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Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Wed, 11 Jun 2025
Mandaviya delivers India's national statement at 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva
On 11 June 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya delivered India's national statement at the plenary of the 113th International Labour Conference.
IREDA raises ₹2,005.90 crore through QIP
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, the IREDA Board approved allotment of shares after the company raised ₹2,005.90 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP).
Tue, 10 Jun 2025
Sitharaman chairs 29th FSDC meeting in Mumbai; sector-specific cybersecurity strategy considered
On 10 June 2025 in Mumbai, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 29th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC).
Power Minister: 241 GW peak met with zero shortage; VGF for 30 GWh battery storage approved
On 10 June 2025 in New Delhi, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said India met a peak demand of 241 GW on 9 June with zero peak shortage and announced a VGF scheme for 30 GWh of battery storage.
Maharashtra cabinet raises excise duty on IMFL and country liquor; creates Maharashtra Made Liquor category
On 10 June 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved higher excise duties on liquor.
First meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports held under Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal
On 10 June 2025 at Vanijya Bhawan in Delhi, the first meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports was held under Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025
QCI marks World Accreditation Day 2025 on SMEs; revamped NABL portal launched
On 9 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Quality Council of India commemorated World Accreditation Day 2025 at the India Habitat Centre and launched the revamped NABL Portal.
Goyal begins Switzerland–Sweden visit with Swiss industry meetings in Bern
On 9 June 2025 in Bern, Switzerland, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal began his 9–13 June visit to Switzerland and Sweden with engagements with Swiss industry leaders.
NHAI releases its first Asset Monetisation Strategy for the road sector
On 9 June 2025 in New Delhi, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) released its first-ever 'Asset Monetization Strategy for the Road Sector'.
Sitharaman chairs 6th NIIF Governing Council meeting; AUM above ₹30,000 crore
On 9 June 2025 in New Delhi, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 6th meeting of the Governing Council of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF).
Sat, 07 Jun 2025
CCPA asks e-commerce platforms to self-audit for dark patterns within three months
The Central Consumer Protection Authority on 7 June 2025 advised all e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to detect and remove dark patterns.
RBI Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar appointed part-time Member of the 16th Finance Commission
The President appointed RBI Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar as a part-time Member of the 16th Finance Commission, the Finance Ministry announced on 7 June 2025.
Fri, 06 Jun 2025
Thu, 05 Jun 2025
MoSPI releases EnviStats India 2025, the 8th issue of its environment statistics publication
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the 8th issue of 'EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics' in New Delhi on 5 June 2025.
UIDAI records over 211 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions in May 2025
UIDAI reported on 5 June 2025 that Aadhaar number holders carried out over 211 crore authentication transactions in May 2025.
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
Mon, 02 Jun 2025
Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Gross GST collections rise 16.4% to ₹2.01 lakh crore in May 2025
Gross GST collections for May 2025 stood at ₹2,01,050 crore, up 16.4% from ₹1,72,739 crore in May 2024, according to data released on 1 June 2025.
IEPFA and SEBI hold first Niveshak Shivir in Pune
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority and SEBI launched the pilot Niveshak Shivir in Pune on 1 June 2025 to help investors claim unclaimed dividends and shares.
Fri, 30 May 2025
India's real GDP grew 6.5% in 2024-25; Q4 growth at 7.4%
India's real GDP grew 6.5% in FY 2024-25 and 7.4% in the January–March 2025 quarter, according to the provisional estimates released by the NSO on 30 May 2025.
Centre's provisional accounts for 2024-25: receipts at 97.8% of revised estimates
The Government of India's provisional accounts for 2024-25, released on 30 May 2025, show total receipts of ₹30,78,247 crore (97.8% of RE) and total expenditure of ₹46,55,517 crore (98.7% of RE).
Thu, 29 May 2025
Centre imposes wheat stock limits until 31 March 2026
The Centre imposed stock limits on wheat for traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors in all states and UTs, valid until 31 March 2026, through an order issued on 27 May 2025, the Food Ministry said on 29 May 2025.
Vesting orders issued for 7 coal blocks under commercial auctions
The Coal Ministry's Nominated Authority issued vesting orders for seven commercially auctioned coal blocks on 29 May 2025, taking the total to 116 blocks; Western Coalfields became the first Coal India subsidiary to win a block in commercial auction.
Wed, 28 May 2025
Tue, 27 May 2025
India records USD 81.04 billion FDI inflow in FY 2024-25, up 14%
India's FDI inflow rose 14% to USD 81.04 billion (provisional) in FY 2024-25 from USD 71.28 billion in FY 2023-24, the Commerce Ministry said on 27 May 2025.
Tranche V auction: 10 critical mineral blocks sold, including India's first potash block
The Ministry of Mines said on 27 May 2025 that Tranche V of critical and strategic mineral auctions ended with 10 of 15 blocks auctioned, including the first-ever successful auction of a potash block by the Government of India.
CBDT extends ITR filing due date for AY 2025-26 to 15 September 2025
The Central Board of Direct Taxes on 27 May 2025 extended the due date for filing Income Tax Returns for AY 2025-26, originally 31 July 2025, to 15 September 2025.
Government restores RoDTEP benefits for Advance Authorisation, SEZ and EOU exports
The Government on 27 May 2025 restored RoDTEP benefits for exports by Advance Authorisation holders, Export-Oriented Units and SEZ units, applicable to eligible exports from 1 June 2025.