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Last updated: 14 Oct, 2026  
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India’s manufacturing sector undergoes structural change under BHAVYA scheme
IANS | 14 Oct, 2026
India's manufacturing sector is undergoing a structural change under the Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) initiative to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. The manufacturing sector now contributes about 16–17 per cent of GDP and employs over 27 million workers.
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cbam.jpg India, EU agree to continue talks on CBAM issue
IANS | 13 Oct, 2026
India and the European Union agreed to strengthen cooperation and facilitate continued dialogue on carbon markets, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)-related methodologies and opportunities for enhanced technical ties at a high-level meeting held here on Monday. 
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automobile.jpg India's auto retail sales jump 31.8 pc in September to record high: FADA
IANS | 06 Oct, 2026
Domestic automobile retail sales rose 31.82 per cent year-on-year to a record 25,36,920 units in September helped by festive demand and a low base, according to data released by the industry body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Tuesday. 
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sugar.jpg Retail sugar prices down 15 pc, Ex-Mill rates fall around 28 pc: Govt
IANS | 01 Oct, 2026
Average retail sugar prices have declined 15 per cent from their August peak, while ex-mill sugar prices have fallen by around 28 per cent and remained stable over the past three weeks, the government said on Thursday, announcing tighter stock-holding norms for sugar dealers to ensure adequate availability during the festive season. 
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lpg-2.jpg OMCs hike commercial LPG and aviation fuel prices from October 1
IANS | 01 Oct, 2026
State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have increased commercial LPG rates by Rs 62.50 per 19-kg cylinder effective from Thursday in line with firming international benchmark prices. 
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