Project monitoring threshold revised; mandated projects are monitored via integrated portals with automated API data flows.
The Ministry released updated CPI and GDP series and will release a revised IIP series; NIC-2025 aligns with ISIC Revision 5. Under the Allocation of Business Rules, 1961, the Ministry monitors projects above the prescribed cost threshold using the PAIMANA portal, integrated with IPMP; line ministries and implementing agencies must update IPMP, and data are fetched into PAIMANA via APIs for online monitoring.

Base year revision of GDP and statistical modernisation enables nowcasting and real-time economic monitoring for policy guidance.
Revision of the GDP base year to 2022-23 integrates new data sources, NIC-2025 classification, and methodological improvements to improve national accounts measurement; the IIP series and price indices have been modernized (CAPI for CPI and secure online WPI transmission) and a nowcasting framework using high-frequency indicators and data dashboards provides near real-time assessments of economic activity for policy support.

Statistical data accountability strengthened through digital collection platforms and harmonised standards for reliable public dissemination.
MoSPI strengthened statistical data accountability by deploying digital collection tools-CAPI integrated with e SIGMA, AI enabled chatbots and multilingual interfaces-with in built validation for real time submission and automated checks. Measures include physical scrutiny by senior officers, regular training, state/UT capacity building under the Support for Statistical Strengthening sub scheme, and improved dissemination via an Advance Release Calendar, revamped portals and API exchange. Alignment with international and national standards is reflected in adoption of the United Nations Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, the Statistical Quality Assessment Framework, harmonised classifications, and circulation of a National MetaData Structure to enhance clarity and discoverability.

Digital data dissemination: GoIStats app provides selected socio economic indicators on the go with standalone platform policy and feedback.
The GoIStats mobile application serves as a digital data dissemination channel providing selected socio economic indicators and visualisations from nine statistical products and 178 infographics, with ongoing dataset onboarding, active user engagement metrics and an inbuilt feedback mechanism; there is no proposal to integrate the app with other national data platforms at this stage.

Unclaimed dividend facilitation enabling direct investor access to recovery, KYC update, and on site grievance redressal services.
Facilitation of unclaimed dividends and shares via a one stop public outreach event connecting investors directly with companies and Registrars and Transfer Agents, offering on the spot KYC updates, nomination services, and immediate assistance for pending claims to streamline grievance redressal and recovery of long held unclaimed assets.

Smuggling of foreign-origin gold disrupted with seizures and arrests under customs enforcement, highlighting illegal melting and transport.
An enforcement operation uncovered an organised syndicate smuggling foreign-origin gold into India, transporting it by rail to illegal melting facilities where the gold was defaced to remove identifying marks before sale; seizures under the Customs Act, 1962 recovered gold, silver and currency and six persons involved in the collection, transport, melting and disposal were arrested.

Illicit manufacture of psychotropic drugs exposed, large-scale seizure and arrests disrupt organised production and supply networks.
Operation White Hammer uncovered an organised clandestine industrial facility manufacturing Alprazolam, a psychotropic substance under the NDPS Act, 1985, disguised as a chemical unit. Searches recovered a large commercial quantity of finished Alprazolam, extensive precursor chemicals and industrial-scale processing equipment, evidencing systematic production and distribution capabilities and supporting investigation of offences including manufacture and possession for supply.

RRB reforms prioritize IT modernization and vernacular digital services to boost inclusion and operational resilience across rural banking.
A reform roadmap for Regional Rural Banks focused on strengthening governance, operational resilience and technology adoption through consortium approaches and IT modernization. Emphasis was placed on vernacular digital offerings and structured customer feedback to improve engagement and financial inclusion, alongside targeted measures in agri financing innovation, human resource development, and stakeholder collaboration.

Industry-start-up collaboration to enable mentorship, testing, PoC programmes and field trials for cooling and smart-appliance technologies.
A government ministry and a private enterprise entered a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate industry-start-up collaboration by identifying start-ups in cooling and smart-appliance technologies and providing mentorship, technical guidance, access to testing infrastructure, market linkages, innovation challenges, and participation in structured Proof-of-Concept programmes and field trials for product validation and technology integration.

Merger clearance: acquisition of additional stake in Curefit approved to bolster the Target's capital in the fitness sector.
The Competition Commission of India approved an additional stake acquisition by MacRitchie Investments Pte. Ltd., an investment holding company and indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek, in Curefit Healthcare Private Limited to supplement the Target's capital requirements in the fitness sector; the Target is the ultimate parent of the Curefit Healthcare Group, which operates fitness management programmes, memberships, franchising and sales of fitness apparel and accessories in India, and a detailed order will follow.

Competition approval for acquisition by Cube V of road concession businesses operating under governmental concessions.
The Competition Commission of India approved the proposed indirect acquisition by Cube Highways and Infrastructure V Pte. Ltd. of the road asset businesses housed in DYIPL, DVIPL, DGIPL and DTEHPL, comprising operations that manage roads and highways under governmental concessions. Cube V is registered as a foreign portfolio investor and operates, acquires and manages highway and transport infrastructure assets in India. A detailed order of the Commission will follow.

Cabinet approval of multitracking projects expands rail capacity and improves regional connectivity and logistics efficiency.
Cabinet approval authorises two multitracking projects (Sainthia-Pakur fourth line and Santragachi-Kharagpur fourth line) under the PM Gati Shakti framework to add about 192 km to the rail network across five districts in West Bengal and Jharkhand, increase line capacity to ease congestion, improve passenger and freight service reliability, and enhance multimodal connectivity, regional access, and environmental and logistical efficiencies.

Digital finance confidence architecture must secure resilience, accountability, data discipline and dignified inclusion for users.
Scaling trusted digital finance depends on a four-part confidence architecture: security and resilience via cybersecurity and business continuity; clear accountability and effective, time-bound grievance redress; strict data discipline with purpose limitation, minimal collection, secure storage and meaningful consent; and inclusion with dignity through accessible design for the least technologically comfortable users. Robust digital public infrastructure and interoperability require governance with clear standards, reliable uptime, auditable processes and proportionate safeguards.

Design as strategic national capability: new NID and collaborative AI, industry and craft initiatives to mainstream innovation.
Design is promoted as a strategic national capability with a new National Institute of Design in eastern India to expand design education and link traditional crafts, MSMEs and industry. A five-point agenda sets out to position NIDs as regional knowledge hubs; deepen industry-academic and MSME linkages via design clinics and live cluster projects; create Service and Brand India design labs for citizen-facing services; establish joint AI and frontier-technology design labs with technical institutes; and develop the eastern NID as a model campus driven by public-private partnerships and artisan support.

Free Trade Agreements expand market access for MSMEs, prompting quality-led growth and adoption of AI and digital tools.
Free Trade Agreements expand market access for MSMEs into developed markets but require a shift to quality-led growth because FTA coverage raises product quality expectations and duty concessions do not permit substandard goods. The statement emphasizes technology and AI adoption to improve MSME productivity and decision-making, and outlines targeted support for women entrepreneurs through digital commerce onboarding initiatives and an Assist Cell providing mentorship, funding, marketing and technology guidance to enable scaling and sustainability.

Inclusive public procurement expands market access for startups, women entrepreneurs and MSEs through digital storefronts and capacity building.
SWAYATT expands direct access of startups, women entrepreneurs, youth, MSEs and SHGs to public procurement via GeM by using digital infrastructure, dedicated storefronts, capacity building and ecosystem partnerships to reduce market entry barriers, improve discoverability among government buyers and promote transparent transactions; GeM reports sustained increases in participation and order volumes for these seller segments over the seven-year period, attributing growth to platform-driven inclusivity, outreach and targeted support measures.

Pay commission representations invited for stakeholders; online submissions required by deadline, paper copies may be disregarded.
The Eighth Central Pay Commission invites representations from employees, pensioners, associations and organizations through a prescribed structured memorandum format available on innovateindia.mygov.in and 8cpc.gov.in, with online submissions to be received up to 30th April, 2026; paper-based copies, emails or PDFs submitted by other means may not be considered.

Combination approval permits Central Bank of India to increase shareholding in Generali insurers, subject to a regulatory order.
The Competition Commission has granted combination approval for Central Bank of India to increase its equity stakes in Generali Central Insurance Company Limited (general insurance) and Generali Central Life Insurance Company Limited (life insurance), expanding the bank's ownership in entities that supply distinct insurance products in India; a detailed Commission order will follow.

Merger control approval permits an investment firm to acquire shareholding in a national packaged foods manufacturer.
The Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition whereby General Atlantic Singapore BWP Pte. Ltd. will acquire certain fully diluted shareholding in Balaji Wafers Private Limited from existing shareholders, clearing the notified combination under the merger control framework; a detailed order will follow.

Government bank oversight reforms: standardized manual and real time dashboard to strengthen compliance and accountability.
Launch of a regulatory framework comprising the Government Bank Manual and Government Bank Dashboard to standardize bank handling of government transactions. The Manual prescribes operational procedures, reporting obligations, reconciliation timelines, and compliance requirements to reduce risk and strengthen accountability. The Dashboard provides real time monitoring of remittance timelines, scroll compliance, reconciliation status, transaction success rates, and service level adherence, enabling proactive oversight and performance management while supporting further digital integration and cybersecurity enhancements.