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Just in:   • Indian equities open subdued amid weak global cues and higher crude oil prices  • â€œEngineering innovation and customer focused machinery drive our growth.”: Anil Kumar   • Delhi govt forms three special committees to oversee Ramlila, Durga Puja and Chhath preparations  • Putin says Ukraine's 'provocative acts' will worsen situation  • India, Gulf countries reiterate commitment to freedom of navigation  Last updated: 26 Mar, 2026    Industry News India clocks 6 per cent rise in FDI at $19.81 bn during April-June IANS | 26 Sep, 2026 Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into India recorded a 6 per cent increase to $19.81 billion in the April-June quarter of the current financial year compared to the corresponding figure of $18.62 billion in the same quarter of 2025-26 despite the global uncertainties, according to figures compiled by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)..    Read more.... Centre’s PLI scheme gives booster shot to pharma and medtech sector IANS | 25 Sep, 2026 The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have succeeded in strengthening India’s pharmaceutical, bulk drugs and medical devices manufacturing ecosystem, which has helped to reduce import dependence and encouraged technology adoption to build globally competitive capabilities in the pharma and medtech sector, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Friday..    Read more.... Screen protector quality norms to boost domestic manufacturing, create 60,000 jobs: Industry chamber IANS | 22 Sep, 2026 The Central government’s notification bringing screen protectors for smartphones under the Compulsory Registration Order (CRO) creates a significant impetus for domestic manufacturing, an industry body said on Tuesday..    Read more.... Ministry of Rural Development to begin DDU‑GKY 2.0 training batches in Oct IANS | 19 Sep, 2026 The Ministry of Rural Development will roll out Deen Dayal Upadhyaya‑Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU‑GKY) 2.0 training batches across most states and union territories (UTs) from October 2026, an official statement said on Saturday..    Read more.... Govt to strengthen Schedule drugs regulation, recommends CCTV surveillance at medical stores IANS | 17 Sep, 2026 The government on Thursday said it has proposed amendments to strengthen regulatory oversight over Schedule H, H1 and X drugs, along with recommending mandatory CCTV surveillance at medical stores as an additional regulatory safeguard. .    Read more.... Coal Ministry urges UP to build long-term fuel security for its thermal power plants IANS | 17 Sep, 2026 Coal Ministry on Thursday advised Uttar Pradesh to accord priority to the early development of its captive coal block to build long-term fuel security for its thermal power plants and reduce dependence on external coal sources. .    Read more.... India's goods & services exports jump 25.4 per cent to cross $82 bn in August IANS | 16 Sep, 2026 India's total exports of merchandise and services rose by 25.41 per cent to $82.68 billion in August this year, compared to the corresponding figure for the same month of the previous year, the Commerce Ministry announced on Tuesday..    Read more.... India approves 12 chip projects with investment commitments over Rs 1.64 lakh crore IANS | 15 Sep, 2026 The Centre has approved 12 semiconductor projects across six states with investment commitments exceeding Rs 1.64 lakh crore, a government factsheet said on Tuesday ahead of the SEMICON India 2026, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday..    Read more.... BRICS, SEMICON India 2026 can propel India’s semiconductor ambitions: IESA IANS | 13 Sep, 2026 The recent BRICS Summit and the upcoming SEMICON India 2026 can together provide a significant opportunity for India to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor and electronics ecosystem, India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) said on Sunday. .    Read more.... BRICS must translate cooperation into tangible gains for Indian businesses: PHDCCI IANS | 11 Sep, 2026 The 18th BRICS Summit provides India with an opportunity to deepen economic engagement with emerging markets and translate cooperation among member countries into tangible benefits for Indian businesses, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said on Thursday. .    Read more....     Customs Exchange Rates Currency Import Export US Dollar ₹96.5 ₹94.8 UK Pound ₹132.25 ₹128.15 Euro ₹113.6 ₹109.8 Japanese Yen ₹61.3 ₹59.45 As on 03 Sep, 2026   Daily Poll What’s your biggest challenge with the 45-day payment rule?  Corporates canceling our orders  Clients demanding longer credit anyway  Strained business relationships  Filing complaints kills future work  No issues, cash flow has improved   Commented Stories

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