programme Watershed Meeting
National Rainfed Area Authority convened a technical committee meeting for the REWARD watershed rejuvenation programme.
Officials from Odisha and Karnataka states, ICAR, and DoLR discussed compressing
Shivraj Chouhan Southern Agriculture Conference Hyderabad
Union Agriculture Minister addressed Southern States Regional Agriculture Conference focusing on region-specific challenges and Rabi season planning.
India's coconut exports grew 62% to ₹7,038 crore i
Shivraj Chouhan Launches Rabi 2026 Campaign with Water-Based Planning
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan launched Rabi Campaign 2026, emphasizing water-based crop planning and climate-resilient agriculture strategies.
The campaign prioritizes pulses and oilseeds
Agriculture Ministry Launches Special Campaign 6.0
Department of Agriculture launching Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on cleanliness and grievance disposal.
During Special Campaign 5.0, department disposed 177,336 public grievan
Agriculture Ministry Hosts National Rabi Conference 2026
Ministry of Agriculture organizes two-day National Conference on Rabi Campaign 2026 starting September 28 in New Delhi.
Conference aims to strengthen Centre-State coordination and develop outcome-orie
Shivraj Chouhan Directs States on Farmer ID Deadlines
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed southern states to complete Farmer ID generation and AgriStack integration within stipulated deadlines, with Telangana and Karnataka at 75% co
ICAR Joins Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign
ICAR and its institutes nationwide participated in Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 cleanliness campaign pledge.
Dr M. L. Jat administered pledge at Krishi Bhawan while Dr Rajbir Singh led at Krishi Anusandhan
Shivraj Chouhan Assesses Bihar Flood Damage Crops
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan conducted ground assessment of Bihar floods on PM Modi's directions, surveying worst-affected areas across four districts.
Flood waters reached one foo
Government Plans Stringent Seed Act to Combat Fakes
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold nationwide consultations with farmer leaders on September 10 regarding a new stringent Seed Act.
The proposed legislation aims to protect far
DARE/ICAR Launches Special Campaign 6.0 for Swachhata
DARE/ICAR announces Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on Swachhata and reducing government office pendency.
During previous Campaign 5.0, the ministry disposed maximum public griev
India Strengthens ASEAN Agricultural Cooperation Partnerships
India held bilateral agricultural meetings with Malaysia, Timor-Leste, and Myanmar during the 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi.
Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation through
ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting Advances Agricultural Cooperation
The 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting reaffirmed commitment to food security, sustainable agriculture, and resilient value chains through enhanced cooperation.
Notable achievements include ASEAN-Ind
South Zone Agriculture Conference Deliberates Sustainable Farming
Government organizing South Zonal Agriculture Conference in Hyderabad to discuss sustainable agriculture priorities.
Conference will focus on digital agriculture, self-reliance in edible oils, natural
Global Dryland Congress 2026 in New Delhi
ICAR and ICRISAT jointly organize Global Dryland Congress 2026 in New Delhi from September 10-12.
Over 800 global experts to discuss six themes including climate resilience and nutrition.
Congress com
ICAR-ICRISAT Celebrate 50-Year Dryland Agriculture Partnership
ICAR and ICRISAT commemorated 50 years of partnership at Dryland Congress 2026, focusing on resilient farming systems and agricultural transformation.
Leadership presented strategic roadmap for streng
ASEAN-India Agricultural Cooperation Meeting in New Delhi
9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting reaffirmed commitment to food security and sustainable agriculture cooperation.
Unveiled India-ASEAN Friendship Spike symbol and adopted 2026-2030 Medium-Term Plan
Dryland Congress 2026 Concludes with Delhi Declaration
Three-day Dryland Congress 2026 concluded with adoption of Delhi Declaration on Drylands, calling for South-South cooperation.
ICRISAT announced multiple MoUs with Avior Life Sciences, Wipro, NIFTEM,
India Disburses ₹2.9 Crore Soil Carbon Payments to Farmers
India's first agricultural carbon market payments disbursed ₹2.9 crore to 2,550 Punjab and Haryana farmers for adopting regenerative practices.
The Grow Indigo programme generated 50,000 carbon credit
Dryland Congress 2026 Opens in New Delhi
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan advocates integrated science, policy, and market approach to transform dryland agriculture into strength.
Dryland Congress 2026 convenes 800+ delegates from 25+ co
Agriculture Ministry Reviews KVK Strengthening Action Plan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed action plan to upgrade 300 KVKs by March 2027 with state participation.
Plan includes establishing Incubation-cum-Skill Centres in all KVKs by
Shivraj Chouhan Reviews PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Progress
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed progress of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana focusing on 100 low-productivity districts.
Average district performance score improved from 22.54 i
India Kharif Crop Area at 1086.31 Lakh Hectares
Ministry of Agriculture reports total Kharif crop area coverage of 1086.31 lakh hectares as of September 4, 2026.
Pulses show increase of 1.84 lakh hectares while rice area decreases by 16.37 lakh hec
Agriculture Ministry Sanctions ₹1200 Crore to 10 States
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sanctioned over ₹1200 crore under PM-RKVY to 10 states including West Bengal (₹290cr) and Haryana (₹198cr).
Announced agriculture growth rate increased
MSME and MoSPI Sign MoU for Statistical Business Register
MSME Ministry and MoSPI signed MoU to share Udyam Registration data via APIs for National Statistical Business Register development.
The agreement establishes structured framework for data sharing to
MoRTH Launches National Highway Cleanliness Campaign 6.0
MoRTH initiates Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on National Highway cleanliness and toll plaza maintenance.
Campaign targets garbage removal, toilet refurbishment, pothole repair
Tribal Affairs Ministry and IGNCA Sign Tribal Heritage MoU
Ministry of Tribal Affairs and IGNCA signed MoU for systematic preservation and documentation of India's tribal cultural heritage.
Partnership aims to document tribal arts, music, languages, crafts, a
MSDE Special Campaign 6 Launch After 5.0 Success
Ministry of Skill Development launches Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on office cleanliness and efficiency.
Special Campaign 5.0 achieved disposal of 307 public grievances and gen
NIFT Students Win Two Silver Medals at WorldSkills 2026
NIFT students won two Silver Medals and one Medal for Excellence at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.
India ranked 10th overall with 70 competitors across 63 skills, securing 6 Silver Meda
Ministry of Tourism Prepares Special Campaign 6.0
Ministry of Tourism implements Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on Swachhata and pendency reduction.
Campaign emphasizes effective e-waste collection, segregation, and disposal ac
India's Literacy Rate Reaches 81.1% in 2025
India's overall literacy rate reached 81.1% in 2025, showing significant progress from 14% in 1947, with female literacy rising from 8% to 70.3% in rural areas.
The ULLAS program aims to cover 5 crore
PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Verse on Success Qualities
PM Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam verse on social media platform X.
The verse highlights six qualities: diligence, courage, patience, capacity for action, knowledge, and valor.
The Prime
Ministry Concludes International Literacy Day ULLAS Mela
Ministry of Education concluded International Literacy Day 2026 with ULLAS Mela showcasing literacy achievements.
28 States/UTs exhibited best practices and learning materials with emphasis on fully l
Education Ministry Sets 7 Lakh Cleanliness Campaign Target
Ministry of Education organized national webinar on solid and e-waste management for school students and stakeholders.
Department targets 7 lakh cleanliness campaigns under Special Campaign 6.0 runnin
Education Department Reviews 95% Files in Cleanliness Drive
Department of Higher Education reviewed 95.2% physical files and 87.46% e-files under Special Campaign 5.0.
Campaign freed 14.44 lakh sq. ft. office space and generated ₹6.89 crore from scrap disposal
Education Ministry Extends NMMSS Scholarship Deadline
Ministry of Education extends NMMSS scholarship application deadline to September 30, 2026 for 2026-27 academic year.
Scheme provides 1 lakh fresh scholarships annually worth ₹12,000 each to meritorio
Ministry of Education Celebrates International Literacy Day 2026
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary emphasized reimagining literacy as empowerment through ULLAS initiative at International Literacy Day event.
Tripura achieved 95.6% literacy rate, exceeding national be
Union Minister Joshi Inaugurates IISc Innovation Challenge
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurates Seva First Innovation Challenge at IISc Bengaluru to foster community problem-solving.
Challenge targets participants from schools, ITIs, polytechnic
India-France Education Ministers Discuss Innovation Collaboration
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi met French Minister Philippe Baptiste to strengthen India-France education cooperation.
Discussions focused on academic mobility, institutional linkages, and res
Education Ministry Launches Seva First Innovation Challenge
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the Seva First Innovation Challenge at IISc Bengaluru to combine innovation with service for Viksit Bharat 2047.
The challenge targets India's youth
BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition Showcases 37 Indian Startups
Ministry of Education organizes BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition on September 11-12, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Event showcases 37 Indian Deep-Tech startups to BRICS leaders and business del
Ministry Launches 6-Month Primary Teacher Bridge Course
Union Education Minister launched a six-month Certificate Bridge Course in Primary Teacher Education for in-service B.Ed. teachers.
The course implemented through NIOS provides training for primary le
NCERT 66th Foundation Day Celebrates Educational Reforms
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi addressed NCERT's 66th Foundation Day, emphasizing its role in implementing NEP 2020 reforms.
NCERT is developing textbooks in all 22 Eighth Schedule languages a
India Energy Week 2027 Hosted in Kolkata
Kolkata announced as host city for India Energy Week 2027 from January 28-31, marking the event's first edition in Eastern India.
Event expects 75,000+ energy professionals and 700+ international exhi
India France Discuss Education Research Cooperation
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi met French counterpart Philippe Baptiste to strengthen bilateral education cooperation.
Discussions focused on academic mobility, institutional linkages, researc
GoI Dated Securities Auction ₹33,000 Cr
RBI announces re‑issue of four Government of India dated securities totaling ₹33,000 crore.
Auction to be conducted on October 1 2026 via e‑Kuber, with competitive bids 10:30‑11:30 am and non‑competit
RBI OMO Sale Auction ₹25,000 Cr
RBI announced an OMO sale of ₹25,000 crore on Sep 28, 2026, with settlement on Sep 29, 2026.
Total bids reached ₹67,655 crore, exceeding the notified amount by over 2.7 times, indicating strong market
RBI Absorbs ₹4.39 Cr Liquidity Sep 2026
RBI recorded net liquidity absorption of ₹4,39,485.24 crore including today’s operations as of 27 September 2026.
MSF injected ₹10,288.00 crore at 5.50% and SDF injected ₹2,08,457.00 crore at 5.00% on
RBI VRRR Auction 5.24% on ₹111,711 Cr
RBI announced results of overnight variable rate reverse repo auction held on Sep 28, 2026.
Notified amount was ₹200,000 crore, but total offers received and accepted amounted to ₹111,711 crore.
The c
RBI Money Ops Sep 2026: Liquidity -₹4.6bn
RBI released money market operations data for 25 Sep 2026, showing total overnight segment volume of 7,22,052.74 crore rupees at a weighted average rate of 5.10 %.
Net liquidity injected from today’s
RBI Money Market Liquidity Absorption ₹4.25L Cr
RBI's money market operations on 26 Sep 2026 show net liquidity absorption of ₹4,24,891.24 crore across today's and outstanding operations.
Standing Deposit Facility injected ₹1,82,306 crore at 5.00%
RBI OMO Sale of Govt Securities ₹25,000 Cr
RBI announced open market operation sale of Government of India securities on Sep 28, 2026, with aggregate notified amount of ₹25,000 crore.
Accepted face‑value amounts totalled ₹24,800 crore across s
Hindi Journalism Role in Government Scheme Dissemination
Ministry of I&B organized lecture on Hindi journalism's role in communicating government schemes to masses.
Navbharat Times editor emphasized translating scheme spirit, not just words, for public unde
LHMC Hospital Bed Capacity Expansion to 894 Beds
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda reviewed LHMC's infrastructure expansion plan to increase Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital capacity from 394 to 894 beds.
The Minister emphasized long-term vision, q
DoT Launches Special Campaign 6 for Cleanliness
The Department of Telecommunications conducts Special Campaign 6 to enhance cleanliness and administrative efficiency.
Preparatory phase identifies pending VIP references and grievances for resolution
India Telecom Subscriptions Reach 1.36 Billion August 2026
India's total telephone subscriptions reached 1.36 billion in August 2026 with 6.42 million net additions and 0.47% monthly growth.
Broadband subscribers grew to 1.10 billion with Reliance Jio leading
DoT Bengaluru TMZ Roundtable Secures ₹700 Crore Commitments
DoT hosted third investor roundtable for Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone, securing ₹700-800 crore in new investment commitments.
Union Minister Scindia announced 24 companies already committed ₹5,5
Department of Posts Special Campaign 6 E-waste Disposal
Department of Posts launches Special Campaign 6 focusing on institutionalizing cleanliness and minimizing pendency across postal network.
Campaign includes preparatory phase from Sep 15-30, 2026 and i
Ministry Communications Rozgar Mela Distributes 51000 Appointment Letters
Union MoS Communications addresses 20th Rozgar Mela in Chennai, distributing appointment letters to over 51,000 candidates nationwide.
Cumulative 12.75 lakh appointments made through Rozgar Mela initi
India Releases Sant Malook Das Commemorative Postage Stamp
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released a commemorative postage stamp honoring Sant Malook Das ji.
The stamp aims to preserve the saint's message of devotion, service, and humanity in national me
India Endorses Multinational 6G Leadership Call to Action
India endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, joining 24 nations committed to open, interoperable next-generation networks.
The Department of Telecommunications will coordinate fol
Union Minister Scindia Inaugurates ₹38 Lakh Guna Post Office Renovation
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the renovated Guna Head Post Office, modernized at a cost of ₹38 lakh.
The upgrade includes digital display screens, token systems, and i
Scindia Highlights India's Digital Finance Transformation at GFF 2026
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India's digital finance vision at the Global Fintech Festival, emphasizing inclusivity and trust as foundational principles.
India's broadband access grew
India Post Opens Seventh Training Centre in Shivpuri
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone for India's 7th Postal Training Centre in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
The national-level training facility will serve postal employees from
Jharkhand BharatNet Agreement Signed with ₹1,684 Crore Support
Digital Bharat Nidhi signed agreement with Jharkhand government, JDICL, BSNL, and JCNL for Amended BharatNet Program implementation.
₹1,684 crore financial support approved for upgrading telecom infra
Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone Attracts ₹5,500 Crore Investment
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced Asia's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior with ₹5,500 crore investment from 24 companies.
The TMZ will create over 18,000 direct and indirect job
DoT Bengaluru Investors Meet for Gwalior Telecom Zone
DoT organizing Bengaluru investors meet led by Minister Scindia and MP CM Yadav to attract investment for Asia's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior.
Previous Delhi and Mumbai meets secured ₹5
Shivraj Chouhan Launches Rabi 2026 Campaign with Data-Driven Focus
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan launched the Rabi Campaign 2026, emphasizing water-based crop planning, climate resilience, and scientific monitoring for the upcoming season.
The campaign p
Indian Railways Approves ₹223 Crore Kavach 4.0
Indian Railways approved ₹223 crore for Kavach 4.0 deployment on 614.75 route km in Varanasi Division.
The indigenous Automatic Train Protection system prevents signal violations and automatically app
Ministry of Mines Strengthens E-Waste Collection Drive
Ministry of Mines launches Special Campaign 6 e-waste drive across 44+ locations to recover critical minerals.
JNARDDC coordinates campaign with MRAI for responsible recycling and resource recovery fr
Indian Railways Approves Machilipatnam-Kurnool City Tri-Weekly Train
Indian Railways approved a new tri-weekly express train connecting Machilipatnam and Kurnool City via Vijayawada.
The 499 km route will operate three days weekly with specific departure and arrival ti
FASTag Annual Pass Crosses One Crore Milestone
FASTag Annual Pass reached one crore issued passes milestone after launching on August 15, 2025.
The pass costs Rs. 3,075 for one year validity or 200 toll plaza crossings at 1,150 fee plazas.
Availab
India-EU Discuss FTA Implementation, Tech Cooperation
India and EU delegation discussed implementation of India-EU Free Trade Agreement and deeper cooperation in science and technology.
Collaboration areas include AI, quantum tech, semiconductors, and a
Dr. Jitendra Singh Reviews Science Ministry Coordination, Outreach
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a review meeting emphasizing stronger synergy among science ministries and wider public outreach of scientific achievements.
The 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar
CSIR Foundation Day Emphasizes Technological Sovereignty Imperative
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stresses technological sovereignty as crucial to national sovereignty, urging reduced dependence on imported technologies.
CSIR directed to shorten technology deploym
Dr. Jitendra Singh Advocates Preventive Healthcare Shift
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized shifting India's healthcare focus from treatment to preventive care and wellness at the Health & Wellness Summit 2026.
India's life expectancy has risen fr
CSIR-NIScPR Launches Five Regional Science Magazines
CSIR-NIScPR launched five new popular science magazines in Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu on CSIR's 85th Foundation Day.
The magazines use AI-assisted translation from existing publicat
India Invests ₹174 Crore in 210 Nanomedicine Projects
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced ₹174 crore funding for 210 nanomedicine R&D projects through the Department of Biotechnology.
India has established regulatory guidelines for nanopharmaceut
Ubifly Technologies Gets ₹285 Crore RDI Fund Support
TDB-DST approves ₹285 crore funding via OCDs to Ubifly Technologies for ePlane development under RDI Fund.
Project aims to advance indigenous e200X aircraft from TRL-6 to TRL-9 with total cost of ₹570
DST Special Campaign 6.0 Launching October 2026
Department of Science & Technology disposed 1,426 public grievances and 7,099 files during extended Special Campaign 5.0 from Nov 2025-Aug 2026.
Campaign generated ₹19.2 lakh revenue from scrap dispos
DBT Cleanliness Campaign Frees 29,350 Sq Ft Space
Department of Biotechnology conducted cleanliness drives at 291 sites across its divisions and autonomous institutions from November 2025 to August 2026.
Disposed of 290 public grievances and 25 appea
Dr. Jitendra Singh on Critical Minerals for Energy Security
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh emphasized critical minerals' role in India's energy security, industrial competitiveness, and national security at CII summit.
India is opening its nuclear sector to
AIIMS Jodhpur DST Initiative Improves TB Detection Rajasthan
AIIMS Jodhpur conducted scientific TB detection study covering 6000+ people across six tribal districts in Rajasthan with DST support.
The initiative combined population surveys, active case finding,
CSIR-NIScPR Hosts Science Policy Communication Session
CSIR-NIScPR organized an online session on science policy and communication during the UNGA Science Summit on September 16, 2026.
Discussions focused on bridging science-policy-society gaps and India'
CSIR-NIScPR Adopts SARAL AI for Research Outreach
CSIR-NIScPR leverages ANRF's SARAL AI to convert research papers into accessible videos for wider public dissemination.
Institute conducted workshop with 90+ participants including journal editors and
CSIR-CRRI Partners with VMRDA, GVMC for Visakhapatnam Road Upgrades
CSIR-CRRI will provide scientific support to VMRDA and GVMC for a major 228 km road upgradation program in Visakhapatnam.
The collaboration includes technical studies for road relaying, erosion remedi
Steel Slag Road Technology Cuts Costs 40%
CSIR-CRRI and Jindal Steel achieve Guinness World Record for 1.85-km steel slag road demonstrating 40% construction cost reduction.
Technology delivers four times higher strength than conventional roa
Bakhira Lake Sediment Study Reveals 25,000-Year Monsoon Patterns
DST study analyzes Bakhira Lake sediments over 25,000 years to reconstruct Indian Summer Monsoon variability.
Research identifies major climatic events including Last Glacial Maximum and Holocene Clim
India World's Largest Vaccine Producer by Volume
India is the world's largest vaccine producer by volume, supplying vaccines to over 100 countries and accounting for nearly 60% of global production.
India's bioeconomy reached USD 195.3 billion in 20
India Luxembourg Explore Space AI Quantum Collaboration
Luxembourg Economy Minister Lex Delles met India's Science Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to propose concrete collaboration areas primarily in space sector.
Discussions covered expanding existing space pa
Dr. Jitendra Singh Advocates Tech-Driven Mining Competitiveness
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh called for technology integration across India's mining and metals value chain to shift from resource advantage to technology-driven competitiveness.
He highlighted t
India ESTIC-2026 Science Conclave Inaugurated by PM
ESTIC-2026 science conclave to be held October 27-29 at Bharat Mandapam with PM Modi inauguration and three Nobel Laureates.
India's startup ecosystem grew from 350-400 in 2014 to over 2.3 lakh curren
BRIC-NIPGR Inaugurates Indigenous SPROUT Crop Research Facility
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the indigenous SPROUT facility at BRIC-NIPGR for accelerated development of climate-resilient crops.
SPROUT enables high-throughput phenotyping and precisi
Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Meets Science Minister
Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker met Union Science Minister to discuss state's development trajectory and technology integration.
Discussion focused on leveraging science, space and biotechnology fo
Jitendra Singh Calls for RDI Fund Awareness Outreach
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh calls for greater awareness about ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund to ensure proper beneficiary uptake.
Minister notes thousands of application
Dr Jitendra Singh Advocates Industry-R&D Partnership Model
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh calls for industry participation in R&D from project inception to enhance market readiness.
Industry representatives discussed critical minerals, space technology, and
Dr. Jitendra Singh Outlines India's Energy Security Strategy
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that energy security is integral to national security and economic resilience, calling for a self-reliant and technology-advanced energy sector.
The govern
Ministry of Culture Seva Hi Sanskriti Initiative Reaches 2 Lakh Participants
Ministry of Culture organized nationwide 'Seva Hi Sanskriti' initiative from September 17-24, 2026 focusing on cleanliness and cultural awareness.
The campaign featured 270+ activities including stree
RISE Conclave Spotlights Tier-2/3 Startup Ecosystem Growth
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 6th RISE Conclave 2026 in Kolkata, emphasizing expansion of India's startup ecosystem beyond metropolitan areas.
The event featured eight MoUs, four te
IIT Kharagpur Healthcare Hub Enters Sustainable Phase
DSIR-CRTDH Hub at IIT Kharagpur transitions to self-sustaining model through user fees and industry partnerships after initial grant support.
Hub has facilitated over 20 technology transfers with many
Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches BIO-NIVESH Investment Platform
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched BIO-NIVESH to catalyze private investment into biotechnology startups and scale innovations.
The platform convened 20 selected biotech startups with 50 inves
India-France Space Cooperation Expands to Human Spaceflight
India and France announced expanded space cooperation focusing on human spaceflight, microgravity research, and joint satellite missions including TRISHNA.
India's space sector reforms have spawned ov
Ministry of Social Justice West Bengal Rehabilitation Success
Ministry of Social Justice highlights successful addiction rehabilitation case of 28-year-old SC individual from Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal.
Individual received comprehensive inpatient treatment incl
Mandaviya Launches Shram Samvad Labour Codes Campaign
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced the 'Shram Samvad' awareness campaign on Labour Codes, covering industrial clusters in 316 districts over 90 days.
He highlighted India's social security
India-France Space Cooperation Expands to Human Spaceflight, Startups
India and France discussed expanding space cooperation to include human spaceflight, microgravity research, and joint satellite missions during a ministerial meeting.
The partnership includes CNES sup
India August 2026 IIP Growth Rises to 8.0%
India's Index of Industrial Production grew 8.0% YoY in August 2026, accelerating from 6.7% in July.
Manufacturing sector expanded 9.0% while Electricity & Gas Supply surged 12.3%, though Mining contr
NITI Aayog Launches Special Campaign 6.0
NITI Aayog launches Special Campaign 6.0 to institutionalize cleanliness and minimize pendency across government offices.
Previous campaign disposed 4,105 public grievances, 127 PMO references, and ge
India-UAE Joint Task Force Reviews CEPA Progress
14th India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force meeting co-chaired by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and ADIA's Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reviewed bilateral investment priorities.
Bilateral trade re
Department of Consumer Affairs Observes Swachhata Campaigns
Department of Consumer Affairs participates in Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign from September 17 to October 2 focusing on five cleanliness pillars.
Special Campaign 6 runs from October 2 to 31 focusin
GARC Allocates ₹221 Cr for EV Testing Under PM E-DRIVE
GARC Chennai upgrading testing infrastructure with ₹221.13 crore allocation under GoI's ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme.
Facilities include EV battery testing, ADAS systems, heavy commercial vehicles,
PM-MKSSY Aquaculture Insurance Covers 40% Premium
PM-MKSSY scheme provides 40% premium incentive for aquaculture insurance with ₹1 lakh maximum benefit per farmer.
India's fish production reached record 19.8M tonnes in 2024-25 with aquaculture contri
PM-AJAY Scheme Empowers Scheduled Castes Development
PM-AJAY is a 100% centrally funded scheme launched in FY 2021-22 to empower Scheduled Castes through socio-economic and educational development.
The scheme has developed 47,243 villages into Adarsh Gr
Capacity Building Commission Launches Regional Training Transformation Workshops
Capacity Building Commission organizes Sādhana Shrinkhla 2026 regional workshops to transform training institutes into competency-driven capacity building institutions.
Four regional workshops schedul
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Bhagat Singh Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary via a social media post.
Modi stated Bhagat Singh's courage gave a new edge to India's freedom movement with
PM Modi Pays Tribute on Lata Mangeshkar Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid respectful tributes to Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary.
Modi stated Mangeshkar brought glory to India worldwide through her divine singing talent.
He noted h
Sitharaman Attends AIIB Annual Meeting in Qatar
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leads delegation to Qatar for 11th AIIB Annual Meeting from September 27-29, 2026.
India is the second largest shareholder in AIIB, a multilateral bank focuse
Tourism Ministry Launches Digital Stack and Alternative Destinations Mission
Ministry of Tourism launched National Digital Tourism Stack and National Mission for Alternative Destinations on World Tourism Day 2026.
Five non-commercial MoUs signed with Airbnb, FlixBus, Glance, E
India Ranks 10th at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
India improved its global ranking from 13th to 10th at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, winning 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence.
The largest-ever Indian contingent of 70 comp
Jay Shriram Senior Citizens Participate Swachhata Drive
Senior citizens at Jay Shriram Senior Citizen Home in Maharashtra actively participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 cleanliness campaign.
The campaign emphasizes citizen participation with the theme
PM Modi Highlights Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan Participation
PM Modi highlighted millions of youth participating in the 100-week Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat anti-drug campaign during Mann Ki Baat.
The campaign involves MY Bharat, NSS volunteers, education
Indian Railways LNG Train Launch and ₹1,472 Crore Projects
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated development projects worth ₹1,472 crore and flagged off India's first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station.
Key initiatives include a ₹700 crore W
DAHD Launches Multilingual Livestock Insurance Portal
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying launches digital Livestock Insurance Portal on September 28, 2026.
Portal offers insurance services in 11 regional languages plus Hindi and English for wider
India Invests ₹174 Crore in 210 Nanomedicine Projects
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced ₹174 crore government funding for 210 nanomedicine R&D projects at World Congress.
India established regulatory framework for nanopharmaceuticals through DB
Uttar Pradesh Targets ₹5 Lakh Crore Exports by 2030
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced Uttar Pradesh's target to increase annual exports from ₹2 lakh crore to ₹5 lakh crore by 2030.
FTAs will provide UP entrepreneurs expanded global market access, s
India Defence Exports Surge to ₹38,424 Crore in 2025-26
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced India's defence exports grew to ₹38,424 crore in 2025-26, reaching over 100 countries, with a new target of ₹50,000 crore by 2029.
The defence allocation incre
PM Modi Mann Ki Baat Highlights Surgical Strike Census
PM Modi commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 2016 surgical strikes, highlighting India's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.
The first phase of India's census is nearly complete, with data re
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool Launches with ₹13,906 Crore Coverage
India launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) in May 2026 with ₹13,906.50 crore (USD 1.5 billion) capacity to provide domestic marine insurance coverage.
The pool offers Hull & Machinery, C
Agriculture Ministry Hosts National Rabi Conference 2026
Ministry of Agriculture organizes two-day National Conference on Rabi Campaign 2026 starting September 28 in New Delhi.
Conference aims to strengthen Centre-State coordination and develop outcome-orie
RBI Bulletin Sep 2026: Economy Grows 7.8%
RBI Bulletin September 2026 reports Indian economy grew 7.8% YoY in Q1 2026‑27 despite global tensions and rising energy prices.
Headline inflation rose to 4.8% in August, driven by food‑beverages, fu
RBI Underwriting Auction Secures ₹34,000 Crn
RBI conducted an underwriting auction on Sep 25, 2026 for the 6.94% GS 2036 government security.
The notified amount was ₹34,000 crore, with a minimum underwriting commitment of ₹17,010 crore and an A
Stock GS 2036 Auction Raises ₹34,000 Cr
The RBI announced full auction results for Government Stock 2036 with a notified amount of ₹34,000 crore.
Competitive bids totaled 402 applications amounting to ₹83,880 crore, of which 143 bids worth
RBI Issues Oct‑Mar 2027 Dated Securities ₹7.86 trn
RBI and the Government of India released an indicative calendar for GOI dated securities and green bonds from Oct 2026‑Mar 2027, totalling ₹7.86 trn.
Weekly auctions will range ₹33,000‑₹36,000 crore,
RBI Absorbs ₹4,27,253 Cr Liquidity
RBI reported total overnight money market volume of ₹7,46,294.77 crore with a weighted average rate of 5.08% and range 3.85‑5.40%.
Call Money volume was ₹19,916.29 crore at 5.12% (range 4.30‑5.25%); T
RBI Announces ₹200,000 Cr Overnight VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 28, 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer a notified amount of ₹200,000 crore for a one‑day tenor, wit
RBI Announces ₹24,000 Cr Treasury Bill Auction
RBI will auction 91‑day, 182‑day and 364‑day Treasury Bills with a total notified amount of ₹24,000 crore.
Auction is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30 2026, with settlement on Thursday, October 1
RBI Sets ₹50,000 Cr WMA Limit
RBI, consulting with Government, fixes WMA limit for Oct 2026‑Mar 2027 at ₹50,000 crore.
RBI may trigger fresh market loan floatation once the government utilizes 75% of the ₹50,000 cr limit.
Interest
RBI Releases Money Supply Data for Fortnight
The Reserve Bank of India issued a press release presenting money‑supply statistics for the latest fortnight ending 15 September 2026.
The data is available in an Excel file linked in the release, ide
RBI Treasury Bill Calendar ₹2.99 Lakh Cr
RBI, consulting the Government of India, publishes the Treasury Bill auction calendar for October‑December 2026, detailing weekly issue dates.
Each weekly auction offers ₹8,000 crore of 91‑day and 182
RBI VRRR Auction 90,280 Cr @5.24%
RBI conducted a 3‑day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on 25 Sept 2026 with a notified amount of ₹1,50,000 crore.
Total bids received amounted to ₹90,280 crore, which were fully accepted at the cut‑
RBI Announces ₹150,000 Cr VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct a 3‑day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 25 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer a notified amount of ₹1,50,000 crore for a three‑day te
RBI Announces ₹34,000 Cr GS Underwriting Auction
RBI issued press release announcing re‑issue of 6.94% Government Security maturing 2036 worth ₹34,000 crore via underwriting auction on 25 Sept 2026.
Minimum Underwriting Commitment and Additional Com
RBI VRRR Auction Sep 24: 5.24% Rate
RBI announced the overnight VRRR auction on Sep 24, 2026 with a notified amount of ₹125,000 crore.
Total offers received amounted to ₹101,399 crore, which were fully accepted at the cut‑off and weight
BCML Receives ₹75 Crore BioE3 Grant for PLA R&D
Balrampur Chini Mills awarded ₹75 crore grant by BIRAC for PLA Co-Polymer R&D Facility under BioE3 initiative.
The 100 TPA pilot facility at Kumbhi, UP will develop advanced biopolymers and indigenous
HSBC Flash India PMI Signals Stronger September Growth
HSBC Flash India Composite PMI rose to 56.5 in September from 54.3 in August, indicating the strongest private sector expansion since June.
Manufacturing led the upturn with PMI at 55.7 versus 52.8, r
RBI VRRR Auction 75k Cr @5.24%
RBI conducted overnight VRRR auction on Sep 23, 2026 with notified amount of ₹75,000 crore.
Total offers received amounted to ₹87,993 crore, of which ₹75,026 crore were accepted.
The auction’s cut‑off
RBI Treasury Bills Auction Raises ₹24,000 Cr
RBI announced full auction results for 91-, 182-, 364-day Treasury Bills on Sep 23, 2026, with notified amounts totaling ₹24,000 crore.
Competitive bids totalling ₹48,729.3 cr across tenors (258 bids)
RBI Money Market Operations Sep 22, 2026
RBI reported total overnight money market volume of ₹7,44,738.10 crore with a weighted average rate of 5.11 % (range 3.01‑6.30 %).
Call Money amounted to ₹15,782.26 crore at 5.24 % (range 4.00‑5.35 %)
RBI T-Bill Auction 91-364 Days Fully Subscribed
RBI announced results of 91‑day, 182‑day and 364‑day Treasury Bill auctions on 23 Sept 2026.
Total face value notified and fully accepted were ₹9,000 cr (91‑day), ₹8,000 cr (182‑day) and ₹7,000 cr (36
RBI Announces ₹25,000 Cr OMO Sale
RBI will conduct an open market operation auction of Government of India securities totaling ₹25,000 crore on September 28, 2026.
Six securities listed, including 7.61% GS 2030 with full amount, while
RBI Announces ₹125,000 Cr VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct an overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 24, 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer a notified amount of ₹1,25,000 crore for a one‑da
HUDCO 20.73% Share Transfer to MoHUA
HUDCO confirms completion of 20.73% share transfer from Ministry of Rural Development to Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Transfer consolidates entire 75% promoter shareholding under administrat
State Govt Securities Auction Sep 2026 ₹16,750 Cr
The auction on 22 Sep 2026 covered multiple state securities totaling ₹16,750 crore across Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, and other states.
Competitive bids totalled ₹65,506 crore with cut‑off yields b
RBI Announces ₹75,000 Cr Overnight VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 23, 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer ₹75,000 crore for a one‑day tenor, with the bidding window f
RBI VRRR Auction 75k Cr @5.24%
RBI conducted overnight variable rate reverse repo auction on Sep 22 2026 with notified amount 75,000 crore rupees.
Total offers received 71,971 crore rupees were fully accepted at cut‑off and weighte
RBI Money Market Liquidity Deficit ₹604,964 Cr
RBI reported zero transaction volumes across overnight and term money‑market segments on 20 September 2026.
Net liquidity injected from today’s and outstanding operations resulted in a total deficit o
RBI Announces ₹75,000 Cr VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct an overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 22, 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer ₹75,000 crore for a one‑day tenor, with the biddi
RBI Conducts ₹14,000 cr Govt Securities Switch Auction
On 21 Sept 2026 RBI held a conversion/switch auction for Government of India securities with a total notified amount of ₹14,000 crore.
Investors submitted offers worth ₹14,938.825 crore face value, of
RBI Announces ₹34,000 Cr Dated Security Auction
RBI announced re‑issue of a single 6.94% Government of India dated security maturing May 11 2036, with notified amount ₹34,000 crore.
Auction will be held on 25 Sept 2026 using multiple‑price method;
RBI Money Liquidity -89,513 Cr Sep 2026
RBI reported overnight money market volume of ₹11,474.37 crore with weighted average rate of 5.22% and range 4.75‑5.50% on Sep 19 2026.
Call money contributed ₹828.80 crore at 4.92% rate, while tripar
RBI Issues New Market Risk Capital Rules
RBI issued final Directions on Minimum Capital Requirements for Market Risk under Basel III, effective April 1 2027, after stakeholder feedback.
Directions adopt Simplified Standardised Approach and r
RBI VRRR Auction 5.24% Cutoff, 75,058 Cr
RBI announced results of overnight VRRR auction held on Sep 21, 2026, with a notified amount of ₹1,00,000 crore.
Total offers received amounted to ₹75,058 crore, which were fully accepted at the cut‑o
RBI OMO Sale ₹25,000 Cr Govt Bonds
RBI announced an Open Market Operation on Sep 21 2026, selling government securities with an aggregate face value of ₹25,000 crore across multiple maturities.
Accepted amounts: Nil for 2027, ₹180 cr f
Govt of India FRB 2033 Rate 6.87%
The RBI announced the interest rate for the Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033 for Sep 22 2026‑Mar 21 2027 at 6.87% per annum.
The bond’s coupon base rate equals the average WAY of the last t
RBI OMO Sale Auction ₹25,000 Cr
RBI conducted an Open Market Operations (OMO) sale auction on Sep 21, 2026, with settlement on Sep 22, 2026.
The RBI notified a face‑value amount of ₹25,000 crore for the sale.
Participants bid a tota
RBI Announces ₹24,000 Cr Treasury Bill Auction
RBI will auction 91‑day, 182‑day and 364‑day Treasury Bills totaling ₹24,000 crore on September 23 2026.
Notified amounts are ₹9,000 cr for 91‑day, ₹8,000 cr for 182‑day, and ₹7,000 cr for 364‑day bil
RBI Announces ₹100,000 Cr Overnight VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on Sep 21, 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer a notified amount of ₹100,000 crore for a one‑day tenor, with bidd
RBI Announces ₹16,750 Cr State Securities Auction
RBI announced auction of State Government Securities totaling ₹16,750 crore across seven states/UTs on September 22, 2026.
Auctions include price‑based and yield‑based issues; competitive bids 10:30‑1
RBI Weekly Stats: Reserves at ₹7.46 Lakh Cr
RBI supplement dated 18 Sep 2026 reports reserves of ₹7.46 lakh crore, foreign currency assets ₹6.17 lakh crore, gold ₹1.06 lakh crore.
Aggregate deposits of scheduled commercial banks reached ₹27.87
RBI Money Market Ops Sep 2026, ₹7.33L
RBI released money market operations data for 17 Sep 2026, showing overnight segment volume of ₹7,32,940.40 crore with weighted average rate 4.89%.
Repo operations injected net liquidity of –₹6,93,974
RBI Government Stock Auction Cut-off Prices
RBI announced auction results for two government securities maturing 2041 and 2076 on Sep 18, 2026.
Both securities were fully subscribed with notified amounts of ₹17,000 crore for 7.06% GS 2041 and ₹
RBI VRRR Auction ₹2.23 Lakh Cr at 5.24%
RBI announced results of a 3‑day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction conducted on 18 September 2026.
The RBI notified ₹2,25,000 crore, received offers totaling ₹2,22,629 crore, and accepted the full ₹2
RBI Underwriting Auction Result: ₹28,000 cr Secured
RBI announced cut‑off underwriting commission rates of 0.43 paise/₹100 for 7.06% GS 2041 and 0.72 paise/₹100 for 7.43% GS 2076.
Total notified amounts were ₹17,000 cr for GS 2041 and ₹11,000 cr for GS
ICICI Bank Files FY2026 Annual Report with 15.8% Loan Growth
ICICI Bank filed its Annual Securities Report with Japan's Kanto Finance Bureau on September 18, 2026, reporting ₹542.1 billion net profit and 15.8% loan growth.
Foreign ownership decreased to 50.3% w
RBI OMO Sale Auction ₹50,000 Cr
RBI conducted an OMO sale on Sep 17, 2026, offering a total face value of ₹50,000 crore to market participants.
Bids received amounted to ₹66,590 crore, exceeding the notified amount and reflecting ro
India Govt Underwriting Auction ₹28,000cr Sep 2026
Government of India announced re‑issue of ₹28,000 crore of securities via underwriting auction on 18 September 2026.
Two securities offered: 7.06% GS 2041 (₹17,000 cr) and 7.43% GS 2076 (₹11,000 cr) w
RBI OMO Sale ₹50,000 Cr Govt Securities
RBI conducted open market operation on Sep 17, 2026, selling Government of India securities with aggregate notified amount of ₹50,000 crore.
RBI accepted ₹50,000 crore face value across tenors 2029‑20
RBI Announces ₹2.25 Lakh Cr VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct a 3‑day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on Sep 18, 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction size is ₹2,25,000 crore with a 3‑day tenor, window 09:30‑10:00 AM, reve
RBI OMO Sale ₹25,000 Cr Govt Securities
RBI will conduct an open market operation (OMO) sale auction of Government of India securities totaling ₹25,000 crore on Sep 21, 2026.
Six securities listed with varying coupons and maturities, with t
RBI VRRR Auction: 5.24% Rate, ₹239,959 Cr
RBI announced results of overnight VRRR auction held on Sep 17, 2026, with a cut‑off and weighted rate of 5.24%.
The RBI notified ₹300,000 crore, received offers totaling ₹239,959 crore, and accepted
RBI Money Market Operations Show ₹7.18 Lakh Cr Volume
RBI reported total overnight money market volume of ₹7,18,168.02 crore with a weighted average rate of 4.81 % (range 2.00‑5.40 %).
Today's operations injected ₹1,35,853.00 crore liquidity, while outst
RBI Announces ₹300,000 Cr Overnight VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 17, 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer ₹300,000 crore for a one‑day tenor, with the bidding window
GoI Switches ₹30,000 Cr Govt Securities
The Government of India will convert/switch securities through an auction totaling ₹30,000 crore face value.
Auction bids must be submitted on RBI’s e‑Kuber platform on 21 Sept 2026 between 10:30 AM a
RBI Announces ₹100,000 Cr VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct a second overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 16, 2026.
The auction will offer ₹1,00,000 crore for a one‑day tenor, with the bidding window from 11:00 AM to 11:30
RBI VRRR Sep 16: 5.24% on ₹40,302
RBI conducted its second overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on 16 September 2026, notifying ₹1,00,000 crore.
Total offers amounted to ₹40,302 crore, which were fully accepted at a cut‑off an
RBI Money Market Operations Sep 15 2026
RBI reported total overnight money market volume of ₹7,08,362.96 crore, weighted average rate 4.80% and range 2.00‑5.30%.
Today's repo and MSF operations injected net liquidity of -₹6,71,097 crore, wh
RBI T‑Bill Auction Yields 5.28%–6.04%
RBI announced cut‑off prices and yields for 91‑day, 182‑day and 364‑day Treasury bills on 16 Sept 2026.
Total face value notified and accepted were ₹9,000 crore for 91‑day, ₹8,000 crore for 182‑day, a
RBI VRRR Auction Accepts ₹2.5L Cr @5.24%
RBI announced the overnight VRRR auction on Sep 16 2026 with a notified amount of ₹2,50,000 crore.
Total offers received amounted to ₹3,17,088 crore, of which ₹2,50,025 crore were accepted, reflecting
RBI Announces ₹250,000 Cr Overnight VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct an overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 16, 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer ₹2,50,000 crore for a one‑day tenor, with bidding
RBI Money Market Operations Sep 13 2026 Liquidity
RBI reported net liquidity absorption of ₹2,80,631 crore from today's operations, bringing total net liquidity injection to –₹10,81,321 crore.
Cash reserves of scheduled commercial banks stood at ₹7,9
RBI Net Liquidity Sep12 2026 -₹10.81 Cr
RBI released Money Market Operations data for 12 Sep 2026, showing no activity in overnight and term segments (zero volumes).
Net liquidity injected from today's and outstanding operations amounted to
RBI Money Ops Net Liquidity -₹10.73 Cr
RBI reported total overnight market volume of 6,73,803.41 crore rupees with weighted average rate 4.66% on Sep 11, 2026.
Reverse repo operations of 3,44,864 crore rupees at 5.24% and 60,449 crore rupe
RBI VRRR Auction 5.24% on ₹3.93 Lakh Cr
RBI announced results of overnight VRRR auction held on Sep 15, 2026, with a notified amount of ₹5 Lakh crore.
Total offers received amounted to ₹3.93352 Lakh crore, which were fully accepted at a cut
RBI Liquidity Sep 2026 –10.41 Lakh Cr
The RBI released its Money Market Operations data for 14 September 2026, showing zero transaction volumes across all overnight and term segments.
Net liquidity injected from today’s operations was –2,
RBI Scheduled Banks Position Aug 2026
RBI released statement of position for scheduled commercial, state co‑operative and primary co‑operative banks as on 31‑Aug‑2026, covering liabilities, assets and credit.
Total deposits from banks ros
India July 2026 BoP Deficit $7.0B
India’s current account net widened to a $7.0 billion deficit in July 2026, compared with a $3.2 billion deficit in July 2025 overall.
Merchandise trade deficit expanded to $31.7 billion, with exports
RBI Announces ₹34,645 Cr State Bond Auction
RBI published the September 15, 2026 results of the yield/price based auction of State Government Securities for the fiscal year 2026‑27.
The auction targeted ₹35,900 crore of securities, of which ₹34
RBI Announces ₹35,900 Cr State Securities Auction
RBI will auction state government securities worth ₹35,900 crore on September 15, 2026 via the E‑Kuber platform.
The auction includes new and re‑issued bonds from 16 states/UTs with tenors ranging 11‑
RBI VRRR Auction Draws ₹60,449 Cr @5.24%
RBI announced results of its 26‑day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction conducted on 11 Sept 2026.
The auction had a notified amount of ₹5 lakh crore, but received offers totaling ₹60,449 crore, all of
RBI Government Stock Auction Sep 2026
RBI auctioned ₹11,000 cr each of 6.20% GS 2029 and 6.57% GS 2033, and ₹10,000 cr of new GS 2056 on 11 Sept 2026.
Competitive bids reached ₹23,263 cr (92 bids) for GS 2029, ₹26,374.525 cr (125 bids) fo
RBI Announces ₹5 Lakh Cr VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct an overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 15, 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer a notified amount of ₹5,00,000 crore for a one‑da
RBI Announces ₹24,000 Cr Treasury Bill Auction
RBI will auction 91‑day, 182‑day and 364‑day Treasury Bills totaling ₹24,000 crore on September 16, 2026.
Competitive bids accepted 10:30‑11:30 am, non‑competitive 10:30‑11:00 am via the RBI’s E‑Kuber
RBI Publishes Fortnightly Money Supply Data
RBI issued a press release (2026‑2027/1104) presenting money‑supply figures for the fortnight ending 31 August 2026 in its latest statistical bulletin.
The data set is accessible through the RBI websi
RBI OMO Sale ₹100,000 Cr Govt Securities
RBI will sell Government of India securities worth ₹1,00,000 crore in three tranches on Sep 17, 21 and 28 2026.
The first tranche of ₹50,000 crore includes six securities, with the 7.61% GS 2030 (ISIN
RBI Announces 4‑Day VRRR Auction Sep 11
RBI announced a second Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on Sep 11, 2026, under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer ₹5,00,000 crore for a four‑day tenor, with the window from 11
RBI Weekly Statistical Supplement Sep 11 2026
RBI weekly statistical supplement released Sep 11 2026 shows total foreign exchange reserves at ₹7.424 trillion (US$785.7 bn) as of Sep 4 2026.
State government loans and advances declined by ₹16.13 b
RBI Money Market Liquidity Absorption 10.43 Lakh
The overnight money market segment recorded a volume of ₹6,76,850.95 crore with a weighted average rate of 4.60% (range 1.00‑5.20%).
Today's reverse repo of ₹3,96,694 crore at 5.24% and MSF of ₹82 cro
RBI Announces ₹5,00,000 Cr 26‑Day VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct a 26‑day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on Sep 11, 2026, with notified amount ₹5,00,000 crore.
The auction follows same operational guidelines as RBI Press Release 2019‑2020/1947
GoI Dated Securities Auction ₹28,000 Cr
GoI reissues two dated securities totaling ₹28,000 crore: 7.06% GS 2041 (₹17,000 crore) and 7.43% GS 2076 (₹11,000 crore).
The RBI Mumbai office will run a multiple‑price auction on 18 Sep 2026, with
RBI Money Ops Sep 2026: 6.81 Lakh
RBI reported total overnight money market volume of 6,81,467.94 crore rupees with weighted average rate of 4.53% (range 1.00‑5.52%).
Call money segment contributed 11,923.12 crore at 4.99% average rat
India Govt Securities Underwriting Auction ₹32,000 Cr
Government of India announced underwriting auction of ₹32,000 crore government securities on Sep 11, 2026 via multiple price-based method.
Three issues: 6.20% GS 2029, 6.57% GS 2033 (₹11,000 cr each)
RBI VRRR Auction 5.24% Rate, ₹396,694 Cr
RBI announced results of the overnight variable rate reverse repo auction held on Sep 10, 2026.
The notified amount was ₹6,00,000 crore, but total offers received amounted to ₹3,96,694 crore, all of w
RBI Publishes August 24‑28 FX Turnover
RBI released provisional foreign exchange turnover data for August 24‑28, 2026, covering merchant and inter‑bank transactions.
Merchant purchases peaked Aug 27 at USD 14,596 m spot and USD 5,368 m for
RBI FX Turnover Aug 10-14 2026
RBI released provisional foreign exchange turnover data for August 10-14, 2026, covering merchant and inter‑bank transactions.
Merchant purchases ranged from USD 4,428 mn to 9,347 mn spot and forward
RBI Releases Reserve Money (Fortnight 31‑Aug‑2026)
On 9 September 2026 the RBI issued a press release presenting reserve‑money figures for the fortnight ending 31 August 2026.
The release is catalogued as Press Release 2026‑2027/1078 and is authored b
RBI Announces ₹600,000 Cr Overnight VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 10, 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer a notified amount of ₹6,00,000 crore for a one‑day tenor, wi
RBI T-Bill Auction Yields 5.21%-5.91%
RBI announced results of 91‑day, 182‑day and 364‑day Treasury Bill auction on 9 Sept 2026.
Total face value notified and fully accepted were ₹9,000 crore for 91‑day, ₹8,000 crore for 182‑day, and ₹7,0
RBI VRRR Auction 5 Lakh Cr 5.24%
RBI conducted a 1‑day Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on 9 Sept 2026 with a notified amount of ₹5 lakh crore.
Total offers received amounted to ₹4,61,586 crore, which were fully accepted
RBI Money Market Operations Sep 08 2026
RBI reported total money market volume of 6,83,354.04 crore rupees with average rate 4.53% in overnight segment.
Today's operations injected net liquidity of -6,59,910.00 crore, bringing total net liq
RBI Launches September 2026 Rural Consumer Survey
RBI initiates September 2026 Rural Consumer Confidence Survey covering 31 states and union territories across rural and semi‑urban areas.
Ipsos Research Private Ltd., Gurugram appointed to conduct the
RBI Reports ₹16,900 Cr State SGs Subscription
RBI released results of the yield/price based auction of state government securities on 8 Sept 2026, fully raising ₹16,900 crore.
Andhra Pradesh issued three re‑issues (2035, 2043, 2056) with yields 7
RBI Announces ₹5 Lakh Cr VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct an overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 9, 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer a notified amount of ₹5,00,000 crore for a one‑day
RBI Liquidity Sep 2026: -10.36 Lakh Cr
RBI released money market operations data for 7 Sep 2026, showing total overnight segment volume of ₹6,85,492.01 crore.
Net liquidity injected (including outstanding operations) was a deficit of ₹10,3
RBI Launches Sep 2026 Household Inflation Survey
RBI has launched the September 2026 round of its Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) covering 19 Indian cities.
The survey, run by Hansa Research Group, seeks qualitative and quantitati
RBI VRRR Auction 5.24% Rate, ₹4.18 Lakh Cr
RBI announced the overnight VRRR auction on Sep 8 2026 with a notified amount of ₹5 lakh crore.
Total offers received amounted to ₹4.17609 lakh crore, which were fully accepted at the cut‑off and weig
Hariom Pipe Industries FY26 Revenue Up 23% to ₹1,667 Cr
Hariom Pipe Industries reported 23% revenue growth to ₹1,667 crore and 23% PAT increase to ₹76 crore in FY 2025-26 with EPS of ₹24.49.
The company expanded MS tubes capacity to 2,16,000 MTPA and incre
FADA Reports August 2026 Record Auto Retail Growth
FADA reported India's biggest-ever August auto retail at 24.23 lakh units, up 17.51% YoY, with five categories setting August records.
Alternative fuels (CNG+Hybrid+EV) overtook petrol in PV segment f
RBI Announces ₹5 Lakh Cr VRRR Auction
RBI will conduct an overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 8, 2026 under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
The auction will offer a notified amount of ₹5,00,000 crore for a one‑day
RBI Overnight VRRR Auction 5.24% Rate
The Reserve Bank of India released the outcome of the September 7, 2026 overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction.
The RBI had notified ₹5,00,000 crore for the auction, received offers amounting to
FACT Reports ₹396 Crore FY26 Loss Amid Expansion Plans
FACT reported a net loss of ₹396 crore in FY26 despite revenue growth to ₹5,723 crore, driven by high input costs and supply chain disruptions.
The company achieved record fertilizer production of 11.
RBI Announces ₹16,900 Cr State Securities Auction
RBI announced auction of state government securities totaling ₹16,900 crore across 10 states/UTs on Sep 8, 2026.
The auction includes re‑issues of SGS with coupons 7.46%‑7.79% and new issues yielding
RBI Announces ₹7 Lakh Cr 30-Day VRRR
RBI will conduct a 30‑day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on 7th September 2026, offering ₹7 00,000 crore to participants.
The auction window runs from 9:30 am to 10:00 am, with reversal scheduled
RBI Weekly Statistical Supplement Sep 2026
RBI weekly supplement dated 4 Sep 2026 shows total foreign exchange reserves of ₹7.07 trillion (US$740.8 bn), up ₹85.3 bn week‑on‑week.
Scheduled commercial banks' aggregate deposits total ₹26.93 tril
RBI Govt Stock Auction: ₹32,000 Cr Sold
RBI announced auction results for two government securities, New GS 2031 and 7.71% GS 2066, with total notified amount of ₹32,000 crore.
Both issues were fully subscribed, with the entire ₹21,000 cror
RBI Announces ₹150,000 Cr VRRR Auction
The Reserve Bank of India will hold its second three‑day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on September 4 2026, targeting liquidity management.
The auction will offer ₹1,50,000 crore at a 3‑day tenor
RBI VRRR Auction Accepts ₹5.42 Lakh Cr
RBI announced results of a 3‑day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction conducted on 4 Sept 2026.
The RBI notified ₹7 lakh crore, received offers totaling ₹5.42 lakh crore, and accepted the full ₹5.42 lak
RBI Announces ₹24,000 Cr Treasury Bill Auction
RBI will auction 91‑day, 182‑day and 364‑day Treasury Bills totaling ₹24,000 crore on September 9 2026, settlement on September 10.
The auction uses a price‑based multiple‑price method; competitive bi
RBI Money Market Operations Sep 03 2026
RBI reported total overnight money market volume of ₹6,74,364.30 crore with weighted average rate 4.46% on Sep 03, 2026.
Repo operations led to net liquidity injection of -₹7,88,842 crore; SLF availed
RBI Sets ACU Cut‑off for ₹32,000 Cr
RBI announced cut‑off underwriting commission rates for two government securities in the September 4, 2026 ACU auction.
New GS 2031 of ₹21,000 cr was fully underwritten with a 0.27 paise per ₹100 comm
ONGC Spuds First Mahanadi Basin Deepwater Well
ONGC commenced drilling exploratory well MN-DW18-1-H-D in Mahanadi Offshore Basin under Samudra Manthan Mission.
India's eastern/western offshore basins hold estimated 5,600 MMTOE hydrocarbon potentia
Government OFS for 6% Stake in NHPC
Government of India announces Offer for Sale of 60.27 crore NHPC shares representing 6% of paid-up equity.
Offer includes base size of 3% plus full oversubscription option of additional 3%, with 10% r
Supreme Court Mid-Day Meal Scheme Hearing Adjourned
• Supreme Court suo moto case regarding closure of Mid-Day Meal Scheme hearing adjourned to May 2026.
• Multiple intervention applications and exemption requests filed by various parties in the matter