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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy Just now (07:47 PM IST)

India halves trader stock limit to 100 tonnes in a fresh bid to curb hoarding

The Indian government has cut the stock limit for traders to 100 tonnes, halving the earlier ceiling, in a move aimed at tightening oversight of essential commodity inventories. The order will take effect on October 15 and remain in force until November 30, signalling a short-term intervention to discourage hoarding and temper price pressures.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (11:21 PM IST)

Cheaper Edible Oil May Help Preserve the ₹10 Snack Pack This Diwali

India’s softer edible oil prices are offering consumer goods makers some relief just as festive demand builds, but the benefit is unlikely to translate quickly into visibly larger ₹10 snack packs. Companies such as Bikaji, Haldiram’s, Prataap, Britannia and ITC have varying exposure to oil costs, and most are still balancing margin protection against the risk of alienating price-sensitive buyers.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (07:35 PM IST)

Seven Books for Gandhi Jayanti That Reframe Change Through Truth, Nonviolence and Self-Reliance

As India marks Gandhi Jayanti, a new reading list is drawing attention for the way it connects Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas to contemporary debates on ethics, resilience and social change. The seven books highlighted here move beyond biography to examine truth, nonviolence, khadi, self-reliance and the practical discipline behind lasting reform.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (08:57 AM IST)

Coal Minister Says No Shortage Exists as Rail Supply to Power Plants Is Raised

India has no coal shortage and supplies to thermal power stations are being stepped up through additional railway rakes, Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy said on Monday, pushing back against concerns over tight inventories at power plants. The clarification comes after the number of plants with coal stocks below 25% of required levels, or enough for less than three days of generation, rose sharply to 74 as of September 19.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 01:58 PM IST

CEA Nageswaran Calls for MSME-Specific NPA Norms, Says Global Template Does Not Fit India

Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has urged a reworking of non-performing asset classification norms for micro, small and medium enterprises, arguing that a one-size-fits-all framework fails to reflect the sector’s uneven cash flows and working capital needs. He also pressed for lower compliance costs, saying lighter regulatory friction could improve MSME efficiency and resilience.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 07:29 AM IST

CEA Seeks MSME-Specific NPA Norms as Finance Ministry Signals Review

India’s Chief Economic Adviser has called for a more tailored approach to classifying non-performing assets for micro, small and medium enterprises, arguing that standard lending rules can misread the sector’s uneven cash flows and working-capital cycles. The Finance Ministry, according to policy signals, is open to reviewing the framework, underscoring a broader effort to balance credit discipline with the realities of small-business financing.

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National Governance & Policy11 Oct 2026, 11:16 AM IST

CEA Seeks MSME-Specific NPA Norms as Finance Ministry Signals Review

India’s Chief Economic Adviser has pitched for a differentiated approach to classifying non-performing assets for micro, small and medium enterprises, arguing that standard lending norms may not adequately reflect the sector’s uneven cash flows and working-capital cycles. The Finance Ministry has indicated support for reviewing the framework, a move that could reshape credit discipline for a segment central to jobs, supply chains and industrial output.

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National Governance & Policy11 Oct 2026, 07:31 AM IST

CEA Urges MSME-Specific NPA Norms as Finance Ministry Signals Review

India’s Chief Economic Adviser has called for a more tailored approach to classifying non-performing assets in the micro, small and medium enterprise sector, arguing that standard norms can misread the cash-flow realities of smaller firms. The Finance Ministry, according to the policy context, is open to reviewing the framework, citing MSMEs’ uneven working-capital needs and business cycles.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 06:53 PM IST

CEA Urges MSME-Specific NPA Rules as Finance Ministry Signals Review

Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has called for a differentiated approach to classifying non-performing assets for micro, small and medium enterprises, arguing that standard norms can misread the sector’s uneven cash flows and working-capital cycles. The Finance Ministry, from a policy standpoint, has indicated support for reviewing the framework, underscoring the need to align credit regulation with the realities of smaller businesses.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance10 Oct 2026, 04:30 PM IST

CEA Nageswaran Calls for MSME-Specific NPA Norms, Lower Compliance Burden

Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has urged a tailored approach to non-performing asset classification for micro, small and medium enterprises, arguing that a uniform framework does not reflect the sector’s cash-flow patterns or working-capital needs. He also called for lower compliance costs to improve MSME efficiency and strengthen credit outcomes.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance10 Oct 2026, 08:59 AM IST

CEA Nageswaran Urges MSME-Specific NPA Norms as India Seeks Lending Rules That Match Business Reality

Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has called for a reassessment of non-performing asset classification norms for micro, small and medium enterprises, arguing that a uniform framework does not reflect the sector’s varied cash-flow cycles and working-capital needs. He also pressed for lower compliance costs, framing both changes as essential to improving MSME efficiency and credit access.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 10:44 PM IST

CEA Calls for MSME-Specific NPA Norms as Finance Ministry Signals Review

Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has argued that non-performing asset classification should reflect the distinct cash-flow patterns and working-capital cycles of micro, small and medium enterprises. The Finance Ministry, meanwhile, has indicated support for reviewing the norms, a move that could reshape how lenders assess stress in a sector central to jobs, credit demand and industrial supply chains.

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