India, Aug. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sector Coal Natural Gas Crude Oil Refinery Products Fertilizers Steel Cement Electricity Iron Ore Overall Index Weight 5.596 3.841 7.43 22.572 2.731 17.584 4.41 30.932 4.905 100.00 Jul-25 87.2 104.4 99.3 108.3 113.1 137.0 114.2 123.3 80.9 115.0 Aug-25 93.3 104.6 98.2 105.7 114.9 135.9 109.6 119.4 91.1 113.7 Sep-25 91.5 100.7 93.3 99.0 109.5 133.0 110.1 115.2 91.5 109.6 Oct-25 ...
India, Aug. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, undertook a series of high-level bilateral and business engagements in Singapore on 20 August 2026, reinforcing the longstanding India-Singapore economic partnership and advancing cooperation in trade, investment, technology and business. Shri Goyal began the day with a call on the Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lawrence Wong, at the Istana. He thereafter participated in...
India, Aug. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with PhonePe and Shell India Pvt. Ltd. on 19 August 2026 to strengthen support for DPIIT-recognised startups and promote innovation across key sectors of the economy. The partnerships are aimed at enhancing access to technology, digital infrastructure, mentorship, market opportunities and...
India, Aug. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting that wise and resolute people do not lose their enthusiasm even during times of adversity and difficult circumstances. The Prime Minister has shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- "आपत्काले च कष्टेऽपि नोत्साहì...
India, Aug. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to former Prime Minister, Shri Rajiv Gandhi, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. In a post on X, Shri Modi said; "On the occasion of his birth anniversary, paying homage to former Prime Minister of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi." Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Aug. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Japan's Minister of Defence Shinjiro Koizumi, who is on an official visit to India, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. Prime Minister recalled his detailed discussions with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during her recent visit to India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in July 2026, and appreciated the steady momentum in defence collaboration between India and Japan. Prime Minister outlined his vision for fu...
India, Aug. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. He discussed the future action agenda of Ministries and Departments dealing with Infrastructure and Connectivity, Security and External Affairs, and Governance. Noting that deliberations had already been held with two groups of Secretaries, Prime Minister said that...
India, Aug. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav. The article highlights how India's BRICS chairship advances sustainable development through people-centric climate action. It notes the focus on sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, circular economy and community-based adaptation. It also highlights India's progress in reducing emissions intensity and expanding non-fossi...
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 21 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The following State Governments have offered to sell stock by way of auction, for an aggregate amount of ₹20,100 Crore (Face Value). Sr. No. State Amount to be raised (₹ Crore) Tenor (Year) Type of Auction 1. Andhra Pradesh 1000 Re-issue of 7.56% Andhra Pradesh SGS 2039, issued on July 01, 2026 Price 1600 Re-issue of 7.68% Andhra Pradesh SGS 2051, issued on July 29, 2026 Price 2. Gujarat 1000 10 Y...
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 21 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Monday, August 24, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 2,50,000 7 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM August 31, 2026 (Monday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank's Press Release 2019-...