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India Launches Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool

India launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) in New Delhi on 12 May 2026. The pool provides insurance cover for Indian vessels on international sea routes, including...

May 13, 2026

India Raises Gold, Silver Import Tariffs to 15%

India raised the effective import tariff on gold and silver to 15% on 13 May 2026, from 6% earlier. The revised structure includes a 10% basic customs duty...

May 13, 2026

Government Cuts Royalty Rates for Oil and Gas Production

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas notified revised royalty rates for crude oil and natural gas production on 8 May 2026. The revised structure applies to onshore,...

May 12, 2026

SEBI Proposes GARUDA Green-Channel for AIF Launches

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed GARUDA, a green-channel mechanism for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), on 11 May 2026. GARUDA stands for Green-Channel: AIF Rollout...

May 11, 2026

US Proposes Higher Minimum Wages for H-1B Workers

The United States Department of Labor issued a proposed rule on 27 March 2026 to raise minimum salary thresholds for H-1B visa workers. The proposal covers H-1B, H-1B1,...

May 9, 2026

UNCTAD Flags Rising Cost of Non-Tariff Barriers

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has released a report titled Invisible Barriers: The Costs of Non-Tariff Measures. The report states that non-tariff measures now impose...

May 8, 2026

Royal Enfield to Set Up Manufacturing Hub in Andhra Pradesh

Royal Enfield, a two-wheeler manufacturer owned by Eicher Motors, plans to invest ₹2,200 crore in a new manufacturing facility and vendor park in Andhra Pradesh. The project will...

May 8, 2026

Centre Extends Duty-Free Import of Yellow Peas

The Union Government has extended the duty-free import of yellow peas and black gram until March 2027. Yellow peas are a pulse commodity used in food processing, while...

May 6, 2026

Cabinet Approves Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0

The Union Cabinet has approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0, which belongs to the family of credit guarantee measures used in India for liquidity support to eligible...

May 5, 2026

India Among Top Migration Corridors

India remained one of the largest migration corridors in the world in 2024, and remittances to India reached $134 billion in the same year. Remittances are cross-border personal...

May 5, 2026

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