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RBI institutional infrastructure representing the inauguration of a data centre and cybersecurity training institute in Odisha.
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Economy

PM Modi Inaugurates RBI Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Odisha

India's financial infrastructure received a new institutional development on October 25, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a newly established Reserve Bank of India data centre and cybersecurity training institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.The inauguration was...

NationPath Editorial Desk•26 Oct 2026
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Postal worker handling Speed Post documents and parcels at an Indian post office.
Economy

India Post Announces 27 New 24 Speed Post Lanes to Expand Faster Deliveries in Maharashtra

NationPath Editorial Desk•25 Oct 2026
NLC India industrial facility illustrating scrap management and workplace cleanliness.
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NLC India Generates ₹3.12 Crore from Scrap Disposal During Special Campaign 6

NationPath Editorial Desk•25 Oct 2026
India Aims to Quadruple Port Capacity by 2047: Piyush Goyal - NationPath Image
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India Aims to Quadruple Port Capacity by 2047: Piyush Goyal

NationPath Editorial Desk•25 Oct 2026

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India’s private-sector activity accelerated in October, although employment growth remained subdued.
Economy

India’s Private-Sector Activity Hits Four-Month High in October, but Hiring Remains Weak

India’s private-sector economy showed renewed momentum in October, driven by stronger business orders and improved performance in services, according to preliminary survey findings...

NationPath Editorial Desk•24 Oct 2026
Varanasi’s new garment manufacturing facility is expected to support industrial growth and expand employment opportunities, particularly for women.
Economy

PM Modi to Inaugurate New Garment Manufacturing Facility in Varanasi on October 25

Varanasi is preparing for the inauguration of a new garment manufacturing facility as Uttar Pradesh seeks to strengthen its industrial base and expand employment opportunities beyo...

NationPath Editorial Desk•24 Oct 2026
C-DAC and Bank of India are exploring quantum technologies and emerging digital solutions for future banking applications.
Economy

C-DAC and Bank of India Sign MoU to Advance Indigenous Quantum Technologies for Banking

India's efforts to develop indigenous advanced technologies are extending into the banking sector, with C-DAC and Bank of India establishing a framework to explore quantum technolo...

NationPath Editorial Desk•24 Oct 2026
The RBI is scheduled to inaugurate a new data centre and cybersecurity training institute in Bhubaneswar on October 25.
Economy

RBI’s New Bhubaneswar Data Centre Targets Stronger Digital Banking Resilience

India's financial infrastructure is set for a significant development with the scheduled inauguration of the Reserve Bank of India's new Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Inst...

NationPath Editorial Desk•24 Oct 2026
Financial officials attending a policy meeting in New Delhi.
Economy

India’s Financial Regulators Review Cybersecurity and Stability Risks at 30th FSDC Meeting

India’s financial regulators and senior government officials met in New Delhi on October 23 for the 30th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council, chaired by Fina...

NationPath Editorial Desk•23 Oct 2026
Rice quality inspection at an agricultural processing facility in India.
Economy

India Pushes Better Rice Quality to Strengthen Its Position in Global Markets

India’s rice sector is facing an increasingly important challenge: maintaining its strength as a major producer while improving the quality and value of the products it supplies to...

NationPath Editorial Desk•23 Oct 2026
Statistical field investigator collecting labour-market survey information in India.
Economy

India Plans Changes to Labour Force Survey to Improve Employment Data

India is preparing to revise aspects of its labour-force data collection framework, with the National Statistics Office proposing changes to the Periodic Labour Force Survey for 20...

NationPath Editorial Desk•23 Oct 2026
India is scheduled to host an international meeting on legal metrology and measurement standards in New Delhi from October 26 to 28.
Economy

India to Host International Legal Metrology Meeting as Measurement Standards Take Centre Stage

India is set to host an international meeting on legal metrology in New Delhi from October 26 to 28, placing measurement standards and their role in consumer protection and cross-b...

NationPath Editorial Desk•23 Oct 2026
Madhya Pradesh's fisheries conclave aims to connect fish farmers with investment, processing and export opportunities.
Economy

Madhya Pradesh Targets Fisheries Investment and Exports as Bhopal Hosts National Conclave

Madhya Pradesh is seeking to expand the economic potential of its inland fisheries sector through a national investment and export conclave being held in Bhopal on October 23.The F...

NationPath Editorial Desk•23 Oct 2026
Indian and Polish representatives meet to discuss strategic and economic cooperation.
Economy

India and Poland Push Strategic Partnership Forward as Business Leaders Join High-Level Talks

India and Poland are seeking to strengthen their economic and strategic relationship following high-level discussions in New Delhi during Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's offici...

NationPath Editorial Desk•23 Oct 2026
India and the European Union are working towards a proposed free-trade agreement that could strengthen market access and investment ties.
Economy

India–EU Trade Deal Could Take Effect in Early 2027 as Negotiations Move Forward

The proposed agreement aims to improve market access, facilitate trade and strengthen investment flows between India and the European Union, which comprises 27 member states.For In...

NationPath Editorial Desk•22 Oct 2026
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Economy

Jio Platforms IPO Sees Strong Demand on Day 1

Jio Platforms’ initial public offering (IPO) attracted strong investor interest on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with the issue reportedly fully subscribed within hours of opening.T...

NationPath Editorial Desk•21 Oct 2026
Reserve Bank of India headquarters in Mumbai, the institution responsible for India's monetary policy.
Economy

Supreme Court Defers Andhra Pradesh Civic Polls Candidate List Until October 26, Orders Security Measures

The Supreme Court has intervened in the preparations for upcoming urban local body elections in Andhra Pradesh, directing the State Election Commission to hold back the final list...

NationPath Editorial Desk•21 Oct 2026
India's nationwide financial inclusion campaign aims to help eligible citizens access banking services, update account records and learn about social security schemes.
Economy

India Launches Nationwide Financial Inclusion Campaign Covering 2.70 Lakh Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies

NEW DELHI, October 21, 2026 — The Government of India has begun a nationwide campaign to expand access to banking services and financial inclusion schemes, targeting eligible citiz...

NationPath Editorial Desk•21 Oct 2026
Modern commercial buildings in GIFT City, India's international financial services centre.
Economy

Artha Bharat to Move Two Investment Funds From GIFT City to Abu Dhabi Amid Tax Uncertainty

Artha Bharat Investment Managers IFSC is shifting two investment funds from Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, commonly known as GIFT City, to Abu Dhabi Global Market, citing...

NationPath Editorial Desk•20 Oct 2026
Nickel-bearing ore at an industrial mining site illustrating global supply conditions affecting India's critical-minerals strategy.
Economy

India's NMDC Puts Nickel Expansion on Hold as Global Supply Glut Reshapes Critical Minerals Strategy

India's critical-minerals strategy has encountered another market-related complication after state-owned miner NMDC reportedly put its planned entry into the nickel sector on hold...

NationPath Editorial Desk•20 Oct 2026
Marco Rubio’s India visit brings trade negotiations and energy security into focus.
Economy

India–US Trade Deal in Focus as Marco Rubio Visits India

India and the United States are working to strengthen economic and strategic ties as senior officials discuss several unresolved issues affecting their relationship.According to Re...

NationPath Editorial Desk•20 Oct 2026
The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement took effect on 20 October 2026, expanding tariff-free market access and trade opportunities. AI-generated illustration.
Economy

India–New Zealand FTA Takes Effect: 100% Duty-Free Access for Indian Exports

NEW DELHI — India’s economic partnership with New Zealand entered a new phase on Tuesday, 20 October, as the bilateral Free Trade Agreement officially came into force.The agreement...

NationPath Editorial Desk•20 Oct 2026
Technician checks precision weighing equipment in a measurement laboratory ahead of India's international legal metrology meeting.
Economy

India to Host Global Measurement Standards Meeting for the First Time: Why It Matters for Consumers and Trade

India is set to host the 61st meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology in New Delhi from October 26 to 28, marking the first time the country will host this annual...

NationPath Editorial Desk•19 Oct 2026
Nickel ore and refined metal at an industrial mineral-processing site, illustrating India’s critical-mineral supply challenges.
Economy

India’s NMDC Puts Nickel Expansion on Hold as Global Oversupply Raises Questions Over Critical-Mineral Strategy

India’s state-owned mining company NMDC has put its planned move into nickel on hold amid concerns about global oversupply, according to a Reuters report published on October 19. T...

NationPath Editorial Desk•19 Oct 2026
Workers and job seekers in urban and rural settings illustrating India’s September 2026 employment indicators.
Economy

India’s Unemployment Rate Holds at 5% in September, but Urban Women’s Job Picture Remains Uneven

India’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.0% in September 2026, but the latest official labour-market data reveal important differences between rural and urban areas, parti...

NationPath Editorial Desk•19 Oct 2026
Indian stock market trading screens and digital infrastructure representing the Jio Platforms IPO and market liquidity.
Economy

Jio’s ₹30,213 Crore Mega IPO Could Put India’s Stock Market Liquidity to the Test: What Nifty Investors Should Watch

India's stock market is approaching an important week as Jio Platforms prepares to enter the primary market with an offering that could become one of the country's largest public i...

NationPath Editorial Desk•19 Oct 2026
Financial analyst studies market charts showing differing trends across large-cap and small-cap Indian stocks.
Economy

70% Nifty Stocks Move Above 10-Day Average, but Small-Cap Recovery Remains Weak

India’s stock market is showing an important split beneath the headline indices: a majority of Nifty 50 constituents have moved above a key short-term trend indicator, but the smal...

NationPath Editorial Desk•19 Oct 2026
Traders monitor Indian stock-market screens as investors assess bank earnings and crude oil prices.
Economy

Nifty’s Six-Month Rally Faces a Big Test: Bank Earnings, $108 Oil and a Short Trading Week

India’s stock market is approaching a crucial test after a strong weekly recovery brought the Nifty 50 back above 23,000. Investors now face a combination of corporate earnings, el...

NationPath Editorial Desk•19 Oct 2026
Soybean plants in an Indian agricultural field as a crop estimate forecasts lower national production in 2026.
Economy

India’s Soybean Output Set to Fall 2.1% as Drought Hits Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana

India’s soybean harvest is expected to be slightly smaller in the 2026 Kharif season, with dry weather and insufficient soil moisture damaging crops in several important growing re...

NationPath Editorial Desk•18 Oct 2026
Scientist working with advanced cell-therapy research equipment in a biotechnology laboratory.
Economy

Mankind Pharma Enters Next-Generation Cancer Therapy Market With €48 Million Belgian Biotech Deal

Indian pharmaceutical company Mankind Pharma is expanding beyond its established medicines and consumer healthcare businesses through a planned investment in advanced cancer resear...

NationPath Editorial Desk•18 Oct 2026
Indian Railways employees working at a railway station following approval of the 78-day productivity-linked bonus.
Economy

Railway Employees to Receive 78-Day Bonus: Cabinet Approves ₹2,009.61 Crore for 11.4 Lakh Staff

The Union Cabinet has approved a productivity-linked bonus equivalent to 78 days of wages for eligible Indian Railways employees, committing ₹2,009.61 crore to the annual payment....

NationPath Editorial Desk•18 Oct 2026
Oil refinery and fuel-export infrastructure illustrating India's revised petrol and diesel export levies.
Economy

Petrol Export Tax Raised to ₹2.50 per Litre, Diesel Levy Cut to ₹8.50: What Changes From October 16?

India has introduced a fresh revision of export levies on petrol and diesel, raising the charge on petrol shipments abroad while reducing the levy on diesel exports. The revised ra...

NationPath Editorial Desk•16 Oct 2026
Indian and United States flags in a meeting room during bilateral trade negotiations.
Economy

India–US Trade Deal: First Phase Finalised, but What Must Happen Before It Takes Effect?

India’s proposed trade agreement with the United States has moved into a crucial stage, with the first phase described by Indian officials as finalised and undergoing legal draftin...

NationPath Editorial Desk•16 Oct 2026
Modern Indian banking headquarters representing the proposed Fairfax acquisition and restructuring of IDBI Bank.
Economy

Fairfax Plans to Build a Financial Services Group Around IDBI Bank After ₹52,878 Crore Deal

IDBI Bank is poised for a potentially significant change in its business structure after Fairfax Financial Holdings outlined plans to combine the lender with some of its existing I...

NationPath Editorial Desk•16 Oct 2026
Cargo containers and a container ship at a commercial port representing India–China trade and the widening trade deficit in 2026.
Economy

India’s Exports to China Rise 40.7%, but Trade Deficit Widens to $105.93 Billion

India’s trade deficit with China widened to $105.93 billion during January–September 2026, despite a 40.7% increase in Indian exports to the neighbouring country. The figures under...

NationPath Editorial Desk•15 Oct 2026
Wholesale produce market in India illustrating rising wholesale price inflation in September 2026.
Economy

India Wholesale Inflation Jumps to 11.39% in September 2026 as Fuel, Food and Manufacturing Costs Rise

India’s wholesale inflation accelerated to 11.39% in September 2026, marking a sharp increase from 9.92% in August as prices rose across fuel, food and manufactured products.The pr...

NationPath Editorial Desk•14 Oct 2026
Traders monitor stock-market screens during an Indian equity-market session.
Economy

Nifty 50 Rises 1.60%, Sensex Gains 1.54%: Five Factors to Watch Before the October 14 Market Session

India’s stock market ended Tuesday, October 13, on a strong note, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex recording gains as buying interest returned, particularly in information technology s...

NationPath Editorial Desk•13 Oct 2026
Rural Indian artisans producing khadi textiles and locally made goods in a village enterprise.
Economy

Khadi and Village Industries Sales Reach ₹1.87 Lakh Crore: How Traditional Skills Are Becoming Rural Businesses

Khadi and Village Industries are increasingly being discussed not only as part of India’s cultural heritage but also as a source of rural enterprise. The sector combines traditiona...

NationPath Editorial Desk•13 Oct 2026
Indian Railways freight train carrying goods as national freight loading rises in September 2026.
Economy

Indian Railways Freight Loading Rises 6.14% in September: Food Grain Traffic Jumps 25%

Indian Railways transported 135.35 million tonnes of freight in September 2026, up from 127.52 million tonnes in September 2025, according to figures released by the Ministry of Ra...

NationPath Editorial Desk•13 Oct 2026
Customer scans a UPI QR code at an Indian shop counter during the festive shopping season.
Economy

NPCI Defers UPI Merchant Charges Until After Diwali: What Changes for Customers and Shops?

UPI merchant charges that were due to begin on October 15 have been deferred until after Diwali, giving merchants and payment service providers additional time to prepare for the p...

NationPath Editorial Desk•13 Oct 2026

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