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Electronic Gold Receipts: NSE EGR Segment & Weight Contracts

Electronic Gold Receipts: NSE EGR Segment & Weight Contracts

Why in news? India’s National Stock Exchange recently expanded its Electronic Gold Receipt segment. The exchange now lists products across six weigh...

Investment Friendliness Index 2026: NITI Aayog Ranks States

Investment Friendliness Index 2026: NITI Aayog Ranks States

Why in news? The National Institution for Transforming India, or NITI Aayog, released India’s first Investment Friendliness Index. Gujarat ranked fi...

E-Commerce Council of India: IAMAI's New Digital Body

E-Commerce Council of India: IAMAI's New Digital Body

Why in news? The Internet and Mobile Association of India launched a new e-commerce council. It is called the E-Commerce Council of India. The platfor...

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: 75 Redeveloped Railway Stations

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: 75 Redeveloped Railway Stations

Why in news? The Prime Minister inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations on 17 July 2026. These stations are spread across 20 states. Their combine...

Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme: ₹62,500 Crore Outlay

Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme: ₹62,500 Crore Outlay

Why in news? The Union Cabinet approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme. It carries an outlay of ₹62,500 crore. Incentives will run for five f...

PMFME Scheme: Micro Food Processing, ODOP & Credit Subsidy

PMFME Scheme: Micro Food Processing, ODOP & Credit Subsidy

Why in news? The Centre is considering a redesigned second phase through 2029. The extension had not received final approval by 11 July 2026. Official...

SASCI Scheme: Delhi's 28 Projects & Capital Investment Loans

SASCI Scheme: Delhi's 28 Projects & Capital Investment Loans

Why in news? The Centre approved all 28 major projects proposed by the Delhi government under this scheme. Their combined project cost is ₹1,647 cro...

NDS-OM: RBI Bond Platform & Bloomberg Direct Access

NDS-OM: RBI Bond Platform & Bloomberg Direct Access

Why in news? Bloomberg enabled a government bond trade through its direct terminal connection to India’s official platform. State Street Investment ...

FCV Tobacco: Flue-Curing, Tobacco Board & Andhra Season

FCV Tobacco: Flue-Curing, Tobacco Board & Andhra Season

Why in news? The Commerce Ministry reviewed Andhra Pradesh’s 2025–26 Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco marketing season. Officials discussed faster proc...

SMAM: Farm Mechanization Scheme, CHCs & Kisan Drones

SMAM: Farm Mechanization Scheme, CHCs & Kisan Drones

Why in news? The Union government released a detailed review of farm mechanisation support. Since 2014–15, SMAM has received ₹9,404.47 crore. It h...

NHLML: Multi-Modal Logistics Parks, Ropeways & Recent Review

NHLML: Multi-Modal Logistics Parks, Ropeways & Recent Review

Why in news? Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari chaired a review meeting on 6 July 2026 with officials of National Highwa...

Indiahandmade Portal: GI Tags, ODOP & Digital Marketplace

Indiahandmade Portal: GI Tags, ODOP & Digital Marketplace

Why in news? The government’s Indiahandmade platform continues to gain attention as an online marketplace that directly connects weavers and artisan...

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