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  • Subhash Chandra Garg cherry-picking figures from two different bases: CBIC September 9, 2026
    Garg, who has been at the centre of the recent controversy over the government's GDP growth estimates, had questioned the Centre's claim of 14.8% growth in gross GST collections in August and 11% growth in the first five months. In a social-media post, with an attached article, he argued that the headline numbers present an overly favourable pictur […]
  • India’s merchandise exports jump 15% despite global headwinds: Piyush Goyal September 9, 2026
    India's merchandise exports saw over fifteen percent growth from April to August. The nation has set ambitious export targets for the upcoming fiscal year. BRICS nations possess significant potential for expanding trade in goods and services. Discussions also focused on improving trade facilitation and digitalizing trade documents. India and Thailand re […]
  • Piyush Goyal to meet Russian ministers to advance EAEU trade deal talks September 9, 2026
    India's minister will meet Russian and EAEU counterparts to advance trade deal talks. Negotiations for a trade pact with the Eurasian Economic Union are in advanced stages. India seeks to diversify export markets and reduce its significant trade deficit. Bilateral trade targets with Russia are set at approximately one hundred billion dollars. BRICS trad […]
  • NHAI makes 80% plantation key to highway completion certificate September 9, 2026
    National Highways Authority of India now requires 80% plantation coverage for project completion. A minimum 90% sapling survival rate is also mandated for provisional certification. Financial withholdings will enforce outstanding plantation work completion and target achievement. Payments during the operations period will link to maintaining plant survival r […]
  • Corrosion costs India’s infrastructure ₹1.42 lakh crore a year: Report September 9, 2026
    Corrosion costs India's infrastructure sector an estimated ₹1.42 lakh crore each year. Better prevention measures could save approximately ₹49,580 crore annually. The report suggests implementing corrosion-protection requirements based on environmental exposure. Indian regulations often recognize these measures but leave adoption as an option. Infrastru […]

 

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