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‘Kisan Surakshit, Bharat Viksit’ Initiative: Strategy for Eight-Fold Growth in Agri-Exports

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has unveiled the ‘Kisan Surakshit, Bharat Viksit’ initiative. Formulated as a cornerstone of the Union Budget 2026-27, this ambitious mission sets a rigorous target of achieving an eight-fold growth in agricultural exports by 2047. The initiative moves beyond traditional commodity exports, focusing instead on high-value, processed, and “identity-preserved” … Read more

Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund Established to Accelerate National Highway Projects

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In a move designed to revitalize the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and remove financing bottlenecks in the infrastructure sector, the Government of India has officially established the Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund (IRGF). Announced as a major structural reform in the Union Budget 2026-27, the fund is specifically aimed at de-risking large-scale National Highway projects during … Read more

Department of Commerce Projects $500 Billion Bilateral Trade Target with US by 2030

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In a move that signals a historic strengthening of economic ties, the Department of Commerce has officially projected a bilateral trade target of $500 billion between India and the United States by 2030. This ambitious “Mission-500” framework, finalized in February 2026, aims to more than double the current trade volume, which stood at approximately $190 … Read more

‘Reform Express’ in Motion: Central and State Governments Partner to Reduce Regulatory Compliance

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Building on the momentum of the Union Budget 2026-27, the Prime Minister has announced that India’s ‘Reform Express’ has entered a critical new phase of cooperative federalism. In a significant administrative breakthrough, the Central Government and various State Governments have finalized a unified framework to drastically reduce the regulatory compliance burden on businesses and citizens. … Read more

Economic Survey 2025-26: India Maintains Trajectory as the World’s Fastest-Growing Large Economy

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In a powerful testament to India’s structural resilience and reform-led momentum, the Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, confirms that India remains the world’s fastest-growing large economy for the fourth consecutive year. The Survey estimates India’s Real GDP growth for the current fiscal year (FY26) at a robust 7.4%, surpassing … Read more

India-US Interim Trade Agreement: Framework Finalized to Boost ‘Make in India’ Exports

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In a move that marks a strategic reset in bilateral relations, India and the United States have officially finalized the framework for an Interim Trade Agreement, signaling a significant de-escalation of trade tensions. Announced following a high-level dialogue between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump, the pact slashes effective American tariffs on … Read more

Finance Minister Proposes Dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in Odisha and Tamil Nadu

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In a strategic move to secure India’s technological sovereignty and de-risk global supply chains, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed the establishment of dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in the coastal states of Odisha and Tamil Nadu. Announced as a flagship initiative under the Union Budget 2026-27, these corridors are designed to transform India from a … Read more

GST Council Announces Further Rationalization of Rates to Boost MSME Global Competitiveness

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In a move aimed at fortifying India’s massive MSME sector against global economic headwinds, the GST Council has announced a comprehensive “Next-Generation” rate rationalization. Building on the landmark GST 2.0 reforms effective from late 2025, the Council’s latest session focused on stripping away the structural anomalies that have historically burdened small-scale manufacturers. By consolidating the … Read more

New Income Tax Act to be Implemented from April 1, 2026: Focus on Transparency and Speed

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In a landmark legislative shift, the Government of India has officially notified the implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2025, which will supersede the six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961 starting April 1, 2026. Unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2026-27, this comprehensive structural reset aims to modernize India’s fiscal landscape … Read more

Government to Facilitate ‘Corporate Mitras’ Cadre in Tier-II and Tier-III Towns for Professional Support

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In a pioneering effort to democratize professional services and ease the regulatory burden on small businesses, the Government of India has announced the creation of a specialized cadre of ‘Corporate Mitras’. Unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget 2026-27, this initiative is specifically designed to provide affordable, on-ground professional support to Micro, … Read more