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GST Reform Welcomed but Concerns Over Duty Inversion Remain

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The Centre's move to redesign the Goods and Services Tax (GST), introduced eight years ago, has been welcomed as a much-needed reform. However, experts remain cautious, question... Read More


India Allows Unrestricted Ethanol Production from Sugarcane Derivatives

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The Indian government has lifted all restrictions on the production of ethanol from sugarcane juice, syrup, and molasses for the upcoming 2025-26 Ethanol Supply Year,beginning on... Read More


India's Petrol Consumption Rises 5% To 3.5 MT, Diesel Steady At 6.56 MT In August 2025: PPAC

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- India's petrol consumption grew 5.05 percent year-on-year to 3.53 million tonnes in August 2025, while diesel demand held steady at 6.56 million tonnes, according to provisional ... Read More


DGFT Extends Export Obligation Period To 18 Months For QCO-Covered Chemical Products

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has decided to extend the Export Obligation period under the Advance Authorisation Scheme for products covered by mandatory Qualit... Read More


Govt To Facilitate India's Green Transition With Regulation, Credit Support & Mineral Mission: Environment Minister

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday urged global industry leaders to embed sustainability into corporate strategies, describing it as a 'lifestyle choice' and th... Read More


India Engages US In Trade Talks Amid Escalating Tariff Dispute: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that India is holding talks with the US on a proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), amid rising tensions over the doubling of ta... Read More


First Made-in-India 32-Bit Microprocessor Chip Launched At Semicon India 2025

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- India marked a significant milestone in its semiconductor ambitions with the launch of the country's first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, Vikram, at the Semicon India 20... Read More


India's Power Demand Peaks At Record 2,29,715 MW In August 2025, Consumption Exceeds 1.5 Lakh MU: NLDC

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- India's electricity demand surged to an all-time high of 2,29,715 MW in August 2025, with total energy supplied during the month crossing 1.50 lakh million units (MU), according ... Read More


DBT, BIRAC Launch 21 High-Performance Biomanufacturing Platforms Across India

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) on Monday launched a network of High-Performance Biomanufacturing Platfor... Read More


Exporters Warn US Tariff Threaten Lakhs of Jobs in Noida's Textile Hub

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The recent hike in US tariffs on Indian apparel imports has triggered a severe crisis for Noida's textile industry, threatening businesses and jobs. On August 27, tariffs were r... Read More