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New Delhi, August 28, 2026: India’s industrial production growth moderated to 6.7% year-on-year in July 2026, mainly due to a contraction in mining activity and slower growth in manufacturing and electricity generation, according to government data released on Friday.
New Delhi, August 28, 2026: Shares of major Indian defence companies came under pressure on Friday after the government announced a significant overhaul of defence export procedures and the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) framework.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan officially opened the Prime Minister’s Forum for Micro Food Enterprises (PMFME) market, a new platform designed to highlight and support the country’s burgeoning micro‑food sector.
A newly introduced dollar‑rupee exchange facility by the Reserve Bank of India has attracted roughly $73 billion in foreign currency from banks within a short span, underscoring heightened demand for hard‑currency liquidity amid volatile global markets.
The Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers chaired a high‑level CEO roundtable to outline government priorities aimed at positioning India as a world‑class centre for chemical production and research, emphasizing policy reforms, investment incentives, and sustainability.
New Delhi: India’s sugar production during the current 2025-26 sugar season (October-September) is estimated at around 306 lakh tonnes, about 11% lower than the initial projection of 343 lakh tonnes, according to the latest government assessment.
New Delhi, August 22, 2026: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) special foreign exchange mobilisation drive has attracted a massive response, with Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR-B deposits reaching $65.4 billion by August 21, 2026.
The Department of Financial Services wrapped up a two‑day workshop focused on improving the reach and usability of banking and digital payment solutions for people with disabilities, bringing together regulators, banks, NGOs and technology providers to chart actionable steps toward greater financial inclusion.