Digital public procurement on GeM expands transparency, inclusivity and access for enterprises, startups and small businesses.
Government e Marketplace (GeM) functions as a digital public procurement platform that replaces manual, fragmented purchasing with a technology-driven system. It uses online onboarding, transparent bidding, digital contract management and end-to-end procurement processes to improve transparency, reduce human interface and widen participation by enterprises across geographies. Inclusivity is a central feature, with strong growth in participation by micro and small enterprises, women-owned enterprises, startups and SC/ST enterprises, alongside procurement support for public service delivery and healthcare supplies.

Credit availability and financial inclusion drive discussed to widen formal lending, scheme coverage, and capital investment support.
Credit availability, financial inclusion and implementation of Central schemes were discussed with a view to expanding formal credit, ensuring wider coverage under flagship financial inclusion and social security schemes, and supporting capital infrastructure through the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme.

Carbon credit trading and green hydrogen standards shaped India's WTO climate engagement and low-carbon transition agenda.
India presented its carbon credit trading framework and renewable energy standardisation initiatives at WTO Trade and Environment Week 2026, linking them to sustainable development, clean energy transition and nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement. The discussion highlighted India's evolving national carbon market architecture under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, including a national electronic carbon credit trading platform and market-based incentives for greenhouse gas emission reduction. It also referred to technical criteria for classifying hydrogen as Green Hydrogen and to transparency concerns around unilateral trade-restrictive climate measures.

Maritime insurance self-reliance gains momentum as the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool lowers risk-cover premiums.
A workshop on the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool brought together maritime and insurance stakeholders to discuss current insurance covers available through the pool and the industry's requirements for protection and indemnity coverage in India. The discussions centred on the need for a reliable, sustainable and internationally acceptable domestic P&I framework, with the pool presented as a means of supporting maritime risk cover and reducing dependence on foreign P&I arrangements for Indian shipping interests. Premium reductions under the pool were highlighted for hull war and cargo war-risk covers, with the benefit of sovereign guarantee described as making maritime insurance more affordable.

FII taxation on Government Securities is proposed to shift toward exemption for interest and capital gains.
Under the Income-tax Act, 2025, FIIs are taxed on income from securities and capital gains under a separate framework, with securities income taxable at 20%, short-term capital gains taxable at 30% or 20% depending on coverage under concessional provisions, and long-term capital gains taxable at 12.5%. The proposed ordinance seeks to exempt interest income from Government Securities and capital gains arising on their transfer or redemption, while explaining the role of listed and unlisted securities, the absence of Securities Transaction Tax, and the holding-period rules for classification as short-term or long-term capital assets.

Government securities income exemption limits BIS tax relief to specified interest and capital gains from investment pool.
Income of the Bank for International Settlements from specified investments in Government Securities is proposed to be exempted under the ordinance. The exemption is confined to interest income earned from Government Securities and capital gains arising on transfer or redemption of Government Securities through the specified INR-denominated investment pool for central banks and official monetary authorities. It does not extend to all income earned by BIS in India or to other BIS operations.

Business research conference highlights trade resilience, artificial intelligence, BRICS and evidence-based policy for global competitiveness.
Global Business Research Conference 2026 at IIFT focused on managing business amid worldwide turbulence, with discussions on trade, manufacturing, innovation, technology, business education and evidence-based policy inputs. The programme included Directors' Conclaves, technical sessions across multiple management and policy disciplines, a special discussion on BRICS, a doctoral colloquium and awards recognising outstanding research contributions.

Investor facilitation through Niveshak Shivir enables direct help for unclaimed dividends, shares, KYC updates, and grievance redressal.
Investor facilitation is being organised through a one-day Niveshak Shivir in Bhopal by the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority and the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The camp is designed as a one-stop platform for investor services, with direct assistance for issues relating to unclaimed dividends and shares, including claims connected with holdings remaining unclaimed for six to seven years. It also provides on-the-spot KYC updation, nomination-related services, and immediate support for pending claim-related issues.

Group restructuring of UPL businesses approved for transfer of India and global crop protection verticals.
The proposed combination concerns a group restructuring within the UPL corporate structure and was approved by the Competition Commission of India. The transaction comprises interconnected steps involving UPL Limited, UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Limited, UPL Global Sustainable Agri Solutions Limited, UPL Crop Protection Holdings Limited, TPG Upswing Limited, Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust and Woodhall Holdings (DIFC) Limited, and is directed at reorganising the ownership and holding arrangements of the UPL group companies.

Competition approval for aircraft leasing acquisition through a downstream holding structure in a proposed combination.
The Competition Commission of India approved the proposed combination involving the acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance Limited by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd through DAE Eirecam Designated Activity Company. The transaction was structured as an acquisition from the target's current shareholders, with DAE Eirecam described as a downstream holding of the acquirer.

District Domestic Product standardisation advances uniform district economic estimates through bottom-up methods and consistent data allocation.
Uniform guidelines for compilation of District Domestic Product estimates with base year 2022-23 have been finalized and released after stakeholder consultation on the draft framework. The guideline provides a standardized approach for preparing district-level economic estimates across States and Union Territories, covering concepts, data sources, estimation procedures and methodologies for Gross District Domestic Product, Net District Domestic Product and per capita income. It prioritizes the bottom-up approach where district-level data are available and recommends top-down methods and allocation indicators where information is insufficient.

Wholesale Price Index revision expands coverage, updates methodology and introduces producer price indices for broader price measurement.
Revision of the Wholesale Price Index base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23 has been approved, together with compilation and release of new Producer Price Indices. The revised WPI series, along with Output PPI, Trial Input PPI and Service PPI, is scheduled for release on 15 June 2026 and will replace the existing WPI series. The framework is intended to support transition from WPI to PPI, while allowing a five-year continuation of WPI for price escalation use before discontinuation.

Government accounts highlight revenue receipts, tax devolution to states, and expenditure composition across revenue and capital heads.
Government accounts for financial year 2025-26 were consolidated and published on a provisional, unaudited basis, showing receipts of the Union Government as net tax revenue, non-tax revenue, and non-debt capital receipts. During the period, a substantial amount was transferred to State Governments as devolution of the share of taxes, and total expenditure was recorded on both revenue and capital account, with interest payments and major subsidies forming significant components of revenue expenditure.

Government revenue and expenditure account for April 2026 highlights tax receipts, devolution to states, and major spending heads.
Government of India's monthly account for April 2026 records the consolidated receipt and expenditure position for the month. Receipts comprise tax revenue, non-tax revenue and non-debt capital receipts, with a transfer made to State Governments by way of devolution of taxes. The account also notes the corresponding expenditure split between revenue account and capital account, and identifies interest payments and major subsidies as significant components of revenue expenditure.

Anti-narcotics operations under Operation Chakravyuh seize narcotic contraband and expose trafficking through baggage, courier consignments and export cargo.
Coordinated anti-narcotics operations by the Cochin Unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence under Operation Chakravyuh led to the seizure of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, including methaqualone, methamphetamine and hashish oil, intended for illicit distribution and trafficking. The contraband was detected through passenger baggage at an airport, concealment in courier consignments and outbound export cargo. More than 24 kg was seized and five persons were apprehended under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.

Anti-narcotic enforcement targets illicit ganja transportation, with seizure and arrests under the NDPS Act.
Anti-narcotic enforcement action involved the seizure of 104.9 kg ganja in Bihar and the arrest of two persons for illicit transportation under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. The action formed part of a continuing drive by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence to curb drug trafficking and dismantle narcotics supply networks across India.

Industrial park development gains focus as BHAVYA consultation outlines testing infrastructure, funding structure, and implementation-ready project planning.
Strengthening implementation of the BHAVYA Scheme through stakeholder consultation focused on investment-ready industrial parks, quality infrastructure and testing facilities, including the role of National Test House and Bureau of Indian Standards in supporting product testing, certification, standards compliance and quality control orders. The consultation addressed the BHAVYA Scheme framework and implementation roadmap, including eligibility conditions, land requirements, SPV structures, funding provisions, monitoring arrangements and the framework for private developer-led industrial parks. Detailed guidance was also given on preparation and submission of Detailed Project Reports, project identification, land readiness, infrastructure planning, connectivity, utilities, institutional arrangements and documentation requirements.

Unclaimed financial assets portal launched to simplify access to bank deposits, insurance claims, shares and mutual funds.
A Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets has been launched as a single unified online platform to facilitate citizen search and tracing of unclaimed bank deposits, insurance claims, shares, dividends and mutual funds across the financial ecosystem. The portal provides consolidated access to multiple search facilities relating to unclaimed financial assets and is intended to improve convenience, awareness and access to information.

India-U.S. trade and investment ties strengthened through business talks on technology, healthcare, finance and supply chain resilience.
Strengthening India-U.S. trade and investment relations through high-level business engagements focused on expanding cooperation with global industry leaders in financial services, healthcare, digital payments, manufacturing, innovation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. The discussions highlighted opportunities for global businesses in India, supply chain resilience, India's attractiveness as an investment destination, economic reforms, ease of doing business, and deeper industry-to-industry collaboration.

Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement advances as Canada and India deepen trade, investment, and business cooperation across key sectors.
Canada and India reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations through deeper commercial cooperation, increased business engagement, and expanded opportunities in priority sectors. The statement also highlighted support for an ambitious Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with emphasis on market access, resilient supply chains, and two-way economic growth.