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Last updated: 07 Sep, 2026  
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Exporters can now apply for certificates of origin directly from their business software: Govt
IANS | 07 Sep, 2026
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced an open application programming interface (API) facility for the issuance and verification of certificates of origin (CoO) through the Trade Connect e-Platform for eligible exporters, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
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railways.jpg Indian Railways approves Rs 170 crore for Kavach 4.0
IANS | 01 Sep, 2026
Indian Railways has approved deployment of Kavach Version 4.0 on the remaining sections covering 712 route kilometres of the Moradabad Division, Northern Railway, at a total cost of Rs.170 crore, an official statement said on Tuesday. 
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trade1.jpg Commerce Ministry to hold discussions with industry on India-US trade issues
Staff Reporter | 31 Aug, 2026
Senior Commerce Ministry officials will meet industry associations and export promotion councils on Tuesday to review the India-US trade performance and discuss recent developments in bilateral trade. 
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apparel.jpg Apparel industry urges Piyush Goyal to regulate cotton yarn exports amid price surge
IANS | 29 Aug, 2026
Apparel industry body Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) on Saturday urged Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh to take suitable measures to regulate cotton yarn exports amid a sharp rise in prices, saying competitive availability of the key raw material is essential for strengthening India's value-added garment exports. 
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cbg.jpg Govt rejects concerns over CBG price hike, says impact on CNG, PNG consumers will be negligible
IANS | 29 Aug, 2026
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Saturday rejected concerns that the revised price of Compressed Biogas (CBG) under the GOBARdhan Scheme could place a significant additional burden on CNG and household PNG consumers, saying the assessment is based on inconsistent assumptions. 
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