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Draft labour rules pave way for higher minimum wages

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The Centre has released draft rules for four new labour codes, outlining minimum wage calculations based on family needs and capping weekly working hours at ...

Govt rolls out Rs 4,531 crore market access support for exporters

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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has launched the first component of its Export Promotion Mission, a Rs 4,531-crore market access support scheme for exporters. ...

‘Tighter bank-NBFC ties, external spillovers key risks’

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India’s financial stability report for 2026 highlights domestic resilience amidst global uncertainty. While the banking system is sound, deeper financial linkages between banks and NBFCs ...

Rupee outlook 2026: Why the rupee may stay under stress next year; here’s what experts say

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The Indian rupee faces significant volatility through 2026, with capital outflows and trade disruptions overshadowing strong economic fundamentals. Analysts warn that a US trade deal ...

Export push: Govt launches Rs 4,531-cr market access support for exporters; MSMEs, priority sectors in focus

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The government has launched a Rs 4,531-crore Market Access Support scheme to bolster Indian exporters’ participation in international events. No valid response from Gemini.

Energy efficiency push: Star ratings become mandatory for refrigerators, TVs, LPG stoves and more from January 1

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Starting January 1, energy-efficiency star labelling will be mandatory for a broader array of appliances, including refrigerators, televisions, and LPG stoves, as the government intensifies ...

CBAM impact: Carbon cost hits Indian steel and aluminium exports from Jan 1, here’s what GTRI report says

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Indian steel and aluminium exporters will face a carbon-linked cost from January 1, 2026, as the EU’s CBAM transitions to its payment stage. Exporters may ...

RBI Financial Stability Report: Economy stays resilient, banks remain strong; top points to know on NPAs, unsecured loans and crypto risks

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India’s economy shows robust growth driven by domestic demand and low inflation, according to the RBI’s Financial Stability Report. While banks’ asset quality has improved, ...