Production Linked Incentive schemes boost manufacturing, investment and jobs across key sectors under Make in India.
Production Linked Incentive schemes under the Make in India initiative are stated to incentivize incremental production and sales across 14 sectors, expand manufacturing capacity, and attract fresh investment within a wider industrial policy framework. The schemes are stated to have generated investments exceeding Rs.2.16 lakh crore, production and sales exceeding Rs.20.41 lakh crore, and over 14.39 lakh direct and indirect jobs, while also supporting exports, reducing import dependence, and strengthening domestic manufacturing.

Skill development and capacity building in construction sector through structured training and certification programmes.
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to strengthen skill development and capacity building in the construction sector through structured training and certification programmes. The collaboration is intended to train civil engineers, ready-mix concrete professionals, contractors, construction workers, and masons across the country, with emphasis on material quality testing, concrete mix proportioning, durability, and sustainable construction practices.

WTO reform through transparent, inclusive member-driven process with development at the core and preserved foundational principles
India's participation in the 14th Ministerial Conference of the WTO centred on support for WTO reform through a transparent, inclusive and member-driven process that keeps development at its core. The position emphasised the need to preserve the WTO's foundational principles and objectives, including non-discrimination, consensus-based decision making and equity. Bilateral discussions also addressed the conference agenda and ways to strengthen trade relations.

Grievance redress governance through CPGRAMS review meetings strengthens complaint resolution, transparency, compliance, and citizen-centric oversight.
DFS conducts periodic CPGRAMS review meetings with financial regulators, banks, insurers, institutions, and complainants to assess grievance resolution through a dip-stick survey at the senior-most level. The exercise reviews unsatisfied closed complaints, addresses systemic and pending issues, and uses citizen feedback to strengthen grievance redress, transparency, compliance, and preventive governance across banking, insurance, pension, and claim-related disputes.

Official Development Assistance supports metro, healthcare and horticulture projects across India through Japan-backed loan agreements.
Japan has committed Official Development Assistance loans to India for four projects in urban transport, health and agriculture across Maharashtra, Karnataka and Punjab. The projects include Bengaluru Metro Rail Phase 3, Mumbai Metro Line 11, strengthening tertiary healthcare and medical education in Maharashtra, and promoting sustainable horticulture in Punjab. The assistance is channelled through loan agreements between the Government of India and JICA.

Advance Pricing Agreement pre-filing consultation form streamlines transfer pricing discussions, electronic filing, and anonymous representation options.
Form FN050 is the income-tax application for a pre-filing consultation in relation to an Advance Pricing Agreement, allowing an eligible person to discuss the proposed transfer pricing methodology for international transactions before formal APA filing. The form requires details of the applicant, the type of APA proposed, the transactions to be covered, and the relevant tax years, with annexures covering group structure, business model, functional profile, transfer pricing audit history, and other international transactions. It is filed electronically, assigned to an APA team, and taken up for consultation, with the Indian competent authority associated in bilateral or multilateral cases.

Digital housing loan access expands through a unified marketplace for defence and government personnel.
The Gruh Sugam Portal streamlines digital housing loan access for Defence personnel, members of paramilitary forces, and State and Central Government employees through their administrative units. It functions as a unified digital marketplace that relays minimal loan requests to registered lending institutions, enables comparison of competing offers, and supports seamless digital integration, online query resolution, grievance redressal, and consumer protection. The initiative is aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, financial inclusion, and affordable home ownership.

Startup ecosystem support gains momentum through industry mentorship, innovation challenges, and market access for emerging technology startups.
Startup ecosystem support is being advanced through a Memorandum of Understanding between DPIIT and a digital entertainment company to promote product startups in digital entertainment, online gaming, esports, interactive media, and AI-driven technologies. The collaboration is intended to provide structured industry engagement, mentorship, knowledge exchange, curated opportunities, Proof-of-Concept development, market access, and integration into industry ecosystems wherever feasible. It also contemplates innovation challenges, hackathons, workshops, masterclasses, pilot collaborations, and outreach through Startup India programmes.

Competition approval for additional shareholding acquisition in Valuedrive Technologies through an alternative investment and trust co-investment structure.
The Competition Commission of India approved the proposed acquisition of additional shareholding in Valuedrive Technologies Private Limited by Setu AIF Trust, Konark Trust and MMPL Trust. The transaction concerns acquisition of shares on a fully diluted basis through an alternative investment fund and private trust co-investment structure. Valuedrive Technologies Private Limited operates as an operating-cum-holding company for the Spinny Group and carries on an electronic platform business for used motor vehicles, together with related subsidiary activities.

Competition approval for acquisition of Groww Asset Management shareholding by State Street Global Advisors
Competition approval was granted for the proposed acquisition of shareholding in Groww Asset Management Limited by State Street Global Advisors, Inc. The target manages schemes of Groww Mutual Fund, including equity, hybrid, debt and exchange traded fund schemes. State Street operates under the State Street Investment Management brand as the asset management arm of State Street Corporation. The detailed order of the Commission would follow.

Competition combination approval for Coursera and Udemy merger, creating sole control over Udemy through a subsidiary merger.
Competition Commission of India approved a proposed combination involving the merger of Chess Merger Sub, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coursera Inc., with and into Udemy Inc., with Udemy surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Coursera. The transaction results in Coursera acquiring sole control over Udemy, and the combined company is expected to have post-closing shareholding in which existing Coursera stockholders hold approximately 59% and existing Udemy stockholders approximately 41% on a fully diluted basis.

Competition approval for renewable energy investment in Aditya Birla Renewables through equity subscription by GIP EM Star.
Competition Commission of India approved the subscription of certain equity share capital of Aditya Birla Renewables Limited by GIP EM Star Pte. Ltd. The acquirer is incorporated in Singapore and is ultimately linked to Global Infrastructure Management, LLC and BlackRock, Inc. The target, headquartered in Mumbai, is engaged in renewable energy power generation, including solar and wind power.

Free trade agreements and voluntary CSR are highlighted as tools for quality-led growth and inclusive development.
India's expanded free trade agreements are presented as a means of securing preferential market access for goods and services, with reduced or zero duty benefits linked to stronger export competitiveness. Indian industry, farmers, MSMEs, fishermen and artisans are urged to use these opportunities through a sustained focus on quality, higher standards and improved production and service capability. The statement also presents voluntary corporate social responsibility beyond statutory minima as an example of tangible social commitment.

Multilateral trading system priorities shape India's agenda on WTO reform, food security, digital trade, and development concerns.
The WTO Ministerial Conference agenda covers WTO reform, the e-commerce work programme and moratorium, investment facilitation for development, fisheries subsidies, and agriculture-related issues. India's priorities include a development-centric multilateral trading system, a permanent solution on Public Stockholding for food security, effective Special and Differential Treatment, and a fully functional, automatic, and binding dispute settlement mechanism. India also supports policy space in digital trade, balanced fisheries subsidy disciplines, and investment facilitation for developing countries.

Startup ecosystem partnership expands incorporation support, mentorship and financial tools for early-stage founders through a dedicated platform.
DPIIT entered into a strategic partnership with a leading fintech platform through a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen India's startup ecosystem by supporting startups, innovators and entrepreneurs with financial tools, founder enablement programmes and ecosystem assistance. The collaboration is directed towards helping early- and growth-stage startups scale through digital payment solutions, financial infrastructure, incorporation support, mentorship and structured guidance for formalising and expanding operations. A dedicated platform, Startup Sahayak, has been launched to provide end-to-end assistance for early-stage founders, including company incorporation, access to schemes and guidance on funding opportunities.

Cooperative sector survey training strengthens data quality and prepares nationwide collection on economic contribution and employment generation.
The Rapid Survey of Functional Cooperatives is being prepared through an all-India training workshop to equip master trainers with conceptual clarity, survey methodology, technical know-how, and uniform understanding of survey concepts. The survey will be conducted nationwide from April 2026 using the National Cooperative Database as the sampling frame and a web-based data collection system to generate sector-wise estimates of economic contribution and employment generation.

Infrastructure project monitoring through PAIMANA tracks ongoing Central Sector projects, sector-wise progress, and new additions across Ministries.
Central Sector infrastructure projects worth Rs.150 crore and above are monitored through the PAIMANA portal, which standardises infrastructure tracking, auto-updates project data from Ministries and Departments, and supports timely review and data-driven decision-making. As of February 2026, the portal records 1,948 ongoing projects across 17 Central Ministries and Departments, with a revised cost of Rs.41.98 lakh crore and cumulative expenditure of Rs.19.71 lakh crore. The portfolio covers multiple sectors, led by Transport & Logistics and Energy, and includes new additions and commissioned projects during February 2026.

Unpaid caregiving work shows a clear gender gap in Time Use Survey 2024, with women participating more and spending more time.
Time Use Survey 2024 measures participation in paid and unpaid activities and reports unpaid caregiving for household members among persons aged 15 to 59 years. It compares Time Use Survey 2024 with Time Use Survey 2019, noting differences in participation rates and average daily time spent on caregiving by men and women. The release highlights that women participate more in unpaid caregiving and spend more time on it than men.

Infrastructure project monitoring through PAIMANA, integrated dashboards, and escalation-based review to reduce delays and improve execution.
MoSPI monitors ongoing Central Sector infrastructure projects costing Rs. 150 crore and above through PAIMANA, a web-based monitoring system integrated with DPIIT's portal under the principle of One Data One Entry. The platform automatically fetches project data, reduces manual entry, supports evidence-based monitoring, and provides customized dashboards, monthly reviews, and analytics for stakeholders. Delay-mitigation measures also include PRAGATI reviews and DPIIT's Project Monitoring Group, which uses milestone-based monitoring and a 5-tier escalation framework for issue resolution and fast-tracking of approvals and clearances.

International trade law and WTO dispute settlement shaped CTIL's support for a regional moot court competition.
CTIL supported the 24th edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition as a Platinum Sponsor for the West and South Asia regional round. The event focused on international trade law, WTO law and dispute settlement, with CTIL research staff serving as judges and CTIL presenting its work in trade and investment law, capacity-building programmes and policy discourse.