Comprehensive reporting, policy decisions, capital expenditure, and strategic governance updates for policy decisions.
The two-month extension is aimed at ensuring adequate cotton supplies for the domestic textile industry, easing input cost pressures and supporting manufacturers, particularly MSMEs.
The 3% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief will take the rates from 60% to 63% of basic pay and pension, benefiting over 1.17 crore employees and pensioners.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has reported major progress in easing business regulations, reducing nearly 48,000 compliance requirements and driving foreign direct investment to a record $94.53 billion in FY 2025-26. The reforms span startup ecosystems, labor laws, and digital single-window approvals to enhance transparency and investment in India.
Revised Duties take Effect from October 16; Rates for Domestic Consumption Remain Unchanged
