India’s ambitious climate commitments face hurdles from fragmented legal frameworks and enforcement challenges, raising questions about the country’s ability to meet its 2030 renewables goals and align with global climate standards. India’s environmental regime rests on a broad but fragmented…
Nagaland has introduced a comprehensive new industrial and investment policy 2025, aiming to attract investors, simplify procedures, and bolster job creation through targeted incentives and infrastructure development. Nagaland has formally moved to replace its two-decade-old industrial framework with a new…
Assam’s cabinet has approved a comprehensive development package featuring a 30 MW solar project with battery storage, a proton beam therapy centre, and expanded industrial and infrastructure initiatives, signalling a major push towards sustainable growth and improved public services. Assam’s…
Retail sugar prices across India stay elevated above Rs 64 per kg despite recent import authorisations and stockholding restrictions, signalling persistent market pressures. Sugar prices in India have stayed stubbornly high despite a series of government measures aimed at cooling…
India’s shipping ministry has reinstated relaxed regulations allowing foreign-flagged vessels to operate in coastal trade, aiming to ensure shipping capacity during global disruptions despite domestic industry debates. India’s shipping ministry has restored a set of relaxations that allow foreign-flagged vessels…
A parliamentary panel has recommended establishing specialised insolvency benches within India’s National Company Law Tribunal to expedite case disposal and address the mounting insolvency workload threatening broader company law functions. A parliamentary committee has urged the creation of dedicated insolvency…
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India is in talks with JSW Group for a strategic equity partnership to support the development of next-generation petrol, hybrid, and electric SUVs on the CMP21 platform, with plans to launch by mid-2027 amidst broader shifts in…
The Gujarat High Court has nullified multiple GST rulings after revealing that a tax officer depended on fabricated AI-generated case law, underscoring the need for strict verification in AI-assisted legal processes. The Gujarat High Court has annulled a series of…
State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation is exploring options to secure its own deepwater drilling capacity through acquisitions or joint ventures as part of India’s broader offshore exploration ambitions under the Mission Samudra Manthan programme. State-owned Oil and Natural Gas…
Indian apparel exporters have called on government authorities to regulate cotton yarn exports amid a 60% surge in prices, driven by supply shortages and US restrictions linked to China’s Xinjiang region, threatening sector’s export viability. Indian apparel exporters have asked…
India’s GST Council is set to meet in September to discuss significant changes to registration processes and input tax credit rules, aiming to reduce compliance burdens for businesses amid ongoing reforms. The GST Council is scheduled to meet in New…
Odisha’s Chief Secretary has intensified oversight of key projects linked to National Aluminium Company and Adani Group, aiming to accelerate progress and streamline approvals amid the state’s push to become a hub for heavy industry and port-led manufacturing. Odisha’s top…
