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India’s fisheries sector has emerged as a major contributor to food security, employment, export earnings and sustainable livelihoods, backed by a record ₹39,272 crore investment by the Government of India since 2015. The sector supports nearly 30 million fishers and fish farmers at the primary level and almost twice as many across the value chain. Ranked the second‑largest aquaculture producer globally, India accounts for about 8% of global fish production. Once largely traditional, fisheries has evolved into a commercially significant…

784 Provisions of 79 Central Acts Amended, 717 Provisions Decriminalised, 67 Provision Amended to Promote Ease of Living   The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 has been passed by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha marking a significant step towards further enhancing Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living in the country. The Bill reflects the Government’s commitment to fostering a trust-based governance framework and ensuring proportionate regulation. It seeks to reduce the compliance burden on individuals and…

India–Australia Trade Reaches USD 24.1 Billion in 2024–25 Amid Strong Export Growth Australia Grants 100% Tariff Line Access to India Under ECTA; Zero Duty on All Exports from 2026 The India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) completes four years since its signing today, marking an important milestone in the evolving economic partnership between India and Australia. Since its signing on 2 April 2022, the Agreement has played a pivotal role in enhancing trade flows, fostering industry linkages, and…

Hon’ble Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply today that the Government is   promoting the expansion of public Wi-Fi access across the country through the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) Scheme, aimed at accelerating the proliferation of broadband services through public Wi-Fi networks across the country. As on February 28, 2026, a total of 4,09,403 Public Data Offices (PDOs) / public Wi-Fi hotspots are operational…

 Krishna Kumar Singh, Director (Personnel), has assumed the additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) on 02nd April, 2026. With close to four decades of extensive experience across diverse functions including steel plant operations & maintenance, human resource development, vigilance, and personnel & administration – Shri Singh has been a key contributor to SAIL’s growth story. He began his career in 1987 as a Management Trainee at Bhilai Steel Plant, where he spent…

NMDC, India’s largest iron ore producer and Responsible Miner, has achieved a historic landmark with the production of 53 MT of iron ore in FY26, becoming the first company in India’s mining history to surpass the 50 MT annual production mark. The achievement goes beyond a numerical feat, symbolising the growing strength and momentum of India’s mineral sector, with NMDC continuing to contribute a significant share to the nation’s iron ore supply and powering the backbone of its steel industry.…

Anurag Kapil, a 1998 batch officer of the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS), has assumed charge as Director (Finance) at NMDC Limited, India’s largest iron ore producer, on Tuesday. In a career spanning over 26 years across Indian Railways and CPSUs, Shri Kapil brings a blend of operational expertise and strategic vision in financial management and public sector governance. He has held key positions in Indian Railways including Senior Divisional Finance Manager, FA&CAO (Traffic), FA&CAO (Finance & General) and Deputy…

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…