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Tue, 28 Oct 2025
APEDA facilitates first-ever air shipment of GI-tagged Indi and Puliyankudi limes to the UK
APEDA facilitated the first-ever air shipment of GI-tagged Indi lime from Vijayapura, Karnataka, and Puliyankudi lime from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, to the United Kingdom on 28 October 2025.
Index of Industrial Production grows 4.0% in September 2025, led by manufacturing
The Index of Industrial Production grew 4.0% year-on-year in September 2025, driven by 4.8% growth in manufacturing, according to the quick estimate released on 28 October 2025.
NITI Aayog releases twin reports on India's services sector under its Services Thematic Series
NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam on 28 October 2025 launched two reports on India's services sector, covering GVA trends and employment trends with state-level dynamics.
Mon, 27 Oct 2025
Government approves first seven projects worth ₹5,532 crore under Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced approval of the first seven projects, worth ₹5,532 crore, under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme on 27 October 2025.
Amit Shah inaugurates India Maritime Week 2025 at NESCO, Mumbai
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated India Maritime Week 2025 at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, on 27 October 2025.
TRAI: India's telephone subscribers reach 1,228.94 million in September 2025
TRAI data released on 27 October 2025 show India's total telephone subscribers rose to 1,228.94 million at the end of September 2025, with overall tele-density at 86.65%.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025
Mines Ministry recognises IISc Bangalore and C-MET Hyderabad as critical-mineral Centres of Excellence
The Ministry of Mines recognised IISc Bangalore and C-MET Hyderabad as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission, taking the total to nine.
HLL Lifecare pays ₹69.53 crore dividend to the Government for 2024–25
HLL Lifecare Limited, a Mini-Ratna CPSE under the Health Ministry, paid a dividend of ₹69.53 crore to the Government of India for 2024–25.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025
Government extends LC75 and Balanced Life Cycle options to central employees under NPS and UPS
The Government approved extending the LC75 and Balanced Life Cycle (BLC) investment options to Central Government employees under both the National Pension System and the Unified Pension Scheme.
Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 to be held at Bharat Mandapam on 30–31 October
The Commerce Department announced on 24 October 2025 that the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 30–31 October.
₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to build critical-mineral recycling from e-waste and batteries
The Ministry of Mines outlined the ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme, part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, to boost recovery of critical minerals from e-waste, spent batteries and scrap.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025
Wed, 22 Oct 2025
Piyush Goyal leads India's delegation at UNCTAD XVI in Geneva
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal led India's delegation and delivered the national statement at the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD XVI) in Geneva, as reported by PIB on 22 October 2025.
GST cuts to boost Ladakh's Pashmina, apricot, Namda and tourism economy: PIB backgrounder
A PIB backgrounder of 22 October 2025 says the GST cut from 12% to 5% on items such as Pashmina, Namda rugs, apricots and hotel tariffs up to ₹7,500 will help Ladakh's artisans, farmers and homestays.
Edible oil units must register and file monthly returns under amended VOPPA Order, 2025
The Department of Food and Public Distribution warned on 22 October 2025 that edible oil units not registering or filing monthly returns under the amended Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order face penal action.
Tribal Business Conclave 2025 to be held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on 12 November
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, with the Ministry of Culture and DPIIT, will hold the Tribal Business Conclave 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on 12 November 2025, marking the 150th birth anniversary year of Bhagwan Birsa Munda (PIB, 22 October 2025).
Tue, 21 Oct 2025
Eight core industries grow 3.0% in September 2025; steel up 14.1%
The Index of Eight Core Industries rose 3.0% (provisional) in September 2025 over September 2024, led by steel at 14.1%, the Commerce Ministry said on 21 October 2025.
GST cuts to help Uttarakhand's hill farmers, crafts, tourism and auto belt: PIB backgrounder
A PIB backgrounder of 21 October 2025 says GST cuts on items such as Pahari Toor Dal, red rice, Lakhori Mirchi, Aipan and Ringal crafts, hotel stays and small vehicles will support Uttarakhand's economy.
CCI approves Torrent Pharmaceuticals' acquisition of J.B. Chemicals with voluntary modifications
On 21 October 2025, the Competition Commission of India approved Torrent Pharmaceuticals' acquisition of J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, subject to voluntary modifications offered by the parties.
Centre releases over ₹730 crore in XV Finance Commission grants to rural local bodies in Gujarat and Haryana
The Centre released over ₹730 crore in XV Finance Commission untied grants to rural local bodies in Gujarat and Haryana, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said on 21 October 2025.
PFRDA proposes dual valuation for long-dated government securities in NPS and APY
PFRDA released a consultation paper proposing a dual 'accrual' and 'fair market' valuation framework for long-dated government securities held in NPS and Atal Pension Yojana schemes, with comments due by 30 November 2025 (PIB, 21 October 2025).
Mon, 20 Oct 2025
Sun, 19 Oct 2025
Mines Ministry adds intermediate timelines and penalties to speed up operationalisation of auctioned mineral blocks
The Ministry of Mines amended the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 to add intermediate timelines between the Letter of Intent and the mining lease, with penalties for delay and incentives for early production (PIB, 19 October 2025).
PM Modi urges citizens to buy Indian products this festive season: 'Garv Se Kaho Yeh Swadeshi Hai'
On 19 October 2025, PM Narendra Modi urged citizens to mark the festive season by buying Indian products and sharing their purchases on social media, with the call 'Garv Se Kaho Yeh Swadeshi Hai'.
DRI seizes 83,520 Chinese firecrackers worth ₹5.01 crore at Tuticorin port; four arrested
The DRI said on 19 October 2025 that under 'Operation Fire Trail' it seized 83,520 pieces of Chinese firecrackers worth ₹5.01 crore, mis-declared as engineering goods, at Tuticorin port in Tamil Nadu and arrested four people.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025
GST Bachat Utsav: Finance Ministry says rate cuts fully passed on for 54 monitored products
At a joint press conference in New Delhi on 18 October 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Next-Gen GST rate cuts had been fully passed on for all 54 products the Finance Ministry was closely monitoring.
CPI for Agricultural and Rural Labourers, September 2025: AL at 136.23, RL at 136.42
The Labour Bureau's Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (base 2019=100) fell 0.11 points to 136.23 and for Rural Labourers fell 0.18 points to 136.42 in September 2025, with year-on-year inflation of -0.07% and 0.31% (PIB, 18 October 2025).
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
GST cuts and Chhattisgarh: cement, handloom, tribal crafts and dairy
A PIB backgrounder of 17 October 2025 said the reduction of GST on cement from 28% to 18% and on handlooms, handicrafts and dairy to 5% is expected to boost demand and jobs in Chhattisgarh.
NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform and DP World launch 'We Rise' for women-led enterprises
NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and DP World launched 'We Rise' on 17 October 2025 to help women-led MSMEs scale globally, starting with export readiness for 100 women entrepreneurs.
Phase I of 'Aapki Poonji, Aapka Adhikar' camps on unclaimed financial assets held in 25 districts
Phase I of the 'Aapki Poonji, Aapka Adhikar' (Your Money, Your Right) awareness campaign on unclaimed financial assets was held in 25 districts across 13 States and UTs from 15 to 17 October 2025, the Department of Financial Services said.