716 applications worth Rs 3,141 crore sanctioned under CGSE within 1 month: Govt

IANS | January 1, 2026 9:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE), 1,788 applications amounting to Rs 8,599 crore have been received till December 31, out of which a total of 716 applications have been sanctioned amounting to Rs 3,141 crore, which reflects a strong confidence among exporters and MSMEs, the government said on Thursday.

GAIL Gas cuts domestic PNG and CNG costs across authorised areas

IANS | January 1, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) GAIL Gas Limited on Thursday announced to reduce the cost of domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by Rs 1 per SCM (Standard Cubic Meter) and Rs 1 per kg respectively, across all its authorised areas in the country.

Sensex, Nifty end flat on 1st trading day of 2026

IANS | January 1, 2026 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Indian equity markets ended the first trading session of the calendar year 2026 on a flat note, as investors stayed cautious in the absence of strong domestic or global triggers.

Govt rolled out key reforms in 2025 to enhance ease of doing business

IANS | January 1, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) undertook several policy, regulatory, institutional and technology-driven initiatives in 2025 to further simplify compliance, strengthen corporate governance, and enhance ease of doing business in India, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.