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Govt rolls out ‘Corporate Mitra’ initiative to empower MSMEs and young professionals

The scheme will provide affordable compliance and business support services while creating a network of trained para-professionals, with special focus on tier 2, tier 3 cities and the Northeast.

Sensex

Sensex, Nifty slide in early trade as rising crude, US tariff concerns weigh on markets

Indian benchmark indices fall nearly 0.5% amid geopolitical tensions, higher Brent crude prices and fresh US tariff plans on generic drugs, while auto stocks buck the trend.

RBI takes first formal step towards introducing polymer banknotes in India

The initiative involves seeking security-enhanced polymer substrate suppliers while evaluating durability, cost, security features, and operational requirements before any final decision on replacing traditional paper currency.

UDAN scheme revamp: Govt extends airline support to 5 years, expands VGF eligibility

The revised framework raises the flight threshold for underserved airports, introduces maintenance support for smaller cities, and aims to strengthen regional connectivity through improved route viability.

The India-EU Trade and Technology Council

India, EU reaffirm push for future-ready partnership, accelerate FTA negotiations

Piyush Goyal says India-EU Trade and Technology Council is advancing cooperation in critical technologies, clean energy and resilient supply chains.

windfall taxes

Govt raises windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports as oil price surge lifts refining margins

Export duty on diesel increased to ₹15.5/litre and ATF to ₹14.5/litre, while petrol levy cut to ₹2.5/litre amid escalating US-Iran conflict and volatile global crude prices.

Tamil Nadu plans 20,000 public EV charging stations by 2031 to boost electric mobility

The initiative aims to expand charging access, attract private investment, support electric vehicle adoption across sectors, reduce emissions, and strengthen the state's sustainable transport infrastructure.

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