Quality Control Order strengthens manufacturing standards, enabling Indian toy exports and prompting a new promotional scheme for industry growth.
Enforcement of the Quality Control Order has raised safety and quality benchmarks enabling domestic toy manufacturers to meet international standards, supported by collateral-free Mudra loans for startups and Ministry-backed support for local manufacturing clusters. A planned promotional scheme will target design capabilities, packaging, branding, and quality manufacturing to help firms scale, leverage the large domestic market for cost efficiency, and expand exports.

Institutionalisation of ESG as core corporate governance, driving mandatory-aligned disclosures and resilient, equitable supply chains.
The conference urged embedding ESG institutionalisation into corporate governance as an operational core, tailoring sectoral ESG models for local supply chains, MSMEs and labour formalisation. It recommended aligning BRSR with global sustainability frameworks through interoperability and assurance systems, and advancing equitable decarbonisation, resilient supply chains and sustainable finance via multi stakeholder governance to operationalise responsible business conduct.

Mobility expo platform expands to include multi-modal mobility and agricultural mobility showcases, driving industry collaboration and innovation.
Announcement of the third edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo (BMGE) in the National Capital Region of Delhi in February 2027, organised with support from central ministries and coordinated by industry bodies. The Expo will include exhibitions, technical sessions, and stakeholder consultations, and will introduce a dedicated Multi-Modal Mobility and Logistics segment plus a tractors and agricultural mobility showcase. Coordinated by the Engineering Export Promotion Council with support from multiple sector associations, the event functions as a platform for product launches, technology showcases, conferences, buyer-seller engagement, and international delegations to advance sustainable and inclusive mobility objectives.

Mango Export Promotion expands market access and showcases GI tagged varieties to boost international demand via retail chains.
APEDA launched 'Indian Mango Mania 2025' in Abu Dhabi to showcase premium and GI tagged mango varieties, facilitate airlifting from principal producing states, collaborate with embassy and retail partners, and promote market access for FPOs, FPCs and agri exporters through in store exhibitions and value added mango products aimed at increasing exports to the UAE and Gulf region.

Data quality and real-time credit reporting to improve lender access and broaden inclusive credit delivery.
Regulatory and infrastructural reforms aim to reduce information asymmetry by strengthening CIC oversight-standardised data formats, a Data Quality Index, mandated free full credit reports, internal ombudsmen, expanded grievance redressal, and disclosure of suit-filed and wilful defaulter accounts-while promoting digital public infrastructure and new interfaces (ULI, OCEN, account aggregation) to enable lenders' access to verified and alternative data. Priority actions include moving toward near-real-time reporting, improving data quality and identity standardisation, managing AI/ML model risk, and ensuring responsible innovation to advance financial inclusion.

Competition clearance for acquisition of a minority stake in an online investment platform under a share subscription and adherence agreement.
The Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of shares in Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited by Viggo Investment Pte. Ltd. pursuant to a Deed of Adherence and Share Subscription Agreement dated 28 April 2025, involving a minority change in beneficial ownership. Viggo is an investment holding vehicle within a layered corporate structure ultimately linked to a sovereign-related investor. Groww operates an online trading platform and mobile application for investments and provides software development, licensed software marketing, and management and consultancy services.

Competition approval for a development finance institution's equity subscription into a solar module manufacturer after merger review.
The Competition Commission of India granted approval for the proposed investment by British International Investment plc in ReNew Photovoltaics Private Limited through the Acquirer's subscription to securities of the Target; the Acquirer is a UK Government-owned development finance institution and the Target manufactures solar modules and solar cells in India, and a detailed order will follow.

Competition approval for acquisition of equity shares in NACL Industries by Coromandel International, affecting agro chemical and crop protection markets.
Competition Commission of India approved Coromandel International Limited's acquisition of certain equity shares in NACL Industries Limited. CIL is an agri solutions provider with businesses in crop nutrition, crop protection, active ingredients and retail; NACL operates in the agro chemical sector supplying crop protection products and active ingredients. A detailed order with the Commission's competitive assessment will follow.

Anti-competitive practices by trade association found, requiring member awareness campaigns and withdrawal of prior anti-competitive circulars.
The Commission found that the Federation imposed higher-than-banking conversion rates, prescribed resale terms (price, credit period, interest) for members supplying institutions, and maintained an approved-suppliers list and circulars steering purchases to selected vendors, conduct held to constitute anti-competitive practices. The Commission directed withdrawal of anti-competitive circulars, mandated awareness measures among members about prohibited conduct previously identified, and imposed monetary penalties alongside compliance directions to prevent recurrence.

Seafood value addition promoted through a national skill olympiad, strengthening trained workforce and export quality standards.
MPEDA organised a National Skill Olympiad on seafood value addition featuring zonal skill tests, semi-finals and a final at Seafood Expo Bharat where four trained professionals were assessed on quality, hygiene, execution, and presentation; prizes, medals, and certificates were awarded and products displayed for public tasting, with the initiative positioned as a capacity-building measure to enhance value-added seafood exports and stakeholder engagement.

Multimodal connectivity drives evaluation of four transport projects to enhance intermodal coordination and logistics efficiency.
The Network Planning Group evaluated three brownfield railway upgrades and one greenfield road widening against PM GatiShakti objectives of integrated planning, intermodal coordination, and last mile connectivity. Rail initiatives include Asangaon-Kasara fourth line (34.97 km), Bakhtiyarpur-Tilaiya doubling (103.528 km), and third/fourth lines between Delhi and Ambala (193.60 km) to increase capacity and freight throughput. The road project proposes four laning Mokama-Munger (82.4 km) under the Hybrid Annuity Model to improve regional connectivity, divert commercial traffic, and support industrial hubs. Projects were assessed for travel time reduction, logistics efficiency, and socio economic impact.

Financial inclusion campaign to saturate FI schemes at local bodies, driving account openings and social scheme enrolments.
The Department of Financial Services launched a nationwide campaign to achieve saturation of Financial Inclusion (FI) schemes at Gram Panchayat and Urban Local Body levels, directing coordinated outreach by banks and state actors. Operative measures include re-KYC of saving accounts where due; opening bank accounts for unbanked adults; enrolment in life, accident and pension schemes; digital fraud prevention awareness; access to unclaimed deposits and grievance redressal; and facilitation of pending nomination updates through local camps and stakeholder participation.

Research Development and Innovation funding to provide long term concessional finance and catalyse private sector deep tech projects.
A national Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme creates a two tier financing architecture in which a Special Purpose Fund within ANRF allocates long term concessional loans and selective equity or FoF contributions to second level fund managers, who in turn finance private sector R&D and startups in sunrise and strategic sectors to support higher Technology Readiness Levels and acquisition of critical technologies.

Extension of cut-off date for exercising option under Unified Pension Scheme extends eligibility window for specified beneficiaries.
The Government extended the cut-off date for exercising the option under the Unified Pension Scheme, lengthening the period during which eligible existing employees, past retirees, and legally wedded spouses of deceased past retirees may opt into the scheme following notification by the Ministry of Finance and operationalisation by PFRDA regulations.

NPS retirees UPS eligibility: additional lump sum and monthly top up benefits; claim via DDO or online before deadline.
Retired Central Government NPS subscribers with at least ten years of qualifying service, or their legally wedded spouse, may claim UPS additions over and above NPS benefits: a one time lump sum based on one tenth of last drawn basic pay plus dearness allowance per completed six months of service; a monthly top up computed as admissible UPS payout plus dearness relief minus the representative annuity under NPS; and arrears with simple interest at applicable PPF rates. Claims can be made physically via DDO using prescribed forms or online through the designated portal; a claim submission deadline is prescribed.

Dismantling export controls among BRICS urged to protect supply chains and ensure equitable, rules-based trade cooperation.
India urged dismantling export controls among BRICS members and elimination of restrictive trade measures that disrupt supply chains, while endorsing a Joint Declaration and annexures reaffirming commitment to equitable, rules-based trade. The Declaration warned that climate-related trade measures must not become unjustifiable discrimination or disguised restrictions. India sought a Permanent Solution for Public Stockholding for food security, promoted its "30 for 30" WTO proposal, called for concessional transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies with financing, and emphasised Digital Public Infrastructure and data economy governance for inclusive digital transformation.

Public procurement reform expands market access and lowers transactional barriers while institutionalising digital transparency and support.
GeM has reformed public procurement operations by reducing and capping seller fees, exempting or lowering deposit requirements for lower-turnover vendors, and largely removing transaction charges, thereby expanding access for MSEs, artisans, women entrepreneurs and startups. Concurrently, GeM's nationwide adoption and state mandates combined with IFMS integrations establish interoperability and compliance across procurement systems, while deployment of analytics for fraud detection and a multilingual generative AI chatbot enhance transparency, monitoring, and user support.

Port restrictions on imports from Bangladesh confine specified goods to designated seaports and bar entry via listed land crossings.
Imposition of port restrictions limits entry points for specified imports from Bangladesh: all ready made garments are barred from land ports and allowed only via Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports; fruit drinks, processed foods, certain cotton and plastic goods, and wooden furniture are prohibited through specified LCSs/ICPs in northeastern states and certain West Bengal LCSs; fish, LPG, edible oil and crushed stone are exempt; transit goods destined for Nepal and Bhutan are not subject to these restrictions.

Memorandum of Understanding to support climate-tech startups with funding, mentorship and market linkages under a government-industry partnership.
A two-year Memorandum of Understanding between DPIIT and GEAPP establishes a framework to support early-stage climate-tech startups by facilitating funding access, mentorship, pilot opportunities and market linkages, with provision for extension. GEAPP will launch the Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge (ENTICE) as a competitive platform to identify high-impact solutions and channel investment support through partner investors, while DPIIT will connect the program to the Startup India network and government schemes to enable outreach and ecosystem integration.

Independent Director training enables senior defence officers to transition into corporate governance roles and contribute to boards.
IICA and DGR ran a two week certification programme for thirty senior defence officers to orient them on corporate governance and the roles and responsibilities of Independent Director, with the objective of enabling veterans to contribute to corporate boards. The programme highlighted the convergence of military ethics and corporate governance, promoted entrepreneurship and MSME engagement, and aimed to build capacity for veterans to assume governance roles within the corporate sector.