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Just in:   • Centre’s PLI scheme gives booster shot to pharma and medtech sector  • Industry needs to remain globally competitive to attract foreign capital: CEA Nageswaran  • GST Council not likely to go in for rate changes in Oct 7 meeting  • Sensex, Nifty post notable gains over easing crude prices, hopes of phased US-Iran pact  • Sensex tanks 1,248 points, Nifty slips below 23,100 amid oil price concerns  Last updated: 25 Sep, 2026    India Industry 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.  Industry Categories Agriculture Apparel Automobiles Business Services Chemicals Electronics & Electricals Handicrafts Industrial Supplies Machinery Metals & Minerals Pharma Construction & Real Estate       Headlines 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....         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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