The Commerce Department launches a major dual-scheme initiative to boost MSME exports. Get details on the new interest subsidy and loan guarantee corpus designed to ease credit access.
An official report reveals subsidies for free electricity, water, and bus rides for women constitute over a third of Delhi's budget. BJP continues AAP's welfare schemes. Read the full analysis.
Mandya district sees over Rs 4 crore in PMEGP subsidies disbursed for 2025-26. Over 19,000 artisans trained under PM Vishwakarma, with toolkits for 9,600. DC stresses bank loan support for enterprise success.
A new report reveals subsidies for electricity, water, and women's bus travel consume over a third of Delhi's budget. Revenue receipts are projected to surge by 43.57% by 2025-26. Explore the detailed fiscal analysis.
Union Minister J P Nadda inaugurates a fully digital e-bill platform to process fertilizer subsidies worth Rs 2 lakh crore, enhancing transparency and efficiency in governance.
A new report shows subsidies for power, water, and women's bus travel consume over a third of Delhi's budget. Revenue receipts are projected to surge by 43.57% by 2025-26. Explore the detailed breakdown.
Rating agency ICRA predicts India's fertiliser subsidy outlay will remain high at Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY27. Learn what's driving the cost and its impact on government finances.
The central government has discontinued subsidies for electric three-wheelers after achieving its 32% penetration target. Support for two-wheelers may extend into the next fiscal year. Read more on the policy shift.
India plans a ₹2,000-crore tech upgrade scheme for MSMEs to boost exports and efficiency. The 20% subsidy targets energy-efficient machinery to counter global carbon taxes like EU's CBAM.
A fertiliser dealer in Barwani's Pati faces an FIR after officials caught him selling urea at Rs 550 per bag, far above the government-fixed price of Rs 266.50. Read the full details of the investigation and its implications for farmers.
Over 25 lakh Indian households now have rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, slashing electricity bills. Learn about subsidies and how to apply for a sustainable future.
Active adults often face high urea & cholesterol in tests. Doctors explain when it's a real concern, the role of diet & exercise, and crucial lifestyle changes needed. Read more.
Telangana govt plans to install smart meters at distribution transformers to track real power consumption and losses, moving away from estimated subsidy bills. The move aims to bring transparency to the ₹10,000-12,000 crore annual power subsidy.
Flour millers in Sindh protest against the provincial government's wheat policy, alleging subsidies unfairly benefit traders and threaten food security. Read the full story.
Delhi govt plans major EV push with Rs 21,000 subsidy for e-bikes, Rs 50k for retrofitting cars & Rs 1 lakh cap for e-cars. Policy aims for 12 lakh electric two-wheelers. Read details.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court slashes a convict's sentence in a 2012 subsidy scam, emphasizing rehabilitation over retribution. Read the full judgment details.
Maharashtra's MSEDCL will separate its agricultural power business with ₹75,000 crore dues to pare debt, boost efficiency, and list a profitable entity. Read how this major restructuring aims to attract investors.
Yogi Adityanath govt's Direct Benefit Transfer scheme for seeds slashes cultivation costs for 70,263 farmers in Gorakhpur division. Full transparency, zero rejections reported. Read how DBT is transforming agriculture.
Uttar Pradesh government approves Rs 500 crore supplementary budget to expedite state subsidy under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, aiming for faster solar adoption and financial relief for citizens.
China imposes provisional anti-subsidy duties of 21.9% to 42.7% on EU dairy imports, effective Dec 23. The move escalates trade tensions following the EU's probe into Chinese EVs. Read the full details.
India's fertiliser subsidy, set to hit Rs 2 lakh crore, distorts farming and harms soil. Experts urge reform for better growth. Read how Modi can act now.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announces a reduction in cooperative loan interest from 11.5% to 6% for small farmers. Read how the state subsidy will aid agriculture.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for a Rs 10,600-crore ammonia-urea plant in Namrup, Assam. The plant will produce 12.7 lakh metric tonnes of urea annually, boosting agriculture and industry in the Northeast. Read more about this historic
Goa farmers met officials, highlighting how high input costs and an outdated subsidy system threaten farming viability. They demand revised rates, power relief, and restored tribal subsidies. Read their key demands.
PM Modi inaugurates a massive brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Namrup, Assam. The Rs 10,601 crore project promises industrial growth and thousands of jobs for the Northeast region.
India's fertilizer subsidy, costing ₹1.83 trillion, is plagued by leakages and soil damage. Shifting to direct cash transfers via e-RUPI could save billions, empower farmers, and restore soil health. Read the full analysis.
As Punjab debates the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the core question is whether new contracts will safeguard subsidies and rural supply as firmly as they ensure private returns. Read the full analysis.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces a 50% subsidy for pilot training at Patiala Flying Club and a Rs 7 crore Aviation Museum to democratize the aviation sector for common people.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces a new EV policy for the next financial year, targeting subsidies, vehicle scrappage incentives, and neighbourhood charging to fight pollution and boost clean mobility.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar clarifies that the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will not increase power tariffs for domestic and agricultural consumers. State subsidies will continue, ensuring consumer welfare alongside financial disciplin