PM E-DRIVE: Centre rolls out Rs 2,000 crore subsidy scheme for EV charging stations

IANS | September 29, 2025 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has issued operational guidelines which earmark an outlay of Rs 2,000 crore for offering subsidies of up to 100 per cent for setting up public charging stations for electric vehicles in cities and across highways under the Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme.

Auto components, FMCG, defence among 9 sectors set to benefit from festive demand

IANS | September 29, 2025 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India’s navratri economy is gaining momentum with strong festive tailwinds as e-commerce sales are projected at Rs 1.2 lakh crore -- with UPI volumes crossing 20 billion transactions in August, and MSME festive credit demand is set to rise 35–40 per cent to Rs 3.45 lakh crore, a report said on Monday.

India-EFTA trade pact set to become operational on Oct 1

IANS | September 29, 2025 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The India-European Free Trade Association's (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will officially become operational on October 1, with the four-nation bloc comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

India continues to hold top position in global milk production

IANS | September 29, 2025 11:35 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India continues to hold the top position in global milk production for several years now, and contributes nearly a quarter of the world’s supply, contributing 5 per cent to the national economy and directly employing more than 8 crore farmers, an official statement said on Monday.