The government has approved Rs. 4,531 crore in market access support aimed at strengthening India’s export competitiveness and expanding the global footprint of domestic producers. The funding is designed to help exporters overcome non-tariff barriers, improve market penetration and adapt to evolving international trade standards. By offering targeted assistance across sectors, the initiative seeks to reduce entry costs in overseas markets while supporting branding, compliance and outreach efforts.

Vodafone Idea has received significant regulatory relief as the government moved to freeze its adjusted gross revenue dues and reschedule pending payments, easing immediate financial pressure on the telecom operator. The decision provides the cash-strapped company with breathing room to stabilize operations, invest in network upgrades and retain subscribers amid intense competition. By deferring near-term obligations, the move aims to preserve market competition and prevent further consolidation in the telecom sector.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has announced a new set of trade measures for 2025 aimed at strengthening India’s export ecosystem amid shifting global trade conditions. The initiatives focus on simplifying compliance, improving liquidity for exporters and enhancing procedural efficiency through digital platforms. By reducing transaction costs and addressing operational bottlenecks, the measures seek to support exporters across sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises.

Adani Green Energy has added 307.4 megawatts of renewable energy capacity to its operational portfolio, marking another milestone in India’s clean power expansion. The newly commissioned projects strengthen the company’s position as a major private-sector contributor to the country’s renewable energy targets. As India accelerates its transition toward low-carbon electricity, such capacity additions play a critical role in meeting rising demand while reducing emissions.

The Tamil Nadu government has extended its road tax exemption for electric vehicles until 2027, reinforcing its commitment to clean mobility and sustainable transportation. The move is expected to lower upfront ownership costs, making electric vehicles more accessible to consumers across segments. By offering policy continuity, the state aims to accelerate EV adoption while strengthening its position as a manufacturing and investment hub for the electric mobility ecosystem.

Food delivery majors Zomato and Swiggy have raised payouts and incentives for delivery partners following coordinated strikes that disrupted services across several Indian cities. The protests, driven by concerns over declining earnings and rising operating costs, forced platforms to respond swiftly to stabilize operations and restore service levels. While the enhanced payouts are positioned as temporary measures, they highlight deeper structural tensions within the gig economy.

India’s push toward chemical recycling is gaining momentum as policymakers and industry seek solutions to two structural challenges: rising plastic waste and heavy reliance on imported naphtha for petrochemical production. By converting hard-to-recycle plastics into usable hydrocarbon feedstock, chemical recycling presents an opportunity to strengthen domestic supply chains while advancing circular economy goals. Refiners and chemical manufacturers are exploring these technologies to improve feedstock security and reduce environmental impact.

India’s insolvency resolution system is facing renewed strain as the National Company Law Tribunal grapples with a sharp rise in bankruptcy cases. Increased reliance on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code by creditors, coupled with financial stress in certain sectors, has significantly expanded the tribunal’s workload. However, limited bench strength, procedural delays and infrastructure constraints have slowed case disposals, undermining the law’s time-bound objectives. Prolonged resolutions risk eroding asset values and weakening creditor recoveries.

India’s mutual fund industry has posted a strong rise in assets under management, powered by robust participation from retail investors and a steady expansion in systematic investment plan inflows. Regular SIP contributions have brought stability to fund flows, even as markets navigate global uncertainty and domestic volatility. Equity-oriented schemes remained the primary beneficiary, reflecting investor confidence in long-term economic growth. The surge in assets points to a deeper structural shift in household savings toward market-linked instruments.

The European Union’s carbon border tax is set to reshape trade dynamics for Indian steel and aluminium exporters by imposing levies linked to carbon emissions embedded in production. The measure, aimed at preventing carbon leakage and enforcing climate accountability, could raise costs for Indian manufacturers that rely heavily on fossil fuels. As Europe tightens its environmental standards, Indian exporters face margin pressure, compliance burdens and the risk of losing competitiveness in a key market.