Policy

Indian Railways: $18.4B Expansion Approved for FY26 A wide shot of two parallel railway tracks extending into the distance, with workers and construction materials visible on the right.

A wide shot of two parallel railway tracks extending into the distance, with workers and construction materials visible on the right.

Indian Railways: $18.4B Expansion Approved for FY26

sivam April 12, 2026

Indian Railways greenlights $18.4B in projects for FY26, doubling expansion to upgrade network, decongest routes, and boost...

IIM Study: Carbon Lending Increases Bank Credit Risk A person points at a "Credit Risk" chart during a presentation with a power plant visible outside a window.

A person points at a "Credit Risk" chart during a presentation with a power plant visible outside a window.

IIM Study: Carbon Lending Increases Bank Credit Risk

sivam April 12, 2026

IIM Lucknow study reveals banks financing carbon-intensive industries face growing credit risks and higher costs. Transition to...

Poornima Hatti Launches Independent Legal Practice A lawyer, Poornima Hatti, stands at a desk in a modern office, gesturing towards a whiteboard while a colleague works.

A lawyer, Poornima Hatti, stands at a desk in a modern office, gesturing towards a whiteboard while a colleague works.

Poornima Hatti Launches Independent Legal Practice

sivam April 12, 2026

Poornima Hatti exits Samvad Partners to launch an independent legal practice focusing on corporate and commercial disputes....

Delhi EV Policy 2026: Incentives & Investment Impact A busy Delhi street scene with several auto-rickshaws and scooters charging at blue EV stations. A sign reads "Delhi EV Incentive Zone - Clean Transport 2026."

A busy Delhi street scene with several auto-rickshaws and scooters charging at blue EV stations. A sign reads "Delhi EV Incentive Zone - Clean Transport 2026."

Delhi EV Policy 2026: Incentives & Investment Impact

sivam April 12, 2026

Explore Delhi's EV Policy 2026: incentives, subsidies, and mandates driving electric vehicle adoption and impacting automotive investments....

MCA to Use AI for Fast Company Name Approvals in India A group of five Indian government officials gathered around a computer screen in a busy office, focused on the display.

A group of five Indian government officials gathered around a computer screen in a busy office, focused on the display.

MCA to Use AI for Fast Company Name Approvals in India

sivam April 12, 2026

India's MCA is launching an AI system to speed up company name approvals, aiming for approvals in...

Shell Boosts LNG Supply to India Amidst Qatar Disruptions A large Shell LNG tanker is docked at an industrial port in India, with large storage tanks and workers visible.

A large Shell LNG tanker is docked at an industrial port in India, with large storage tanks and workers visible.

Shell Boosts LNG Supply to India Amidst Qatar Disruptions

sivam April 12, 2026

Shell increases LNG supply to India as conflict in West Asia disrupts Qatar flows, securing fertilizer tenders...

Delhi to Ban Petrol Scooters by 2028: EV Mandate Government officials in Delhi, India, convene in a meeting room, intensely discussing policy around a table.

Government officials in Delhi, India, convene in a meeting room, intensely discussing policy around a table.

Delhi to Ban Petrol Scooters by 2028: EV Mandate

sivam April 12, 2026

Delhi bans petrol two-wheeler registrations by 2028, mandating electric vehicles to combat pollution. Aims for full EV...

US-Iran Talks Fail: Tanker Diversions Escalate Hormuz Tensions A large oil tanker with "PAKISTAN" on its side moves through the ocean, followed by a warship and another tanker.

A large oil tanker with "PAKISTAN" on its side moves through the ocean, followed by a warship and another tanker.

US-Iran Talks Fail: Tanker Diversions Escalate Hormuz Tensions

sivam April 12, 2026

US-Iran talks collapse in Islamabad, leading to tanker diversions in the Strait of Hormuz. Rising geopolitical tensions...

India: 35% of Global Mobile Output via PLI 2.0 A focused worker in a blue uniform and hairnet meticulously assembles mobile phone components on a green workbench.

A focused worker in a blue uniform and hairnet meticulously assembles mobile phone components on a green workbench.

India: 35% of Global Mobile Output via PLI 2.0

sivam April 12, 2026

India aims for 35% of global mobile phone production with PLI 2.0, targeting $130B output. Boost to...

Iran Denies US Navy Transit in Strait of Hormuz: Tensions Rise An Iranian patrol boat with armed personnel onboard sails alongside a US Navy destroyer in a clear blue strait under a hazy sky.