अटल पेंशन योजना को 2030-31 तक विस्तार, असंगठित क्षेत्र को मिलेगी मजबूत सामाजिक सुरक्षा
Union Budget 2026: सरकार के हर एक रुपये का पूरा हिसाब, आंकड़ों में समझिए कमाई और खर्च की तस्वीर
नई दिल्ली | 19 जनवरी 2026वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने 1 फरवरी को लोकसभा में वित्त वर्ष 2024-25 का बजट पेश किया था। यह मोदी सरकार के तीसरे कार्यकाल का पहला पूर्ण बजट था, जिस पर पूरे देश की नजरें टिकी हुई थीं। बजट का कुल आकार 50 लाख करोड़ रुपये से ज्यादा रहा। आम लोगों के लिए आयकर में राहत, विकास योजनाएं और खर्च का...
Union Minister Jitendra Singh Launches Global Environmental and Solar Calibration Facilities at CSIR-NPL’s 80th Foundation Day
New Delhi | January 6, 2026Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated two world-class national facilities at the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL), marking a major moment in India’s journey towards stronger environmental regulation and renewable energy leadership. The launches took place during the 80th Foundation Day celebrations of CSIR–NPL, one of India’s oldest and most respected scientific institutions.Addressing scientists, officials, and industry representatives, the Minister inaugurated the National Environmental Standard Laboratory, the second such facility in the world, and the National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration, which places India among...
Union Environment Ministry Delinks Land Acquisition from Green Clearances for Non-Coal Mining Projects
New Delhi | January 6, 2026The Union environment ministry has recently clarified that developers of non-coal mining projects will no longer be required to provide proof of land acquisition before receiving environmental clearance (EC). The move aims to fast-track approvals for a range of projects, including onshore and offshore oil and gas exploration, pipelines through eco-sensitive areas, highway projects, and mineral mining.Previously, the ministry mandated that project developers show proof of land acquisition, as outlined in a 2014 office memorandum (OM). This could include a preliminary notification issued by the state government under the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013, or, for private acquisitions, a credible document...
India’s Manufacturing Growth Hits Two-Year Low in December 2025 Amid Slowing Orders and Employment
India’s manufacturing sector recorded its slowest growth in two years in December 2025, driven by easing new orders, production, and employment, according to the latest survey by HSBC. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell from 56.6 in November to 55.0 in December, marking the lowest reading since December 2023, when the index stood at 54.9.The survey highlighted that new business orders rose at the weakest pace since December 2023, output grew at the slowest rate since October 2022, and employment increased at its slowest in 22 months. Analysts pointed out that subdued sales of certain products and competitive pressures contributed to the overall slowdown.New export orders showed particularly weak growth,...
GST Compensation Cess to End on February 1, New Tobacco Tax Regime to Begin
New Delhi | January 1, 2026 The Union government on Thursday notified February 1, 2026, as the date for the end of the GST compensation cess and the rollout of a new taxation framework for tobacco products, marking a significant shift in indirect tax policy. The Ministry of Finance issued a series of notifications on New Year’s Day to operationalise changes approved by Parliament during the Winter Session.The government announced that the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025, which lays down revised excise duty rates for tobacco products, will come into force from February 1. Alongside this, provisions of the Health Security-cum-National Security Act, 2025, imposing a cess on the manufacture of pan masala and related products, will also take effect from the...
FM Sitharaman: Reducing Debt-to-GDP Ratio Will Be Government’s Key Focus in 2026–27
New Delhi, Dec 17, 2025Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday stated that reducing India’s debt-to-GDP ratio will be the government’s main priority in the upcoming financial year 2026–27. Speaking to the media in the national capital, she emphasized the need for sustained fiscal discipline to support long-term economic growth and strengthen India’s financial stability.The Finance Minister noted that India’s debt-to-GDP ratio had exceeded 60 percent during the Covid-19 period but has since started to decline. “It is already coming down, but we need to reduce it further, and this will be a core focus in the next financial year,” she said. Sitharaman also highlighted studies and reports from the Reserve Bank of India that indicate...
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