Protection and indemnity insurance expands domestic maritime risk coverage for third-party liabilities and strengthens self-reliant insurance capacity.
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool has introduced a sovereign-backed Protection & Indemnity insurance product to cover third-party maritime liabilities, including crew and cargo claims, pollution liability and wreck removal. The product expands the pool beyond cargo and hull war-risk coverage and is supported by combined indemnity capacity and a port-correspondent network. The pool is intended to maintain uninterrupted maritime war-risk insurance, build domestic underwriting capacity, strengthen maritime risk management, reduce foreign-market dependence and promote self-reliance in specialised insurance solutions.

Amalgamation of Go Digit Infoworks with Go Digit General Insurance approved, with the general insurer continuing as surviving entity.
The Competition Commission of India approved the amalgamation of Go Digit Infoworks Services Private Limited, the holding company of Go Digit General Insurance Limited, with Go Digit General Insurance Limited as the surviving entity. Infoworks has no present market-facing business activities. Go Digit General provides general and health insurance products and services in India, with a specialised focus on general insurance.

Competition approval enables Brookfield's indirect acquisition of Oaktree entities, combining alternative investment management businesses.
Competition approval was granted for Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. to indirectly acquire units in Oaktree Capital Group Holdings, L.P. and Oaktree Equity Plan, L.P., resulting in the acquisition of the Oaktree operating group of entities. Brookfield Asset Management is a global alternative asset manager, while the Oaktree group provides alternative investment management services.

Regional rural bank oversight strengthens financial performance, technology adoption, diversified lending and financial inclusion in remote communities.
Regional Rural Banks are regularly reviewed for financial performance, technology upgradation, MSME lending, loan diversification and financial inclusion in rural and remote areas. Their financial health improved over recent years, with growth in deposits, loans, credit-deposit ratio, net worth and capital adequacy, alongside improved asset-quality indicators. Financial-inclusion targets for bank-account access, micro-credit, insurance and pension schemes are set and periodically monitored to extend formal financial services.

Emergency credit guarantee support addresses business liquidity mismatches while public sector banks report stronger asset quality and sectoral lending growth.
Public sector banks reported improved balance-sheet health, rising business and lending, higher profits, stronger capital adequacy, and lower gross non-performing assets through FY 2025-26. Credit expanded across retail, agriculture, MSME, and infrastructure segments. Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 provides guarantee coverage to member lending institutions for eligible additional credit facilities addressing short-term liquidity mismatches, with full coverage for MSMEs and differentiated coverage for non-MSMEs and scheduled passenger airlines. Airline assistance is linked to peak credit outstanding and may require proportionate promoter or owner equity contribution above the applicable threshold.

FCV tobacco market stability remains under review through coordinated measures to protect growers and maintain transparent auction operations.
FCV tobacco market stability was reviewed with emphasis on protecting growers' interests and considering long-term measures for the sector. The delegation inspected Tobacco Board auction operations, interacted with growers on prevailing market conditions, and noted the transparent and orderly conduct of auctions. The Government is monitoring developments and examining appropriate measures with the State Government, Tobacco Board and stakeholders to safeguard FCV tobacco farmers' interests.

Integrated industrial city development promotes cross-learning on digital governance, investor facilitation, infrastructure planning and plug-and-play industrial parks.
Industrial corridor development is being supported through cross-learning on AURIC Smart City's integrated planning, infrastructure and governance practices. The programme addresses master planning, utility systems, digital monitoring, land utilisation, investor facilitation, project implementation and coordination among implementing agencies. It also considers application of these practices to the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana for plug-and-play industrial parks, with emphasis on integrated utilities, digital land management, investor-friendly approvals, sustainable infrastructure and multimodal connectivity.

Official statistics dissemination uses digital validation, release calendars, anonymised microdata and accessible platforms to strengthen timeliness and transparency.
Official statistics collection and dissemination are supported through digital survey platforms with built-in validation, real-time monitoring and supervisory quality controls. Consumer Price Index, National Accounts Statistics and Index of Industrial Production data are collected, compiled or validated through specified quality and timeliness mechanisms. An Advance Release Calendar supports accountable publication, while anonymised survey microdata, stakeholder engagement and digital portals improve transparency, accessibility and use of official statistics.

Official statistical modernization strengthens macroeconomic measurement through revised bases, digital surveys, validated data collection and district-level estimates.
Official statistical methodology and National Sample Surveys are periodically reviewed to reflect changing economic conditions, emerging data needs and international standards. Base revisions for key macroeconomic indicators incorporate updated data, expanded coverage, revised weights, administrative sources and improved estimation of the unincorporated sector. Survey methods are updated through expert consultation, pilot studies and field testing. Digital collection platforms, validation checks, real-time monitoring, AI-enabled tools and multilingual interfaces support improved data quality, quicker releases, high-frequency surveys and district-level estimates.

Energy statistics reporting expands with internationally aligned consumption data, energy-sector credit flows, and improved coal and electricity coverage.
Energy Statistics India 2026 reports Total Primary Energy Supply and renewable energy potential, supporting energy policy and infrastructure planning. Its 33rd edition adds data on credit flow to the energy sector, the international energy scenario, and international marine and aviation bunker use. It aligns end-use consuming sectors for energy commodities with international standards and addresses data gaps in industry-wise coal and electricity consumption.

Competition approval for full acquisition integrates cash replenishment, ATM hardware, software, managed services and maintenance operations.
Competition approval has been granted for The Brink's Company's acquisition of the entire equity share capital of NCR Atleos Corporation, which will become wholly owned and controlled by the acquirer. The acquirer provides cash replenishment and ancillary first-line maintenance in India. The target's Indian activities include ATM hardware manufacture and supply, ATM software development and licensing, ATM managed services, and first-line and second-line ATM maintenance.

Mephedrone trafficking enforcement uncovered a clandestine laboratory, controlled precursors, alleged drug proceeds and an intended receiver.
Illicit manufacture and trafficking of Mephedrone, a psychotropic substance under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, were addressed through an intelligence-led operation involving a clandestine laboratory. Manufacturing equipment, Mephedrone, its controlled precursor, Monomethylamine, and other chemicals used in manufacture were seized under the Act. Cash believed to be drug-trafficking proceeds and a further amount intended as token payment for delivery were recovered. Three persons were arrested in connection with the alleged network.

Fisheries subsidy disciplines promote sustainable marine resource use while excluding aquaculture and inland fisheries from their scope.
The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies disciplines subsidies concerning marine wild-capture fishing and fishing-related activities at sea. It prohibits subsidies linked to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and fishing of overfished stocks, promoting conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. Aquaculture and inland fisheries remain outside its scope. India's fisheries management framework is identified as supporting implementation while preserving policy space and safeguarding the interests of traditional and small-scale fishers.

Revised Index of Core Industries adopts a new base year, adds iron ore, and revises sector measurement methodology.
The revised Index of Core Industries series adopts 2022-23 as its base year, replaces the former series and expands coverage to nine industries by including iron ore. Steel is measured using gross production data, while only raw coal is retained to avoid double counting. Weights are derived from the corresponding Index of Industrial Production series and normalised to 100. A geometric-mean linking methodology connects the former and revised series. June 2026 provisional estimates show overall year-on-year ICI growth, led principally by iron ore and electricity.

Risk-based export controls exposed alleged pharmaceutical diversion, prompting NDPS enforcement against transnational illicit opioid trafficking networks.
Risk-based export controls and intelligence-led enforcement under the NDPS Act, 1985 addressed an alleged attempt to divert an export consignment of high-strength Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets into illicit international channels. Enquiries with the International Narcotics Control Board and competent authorities indicated that the declared destination had been misrepresented. The action involved seizure of the consignment and arrests of persons alleged to be connected with the export arrangement and conspiracy. The operation emphasises risk-based profiling, export-control scrutiny, intelligence sharing, and international coordination against pharmaceutical diversion and transnational drug trafficking.

UPI security framework mandates advanced controls, alongside risk-based limits and authentication safeguards to strengthen payment ecosystem resilience.
Unified Payments Interface is an NPCI-operated payment system authorised under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. Cross-border UPI arrangements facilitate person-to-person remittances and person-to-merchant payments through partner institutions in multiple countries. Security measures include risk-based transaction limits, safeguards against unauthorised mobile-number changes and misuse of SMS-based authentication, and enhanced application-security requirements. The Comprehensive UPI Information Security Framework 2025 and Mobile Application Security Framework mandate advanced controls to strengthen UPI ecosystem safety and resilience.

Intelligence-led anti-smuggling enforcement disrupts narcotics, illicit tobacco and cross-border arms trafficking through coordinated seizures and arrests.
Intelligence-led operations addressed narcotics smuggling, illicit tobacco trade and cross-border arms trafficking. Methamphetamine allegedly smuggled from Myanmar and pseudoephedrine intended for illegal export were seized, with arrests made under the NDPS Act, 1985. An import container falsely declared as carrying plastic storage boxes contained smuggled foreign-made cigarettes. Drone-dropped parcels containing Pakistan-made pistols were recovered near the international border and handed to jurisdictional police for action under the Arms Act, 1959.

Precious-metals smuggling enforcement targets concealed gold transport, illicit sale proceeds and airport insider facilitation networks.
Organised precious-metals smuggling was targeted through intelligence-led operations involving seizures of foreign-origin gold, silver and cash believed to represent sale proceeds, with arrests of persons allegedly connected with possession, transport and facilitation of smuggled goods. The operations addressed concealment in luggage-frame rods, undergarments and specially fabricated vehicle cavities, and included alleged airport-staff assistance in clandestinely removing smuggled gold during passenger transit.

India-Finland technology cooperation expands across digital infrastructure, sustainable manufacturing, research partnerships, investment, and emerging industrial technologies.
India-Finland cooperation was advanced through discussions on telecommunications, digital infrastructure, electronics manufacturing, research and development, innovation, clean technologies, advanced materials, and technology transfer. Further priorities included smart urban infrastructure, sustainable construction, advanced manufacturing, localisation, industrial machinery, clean industrial solutions, and investment. The engagements also explored EV charging infrastructure and reinforced business-to-business linkages for long-term cooperation in technology, sustainable manufacturing, research, and investment.

Revised Index of Core Industries adopts a new base year, adds Iron Ore, and aligns production measurement methodology.
The revised Index of Core Industries adopts 2022-23 as its base year and replaces the 2011-12 series. Its weights are derived from the 2022-23 Index of Industrial Production and redistributed pro rata to total 100. Iron Ore is added as a core industry, expanding the basket to nine industries. The Steel Index will use gross production data for consistency with the Index of Industrial Production. In the Coal sector, only Raw Coal is retained; Coal Middlings and Washed Coal are excluded to prevent double counting.