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India Bans Sugar Exports Till September 2026

India prohibited sugar exports with immediate effect on 13 May 2026, and the restriction remains in force until 30 September 2026 or until further orders. The order covers...

May 14, 2026

Cabinet approves ₹37,500-crore coal gasification scheme

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects on 13 May 2026. The scheme covers coal and lignite gasification projects and...

May 13, 2026

Maize Emerges as India’s Largest Ethanol Feedstock

Maize has become India’s single-largest feedstock for ethanol production as of 12 May 2026, with maize-based ethanol reaching 182 crore litres in the first half of Ethanol Supply...

May 13, 2026

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

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