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Work-From-Home Advisory Rekindles Debate Across Corporate India
India’s work-from-home debate has returned to the spotlight after a fuel-saving advisory encouraged companies to reduce employee commuting during a period of elevated crude oil prices. The suggestion has triggered fresh discussion among IT firms, employees, and policymakers about productivity, costs, and workplace flexibility. Fuel-Saving Advisory Puts Work-From-Home Back in Focus The work-from-home advisory emerged as policymakers looked for ways…
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Government Waives Customs Duty to Boost Electronics Manufacturing
The Central Government has waived basic customs duty on several key electronics manufacturing components, aiming to reduce production costs, strengthen domestic value chains, and accelerate India's ambitions of becoming a global electronics manufacturing hub under the Make in India initiative. India has taken another significant step toward expanding its electronics…
EPFO Begins ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Interest Credit Through New Digital Portal
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has started the process of crediting more than ₹1.44 lakh crore as annual interest to nearly 34 crore EPF member accounts for FY 2025-26. The rollout coincides with the launch of EPFO's new centralized digital platform, aimed at speeding up claim settlements, improving transparency,…
Startup M&A Activity Accelerates as Indian Firms Scale
India's startup M&A wave is gaining momentum as companies increasingly turn to acquisitions to expand market share, acquire technology, strengthen product offerings, and achieve profitability. Industry observers say strategic consolidation is becoming a defining feature of the country's startup ecosystem in 2026. India's startup M&A activity has emerged as one…
BRICS MSME Forum Opens in Agra Amid India Push
The BRICS MSME Forum in Agra has brought together policymakers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs from member nations to discuss opportunities for small businesses, trade cooperation, and innovation. The event reflects India's growing focus on using micro, small, and medium enterprises as a key pillar of economic diplomacy. BRICS MSME Forum…
Haryana Eyes National AI Excellence Centre in Deep-Tech Push
Haryana is seeking to position itself at the center of India's artificial intelligence ambitions by advocating for a National AI Excellence Centre. The move comes as states compete to attract deep-tech investments, talent, research institutions, and next-generation technology companies. India's deep-tech race is accelerating, and Haryana's proposal for a National…
PM Modi Rejects Reports of Foreign Travel Surcharge Proposal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dismissed reports suggesting that the government is considering a surcharge on foreign travel by Indian citizens. His clarification has provided relief to travellers, airlines, and the tourism industry, which were concerned about the potential impact of an additional tax burden. PM Modi Denies Foreign Travel…