Credit Assessment Model for MSMEs enables automated digital loan appraisal and model-based limit assessment using verifiable data.
The government introduced the Credit Assessment Model (CAM) for MSMEs to enable digitally driven, automated loan appraisal using verifiable ecosystem data, implementing objective decisioning for all loan applications and model-based limit assessment for both Existing-to-Bank and New-to-Bank MSME borrowers.

Presiding Officers of Debt Recovery Tribunals attended a seminar on the RDB Act, case management, adjudication and procedural challenges.
A two-day residential seminar for Presiding Officers of Debt Recovery Tribunals organized by the Department of Financial Services covered the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, jurisdictional character and procedures of DRTs, the role and responsibilities of adjudicating officers, case management to improve efficiency, online adjudication, drafting judgments and orders, and the role of DRTs post-SARFAESI Act, as well as procedural issues and challenges faced by tribunals.

Assam tea sector strengthened through TDPS: production, small grower collectivisation and mini factories supported for better quality and exports.
The Tea Development & Promotion Scheme for Assam aims to raise production, quality and exports while empowering small tea growers through formation of SHGs/FPOs and support for mini tea factories; Rs.152.76 Crore was allocated and Rs.150.20 Crore utilized (2021 22 to 31.10.2025). Key interventions include replantation (437.42 ha), 318 SHGs, 143 FPOs, 26 FPCs, 31 mini factories, 30.32 ha organic conversion, 30 farm field schools and 1,343 capacity building programmes. DMEO's May 2023 evaluation found satisfactory implementation and recommended replantation, brand promotion, farmer knowledge dissemination and continued capacity building.

Tobacco taxation: central excise duty rates increased and tariff table for tobacco products substituted by amendment bill.
The Bill substitutes the tariff table in Section IV of the Fourth Schedule to the Central Excise Act, 1944, revising tariff items and materially increasing excise duty rates and specific per unit charges for tobacco, manufactured tobacco substitutes, and nicotine products intended for inhalation without combustion to restore tax incidence following GST and anticipated discontinuation of compensation cess.

Health Security se National Security Cess imposed on machines/processes producing specified goods, linked to machine capacity and subject to enforcement.
The Bill levies the Health Security se National Security Cess on persons who own, possess, operate, manage or control machines or undertake processes producing specified goods, with rates in Schedule II computed by machine speed, capacity and weight or by prescribed manual-process amounts. Taxable persons must register, file self-declarations and monthly self-assessed returns, and pay the cess monthly; proper officers may verify declarations, audit, access premises and records, and initiate notices, assessments, penalties, seizures and confiscation for non-compliance or evasion. Provisions allow compounding, appeals, revisions and prescribed rules for implementation.

Manipur GST amendments add track-and-trace with unique markings, tighten input-credit, credit-note and appeal pre-deposit rules.
The Bill aligns the Manipur GST Act with central amendments by expanding and clarifying definitions, deeming "plant and machinery" as the operative expression, altering voucher time-of-supply clauses, tightening credit-note and reporting rules, and empowering the Government to prescribe a track and trace mechanism including affixation of unique identification marking, related recordkeeping, payments and a dedicated penalty; it also amends appellate pre-deposit requirements, adds Schedule III coverage for SEZ/FTWZ warehoused supplies, disallows refunds for prior collected tax on those supplies, and repeals the earlier Ordinance with savings.

Paddy harvesting 2025 saw major reductions in stubble burning due to action plans, machinery deployment, and strict enforcement.
Paddy harvesting season 2025 concluded with a marked reduction in farm fire incidents across Punjab and Haryana, with Punjab reporting 5,114 incidents and Haryana 662. The decline is linked to State- and District-specific Action Plans under the Commission for Air Quality Management, large-scale deployment of crop residue management machinery, strengthened ex-situ utilisation of paddy straw, and strict enforcement measures, supported by interagency coordination, ground inspections, targeted awareness campaigns, and a dedicated monitoring cell in Chandigarh.

ADB and Government of India sign $800M+ in loans and $1M TA for power, metro, skills, and wetland projects.
Signed financing arrangements include a $500 million loan for Maharashtra agricultural solarization to modernise distribution, deploy 500 MWh battery storage, and provide daytime electricity to 900,000 agricultural consumers by 2028; a 27,147,200,000 ( $190.6 million) loan for an 8.62 km Indore underground metro with seven stations and multimodal integration; a $109.97 million loan for Gujarat skills development to upgrade ITIs and establish centres of excellence; and a $1 million TA grant for SWIFT project implementation support in Assam.

International organic event in Shillong connects global buyers and experts to boost regional organic market linkages.
The four-day programme in Shillong combined an APEDA Buyer Seller Meet, the first Northeast India Organic Week, and the 4th IFOAM World Organic Youth Summit to connect international buyers, importers and experts with regional producers from 22 countries through B2B sessions, cultural programmes and field visits, aiming to strengthen global market linkages, promote sustainable and regenerative agriculture, and foster youth leadership, with plans to make the meeting an annual rotating regional event and encourage producer participation in global platforms like BIOFACH.

Chintan Shivir recommended a nodal cell to develop standardised costing frameworks and equitable user charge models for fiscal governance.
The Shivir recommended establishing a nodal cell in the Department of Expenditure to develop internationally benchmarked standardised costing frameworks for municipal services and related practices, and proposed time bound steps, ICoAS engagement, and user charges examination to strengthen fiscal governance, transparency and equitable pricing models.

Rail infrastructure projects evaluated for alignment with PM GatiShakti to boost multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency.
The Network Planning Group evaluated three Ministry of Railways projects for conformity with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, focusing on integrated multimodal infrastructure, last mile connectivity, and a whole of government approach, and assessed how track augmentations, bridges, RUBs and yard upgrades would reduce congestion, improve freight mobility and operational reliability, and deliver regional socio economic benefits.

Central receipts and expenditures through October 2025 show 51.5% of budgeted receipts and 51.8% of expenditures.
Total receipts through October 2025 are Rs.18,00,475 crore (51.5% of BE), comprising Tax Revenue (Net to Centre) Rs.12,74,301 crore, Non-Tax Revenue Rs.4,89,079 crore and Non-Debt Capital Receipts Rs.37,095 crore, with Rs.8,34,957 crore transferred as Devolution of Share of Taxes (Rs.1,11,981 crore higher than prior year). Total expenditure is Rs.26,25,619 crore (51.8% of BE), of which Revenue Account is Rs.20,07,876 crore and Capital Account Rs.6,17,743 crore; Revenue Expenditure includes Interest Payments Rs.6,73,715 crore and Major Subsidies Rs.2,46,575 crore.

India's trade and innovation strategy advances with FTAs, major investments and a new research fund.
India combines expanded free trade agreements and ongoing negotiations with major trading partners, a committed USD 100 billion EFTA investment in innovation and precision manufacturing, and a USD 12 billion Research, Development and Innovation fund to accelerate deep tech and startups. This strategy links supply chain resilience, technology missions for domestic manufacturing, and legal and policy reforms to improve ease of doing business, strengthen economic sovereignty, and position India for global competitiveness by leveraging demographic and STEM strengths.

India International Trade Fair concluded with awards across states, ministries, private and foreign exhibitors and over 18 lakh visitors.
The 44th India International Trade Fair concluded with an Award Presentation Ceremony awarding Gold, Silver, Bronze and Commendations across categories including Partner State, Focus State, States and Union Territories, Thematic Presentations, Swachh Pavilion, Foreign Pavilions, Ministries and Government Departments, PSUs/PSBs, Commodity Boards, Public Communication & Outreach, Empowering India, Private Sector, Food Stalls and Vending Points; organisers reported over 18 lakh visitors and invited suggestions for future editions.

GST and customs outreach wins award highlighting reforms, simplified compliance, trade facilitation and multilingual public engagement.
The Pavilion emphasised GST reforms and trade facilitation by providing on-site assistance for registration, refunds, return filing, grievances and trade procedures, using multilingual educational materials and interactive digital exhibits to communicate procedural changes and technological upgrades that support more efficient, transparent tax administration.

CEPA joint committee agrees to deepen trade cooperation, allocate Gold TRQ by competitive bidding, and enhance regulatory coordination.
The Joint Committee under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement reviewed implementation and operational issues including market access, data sharing, Gold tariff rate quota allocation (via competitive bidding), anti dumping, services, Rules of Origin, and standards licensing. Parties agreed to strengthen trade facilitation, regulatory cooperation in pharmaceuticals and food safety, resolve Certificates of Origin and BIS coordination issues, convene a Services Subcommittee, and pursue an MoU on Food Safety and Technical Requirements to improve CEPA utilisation and expand non oil trade.

Digital public procurement: GeM's Kreta Samvad promotes accessibility and reforms for MSEs and inclusive participation.
GeM will host Kreta Samvad on 28 November 2025 to strengthen digital public procurement by familiarising buyer organisations with platform features and workflows and to solicit feedback. Reforms such as removal of Caution Money and reduced Vendor Assessment fees are aimed at increasing participation by Micro and Small Enterprises, women entrepreneurs, startups, artisans and SC/ST enterprises, facilitating faster onboarding, greater market access and improved traceability of procurement decisions while enhancing digital governance and compliance readiness.

India-Slovenia trade partnership reviewed; roadmap set for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, and sectoral collaboration.
The 10th India-Slovenia Joint Committee reviewed bilateral economic engagement, noted rising trade, and set an agenda to deepen trade and investment ties. Discussions highlighted Slovenia's strategic connectivity role with India, and explored sectoral cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, health, transport, energy, tourism, MSMEs, and traditional medicine while supporting an early, balanced India-EU Free Trade Agreement.

Acquisition of Jhajjar Power by Jindal Jhajjar Power approved; both entities operate in thermal power production.
The Competition Commission approved the proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding of Jhajjar Power Limited by Jindal Jhajjar Power Limited; the Acquirer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jindal Power Limited and both parties are engaged in thermal power production; the Commission's detailed order will follow.

Toyota asset transfer: Toyota Asset Preparatory to acquire Toyota Industries Corporation, impacting material handling and automotive parts operations.
The Competition Commission approved the Proposed Combination whereby Toyota Asset Preparatory Co., Ltd., an investment vehicle established for the transaction and to be largely held by Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd., will acquire 100% of Toyota Industries Corporation as part of intra-group restructuring; in India, the Target is engaged in sales and servicing of material handling equipment, manufacture and sale of engines and transmission parts, textile machinery production, and automated logistics solutions, and a detailed Commission order will follow.