Competition approval for subscription of convertible preference shares permits investor financing into an integrated healthcare parent company.
The Competition Commission of India approved the subscription of compulsorily convertible preference shares in API Holdings Limited by two investor entities; the transaction is a financial instrument subscription into the ultimate parent of an integrated healthcare group active in pharmaceutical distribution, medical devices, OTC products, diagnostics and tele medical services, and the subscribing parties are investment vehicles rather than operating competitors.

Competition clearance for subscription of compulsorily convertible preference shares enabling AIF investment in healthcare holding company.
Approval was granted for the subscription of compulsorily convertible preference shares of API Holdings Limited by two Goldman Sachs India alternative investment fund schemes managed by Goldman Sachs (India) Alternative Investment Management Private Limited, constituting a notifiable combination under the competition framework; the Target is the parent of a group operating across pharmaceutical distribution, medical devices, OTC products, diagnostics and tele medical consultation services in India.

Competition approval for acquisition of additional shares enables Naspers Ventures to participate in API Holdings' rights issue.
CCI approved the proposed acquisition by Naspers Ventures B.V. of additional shares in API Holdings Limited by participating in a rights issue under the parties' Term Sheet. The Acquirer is an investment holding subsidiary of the Naspers/Prosus group; the Target is the parent of a healthcare group active in B2B wholesale distribution of pharmaceuticals, diagnostics services and ancillary digital health platforms. A detailed CCI order will follow.

Subscription of Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares preserves pre-emption rights and triggers merger control review and approval.
Approval was granted for a proposed subscription of Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS B) in API Holdings Ltd by an existing investor through a Rights Issue. The Acquirer, a foreign institutional investor acting via a Singapore subsidiary and holding pre-emption rights, will make a primary subscription accompanied by certain investor rights. The Target operates in healthcare services including an online pharmacy marketplace, B2B pharmaceutical wholesale and logistics, and diagnostic services. The competition regulator approved the transaction and noted a detailed order will follow.

Regulatory reporting platform: bids invited for system integrator to build and operate a compliance submission and monitoring tool.
PFRDA invites bids for a System Integrator to design, develop, implement, customise and maintain PFRDA-TRACE, a platform to receive and validate supervisory and regulatory reports from intermediaries, enable departmental review and tracking, facilitate communication of observations, and propose improved workflows. Bidders may access the RFP on PFRDA's website or the Central Public Procurement Portal and must submit bids by the published deadline using the tender's designated communication channels for queries.

Finance Commission appointments designate full- and part-time members and set deadline for recommendations and award period.
The Sixteenth Finance Commission's membership is formalized with three full-time members and one part-time member appointed, following notification of its terms of reference; the Commission has been requested to submit recommendations by a specified deadline to cover an award period of five years commencing at the stated fiscal start date.

One District One Product initiative strengthens local e commerce, linking artisans and farmers to broader markets.
The One District One Product Sampark workshops bring together central and state actors, ODOP sellers and media to identify market linkage gaps and deliver targeted support such as e commerce onboarding, packaging enhancement, and central promotional connections. Events showcase each district's primary and additional products across sectors like Agriculture, Handloom, Handicraft and Food Processing, provide forums to discuss state and central schemes, and enable collaborative policy formulation to promote regional development and immediate growth opportunities for artisans and farmers.

Logistics efficiency drives integrated infrastructure planning, leveraging digital platforms and data driven coordination to streamline supply chains.
The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and National Logistics Policy form a coordinated initiative to improve logistics efficiency through district level rollout, interoperable digital platforms (ULIP, LDB, LPMS, port digitization, FASTag), and data driven planning to reduce duplication, close first/last mile gaps, promote capacity sharing, enable area based sectoral use cases, and attract cross sectoral investments while advancing sustainability and streamlined infrastructure delivery.

Startup accelerator programs expand sector-focused mentorship and regulatory streamlining to broaden market access for founders.
A government initiative convened forty unicorns to propose collective solutions for startup capital access and urged regulatory streamlining and Tier-2/3 outreach. DPIIT launched StartupShala, a three-month, sector-focused accelerator selecting twenty startups per cohort through open application, alongside mentorship webinars, corporate handholding, and workshops on public procurement and Government e-Marketplace to expand market access and incubation support.

Quality Control Orders mandate conformity certification to strengthen product safety and restrict circulation of substandard consumer goods.
The ministry is issuing Quality Control Orders to make selected product standards compulsory, requiring licences or certificates of conformity before manufacture, storage or sale; non compliance triggers criminal and monetary penalties. The QCO process includes product selection, consultation with the National Standards Body on standards and conformity assessment, industry and public consultation on drafts, legal vetting, international comment circulation, and final notification. Implementation addresses recognised test lab availability, product manuals, and transitional relaxations for micro and small enterprises while pursuing alignment with international technical barrier norms.

Decriminalisation of business offences to reduce compliance burden and foster trust-based governance for startups and innovators.
Policy emphasis on expanding women's participation in formal employment and entrepreneurship is linked to innovation-led GDP growth. Institutional measures include Startup India, IP legislative modernisation, fee concessions and the SIPP, and government procurement access to support recognised startups. Regulatory reliefs include compliance simplification and decriminalisation of certain business offences through the Jan Vishwas Bill, aimed at reducing costs and fostering trust-based governance to accelerate enterprise formation and competitiveness.

Infrastructure planning under PM GatiShakti advances Ayodhya bypass to improve freight flow and regional multimodal connectivity.
PM GatiShakti planning has designated the Ayodhya Bypass as a Greenfield highway project totalling approximately 67.57 km to improve regional connectivity, decongest Ayodhya, and facilitate uninterrupted freight flows to major national highways. Evaluated as a critical infrastructure project by the Network Planning Group, the bypass links key districts and economic nodes, integrates with upgraded railway stations and the new airport, and is expected to reduce travel time, raise average speeds, generate employment, and lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions through design and material choices.

Multimodal connectivity prioritized to boost freight capacity and integrated Area Development planning for regional infrastructure.
The Planning Group reviewed three Greenfield transport projects aimed at enhancing multimodal connectivity, freight capacity, and last mile links through an Area Development Planning approach; projects target reduced congestion, improved access to economic nodes and ports, ancillary infrastructure growth, and call for strengthened inter ministerial and state coordination to optimise logistics efficiency and regional socio economic outcomes.

Direct tax statistics released as consolidated time-series data, indicating growth in collections and filings and improved collection efficiency.
Consolidated Direct Tax Time Series data up to F.Y. 2022 23 have been released, showing decade long increases in net and gross collections, an increased direct tax to GDP ratio, lower cost of collection as a share of receipts, and a marked rise in income tax return filings; the dataset is published for public use on the official income tax website.

Repayment at par for matured government security with electronic credit or pay order; bank mandates required or tender securities early.
Repayment of the outstanding balance of the security is repayable at par on maturity with no interest thereafter; if a State Government holiday is declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, repayment in that State occurs on the previous working day. Maturity proceeds to registered holders in SGL/CSGL or by stock certificate will be paid by pay order or electronic credit under the Government Securities Regulations, 2007. Holders must submit bank account particulars or an electronic mandate in advance, or, lacking these, tender discharged securities at designated paying offices twenty days before the due date.

Equity investment approval for public sector development of supercritical pithead thermal power through JV and SPV structures.
Approval was granted for equity investment by SECL (via a JV with MPPGCL) for a 1x660 MW Supercritical Thermal Power Plant and by MCL (through its subsidiary MBPL) for a 2x800 MW Supercritical Thermal Power Plant, including authorization for MBPL to execute the Sundargarh project, specification of envisaged equity contributions and a 70:30 debt equity framing for the SECL project, and allowance for Coal India Limited to invest beyond a 30% net worth threshold in the respective JV and SPV.

Creation of Finance Commission posts expands secretariat capacity to assist the Commission under Article 280 notification.
Cabinet approval authorises creation of senior secretariat posts-a Joint Secretary level complement and an Economic Adviser-to assist the Finance Commission in carrying out its functions under Article 280, while other Commission posts were already created under delegated powers.

Single registration for NPS PoPs streamlines onboarding and accelerates application processing while expanding digital branch operations.
Point of Presence Regulations 2023 create a consolidated registration regime for National Pension System onboarding: banks and non-banks may act as PoPs under a single Registration, operate with one branch supported by broader digital presence, and benefit from a reduced application disposal timeline to accelerate subscriber onboarding and lower compliance burdens.

India investment opportunity showcased via dedicated centres and ministerial engagement to drive G2B and B2B partnerships.
India projects a coordinated strategy at the World Economic Forum to position itself as a resilient economy and investment destination through four India-branded centres and high-level ministerial engagement, showcasing opportunities across manufacturing, technology, energy transition, startups and inclusivity while employing G2B and B2B platforms, state-level lounges, and industry-led sessions to foster investor dialogue and partnerships.

Startup support measures expand focused sector categorisation, data tracking, simplified registration and mentoring to boost entrepreneurship.
Operational measures commit to sectoral categorization of startups, sanitization of data to map location and development stage, and ensuring DPIIT registration. Support mechanisms include mentoring via the MAARG portal, simplified onboarding to the Government e Marketplace, and incentives for intellectual property protection through reduced fees.