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Foreign investment in inventory-based e-commerce is allowed only for exports of Indian-made goods, while domestic retail remains prohibited. Foreign direct investment in inventory-based e-commerce is permitted exclusively for exports of goods or products manufactured or produced in India. Restrictions on business-to-consumer and inventory-based e-commerce do not apply to these exports, subject to the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 and export regulations. Foreign direct investment in inventory-based e-commerce retailing for domestic sales remains prohibited, with the revised position taking effect upon the relevant foreign exchange notification.
Joint Home Loan Eligibility and Shared Repayment Liability Shape Borrowing Capacity, Tax Claims, Documentation, and Exit Planning. Joint home loans allow eligible applicants to combine income for a single housing loan, while making every co-applicant fully responsible for repayment. Eligibility depends on each applicant's income, financial obligations, credit history, age, repayment capacity and property criteria. Applicants should agree on EMI sharing, ownership proportions and exit arrangements before applying, as removal of a co-applicant requires lender approval and reassessment. Co-owner borrowers may claim applicable interest and principal repayment deductions subject to ownership, contribution and income-tax requirements. Each applicant must provide separate identity, income and banking documentation.
Export competitiveness increasingly depends on regulatory compliance, preferential trade access and diversification into smartphones, medicines, petroleum products and semiconductors. India's export potential to 2031 is centred on smartphones, polished diamonds, petroleum products and medicines, with the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates as important markets. New product opportunities include iron ore concentrates, gasoline vehicles and light petroleum oils. Although selected destinations offer duty-free or preferential access, market entry in mature markets increasingly depends on compliance with non-tariff measures, including registration, quality certification, safety documentation and product standards. Semiconductor-related manufacturing is identified as a long-term opportunity supported by expanding electronics capacity, supply-chain diversification and domestic incentives.
Foreign investment in inventory-based e-commerce is permitted exclusively for exports of Indian-manufactured or produced goods under export compliance rules. Foreign direct investment in inventory-based e-commerce is permitted exclusively for exports of goods or products manufactured or produced in India. Foreign direct investment remains permitted in business-to-business e-commerce and the marketplace model, while business-to-consumer and inventory-based direct sales to consumers remain prohibited except for the specified export activity. Export-oriented inventory-based operations must comply with the applicable Foreign Trade Policy and foreign exchange regulations governing exports.
Women's leadership in credit expands through a Chennai community platform supporting mentorship, inclusive lending practices, and financial ecosystem collaboration. The Chennai chapter of the 'Credit Goes to HER' initiative provides a platform for women professionals in banking, NBFCs, fintech, housing finance, academia and policy to share knowledge, obtain mentorship and collaborate on inclusive credit practices. It seeks to strengthen women's leadership and participation in the credit ecosystem while supporting responsible lending, financial inclusion, transparency and data-driven decision-making.
Digital personal-loan campaign combines online collateral-free borrowing, eligibility-based assessment, flexible repayment options and conditional lifestyle rewards for successful disbursals. Digital personal-loan campaign permits eligible customers to apply online for collateral-free borrowing and receive specified lifestyle rewards upon successful disbursal, subject to campaign terms. Applicants may check an offer, provide personal, financial and employment information, review loan terms, complete know-your-customer and bank-account verification, and undergo assessment. Interest rates, loan amounts and repayment tenures depend on eligibility, credit profile, income and internal assessment. An EMI calculator supports comparison of repayment options and estimation of monthly instalments before application.
Foreign-exchange market pressure weakened the rupee as elevated crude prices and risk sentiment drove trading conditions. Foreign-exchange market movement saw the rupee depreciate against the US dollar amid elevated crude oil prices linked to heightened West Asia hostilities. Weak domestic equity markets and foreign investor equity outflows contributed to negative sentiment. Market commentary indicated that prospective Reserve Bank of India intervention supported the rupee and could limit sharper depreciation, while shipping-security concerns contributed to elevated oil prices.
Homebuyer refund claims in developer insolvency proceed through pro-rata distribution of funds deposited for eligible buyers. Homebuyer refund claims connected with demolished residential towers are being considered within the developer's insolvency proceedings. Buyers who have not opted for alternative allotment seek repayment. Eligible refunds are contemplated on a pro-rata basis from funds deposited by the Interim Resolution Professional, subject to the claims process and the availability of deposited funds.
Free trade agreement tariff reductions create investment opportunities for Asia-Pacific manufacturers seeking UK and European market access. The UK-India Free Trade Agreement is presented as reducing tariffs on advanced machinery and manufacturing-related goods and creating trade and investment opportunities for Asia-Pacific manufacturers seeking UK and European market access. Manchester is promoted as an investment location through its advanced manufacturing cluster, skilled workforce, innovation infrastructure, international links, and available manufacturing and research space. Invest Manchester provides investor support and undertakes international engagement to develop trade, investment and innovation partnerships.
Practical legal training and structured internships strengthen judicial examination preparation, professional skills, and career exposure for law students. Legal education employability initiatives combine curriculum alignment for judicial and competitive examinations with mentoring, legal drafting practice, research training, and professional interaction. Internships provide practical exposure to courts, judicial institutions, government bodies, law firms, advocates' chambers, corporate legal departments, and non-governmental organisations. Students in integrated and three-year law programmes complete prescribed minimum internship periods, with summer and winter placements commencing after the first year. Specialisation-based internships cover civil, criminal, corporate, cyber, intellectual property, arbitration, taxation, and government or non-governmental legal work.
Student fashion showcase celebrates identity, personal storytelling, craft preservation and conscious creation through nine contemporary design collections. Student fashion showcase 'Astitva' presented nine contemporary collections exploring identity, belonging, transformation, memory, resilience, grief and cultural heritage through personal design narratives. The collections included a contemporary reinterpretation of Bhujodi weaving, Ajrakh block printing and Kumaoni hand-knitting, emphasising preservation of Indian craft traditions. Recognition included a designer award for the craft-revival collection and a sustainability award for a collection focused on craftsmanship, conscious creation, heirloom design and mindful luxury.
Rupee exchange-rate movements face pressure from elevated crude prices and equity outflows, moderated by possible central-bank intervention. Rupee exchange-rate movement in early foreign-exchange trading reflected a modest appreciation against the US dollar after depreciation in the preceding session. Possible dollar sales by state-owned banks, widely viewed as central-bank intervention, and a weaker US dollar supported the currency. Elevated crude-oil prices, foreign institutional equity outflows, and negative domestic equity-market sentiment continued to create downside pressure, although expected central-bank support was considered likely to limit losses.
Official statistics dissemination uses digital validation, release calendars, anonymised microdata and accessible platforms to strengthen timeliness and transparency. Official statistics collection and dissemination are supported through digital survey platforms with built-in validation, real-time monitoring and supervisory quality controls. Consumer Price Index, National Accounts Statistics and Index of Industrial Production data are collected, compiled or validated through specified quality and timeliness mechanisms. An Advance Release Calendar supports accountable publication, while anonymised survey microdata, stakeholder engagement and digital portals improve transparency, accessibility and use of official statistics.
Official statistical modernization strengthens macroeconomic measurement through revised bases, digital surveys, validated data collection and district-level estimates. Official statistical methodology and National Sample Surveys are periodically reviewed to reflect changing economic conditions, emerging data needs and international standards. Base revisions for key macroeconomic indicators incorporate updated data, expanded coverage, revised weights, administrative sources and improved estimation of the unincorporated sector. Survey methods are updated through expert consultation, pilot studies and field testing. Digital collection platforms, validation checks, real-time monitoring, AI-enabled tools and multilingual interfaces support improved data quality, quicker releases, high-frequency surveys and district-level estimates.
Energy statistics reporting expands with internationally aligned consumption data, energy-sector credit flows, and improved coal and electricity coverage. Energy Statistics India 2026 reports Total Primary Energy Supply and renewable energy potential, supporting energy policy and infrastructure planning. Its 33rd edition adds data on credit flow to the energy sector, the international energy scenario, and international marine and aviation bunker use. It aligns end-use consuming sectors for energy commodities with international standards and addresses data gaps in industry-wise coal and electricity consumption.
Competition approval for full acquisition integrates cash replenishment, ATM hardware, software, managed services and maintenance operations. Competition approval has been granted for The Brink's Company's acquisition of the entire equity share capital of NCR Atleos Corporation, which will become wholly owned and controlled by the acquirer. The acquirer provides cash replenishment and ancillary first-line maintenance in India. The target's Indian activities include ATM hardware manufacture and supply, ATM software development and licensing, ATM managed services, and first-line and second-line ATM maintenance.
Forced-labour import controls face proposed Section 301 tariff action, while India contests the investigations through bilateral trade discussions. Section 301 investigations concerning forced-labour imports examine whether 60 major trading partners, including India, have adopted and effectively enforced import prohibitions on goods produced with forced labour. Proposed additional tariffs would vary according to the strength of existing forced-labour import controls. India has contested the investigations and indicated that these issues may be addressed through the bilateral trade agreement under discussion. India has also initiated an anti-dumping investigation into global soda ash imports to assess potential injury or threat of injury to domestic industry.
Disproportionate-assets investigation examines property, bank accounts, tax returns and investments linked to a power company official and relatives. Disproportionate-assets investigation concerns allegations that a power distribution company official and close relatives acquired movable and immovable assets beyond known sources of income. Lokayukta Police conducted searches, identified assets and bank deposits linked to the official, family members and associated business entities, and sought freezing of account transactions. The inquiry includes verification of property acquisitions, income-tax returns, and stock-market and mutual-fund investments, with further investigation pending.
Farm loan waiver eligibility requires verified data, Agristack registration and Aadhaar authentication before direct transfer to loan accounts. The farm-loan waiver and one-time settlement mechanism applies to eligible beneficiaries whose loan data is uploaded by participating banks and verified through the scheme portal. Excluded categories include legislators, local-body office-bearers, government employees, certain income-tax payers, and specified cooperative-sector personnel. Eligible farmers must register on Agristack and complete Aadhaar authentication using their Aadhaar number or unique ID. After successful authentication, the eligible benefit is transferred directly to the loan account through the Direct Benefit Transfer system.
Sea-route mango export protocol validates cold-chain shipping that can reduce logistics costs and expand overseas market access. A sea-route export protocol for Dashehari and Langra mangoes was commercially validated for shipment from Uttar Pradesh to Dubai under an extended harvest-to-market transit period. The process used scientific post-harvest management, shelf-life treatment, grading, packing, refrigerated-container transport and a continuous cold chain. The reported marketable condition on arrival supports wider use of cost-effective sea freight, potentially reducing logistics costs, improving grower procurement prices and expanding access to overseas markets.
Shri Anand Sharma, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, today addressed the India -EU Business Summit held annually on the sidelines of India-EU Summit. The Summit took place at Brussels and was organized by the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB) and Business Europe along with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The theme of the Summit this year was "Partnership Opportunities for Sustainable Development".
In his remarks, Shri Sharma mentioned that strategic partnership between India and EU is underpinned by strong business relations and the relationship has expanded in the last few years to span all areas of engagement. Shri Sharma emphasized ten areas of cooperation for the decade, namely, Infrastructure, the entire gamut of Services industry, Skill development, entire spectrum of renewable energy, nuclear commerce, the entire value chain of agro business, innovation and research, space, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
In his address, Shri Sharma also expressed optimism for an early conclusion of the Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) with balanced gains for both India and EU.
Strategic partnership: India-EU cooperation priorities aim to deepen trade and investment ties with a sustainable development focus.
Strategic partnership between India and the European Union is framed as a broad economic cooperation agenda with ten priority areas-infrastructure, services, skill development, renewable energy, nuclear commerce, agribusiness value chains, innovation and research, space, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals-targeted for enhanced bilateral engagement. The address expresses optimism about an early conclusion of the Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement to secure balanced gains and deepen trade and investment ties under a sustainable development lens.
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