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Measure to benefit around 1,200 SEZ units; Boost scale, cut costs, enhance resilience In line with the Budget announcement 2026, conditional customs duty concessions have been notified on clearance of goods manufactured in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) to improve capacity utilisation of manufacturing units impacted by global trade disruptions. The measure is expected to benefit approximately 1,200 SEZ manufacturing units by enabling economies of scale, reducing costs and enhancing resilience, while preserving the export-oriented…

Editor’s Synopsis Mumbai, April 2026: For travellers rushing through departures, a forgotten charger, a quick snack or even a bottle of water can now be a tap away. Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator, in partnership with Blinkit, India’s leading quick commerce platform, has launched India’s first in-terminal quick commerce service at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai. The service is now live at Terminal 2, domestic departures, bringing app-based delivery directly into the airport experience.…

Mumbai; April 2026: Due to the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and logistical disruptions, Reserve Bank of India has been receiving representations from various stakeholders regarding challenges in adhering to the timelines for realisation of export proceeds. In this regard, Reserve Bank, vide Press Release No. 2025-2026/1510 dated November 14, 2025, had advised extension in the time period for realisation and repatriation of full export value of goods/software/services exported from India from nine (09) months to fifteen (15) months from the date…

Ahmedabad, April 2026 : Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday announced a record addition of over 5 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity during the financial year 2025–26, taking its total operational portfolio to 19.3 GW. The expansion marks the highest greenfield annual capacity addition globally by any company outside China, reinforcing India’s growing leadership in the clean energy transition. The newly added capacity includes 3.4 GW (3,409 MW) of solar power, 0.7 GW (686 MW) of wind energy,…

Ahmedabad, April 2026 : Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Wednesday announced that it has surpassed the landmark milestone of handling 500 million tonnes of cargo, marking a major achievement in its growth journey and India’s infrastructure development. From its beginnings in 1998 as a single port-led initiative, APSEZ has evolved into a vast network spanning 19 ports and terminals across India and overseas. Today, it plays a pivotal role in facilitating trade, supporting industrial growth, and…

₹10 lakh cap on courier export consignments removed to boost e-commerce exportsMeasures to strengthen India’s e-commerce export ecosystem and global competitiveness Major push to ease of doing business with flexibility enhanced for MSMEs, artisans and start-ups Reforms to reduce logistics inefficiencies, dwell time and transaction costs with system-driven process simplification to improve efficiency in courier-based trade Return to Origin (RTO) mechanism introduced for faster clearance of unclaimed imports; Uncleared courier imports beyond 15 days to be returned through simplified process;…

New Delhi, March 2026 : InterGlobe Aviation Limited, the parent company of IndiGo, on Tuesday announced the appointment of William Walsh as Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals. The development follows the resignation of Pieter Elbers earlier this month. According to the airline, Walsh—widely known as Willie—will conclude his tenure as Director General of the International Air Transport Association on July 31, 2026, and is expected to assume his new role at IndiGo by August 3, 2026. Walsh brings…

Mumbai; March 2026: The Reserve Bank of India had issued the final Amendment Directions on Capital Market Exposure on February 13, 2026, after due consideration of the feedback received as part of public consultation. These Amendment Directions were aimed primarily to: The Reserve Bank has since received representations from banks, CMIs, and various industry associations seeking an extension of the effective date, and also flagging certain operational and interpretational issues for clarification. On a review, based on further discussions with…

Mumbai; March 2026: Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating toIndia’s International Investment Position for end-December 2025. Key Features of India’s IIP in end-December 2025: Table 1: Overall International Investment Position of India (US$ billion):   Period Position as at end of Dec-24 (PR) Mar-25 (PR) Jun-25 (PR) Sep-25 (PR) Dec-25 (P) Net IIP (A-B) -363.9 -329.1 -312.6 -271.4 -260.5 A. Assets 1070.8 1134.0 1177.1 1185.2 1198.0 1. Direct Investment 260.8 270.5 279.5 288.9 296.5 1.1 Equity and investment fund…

Mumbai; March 2026: Indian bonds tumbled in the fiscal year ending March, snapping a ​two-year rising streak, as demand weakened and the Middle East war sent oil prices surging, outweighing ‌the impact of record debt purchases and cash infusion by the central bank. Elevated oil prices threaten to raise inflation and widen India’s current account deficit, and could force the central bank to start raising policy rates earlier than anticipated. Bonds are apprehended to continue losing ​in the weeks ahead,…