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Thu, 09 Apr 2026
NITI Aayog releases two reports on Ease of Doing Research & Development in India
NITI Aayog released the 'Ease of Doing Research & Development in India' report and a companion survey report on 9 April 2026, drawing on 400+ institutional leaders and 850+ scientists.
PM Modi calls women's reservation in legislative bodies 'the need of the hour'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on 9 April 2026 that reservation for women in legislative bodies is the need of the hour and any delay would be deeply unfortunate; Article 330A reserves about one-third of directly elected Lok Sabha seats for women.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026
PM Mudra Yojana completes 11 years: 57.79 crore loans worth ₹40.07 lakh crore
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, launched on 8 April 2015, completed 11 years on 8 April 2026, with over 57.79 crore loans sanctioned and ₹40.07 lakh crore disbursed.
India rises to third in the world for renewable energy capacity, overtaking Brazil
India ranks third in the world for installed renewable energy capacity, ahead of Brazil, according to IRENA's Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on 8 April 2026.
National Quantum Mission demonstrates 1,000-km quantum communication network
A 1,000-km quantum communication network built with QNu Labs' indigenous technology has been demonstrated under the National Quantum Mission, against a target of 2,000 km over eight years, Dr Jitendra Singh was told on 8 April 2026.
Cabinet approves NBS rates for P&K fertilisers for Kharif 2026
The Union Cabinet on 8 April 2026 approved Nutrient Based Subsidy rates on phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for Kharif 2026 (1 April–30 September), with a tentative requirement of about ₹41,533.81 crore.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026
NITI Aayog report: women now hold ₹76 lakh crore, or 26%, of India's credit
NITI Aayog CEO Nidhi Chhibber released the second edition of 'From Borrowers to Builders: Women and India's Evolving Credit Market' on 7 April 2026; it finds women hold a ₹76 lakh crore credit portfolio, 26% of system credit.
Rare earth magnet scheme draws 25+ firms to pre-bid meeting; bids due 28 May
The Ministry of Heavy Industries held a pre-bid conference on 7 April 2026 for the ₹7,280 crore Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets, which aims for 6,000 MTPA of integrated NdFeB magnet capacity.
Saraswat Cooperative Bank and Amul cross ₹1 lakh crore turnover in 2025–26
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on 7 April 2026 congratulated Saraswat Cooperative Bank and Amul for crossing ₹1 lakh crore in annual turnover in 2025–26.
Tejveer Singh takes charge as Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals
Tejveer Singh, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, assumed charge as Secretary of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals on 7 April 2026; outgoing Secretary Nivedita Shukla Verma moves to DARPG.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026
NSO launches first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises
The National Statistics Office announced on 6 April 2026 the launch of the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE), covering about 1.21 lakh enterprises with 2024-25 as the reference year.
Railways approves ₹1,364.45 crore for Kavach and signalling upgrades
Indian Railways on 6 April 2026 announced approval of works worth ₹1,364.45 crore, including Kavach 4.0 on 232 Southern Railway locomotives and electronic interlocking at 49 South Central Railway stations.
GeM crosses ₹18.4 lakh crore cumulative GMV
The Government e Marketplace (GeM) said on 6 April 2026 that it has reached a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value of ₹18.4 lakh crore, including over ₹5 lakh crore in 2025-26.
Narendra Bhooshan takes charge as Secretary, Department of Land Resources
Narendra Bhooshan, a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, on 6 April 2026.
Domestic textile market reached ₹14.95 lakh crore in 2024, says household survey
Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on 6 April 2026 released 'Market for Textiles & Clothing: National Household Survey 2024', which puts India's textile market at ₹14.95 lakh crore in 2024.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026
National Maritime Day observed on 5 April
National Maritime Day was observed on 5 April 2026; it marks the voyage of the SS Loyalty, owned by the Scindia Steam Navigation Company, from Mumbai to London on 5 April 1919.
West Asia situation: government steps up LPG safeguards, over 7 lakh return to India
The government said on 5 April 2026 that Delivery Authentication Code-based LPG deliveries had risen to 90% and that over 7,02,000 passengers had returned to India since 28 February amid the West Asia situation.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026
Indian Railways posts record 1,670 MT freight loading in 2025-26
Indian Railways loaded a record 1,670 million tonnes of freight in 2025-26 and produced 1,674 locomotives and 6,677 LHB coaches, the Railway Ministry said on 4 April 2026.
Department of Social Justice posts highest-ever spending of ₹11,810.82 crore in 2025-26
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment spent a record ₹11,810.82 crore in 2025-26, nearly 14% more than in 2024-25, Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar said on 4 April 2026.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026
India's marine product exports reach ₹62,408 crore in 2024-25
India's marine product exports more than doubled from ₹30,213 crore in 2013-14 to ₹62,408 crore in 2024-25, with the US the largest market, the Fisheries Department said on 3 April 2026.
ECI reminds employers of paid holiday on polling day under Section 135B
The Election Commission on 3 April 2026 directed states and UTs to ensure a paid holiday on polling day under Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, including for daily-wage and casual workers.
Lok Sabha Speaker completes digital self-enumeration for Census 2027
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 3 April 2026 completed his digital self-enumeration in the first phase of Census 2027, which he said is the first census conducted entirely on digital platforms.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026
Parliament passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, which amends 784 provisions across 79 Central Acts, was passed by Parliament when the Rajya Sabha approved it on 2 April 2026, a day after the Lok Sabha.
India's defence exports hit record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26
India's defence exports reached an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, up 62.66% from ₹23,622 crore the previous year, the Defence Ministry said on 2 April 2026.
Captive and commercial coal mines cross 200 MT for the first time in FY 2025-26
Coal production from captive and commercial mines reached a record 210.46 MT in FY 2025-26, crossing 200 MT for the first time, the Coal Ministry said on 2 April 2026.
Full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemicals till 30 June 2026
The Finance Ministry on 2 April 2026 granted a full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products till 30 June 2026 because of supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict.
Cost escalation relief for National Highway contractors from 1 April to 30 June 2026
The Road Transport Ministry on 2 April 2026 announced a cost escalation compensation mechanism for National Highway projects, allowing monthly payments and a shorter price-index reference period from 1 April to 30 June 2026.
India–Australia ECTA completes four years
The India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), signed on 2 April 2022, completed four years on 2 April 2026, with all Indian exports eligible for zero-duty access to Australia from 1 January 2026.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Census 2027 begins with Houselisting and Housing Census; President first to self-enumerate
Phase I of Census 2027, the Houselisting and Housing Census, began on 1 April 2026 with India's first digital data capture and self-enumeration, with President Droupadi Murmu the first to self-enumerate.
Income-tax Act, 2025 comes into force, replacing the 1961 Act
The Income-tax Act, 2025 came into force on 1 April 2026, replacing the Income-tax Act, 1961, with the Income-tax Rules, 2026 notified by CBDT on 20 March 2026.