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Last updated: 31 Jul, 2026  
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RDI scheme by TDB: Govt clarifies on selection process, conflict of interest; calls reports misleading
IANS | 31 Jul, 2026
The government on Friday said that media reports regarding the alleged conflict of interest in the disbursement of funds to companies under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme by the Technology Development Board (TDB) are “misleading, incorrect, and lack proper context”.
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asset.jpg Govt raises over Rs 26,639 crore via disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY27 so far
IANS | 27 Jul, 2026
The government has realised an amount of Rs 26,639.33 crore during the current financial year (as on July 22), which includes Rs 20,272.40 crore from disinvestment through Offer for Sale (OFS) of Central Bank of India, Coal India Ltd, NHPC Limited, NLC India Limited, General Insurance Corporation of India, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd and Cochin Shipyard Ltd, and another Rs 6,366.93 crore from asset monetisation, the Parliament was informed on Monday. 
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policy.jpg Commerce Secretary highlights resilient economy, record exports at WTO Trade Policy Review
IANS | 22 Jul, 2026
India has reaffirmed support for balanced, rules-based, development-oriented and transparent World Trade Organisation (WTO) reforms that preserve and strengthen the multilateral trading system. 
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guidebook.jpg Govt unveils guidebook to help Indian MSMEs boost exports
IANS | 17 Jul, 2026
In a bid to empower MSMEs, the government has launched a guidebook to help them identify export opportunities, understand market access requirements, leverage freely available trade intelligence tools, comply with international standards and sustainability requirements, and build export readiness. 
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rbi-2.jpg RBI bars banks from selling acquired stressed assets back to defaulters
IANS | 16 Jul, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued final prudential norms for banks, small finance banks (SFBs) and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), barring them from selling specified non-financial assets (SNFAs) acquired during the resolution of stressed loans back to the defaulting borrower or its related parties. 
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