Investor protection via bilateral investment agreement establishes minimum treatment, expropriation safeguards and arbitration for cross-border investments.
The Bilateral Investment Agreement guarantees a minimum standard of treatment for investors and an independent investor state arbitration mechanism. It protects investments against expropriation, ensures transparency in measures affecting investments, and enables transfers and compensation for losses. The Agreement balances these investor protections with preserved State regulatory space and identifies sectors for enhanced cooperation to facilitate increased bilateral investment.

Industrial smart city development streamlines infrastructure and clearances to accelerate manufacturing investment and inclusive job creation.
AURIC is a Greenfield industrial smart city under the National Industrial Corridor/DMIC, managed by a Special Purpose Vehicle, offering plug-and-play infrastructure, a power distribution licence, advanced waste treatment, and digital governance including single-window clearances and online approvals to facilitate investor entry and operations. The city has allotted extensive industrial and mixed-use land across Shendra and Bidkin to MSMEs, large-scale and non-MSME projects, combines sectoral clustering with multi-modal connectivity, and implements targeted measures-such as reduced MSME rents and a proposed Skill Development Centre-to promote inclusive industrial growth and workforce alignment.

One-way switch to National Pension System: eligible UPS employees may revert under specified timing and disciplinary exclusions.
A one-time, irreversible switch permits UPS members to revert to NPS subject to timing requirements before service exit and subject to exclusion where removal, dismissal, compulsory retirement as penalty, or disciplinary proceedings exist; failure to opt within the prescribed window results in continuation under UPS and those remaining in NPS beyond the final cutoff cannot later opt for UPS.

Public-private partnership advances healthcare innovation by enabling grants and targeted incubation for MedTech startups.
Memorandum of Understanding establishing a public-private partnership between DPIIT and Pfizer to support DPIIT-recognized startups through the Pfizer INDovation program via grants and an 18-month incubation and acceleration program focused on clinical validation, regulatory approvals, go-to-market strategies, mentorship, infrastructure access, and engagement with Pfizer research facilities.

MoU for startup support expands accelerator access, mentorship and pilot opportunities through integrated Startup India engagement.
A Memorandum of Understanding creates an integrated Startup Engagement Programme on the Startup India portal to support DPIIT-recognised startups by providing access to the bank's Mumbai accelerator, dedicated workspace, structured curriculum, industry mentorship and opportunities to run pilot programmes with the bank's business units, while facilitating networking with investors and participation in workshops and showcases.

Integrated multimodal infrastructure review ensures project alignment with national master plan, boosting connectivity and logistics efficiency.
The Network Planning Group evaluated three rail and one road proposal for alignment with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, focusing on integrated multimodal infrastructure, last mile connectivity, and whole of government coordination to boost logistics efficiency and socio economic benefits. Rail projects include a new Baramulla-Uri broad gauge line requiring land acquisition and multiple grade separations, doubling of the Qazigund-Badgam line designated as a Hill & Strategic Corridor to increase capacity and support defence logistics, and 3rd/4th lines on Ambala-Jalandhar to decongest a vital corridor. The road project upgrades Khagaria-Purnia to a four lane divided carriageway with bridges, ROBs, toll plazas, and truck lay bays to enhance regional connectivity and inclusive growth.

Ease of doing business drives deregulation and simplification to attract investment and boost manufacturing and exports.
The Government centres policy on Ease of doing business via deregulation, procedural reduction, policy simplification, and decriminalisation to improve investment climate and reduce compliance costs, complemented by tax reductions, monetary easing and forthcoming GST 2.0 reforms to simplify compliance and spur demand; concurrent Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat measures prioritise domestic manufacturing, resilient supply chains, targeted sectoral promotion, and trade negotiations to expand market access while encouraging sustainability and quality standards.

Merger clearance: acquisition approved enabling full shareholding transfer of a hospital chain, structured in multiple tranches.
The Competition Commission approved a combination where Manipal Hospitals Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Manipal Health Enterprises Private Limited, will acquire up to complete shareholding in Sahyadri Hospitals Private Limited through multiple tranches. The acquirer and its affiliates operate a multi specialty hospital network, while the target runs a multi speciality hospital chain providing tertiary and quaternary care in Maharashtra; a detailed Commission order will follow.

Sustainability commitments drive India's push for round the clock renewables and self reliant green growth at competitive rates.
India declares accelerated progress toward national sustainability goals, reporting substantial renewable capacity installed ahead of schedule, an interconnected national grid, and the ability to supply round the clock renewable energy at competitive rates. The statement links these power sector achievements to Make in India and self reliant manufacturing, calls for innovation in energy efficiency and water management, emphasises resilient supply chains and inclusive growth, and urges collective action on recycling and sustainable pathways while criticising unmet international climate finance commitments.

Trade facilitation under CEPA advances market access and regulatory cooperation to streamline cross border trade and investment.
Ministers agreed to deepen the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by expanding non-oil trade, improving market access, and enhancing trade facilitation. They committed to timely trade data sharing for monitoring, to convene the Sub-Committee on Services within two months, and to refer regulatory and market-access issues to the CEPA Joint Committee for early resolution. Institutional enablers noted include the Emirates Drug Establishment, the Local Currency Settlement System, and bilateral trade platforms. Sectoral measures addressed expedited pharmaceutical registration and inspections, and food-sector export support via an incubation scheme and partner-country participation at Gulf Food.

Financial literacy for rural women expanded through interactive local-language training and partnerships enhancing investor protection.
IEPFA launched Phase II of Niveshak Didi to deepen financial awareness and empower rural women using interactive training modules in local languages focused on savings, investment safety, fraud prevention, and secure use of digital financial platforms, delivered through partnerships with grassroots organisations to ensure last-mile outreach and strengthen investor protection through education.

Project monitoring: DPIIT directs expedited resolution of land, environmental and forest clearances to accelerate mega infrastructure projects.
Directed strengthening of the institutional project monitoring mechanism through the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) to expedite resolution of implementation impediments for mega infrastructure projects. Central and State authorities and private proponents were instructed to prioritise coordinated action to resolve land acquisition, environmental, and forest and wildlife clearance issues impeding projects such as the Trivandrum-Kanyakumari railway doubling and telecommunications network expansion.

Public Financial Management strengthened as new Controller General of Accounts appointed to advance transparency and technology-driven accounting.
Appointment of T.C.A. Kalyani as Controller General of Accounts places a senior ICAS officer with extensive public financial management experience in charge of budgeting, accounting, and consolidation of government finances, with an expectation to reinforce Public Financial Management systems through administrative leadership, technology adoption, and process improvements.

Ocean ecosystem accounting integration promotes national accounts alignment with SEEA through capacity building and a state implementation roadmap.
The workshop advanced integration of ocean ecosystem information into national accounts aligned with the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) and forthcoming SNA guidance, stressing that ocean accounts-capturing extent, condition, services and assets-improve GDP transparency and policy decisions. Technical discussions highlighted data standardisation, use of fisheries statistics, remote sensing, and climate impacts, and concluded with a roadmap to strengthen institutional coordination, build state-level capacity, and establish a national framework for credible, policy-relevant Ocean Accounts.

Government fiscal review shows composition of receipts and transfers shaping budgetary resource allocation and expenditure patterns.
Monthly consolidation reports central government receipts-tax revenue (net), non tax revenue and non debt capital receipts-and records increased Devolution of Share of Taxes to states. Expenditure is presented as Revenue Expenditure (including interest payments and major subsidies) and Capital Expenditure, with percentage shares of the budgeted estimates realised to date and principal drivers of fiscal outgo identified.

Data protection and competition coordination advances through regulator consultation to harmonise digital market oversight for consumer welfare.
The Competition Commission of India and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology discussed the regulatory interface between the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and competition law in digital markets, noting that data-driven models implicate competition, privacy, and consumer welfare. They committed to a consultative regulatory approach to harmonise data governance and competition principles, with regular interaction to coordinate policy and enforcement, support innovation-friendly conditions, and protect consumer and business interests.

Bilateral investment cooperation to advance targeted sectoral investments and institutional ties, including sovereign fund office establishment.
Bilateral investment cooperation was advanced through a high-level stakeholders' meeting focused on promoting Qatari investments across priority sectors, including infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, transport, logistics, food processing, health, semiconductors and finance. Both sides reaffirmed a prior commitment by a Qatari sovereign investor to establish an on the ground presence and pursue a major investment programme, and agreed to continue targeted dialogues between the sovereign investor and domestic stakeholders to scope investments and promote specific projects and companies.

Trade law capacity building strengthens government negotiation, drafting, rulemaking and dispute settlement capabilities.
CRIT Centres, led by CTIL, enhance government capacity in trade and investment law by safeguarding confidentiality in negotiations and building in house expertise. CTIL provides operative legal inputs for trade negotiations, legislative drafting, rulemaking, and dispute settlement, and conducts experiential training like TradeLab. The Centre also produces research and publications to support policy and negotiation strategy.

Combination approval for acquisition of shareholding in a luggage manufacturer by private equity funds and individual investors.
Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of certain shareholding in V.I.P. Industries Limited by Multiples Private Equity Fund IV, Multiples Private Equity Gift Fund IV, Samvibhag Securities Private Limited and two natural persons; a detailed order will follow. The acquirers include Category II Alternative Investment Funds and related managed vehicles belonging to the Multiples group, an investment portfolio company, and individual investors; the Target is a listed manufacturer and seller of luggage, handbags and travel accessories.

Change of control via additional share acquisition enables full ownership in maritime terminal services, subject to regulatory order.
The Competition Commission of India approved a combination whereby PSA India Pte. Ltd. will acquire additional shareholding in PSA Bharat Investments Pte. Ltd. from AIN Investment Ltd., resulting in the Acquirer obtaining full equity ownership of the Target. The Acquirer holds investments in the maritime supply chain in India, while the Target holds investments in India-domiciled subsidiaries providing container terminal services. A detailed order of the Commission will follow.