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  • Government reviews trade risks from West Asia tensions, vows steps to keep cargo flowing March 2, 2026
    India's government met with trade and logistics experts to address the impact of escalating West Asian tensions on exports and imports. Discussions focused on potential disruptions to cargo flows, shipping routes, and costs. The government assured all measures to ensure continuity and protect exporter interests, especially for MSMEs.
  • India, Canada to establish defence dialogue: PM Modi after talks with Canadian PM Carney March 2, 2026
    Following the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Prime Minister Modi addressed the media, saying, "Friends, we will work to increase defence industries, maritime domain awareness and military exchanges.
  • Industrial output growth cools to 4.8% in January March 2, 2026
    India's industrial output growth slowed to 4.8 percent in January. Manufacturing and electricity generation showed steady expansion. Basic metals, motor vehicles, and construction goods were key drivers. Consumer durables saw growth, but non-durables contracted. This indicates mixed demand conditions across sectors.
  • India's cumulative exports rise to $720.76 billion in Apr-Jan 2025-26, up 6.15% March 2, 2026
    India's external sector has demonstrated steady resilience in the current financial year, with cumulative exports touching USD 720.76 billion during April-January 2025-26, marking a 6.15 per cent growth over USD 679.02 billion recorded in the corresponding period last year.
  • EPFO retains interest rate at 8.25% for 2025-26 March 2, 2026
    The move is expected to benefit over seven crore active EPFO subscribers and nearly 30 crore total subscribers. This is one of the highest interest rate offered by any savings schemes in the country.

 

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