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E20 Fuel Blending: Ethanol, Energy Security & Cleaner Automotive Fuel

E20 Fuel Blending: Ethanol, Energy Security & Cleaner Automotive Fuel

Why in news? From 1 April 2026, petrol pumps across India are mandated to supply E20 fuel, a blend of 20 percent ethanol and 80 percent petrol, with a...

RoSCTL Scheme: Textile Exports, Duty Credit Scrips & Make in India

RoSCTL Scheme: Textile Exports, Duty Credit Scrips & Make in India

Why in news? The Ministry of Textiles has extended the RoSCTL scheme for exports of apparel and made‑ups until 30 September 2026. This extension ens...

Ind AS for Insurers: IRDAI, Accounting Standards & Financial Transparency

Ind AS for Insurers: IRDAI, Accounting Standards & Financial Transparency

Why in news? The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued an exposure draft requiring all insurers — life, general...

Jan Samarth Portal: Digital Credit Marketplace, Financial Inclusion & Government Schemes

Jan Samarth Portal: Digital Credit Marketplace, Financial Inclusion & Government Schemes

Why in news? The Ministry of Finance reported on 30 March 2026 that the Jan Samarth portal has processed more than 41 lakh loan applications amounting...

Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme: PLI Scheme, Domestic Production & Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme: PLI Scheme, Domestic Production & Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Why in news? On 30 March 2026 the government approved 29 applications under the fourth tranche of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme. Thes...

PM e-DRIVE Scheme: Electric Vehicles Subsidy, EV Infrastructure & Heavy Industries

PM e-DRIVE Scheme: Electric Vehicles Subsidy, EV Infrastructure & Heavy Industries

Why in news? On 30 March 2026 the Ministry of Heavy Industries announced that subsidies for electric two‑wheelers under the Prime Minister’s Elect...

WTO E-commerce Moratorium: Digital Trade, Customs Duties & Big Tech Dominance

WTO E-commerce Moratorium: Digital Trade, Customs Duties & Big Tech Dominance

Why in news? The World Trade Organization’s long‑standing moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions is set to expire at the 14th M...

Coffee Exports Disruption: Strait of Hormuz, West Asia Conflict & Indian Trade

Coffee Exports Disruption: Strait of Hormuz, West Asia Conflict & Indian Trade

Why in news? Geopolitical tensions in West Asia have sharply curtailed India’s coffee exports. Since early March 2026 shipping routes around the Str...

Gruha Sugam Portal: National Housing Bank, Digital Lending & Home Loans

Gruha Sugam Portal: National Housing Bank, Digital Lending & Home Loans

Why in news? On 26 March 2026, the National Housing Bank (NHB) launched the Gruha Sugam portal. Designed especially for defence, paramilitary and gove...

OECD India Growth Outlook: Economic Forecast, Inflation & Global GDP

OECD India Growth Outlook: Economic Forecast, Inflation & Global GDP

Why in news? On 26 March 2026, the OECD released its Interim Economic Outlook. The report lowered India’s projected growth rate for fiscal 2026–27...

Districts as Export Hubs: DEH Initiative, Foreign Trade Policy & MSME Clusters

Districts as Export Hubs: DEH Initiative, Foreign Trade Policy & MSME Clusters

Why in news? The government has expanded the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative to boost exports by harnessing the unique products and services...

RoDTEP Scheme: Export Refunds, Merchandise Exports & WTO Compliance

RoDTEP Scheme: Export Refunds, Merchandise Exports & WTO Compliance

Why in news? In response to disruptions in West Asian maritime trade, the government has restored the previously reduced rates and value caps under th...

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