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S&P Global Forecasts 7% Growth for India in FY27, Citing Infrastructure and Capital Markets

New Delhi, Oct 1 (KNN) India’s economy is expected to grow by around 7 per cent in fiscal 2026-27, moderating from 7.8 per cent in FY26, with infrastructure development, deeper capital markets and stronger financial intermediation likely to support the next phase of growth, according to S&P Global.

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Textiles Ministry Extends RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel Exports Till Dec 31

New Delhi, Oct 1 (KNN) The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme for exports of apparel, garments and made-ups by three months till December 31, 2026.

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Poland Seeks to Expand Defence Exports, Industrial Cooperation with India

New Delhi, Oct 1 (KNN) Poland plans to expand defence trade and industrial cooperation with India, with Polish Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański saying Warsaw wants to increase exports of defence products to India.

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US Trade Uncertainty, Higher Crude Prices Weigh on India’s Capital Flow Prospects: Finance Ministry

New Delhi, Oct 1 (KNN) India faces challenges in attracting capital flows amid uncertainty over trade relations with the US, volatile crude oil prices and limited participation in global artificial intelligence (AI)-driven investment, the Finance Ministry said in its September Monthly Economic Review.

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Piyush Goyal Highlights India-US Investment, Manufacturing Opportunities at US Business Roundtable

New Delhi, Oct 1 (KNN) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal arrived in Milwaukee, United States, to participate in the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting.

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Cabinet Clears Rs 1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor-III to Expand Intra-State Transmission, Add 50 GWh Battery Storage

New Delhi, Oct 1 (KNN) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, has approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme to strengthen India’s intra-state transmission network and facilitate evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy across states and Union Territories.

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SBI Seeks Clarity on Banking Rules for Accounts, Deposits and Assets Under Proposed FCRA Framework

New Delhi, Oct 1 (KNN) The State Bank of India (SBI) has supported the objectives of the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), while seeking clear rules on how banks should handle accounts, deposits and assets when an organisation’s permission to receive foreign donations ends.

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Receipt of Cheque-Bounce Notice by Family Member Does Not Invalidate Service if Sent to Drawer’s Correct Address: SC

New Delhi, Oct 1 (KNN) The Supreme Court has held that a statutory demand notice under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 cannot be treated as invalid merely because it was received by a family member of the cheque drawer, if it was dispatched by registered post to the drawer’s correct address.

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Draft Petroleum Amendment Bill: Govt Proposes Decriminalising Routine Licence Breaches, Seeks Public Feedback

New Delhi, Oct 1 (KNN) The government has proposed decriminalising routine licence-related violations under the Petroleum Act, 1934, while introducing higher penalties for unauthorised operations, damage to petroleum facilities and other serious offences.

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CEA Sets Up Committee To Assess Data Centres’ Impact On Power Grid, Stability

New Delhi, Oct 1 (KNN) The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has constituted a committee to assess the impact of rapidly expanding data centres on India's power system and grid stability, amid rising demand for electricity and water from the sector.

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Media Coverage

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The Hindu

A centre of excellence planned in Delhi for SMEs

The Federation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME) and financial institution IFCI plan to set up a “Centre of Excellence for Aspiring SMEs”. A delegation from the FISME recently met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in this regard.

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Financial Express

MSME delegation urges FM Nirmala Sitharaman to prioritize medium enterprises for economic growth

FISME proposed the setting up of the “Center of Excellence for Aspiring SMEs,” which will help foster growth and development by access to the latest technologies, and strategic partnership between Indian SMEs and foreign companies, with a special focus on Joint Ventures with Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.

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