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November 12, 2025 10:32 PM

Cabinet approves ₹20,000 crore Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters to boost liquidity and competitiveness

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) to provide up to ₹20,000 crore in collateral-free credit support to exporters, including MSMEs, through 100 percent cre...

November 12, 2025 10:27 PM

Cabinet approves rationalisation of royalty rates for key minerals critical to green energy transition

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the rationalisation of royalty rates for Graphite, Caesium, Rubidium, and Zirconium — minerals that play a vital role in high-tech applications and India’s green ener...

November 12, 2025 8:33 PM

Cabinet approves ₹25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission to boost India’s trade competitiveness

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) — a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening India’s export ecosystem with a total outlay of ₹25,060 crore for the period 2025�...

November 12, 2025 8:23 PM

Dr. Jitendra Singh calls for deeper India–Mauritius cooperation in blue economy, ocean technologies

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday called for stronger collaboration between India and Mauritius in the blue economy, describing it as a shared area of opportunity for both maritime nations. Addressing a group of senior Mauritius bureaucr...

November 12, 2025 5:36 PM

India’s CPI inflation declines to 0.25 per cent in October as GST rate cuts kick in

India's inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined further to 0.25 per cent in October as the impact of the GST rate cut brought down the prices of goods and services during the month, according to figures released by the Ministr...

November 12, 2025 4:54 PM

India’s deal activity hits $16.8 billion in October, IPO listings peak

India recorded deals worth $16.8 billion in October across mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity (PE), initial public offerings (IPOs), and qualified institutional placements (QIPs), according to a report on Wednesday. The country recor...

November 12, 2025 4:41 PM

India’s air passenger traffic touches 202 million in H1FY26, up 2.6 pc YoY

India's total air passenger traffic grew 2.6 per cent year-on-year to 202 million in H1FY26, up from 197 million a year earlier, a report said on Wednesday. Domestic traffic in India grew 1.6 per cent while international traffic in the country grew ...

November 12, 2025 4:26 PM

Indian stock market rises for 3rd consecutive day this week

Indian equity indices closed on a positive note on Wednesday, continuing the gaining momentum for the third consecutive session this week amid persistent buying in the IT, pharma and auto sectors. Sensex ended the session at 84,466.51, up 595.19 poi...

November 12, 2025 4:25 PM

FM Sitharaman meets MSME sector stakeholders for pre-budget consultation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday chaired the third pre-Budget consultation with stakeholders from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The meeting was in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27, according to a F...

November 12, 2025 8:02 PM

Piyush Goyal, Saudi Investment Minister discuss ways to deepen economic, trade ties

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday met Saudi Arabia's Investment Minister Khalid Al Falih and discussed ways to further deepen economic and trade ties between the two nations. The discussions centred around advancing trade an...

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