Policy: what is moving

• RoDTEPNew

  ▲ bullish +87%8 stories15 reports

  

  Government extends RoDTEP refunds to December 31, 2026; rates remain unchanged

  5 sources · 4d

  • RoDTEP scheme extended by three months, until December 31, 2026
  • Existing refund rates and caps will continue
  • The extension preserves refunds for Indian exporters while the government reviews the scheme
  1. ▲India extends RoDTEP export support till Dec 2026; raises insurance cover to 95% amid West Asia disruption1 source · 21h
  2. ▲CII welcomes RoDTEP extension, seeks five-year policy horizon for exporters1 source · 7h
  3. ▲Government extends RoDTEP export tax refund scheme by three months till December 311 source · 1d
  4. ▲Export schemes extended amid West Asia crisis1 source · 3d
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• CAFE-3New

  ▲ bullish +35%12 stories20 reports

  

  CAFE 3 norms retain weight-based formula, with no small-car carve-out

  6 sources · 4d

  • Revised emission targets take effect from April 2027
  • TMPV and M&M may emerge as key beneficiaries
  • The rules may favour Tata Motors PV and Mahindra & Mahindra over smaller-car makers
  1. ▲Automakers welcome CAFE-III rules; Citi favours Maruti, M&M and Hyundai2 sources · 3d
  2. ●In CAFE 3, auto companies have wider choices and a better view of the road1 source · 3d
  3. ●CAFE 3 explained: What India's new fuel-efficiency rules mean for carmakers and buyers1 source · 3d
  4. ●CAFE 3 norms notified: Carmakers face 16.7% tighter CO₂ target at 78.9 g/km by FY32; small-car relief scrapped1 source · 3d
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• Trade and tariffs

  ▲ bullish +52%56 stories108 reports

  

  India weighs lower pulse import duties to curb food inflation

  4 sources · 2d

  • Possible duty cuts on lentils and yellow peas; chickpeas may be excluded
  • The move is being considered amid weak monsoon concerns over domestic pulse supply
  • Lower duties may ease food inflation but pressure Indian pulse growers and domestic processors
  1. ▲India extends apparel export tax rebate scheme by three months3 sources · 3d
  2. ▲Government extends RoDTEP refunds to December 31, 2026; rates remain unchanged5 sources · 4d
  3. ●P K Mishra says sanctions, tariffs can be weaponised as policy tools2 sources · 9h
  4. ●UP mulls measures to help leather exporters tackle tariffs, West Asia risks1 source · 10h
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• H-1B visas4.2× usual

  ▼ bearish −29%12 stories14 reports

  

  Revised green card rules, H-1B visa fee hike, social media vetting forcing Indians to rethink about American dream?

  1 source · 15h

  • Tighter US immigration policies include a $100,000 H-1B fee and stricter visa scrutiny
  • Tighter US visa rules raise staffing uncertainty for Indian IT services companies
  1. ▲Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee blocked again: Relief for Indian IT firms, tech professionals? What we know1 source · 2d
  2. ▼US tightens H-1B rules again: How new fees and layoff scrutiny could affect Indian tech workers1 source · 4d
  3. ●H-1B visas may look ‘very different’ in a year: What it could mean for Indians in US1 source · 4d
  4. ▼$100,000 H-1B Fee: More Visa Curbs Ahead? JD Vance Says 'Should Not Exist To Replace American Workers'1 source · 5d
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• Power transmission

  ▲ bullish +71%9 stories17 reports

  

  Cabinet approves ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor III for 135 GW renewables

  7 sources · 3d

  • The scheme will enable evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy
  • Project outlay is ₹1.86 lakh crore, including support for energy storage
  • Transmission and storage spending may create opportunities for Indian renewable-energy and power-infrastructure companies
  1. ▲GEC-III scheme to unlock next growth phase for India renewables sector1 source · 2d
  2. ▼Power stocks fall despite ₹1.86 lakh crore PM-DHARA scheme: Tata Power, Adani Power, NTPC, Power Grid in focus2 sources · 3d
  3. ▲UN climate chief hails India's Green Energy Corridor-III, says grid strengthening will deliver "big dividends"1 source · 1d
  4. ▲Why Brands Need to Become Machine-Understandable: ThatWare Brings Entity Intelligence to the New Era of SEO and AI Search1 source · 1d
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• SEBI

  ▲ bullish +16%46 stories89 reportsCapital Markets −4.8%≠

  

  Sebi to issue Closing Auction Session framework after reviewing over 3,500 comments

  7 sources · 8h

  • Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator will quickly review feedback and move ahead
  • Comments cover proposed changes to CAS, market timings and derivatives settlement
  • The framework could change closing-price execution for Indian stock-market participants and exchanges
  1. ●SEBI developing second surveillance system to flag bad actors at listed firms and small IPOs3 sources · 9h
  2. ▲SEBI drops Adani MPS case, finding insufficient evidence Vinod Adani controlled FPIs8 sources · 5d
  3. ▲Sebi, RBI join hands to make onboarding easier for FPIs1 source · 3d
  4. ▼SEBI may review self-listing rules for stock exchanges3 sources · 5d
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• Autos1.5× usual

  ▲ bullish +22%27 stories46 reportsAuto −5.0%≠

  

  India’s CAFE-III rules tighten automakers’ fleet fuel-efficiency targets from April 2027

  5 sources · 4d

  • CAFE-III rules take effect on April 1, 2027
  • Automakers must cut average passenger-vehicle fleet fuel use over a 5-year period
  • Final rules give carmakers more ways to comply, including incentives for EVs and hybrids
  • Tighter efficiency targets raise compliance pressure for Indian automakers, including Maruti Suzuki
  1. ●CAFE-III norms explained: What they mean for small cars, SUVs, EVs and hybrids1 source · 6h
  2. ●CAFE III norms start in April 2027; battery EVs receive three times the credit4 sources · 4d
  3. ●CAFE-III could push carmakers towards cheaper EVs, costlier ICE vehicles1 source · 3d
  4. ▲3X credits for range-extender EVs, ethanol benefits for hybrids: CAFE-III expands compliance options1 source · 3d
  with Cars and SUVsAll 27 stories →
• FSSAI3.4× usual

  ● mixed −4%18 stories49 reports

  

  Supreme Court reserves verdict on FSSAI’s front-of-pack warning labels

  5 sources · 5d

  • The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on the proposed packaged-food labelling framework
  • Parties must file final written submissions within three days
  • Packaged-food companies face potential labelling changes and compliance costs
  1. ●Who moved my cottage cheese?1 source · 2d
  2. ▼Maharashtra FDA orders tighter regulation of infant foods across the state2 sources · 4d
  3. ●Flies, cat droppings: FSSAI suspends licences of two more food operators1 source · 2d
  4. ●PepsiCo and Monster challenge FSSAI ban on ‘energy drink’ label5 sources · 2d
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• RBI2.0× usual

  ● mixed +10%26 stories39 reports

  

  Govt should have made RBI's 2022 inflation failure report public: Janak Raj

  1 source · 23h

  • Janak Raj said the government should have made public the RBI’s 2022 inflation failure report
  • He said India is still early in reaping the benefits of flexible inflation targeting
  • Inflation-targeting credibility matters for Indian banks and rate-sensitive stocks
  1. ●MPC external members should be appointed full-time, says Chetan Ghate1 source · 23h
  2. ●'Best practices require publication of RBI letter on inflation target miss'1 source · 1d
  3. ●Is the RBI’s inflation formula helping or hurting you?1 source · 2d
  4. ●RBI extends benchmark issuance strategy to 7 more states, J&K from Q3 FY271 source · 2d
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• Taxes

  ▲ bullish +19%47 stories83 reports

  

  GST relief for gaming companies raises hopes across the sector

  1 source · 22h

  • Tax authorities took a softer approach in the first four final GST orders after the Supreme Court ruling
  • Gaming companies may benefit from lower GST-related uncertainty
  1. ▲Centre cuts windfall tax on diesel and ATF exports; petrol levy unchanged6 sources · 3d
  2. ●India should tax capital income, not wealth or inheritance: Economist Daniel Waldenstrom2 sources · 8h
  3. ▼BMC entertainment tax proposal likely to marginally increase ticket prices by Rs 5-102 sources · 11h
  4. ▲‘Big relief’ for online gaming: Sanjit Bangar flags sharp GST demand cuts, no director penalties1 source · 5h
  with GSTAll 47 stories →
• Pharma and healthcare

  ▲ bullish +33%24 stories42 reportsPharma −2.7%

  

  Kerala HC says government can intervene over exorbitant prices of patented drugs

  3 sources · 5d

  • The Kerala High Court ruled government intervention is permissible for prohibitively priced patented medicines
  • The court directed the Centre to gather information on drug prices
  • Pricing intervention may affect pharma companies, including makers of patented medicines
  1. ▼SC flags a costly dose of markups, asks for 16% cap on essential meds2 sources · 4d
  2. ●Karnataka flags 52x mark-up on cancer drugs, seeks Centre's intervention1 source · 2d
  3. ▲US exempts select Indian specialty drugs and ingredients from its 100% pharma tariff7 sources · 5d
  4. ▲Nifty Pharma defies market slump as select drugs get US tariff exemption3 sources · 5d
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• Farm commodities

  ● mixed +3%14 stories37 reports

  

  Cabinet raises wheat MSP to ₹2,610; safflower gets largest hike at ₹675 per quintal

  6 sources · 3d

  • Wheat MSP rises ₹25 to ₹2,610 per quintal for 2027-28
  • Safflower MSP rises ₹675 to ₹7,215 per quintal, a 10.3% increase
  • The government estimates a ₹91,000 crore payout for rabi MSPs
  • Higher support prices may lift farm incomes and food costs, affecting FMCG and agricultural-input companies
  1. ●Centre caps sugar dealers’ stocks at 1,000 quintals and limits holding to 15 days10 sources · 2d
  2. ●India raises wheat procurement price to ₹2,610 per 100 kg2 sources · 3d
  3. ●India weighs lower pulse import duties to curb food inflation4 sources · 2d
  4. ●Edible oils duty cut: Indian govt has to balance consumers’ and farmers’ interest, says Agriculture Minister1 source · 4d
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• Diesel1.9× usual

  ▲ bullish +37%9 stories19 reports

  

  Centre cuts windfall tax on diesel and ATF exports; petrol levy unchanged

  6 sources · 3d

  • Diesel export levy cut to ₹16/L from ₹20/L; ATF levy to ₹10.5/L from ₹15/L
  • Petrol export levy unchanged at ₹0.50/L; new rates effective October 1
  • Lower export levies may support margins for Reliance Industries and other fuel exporters
  1. ●Govt warns Nayara, RIL-BP against fuel sales caps amid diesel curb reports1 source · 2d
  2. ●Nobody is allowed to cap fuel sales: Petroleum Secretary3 sources · 2d
  3. ●Govt May Force Rollback Of Diesel Caps Imposed By Private Retailers2 sources · 2d
  4. ●India cuts windfall taxes on diesel, aviation fuel exports2 sources · 3d
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• IRDAI

  ● mixed −11%52 stories61 reports

  

  Irdai plan to help check mis-selling, raise returns

  1 source · 14h

  • IRDAI proposed guidelines to reshape commission and expense structures for insurance distribution
  • The plan aims to curb mis-selling and raise returns
  • Changes to distribution costs and commissions may affect Indian insurers and insurance distributors
  1. ●IRDAI reforms target insurance pricing transparency and commissions3 sources · 5d
  2. ▼IRDAI’s proposed distribution norms ruffle feathers of LIC agents, broker body1 source · 3d
  3. ●IRDAI pushes LIC, SBI Life to seek further cost efficiency1 source · 5d
  4. ●Irdai’s distribution overhaul: Will it make insurance cheaper, curb mis-selling?2 sources · 6d
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• Energy storage3.0× usual

  ▲ bullish +69%8 stories16 reports

  

  Cabinet clears ₹1.86 trn green energy corridor scheme with battery storage

  2 sources · 3d

  • Cabinet cleared a ₹1.86 trn green energy corridor scheme with battery storage
  • The scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW of renewable energy and deployment of 50 GWh of battery storage by 2032-33
  • Grid and storage investment could benefit Indian renewable and power-sector companies, including NTPC Green Energy
  1. ●Cabinet clears ₹1.86 lakh crore green energy plan for power lines, battery storage1 source · 3d
  2. ▲GEC-III scheme to unlock next growth phase for India renewables sector1 source · 2d
  3. ▲Cabinet approves ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor III for 135 GW renewables7 sources · 3d
  4. ▲UN climate chief hails India's Green Energy Corridor-III, says grid strengthening will deliver "big dividends"1 source · 1d
  All 8 stories →
• Supreme Court

  ● mixed +2%25 stories57 reports

  

  Centre plans statutory age restrictions for social media platforms

  4 sources · 5d

  • The Centre told the Supreme Court it will make age restrictions a statutory obligation for platforms
  1. ●Supreme Court to hear challenge to MDR on UPI payments above ₹2,00010 sources · 6d
  2. ●SC orders vehicle seizure, licence renewal curbs over unpaid e-challans1 source · 1d
  3. ●Supreme Court suggests linking unpaid traffic e-challans to electricity bills3 sources · 5d
  4. ●Supreme Court reserves verdict on FSSAI’s front-of-pack warning labels5 sources · 5d
  All 25 stories →
• Donald TrumpRising · 8 in 2d

  ● mixed −3%25 stories39 reports

  

  Judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee on H-1B visas

  3 sources · 3d

  1. ▼Revised green card rules, H-1B visa fee hike, social media vetting forcing Indians to rethink about American dream?1 source · 15h
  2. ●Trump Says Powell Should Be Forced to Resign From Fed Board2 sources · 3d
  3. ●Trump administration starts sending $500 Obamacare refund checks — who stands to benefit3 sources · 3d
  4. ●Trump expected to name intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI czar3 sources · 1d
  All 25 stories →
• Maharashtra2.2× usual

  ▼ bearish −15%11 stories13 reports

  

  Maharashtra FDA orders tighter regulation of infant foods across the state

  2 sources · 4d

  • Maharashtra order requires FSSAI licences and BIS marks for infant foods
  • It tightens labelling and promotion rules, and bars advertising, discounts and benefits to health workers
  • Tighter compliance may affect Indian infant-food makers and distributors operating in Maharashtra
  1. ▲Devendra Fadnavis launches 'Invest Maharashtra' platform; 67 MoUs with proposed investment of Rs 8.57 lakh cr signed1 source · 2d
  2. ●Rs 3,161 Crore Credited To 3.27 Lakh Farmers In Phase 3 Of Maharashtra Loan Waiver1 source · 2d
  3. ●Housing society demanded Rs 1.42 lakh maintenance dues with 18% interest, Maharashtra Court protects resident from being labelled defaulter; Know why1 source · 10h
  4. ●ADB frowns at Maharashtra utility’s financial health1 source · 4d
  All 11 stories →
• TRAINew

  ▲ bullish +55%5 stories11 reports

  

  TRAI directs telcos to act on AI-flagged suspected spammers without complaints

  5 sources · 5d

  • Operators must act against suspected spammers flagged by AI or machine-learning systems
  • Repeat offenders face disconnection for 1 year
  • Stricter spam enforcement affects Indian telecom operators including Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel
  1. ●TRAI directs telcos to prominently display mandatory recharge packs2 sources · 2d
  2. ●Telcos, consumer groups clash over TRAI’s 5G slicing, coverage map and service quality rules1 source · 3d
  3. ●Broadcast industry seeks TRAI NTO impact review as media landscape shifts1 source · 2d
  4. ●Mint Explainer | Why state-owned BSNL is wary of Trai's proposed service quality rules1 source · 1d
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• Delhi-NCRNew

  ▼ bearish −17%6 stories6 reports

  

  Delhi's free-pass for mid-size electric trucks finds no takers

  1 source · 2d

  • Delhi's free pass for mid-size electric trucks has attracted no takers
  • The lack of interest in N2 e-trucks raises concerns as Delhi seeks to reduce pollution
  • Weak e-truck adoption is a caution for Indian commercial-vehicle and EV makers
  1. ●Delhi’s Rs 413 cr pollution-control plan: 30 electric road sweepers, tracking PM sources1 source · 3d
  2. ●Delhi Changes Rules To Ease Private School Establishment On Commercial Land1 source · 4h
  3. ●CAQM modifies GRAP rules: Here’s what you need to know about new Delhi-NCR restrictions1 source · 4d
  4. ●Centre picks 50 cities for PRAGATI-50 clean-city initiative1 source · 4d
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• EPFONew

  ● mixed −14%5 stories7 reports

  

  Will Your Monthly Take-Home Salary Fall? Your PF Deduction Has Changed From Sept 17 - Here’s The Math

  3 sources · 4d

  • EPFO wage ceiling raised from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, effective September 17, 2026
  • The move will bring over 51 lakh additional [employees]
  1. ▼‘Don’t cut salaries’: Govt’s clear directive to companies as EPF wage ceiling rises1 source · 1d
  2. ●EPFO enrolment campaign for workers left out of PF coverage: Will they lose interest on past contributions?1 source · 1d
  3. ●EPFO wage ceiling jumps, but why is EDLI insurance cover still stuck at Rs 7 lakh?1 source · 1d
  4. ●Future-ready labour ecosystem needs partnership, not binaries: Mandaviya1 source · 5d
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• AI

  ▲ bullish +31%20 stories32 reportsAI Catalysts −2.4%

  

  Andy Mukherjee: If India wants to fuel the AI boom, it must get its solar power policies right

  1 source · 2d

  1. ●Leading Democrat asks AI firms for data on any Chinese access to sensitive code2 sources · 2d
  2. ●Balance AI-driven judicial transformation with constitutional values: CJI1 source · 22h
  3. ●ASCI releases guidelines for responsible labelling of AI-generated ad content3 sources · 4d
  4. ●Khanna to introduce AI safety bill with ban on 'recursive' technology until safeguards exist1 source · 5d
  All 20 stories →
• Infrastructure

  ● mixed +10%24 stories31 reportsInfrastructure −3.8%

  

  Haryana brings Delhi-Panipat-Karnal Namo Bharat corridor under TOD policy: What it means

  1 source · 4d

  • Project estimated to cost ₹33,000 crore to ₹34,740 crore
  • Haryana will contribute its approved share in phases
  • The corridor’s phased state funding may benefit Indian rail and construction companies
  1. ▲Govt to launch capital subsidy scheme for textiles soon: Giriraj Singh1 source · 2d
  2. ●Doubled parking fees, WFH for 50% workforce, construction ban & more: Delhi govt ahead of winter air pollution2 sources · 5d
  3. ●Sovereign cloud framework proposed to safeguard India’s digital infrastructure1 source · 4d
  4. ●Senators clinch construction permitting deal before election jet-set1 source · 3d
  All 24 stories →
• Jobs and layoffs

  ● mixed −12%23 stories26 reports

  

  PMEGP may get 5-year extension till 2030-31 with Rs 15,000 crore outlay; govt weighs easier norms

  1 source · 21h

  • Government is considering extending PMEGP until 2030-31
  • The proposed extension has an estimated Rs 15,000 crore outlay
  • A larger PMEGP could support Indian micro-enterprises and employment
  1. ●PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana decoded: Salaried employees earning up to ₹1 lakh/month can get DBT benefit—Check details1 source · 3d
  2. ●PM Internship Scheme: only 20% of offers convert to joins in three rounds1 source · 4d
  3. ▲Karnataka targets ₹20,000 crore textile investment and 5 lakh jobs under new policy2 sources · 3d
  4. ▼Companies upset as states delay labour codes adoption1 source · 3d
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• Manufacturing

  ▲ bullish +61%15 stories33 reportsIndia Manufacturing −3.9%

  

  Piyush Goyal invites US manufacturers to invest in India and partner with SMEs

  7 sources · 3d

  • Goyal pitched India to US manufacturers and technology companies for advanced manufacturing investment
  • He urged partnerships with Indian SMEs as India and the US seek to advance a proposed trade deal
  • Potential investment and SME partnerships could benefit Indian manufacturers and electronics producers
  1. ●Goyal says India has no structural excess manufacturing capacity in identified sectors3 sources · 1d
  2. ●CAG flags 12,394 acres of allotted industrial land lying unused in Odisha1 source · 4d
  3. ▲Large-Scale Electronics PLI Beneficiaries Get Rs 19,091-Crore Incentives, Draw Rs 20,580-Crore Investment3 sources · 6d
  4. ●Bhavya industrial parks application deadline extended1 source · 4d
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• Renewables

  ▲ bullish +54%15 stories24 reports

  

  Stricter DSM rules may cut renewable project IRRs by up to 100 bps: Crisil

  1 source · 2d

  • Stricter DSM rules may cut renewable project IRRs by up to 100 bps
  • Better forecasting, aggregation and storage will increasingly shape cash flow resilience
  • Lower project returns may weigh on Indian renewable energy developers and storage companies
  1. ▲Cabinet approves ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor III for 135 GW renewables7 sources · 3d
  2. ●Govt unveils Rs 1.9 lakh-crore DHARA programme to evacuate 135 GW renewable power1 source · 3d
  3. ●Cabinet clears ₹1.86 lakh crore green energy plan for power lines, battery storage1 source · 3d
  4. ▼Power stocks fall despite ₹1.86 lakh crore PM-DHARA scheme: Tata Power, Adani Power, NTPC, Power Grid in focus2 sources · 3d
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• Sugar and ethanol

  ▲ bullish +33%9 stories21 reports

  

  Centre caps sugar dealers’ stocks at 1,000 quintals and limits holding to 15 days

  10 sources · 2d

  • Rules apply from October 15 to November 30
  • The Food Ministry says the rules aim to prevent unnecessary accumulation in the distribution chain
  • Stock limits may affect pricing and inventory for Indian sugar and ethanol companies
  1. ●Government raises sugar sales quota ahead of festive season1 source · 3d
  2. ▲CAFE-III norms clear pathways for the industry to offer multiple choices to consumers: Auto veterans1 source · 3d
  3. ●India rejects Australia's high sugar subsidy claims at WTO1 source · 4d
  4. ▲Ethanol blending does not damage vehicles, diversifies agri sector: Gadkari2 sources · 2d
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• UPI

  ● mixed −2%17 stories46 reports

  

  Supreme Court refuses to stay UPI charges above ₹2,000; seeks Centre’s explanation

  6 sources · 5d

  • The new framework sets a 0.4% charge on specified UPI payments above ₹2,000
  • The court refused an interim stay and asked the Centre to explain the levy
  • The levy’s impact on payment costs matters to Indian merchants and fintech companies
  1. ●Supreme Court to hear challenge to MDR on UPI payments above ₹2,00010 sources · 6d
  2. ●Supreme Court declines interim stay on UPI MDR levy above ₹2,0004 sources · 5d
  3. ●AIMRA announces nationwide 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest against proposed MDR for UPI transactions3 sources · 3d
  4. ●UPI MDR Charges: Start date, slabs and why is this Merchant Discount Rate being introduced now? All questions answered1 source · 1h
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• HousingRising · 4 in 2d

  ▲ bullish +27%7 stories11 reports

  

  Govt preparing new affordable housing policy, expected to come in next six months, says Credai

  3 sources · 1d

  • A new affordable housing policy is expected within six months
  • Credai urged the government to remove the ₹45 lakh per-unit price cap
  • A revised affordability definition could affect Indian housing developers and home-finance companies
  1. ▲West Bengal finance minister calls for scrapping Urban Land Ceiling Act3 sources · 1d
  2. ●CREDAI says unable to build affordable homes due to high input cost, taxes; seeks govt sops1 source · 1d
  3. ●Spain Approves Emergency Housing Measures to Curb Unrest1 source · 4d
  4. ●PM Awas Yojana Urban 2.0: Over 18 lakh houses sanctioned so far; who is eligible1 source · 4d
  All 7 stories →
• Natural gas

  ▲ bullish +29%6 stories7 reports

  

  India imports 50% of gas needs, targets 10X CBG output: Hardeep Singh Puri

  1 source · 2d

  • India imports 50% of its gas needs, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said
  • Domestic gas and CBG expansion may affect Indian gas producers and distributors
  1. ▲Rajasthan steps up push to move households from LPG to DPNG connections1 source · 2d
  2. ●PNGRB bats for level playing field across EV, CNG and LNG vehicles1 source · 3d
  3. ●LPG Aadhaar rule: How subsidy and cylinder bookings change from Oct 12 sources · 5d
  4. ●Gas Vs Green: Who Wins Under Trump’s Relaxed Fuel Rules That Ends Biden's EV Mandate?1 source · 6d
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• Agriculture

  ▲ bullish +18%26 stories44 reports

  

  India raises wheat procurement price to ₹2,610 per 100 kg

  2 sources · 3d

  • Wheat procurement price raised to ₹2,610 per 100 kg
  • Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the price after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Narendra Modi
  • Higher procurement prices may support farm incomes but add to food costs for Indian consumers
  1. ●Cabinet raises wheat MSP to ₹2,610; safflower gets largest hike at ₹675 per quintal6 sources · 3d
  2. ●Indian govt approves procurement of 7.11 lakh tonnes of soybean, moong, and tur at MSP in 3 States1 source · 3d
  3. ●PM crop insurance enrolment rises as weather risks mount, Bengal rejoins scheme1 source · 3d
  4. ●Cabinet approves Minimum Support Prices for Rabi crops for 2027-281 source · 3d
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• FDI1.5× usual

  ● mixed ±0%3 stories3 reports

  

  India wants foreign capital, but US investors see hurdles at the gate

  1 source · 2d

  • A US report says India eased some investment rules, but foreign investors still face hurdles
  • Foreign investment barriers may temper flows into Indian equities and companies seeking overseas capital
  1. ●India’s FDI treaties fell from 73 to 8: What happened after the 2016 Model BIT?1 source · 1d
  2. ●Insurance 2.0: After 100% FDI, distribution costs reset1 source · 4d
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• Insolvency and defaults

  ● mixed ±0%8 stories10 reports

  

  NCLT President pitches raising insolvency threshold to Rs 5-10 crore

  2 sources · 2d

  1. ●Delays, recoveries and ethics pose key challenges for IBC: IBBI chairperson1 source · 2d
  2. ●Distressed assets need a market1 source · 4d
  3. ●Personal guarantor insolvency: Why the regulator is tightening the data trail1 source · 4d
  4. ●Need reforms for higher recoveries and speedier resolutions in IBC: IBBI Chair1 source · 2d
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• Fuel prices

  ● mixed ±0%10 stories18 reports

  

  India will ask private fuel retailers to end sales rationing

  3 sources · 2d

  • Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal said private fuel retailers must not ration fuel sales
  • Affects fuel availability and pricing for Indian consumers, oil retailers and refiners
  1. ●Draft Petroleum Bill Proposes Up To Rs 25 Crore Fine, Jail Time For Unlicensed Operations2 sources · 3d
  2. ●LPG Aadhaar rule: How subsidy and cylinder bookings change from Oct 12 sources · 5d
  3. ●US states take steps to curb diesel and gasoline prices1 source · 4d
  4. ●Govt May Force Rollback Of Diesel Caps Imposed By Private Retailers2 sources · 2d
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• Niti AayogNew

  ● mixed ±0%4 stories6 reports

  

  Rajiv Gauba urges energy reforms and stronger regulation to bolster security

  2 sources · 2d

  • The Niti Aayog member called for faster domestic exploration and a stronger gas value chain
  • He urged regulatory reforms to keep pace with new technologies
  • Faster exploration and gas-sector reforms could affect Indian oil, gas and energy companies
  1. ●New CAFE norms are backward looking at worst and status quoist at best: former NITI Aayog CEO Kant1 source · 3d
  2. ●Regulation must manage risks while supporting growth: NITI Aayog's Gauba1 source · 46m
  3. ●Govt, private hospitals likely to be graded on quality & safety2 sources · 6d
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• Defence

  ▲ bullish +40%9 stories10 reportsIndia Defence −2.3%

  

  Datanomics: Private companies gaining ground in defence tender wins

  1 source · 2d

  • Private firms’ share of government defence tender value rose to 56% in 2026 from 3% in 2019
  • A shift toward private tender wins may benefit Indian defence manufacturers
  1. ▲Rafale Deal Won't Slow Tejas Mark 1A Development, Says Defence Secretary1 source · 6d
  2. ●Meloni’s Budget Dials Down on Defense to Narrow Italy’s Deficit1 source · 1d
  3. ●Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to help Pentagon with warfare initiative, Hegseth says1 source · 3d
  4. ▲'Chips To Ships — India Must Be Self-Reliant In Defence': Rajnath Singh At NDTV Summit1 source · 6d
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• PNGRBNew

  ▲ bullish +75%2 stories4 reports

  

  National PNG Drive 3.0 targets 50 lakh new connections by March 2027

  2 sources · 2d

  • The drive aims to accelerate PNG adoption and shift consumers from LPG
  • PNGRB and the Oil Ministry launched the third phase through March 31, 2027
  • More gas connections could benefit city-gas distributors and supporting infrastructure companies
  1. ●PNGRB bats for level playing field across EV, CNG and LNG vehicles1 source · 3d
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• US tariffs

  ▲ bullish +50%11 stories28 reports

  

  Nifty Pharma defies market slump as select drugs get US tariff exemption

  3 sources · 5d

  • Qualifying speciality medicines from India will be eligible for zero US duty
  • The exemption provides some relief to Indian drugmakers with US exposure
  • Zero-duty access could support Indian pharma exporters with qualifying speciality medicines
  1. ●Greer urges G20 to back Trump tariff agenda, takes aim at China3 sources · 3d
  2. ▼Commerce Minister Goyal defends India against U.S. forced labour and excess capacity investigations1 source · 1d
  3. ●Navigating the US tariff threat — India’s dual test on energy and exports2 sources · 3d
  4. ▲US exempts select Indian specialty drugs and ingredients from its 100% pharma tariff7 sources · 5d
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• Technology Development BoardNew

  ● mixed ±0%2 stories4 reports

  

  TDB pauses accepting applications under RDI fund amid capital constraints

  2 sources · 3d

  • TDB paused new RDI fund applications as deep-tech project demand outpaced available capital
  • An additional ₹1,000 crore allocation had not prevented the funding call from closing
  • The pause may constrain funding for Indian deep-tech startups
  1. ●Tech development board pauses R&D funding citing flood of proposals , denies cash crunch1 source · 2d
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• National Pension SystemNew

  ▲ bullish +67%3 stories3 reports

  

  Pension savings may get bigger infrastructure play as PFRDA explores direct project exposure

  1 source · 2d

  • PFRDA is exploring ways to give pension savings direct exposure to infrastructure projects
  • PFRDA chairman S Ramann said the government wants to channel more pension savings into long-term infrastructure needs
  • More pension funding for projects could support Indian infrastructure and construction companies
  1. ▲Why CEA Nageswaran wants households to move from short-term trading to long-term savings1 source · 2d
  2. ●NPS subscribers still in ‘default mode’ after years: DFS Secy calls for flexibility review1 source · 2d
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• Steel

  ▲ bullish +80%4 stories10 reports

  

  India targets 600 million tonnes of steel capacity by 2047 in new policy

  7 sources · 4d

  • The government will soon unveil a new national steel policy
  • Steelmaking capacity target is 600 million tonnes by 2047
  • A capacity push may support Indian steelmakers and metals-sector investment over the long term
  1. ▲New steel policy to target 600 MT capacity, 500 MT consumption: Steel secy1 source · 4d
  2. ●New steel policy draft ready, to set 2047 road map: Secretary1 source · 4d
  3. ●Govt plans ₹5,000-cr Viksit Bharat Ispat scheme for small steel producers1 source · 4d
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• Swiggy

  ▼ bearish −100%2 stories4 reportsSWIGGY −11.0%

  

  Swiggy 'cost for two' misleading? What Delhi consumer court's ₹1 lakh order means for diners

  2 sources · 23h

  • A Delhi consumer court ordered Swiggy and a restaurant to pay ₹1 lakh compensation
  • The order concerned unfair trade practices
  • The ruling adds consumer-protection scrutiny for Swiggy and India’s food-delivery sector
  1. ▼Telangana suspends licences of Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart, Zepto dark stores over food safety violations2 sources · 3d
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• Hotels and travel1.5× usual

  ▲ bullish +33%3 stories6 reportsIndia Tourism −2.6%

  

  Tamil Nadu Free Bus Travel: 84 Lakh Women To Benefit As Vijay Expands Scheme

  3 sources · 1d

  • Tamil Nadu expands free bus travel to 84 lakh women across additional bus services and routes
  • Free travel could affect Tamil Nadu transport operators and commercial-vehicle demand
  1. ▲Govt launches initiative to build digital public infra for tourism sector2 sources · 6d
  2. ●Booked but no ticket, money debited? Delhi HC seeks Railways, IRCTC response on plea seeking audit of online reservation system1 source · 3d
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• US midtermsRising · 3 in 2d

  ● mixed ±0%10 stories11 reports

  

  US judge finds law criminalizing noncitizen voting unconstitutional

  2 sources · 2d

  1. ●These companies look set to face high-profile hearings and other scrutiny if Democrats win the House1 source · 5h
  2. ●US midterm elections1 source · 19h
  3. ●Social Security, Medicare 2026: What US voters need to know before midterm elections1 source · 3d
  4. ●Feds can't withhold counterterrorism funds from states to force election admin changes, judge rules1 source · 5d
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• Roads and highways

  ● mixed ±0%6 stories9 reports

  

  NHAI to conduct quality checks on projects with abnormally low quoted bids

  2 sources · 3d

  • NHAI will inspect 17 projects with bids more than 15% below estimated costs
  • A second round of quality checks is planned after six…
  • Quality scrutiny affects road contractors and construction companies working on NHAI projects
  1. ●NHAI to conduct special quality checks on 17 highway projects with bids 15% below estimate1 source · 3d
  2. ●Over one crore FASTag annual passes issued since August 2025 launch: govt2 sources · 5d
  3. ●NHAI introduces barrier-free tolling in Tamil Nadu to cut queues, travel time1 source · 2d
  4. ●Mint explainer: what has changed in the new HAM highway contract?1 source · 6d
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• Adani Group

  ▲ bullish +36%6 stories22 reports

  

  SEBI drops Adani MPS case, finding insufficient evidence Vinod Adani controlled FPIs

  8 sources · 5d

  • SEBI found no evidence Vinod Adani directed two FPIs investing in listed Adani companies
  • Case covered Adani Enterprises, Adani Power, Adani Ports and Adani Energy Solutions
  • Removes a regulatory overhang for Adani group companies, including Adani Enterprises, Adani Power and Adani Ports
  1. ●Four Adani firms settle SEBI public-shareholding case for ₹1.48 crore6 sources · 5d
  2. ●Adani Firms Clear Another Regulatory Hurdle With SEBI Settlement1 source · 5d
  3. ●India's market regulator disposes of proceedings against Adani Group companies on public-float violations1 source · 5d
  4. ▼Power stocks fall despite ₹1.86 lakh crore PM-DHARA scheme: Tata Power, Adani Power, NTPC, Power Grid in focus2 sources · 3d
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• GOBARdhanNew

  ▲ bullish +100%2 stories2 reports

  

  GOBARdhan eyes 10-fold increase in CBG output: Hardeep Singh Puri

  1 source · 23h

  • GOBARdhan aims for a 10-fold increase in CBG output
  • The scheme provides capital assistance and guaranteed offtake for renewable fuel made from organic waste
  • CBG expansion could benefit Indian biofuel players, including Godavari Biorefineries
  1. ▲Mint Explainer | How the GOBARdhan scheme helps in achieving energy security and transition1 source · 1d
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• China

  ▲ bullish +31%10 stories13 reports

  

  How to tame the dragon: India seeks homegrown brands to take on China

  1 source · 2d

  • The government has drawn up a plan to encourage homegrown players to build mobile brands
  • A push for domestic mobile brands could benefit Indian electronics manufacturers
  1. ●India probes alleged dumping of seven products from China1 source · 4d
  2. ●Chinese phone covers face anti-dumping duty1 source · 2d
  3. ▲DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on tuberculosis drug ingredient imports from China, Thailand1 source · 2d
  4. ●Chinese mobile covers likely to cost more as govt imposes anti-dumping duty1 source · 3d
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• Mining

  Centre to auction two offshore mineral blocks in Andaman Sea on October 1

  3 stories · ● mixed
• Insurance

  Insurers mull seeking mutual fund-style expense limits from IRDAI

  Insurance −1.8%

  63 stories · ● mixed
• PFRDANew

  PFRDA may allow direct NPS investment in large infra projects within 2 years, says chairman

  3 stories · ▲ bullish
• Gujarat Uniform Civil CodeNew

  President Murmu gives assent to Gujarat’s Uniform Civil Code

  2 stories · ● mixed
• Crypto regulation

  Parliamentary panel may recommend govt for action on monitoring crypto

  4 stories · ● mixed
• Jammu and KashmirNew

  JK govt notifies Electric Vehicle Policy 2026

  3 stories · ▲ bullish
• Finance Ministry

  Centre keeps small savings scheme rates unchanged for October-December quarter

  6 stories · ● mixed
• SEC1.5× usual

  SEC proposes rules to widen retail access to private assets

  3 stories · ● mixed
• forced labourNew

  Commerce Minister Goyal defends India against U.S. forced labour and excess capacity investigations

  2 stories · ▼ bearish
• Repo rateRising · 3 in 2d

  A modest repo rate hike will be in order

  3 stories · ● mixed
• Shipping and logisticsRising · 4 in 2d

  Bonded warehouses may face 24-hour discrepancy reporting, five-year digital records under proposed customs overhaul

  Transport & Logistics −4.6%≠

  7 stories · ▲ bullish
• Nirmala Sitharaman

  India’s R&D gap: FM Sitharaman says ₹1 lakh crore scheme must boost private-sector innovation

  4 stories · ● mixed
• 8th Pay Commission

  8th pay commission: Stakeholder meetings underway — Here are the key dates and FAQs answered

  3 stories · ● mixed
• Tata Sons

  Tata Sons gets RBI queries on listing compliance road map

  6 stories · ● mixed
• Amazon

  Amazon and Flipkart review security camera listings over compliance concerns

  3 stories · ● mixed
• US Fed1.8× usual

  DOJ says it will not reopen criminal probe into former Fed Chair Powell

  4 stories · ● mixed
• Nayara Energy1.8× usual

  Centre proposes changes to Petroleum Act, seeks stakeholders' feedback

  4 stories · ● mixed
• Dearness allowanceNew

  DA news: Sikkim govt hikes dearness allowance for employees, dearness relief for pensioners — Check details

  2 stories · ● mixed
• GIFT City

  GIFT City has rules for family offices to go global, but capital controls remain a hurdle

  1 story · ● mixed
• PM-DHARA SchemeNew

  PM DHARA's ₹1.86 lakh crore scheme opens multi-year opportunity for transmission companies: Elara's Harshit Kapadia

  2 stories · ▲ bullish
• Startups and VC1.7× usual

  Karnataka issues order for Rs 25 cr ‘Government First’ initiative to support 100 startups

  8 stories · ▲ bullish
• RBI rules

  Claude, New Yorker, Bandcamp: RBI rules leave international card payments in grey area

  11 stories · ● mixed
• Russia

  India flags impact of US Russia-Iran sanctions law on ties and energy markets

  4 stories · ▼ bearish
• Oil and gas companies1.7× usual

  Govt warns private fuel retailers over sales caps

  Oil & Gas −3.6%

  8 stories · ▲ bullish
• Piyush GoyalNew

  Goyal at G20: India opposes making MFN conditional on WTO obligations

  5 stories · ● mixed
• Tuhin Kanta PandeyNew

  India needs trust-driven capital markets; SEBI reviewing derivative expiry settlement rules: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

  7 stories · ▲ bullish
• Global South

  Pay the Global South for climate damage, but only if it prices carbon, says economist Greenstone

  1 story · ● mixed
• Telecom3.0× usual

  Relief for customers as government introduces regulations mandating Telecos to offer 30-day recharge, voice and SMS-only

  Telecom −0.3%

  8 stories · ▲ bullish
• Real estateRising · 3 in 2d

  West Bengal finance minister calls for scrapping Urban Land Ceiling Act

  Realty −3.1%

  6 stories · ▲ bullish
• Income tax

  CBDT extends audit-report deadline to October 21 and ITR deadline to November 21

  8 stories · ● mixed
• Insurance distribution

  Coverfox founder, brokers raise concerns over IRDAI insurance distribution overhaul

  43 stories · ● mixed
• Media1.5× usual

  No Social Media Accounts For Under-18s? Govt Backs Legal Bar, To Make Statutory Obligation For Platforms

  7 stories · ● mixed
• Trade deals

  CBIC eases paperwork to claim concessional duty on imports from UK

  11 stories · ▲ bullish
• Ports and airports

  India to mandate facial scans for airport staff, fast-track full-body scanners after Flydubai incident

  6 stories · ▼ bearish
• European Union

  EU scrap curbs may raise costs for Indian metalmakers, threaten MSMEs

  5 stories · ● mixed
• Economic growth

  35 years on, govt remains firmly in the business of doing business

  3 stories · ● mixed
• RELIEFNew

  Department of Commerce extends RELIEF program timelines to support exporters facing geopolitical risks

  4 stories · ▲ bullish
• CFTCNew

  CFTC Probes Ex-Lawmaker Kinzinger’s Kalshi Bets on Biden Pardons

  2 stories · ● mixed
• FII flows

  SEBI, RBI target five-day FPI onboarding and develop bond-index framework

  5 stories · ▲ bullish
• Nitin Gadkari

  Ethanol blending does not damage vehicles, diversifies agri sector: Gadkari

  3 stories · ▲ bullish
• Middle East2.4× usual

  Govt extends RELIEF export support till March 2027 amid West Asia crisis

  6 stories · ▲ bullish
• Listing rules

  SEBI developing second surveillance system to flag bad actors at listed firms and small IPOs

  22 stories · ▲ bullish
• Railways2.4× usual

  Railways to tighten component checks to fix warranty gaps

  Railways PSU −3.0%

  6 stories · ▲ bullish
• EVs and batteries2.1× usual

  CAFE-III could push carmakers towards cheaper EVs, costlier ICE vehicles

  EV & New Age Auto −4.3%

  21 stories · ● mixed
• Graham ActNew

  Republicans sabotaged their own bill to prevent people in Congress from trading stocks. Why?

  2 stories · ● mixed
• UberNew

  Telangana Labour Dept calls Uber, Ola, Rapido, GMR for talks on airport cab row

  2 stories · ● mixed
• PRIM

  Sebi's PRIM route: Portfolio managers can invest ₹25 lakh-plus client money in mutual funds

  5 stories · ▲ bullish
• Agrochemicals

  Crop Care Fed calls for balanced approach to agrochemical use, exports

  5 stories · ▲ bullish