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  • India considers curbing use of sugarcane for ethanol to tame record-high sugar market August 10, 2026
    India may limit sugarcane use for ethanol to increase sugar production with an aim to stabilise record-high sugar prices and ensure smooth domestic supply. Reduced rainfall in key states has raised concerns about next year's sugar output. The government might allow corn and rice for ethanol to maintain its blending program.
  • India, South Africa-led SACU group may ink terms of reference for negotiating trade pact on Aug 12 August 10, 2026
    India and the SACU group will sign terms of reference for trade talks. Negotiations for a preferential trade agreement are expected to begin soon. South Africa is India's largest trading partner within the SACU bloc. Bilateral trade between India and South Africa saw a dip last fiscal year. Other SACU members like Botswana and Namibia show growing trade […]
  • Lower or nil TDS certificates to go fully online soon, rules being framed August 10, 2026
    New rules are being prepared for electronic applications for lower TDS certificates. Taxpayers can soon apply online for reduced or nil tax deductions. This initiative aims to ease compliance burdens for small taxpayers. The Income Tax department disposed of many appeals in the last fiscal year. Faceless assessments were also completed, though fewer than pre […]
  • Govt says youth unemployment rate declined to 9.9% in 2025 from 10.9% in 2022 August 10, 2026
    India's youth unemployment rate fell to 9.9 percent in 2025 from 10.9 percent in 2022. The worker population ratio for young people increased to 41.4 percent during the same period. Various government schemes are actively promoting employment generation and improving employability. Over 12.5 lakh recruitment letters were issued through Rozgar Melas sinc […]
  • Govt mops up Rs 45,306 cr from disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY26; exceeds RE target August 10, 2026
    Government's combined disinvestment and asset monetisation mop-up reached Rs 45,306 crore in FY26. This figure surpassed the Revised Estimates for the fiscal year. Disinvestment contributed Rs 16,886 crore, while asset monetisation added Rs 28,420 crore. For the current fiscal, Rs 80,000 crore is budgeted for these receipts. So far, Rs 59,083 crore has […]

 

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