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India is halting sugar diversion for ethanol in 2026–27 to stabilise sugar prices and prioritise food security. What happens to its ethanol blending goals? #Ethanol #Sugar #EnergyPolicy
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India–NZ FTA: Textiles, footwear, engineering, pharma, and IT could gain from zero-duty access. The real challenge? Turning tariff cuts into actual export orders. #IndiaNZFTA #Exports #Trade thesecretariat.in/article/lo…

Look Who Scored Big With India-NZ FTA

The FTA has opened opportunities for India’s exports in several sectors, including textiles and engineering goods. The onus, however, is on the industry to translate tariff concessions into actual...

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Cheaper green power, higher bills? Transmission fees, wheeling charges, and surcharges can reduce savings under Green Open Access. #GreenEnergy #Renewables #EnergyPolicy
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Rajesh Kumar Singh’s tenure as Defence Secretary extended until October 31, 2027. #DefenceSecretary #IAS #India thesecretariat.in/article/ra…

Rajesh Kumar Singh Gets One-Year Extension as Defence Secretary

ACC Approves Tenure Extension of 1989-Batch IAS Officer Until October 31, 2027, or Until Further Orders, Whichever Is Earlier

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AI is driving demand for memory chips—and your next smartphone could cost more. Can India reduce its dependence on imported semiconductors? #AI #Smartphones #Semiconductors
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What Is Pitting Smartphones Against AI

AI is driving a shift in the semiconductor industry. It is why your smartphone may be costing more. India, which imports over 90% of its semiconductors, needs to ramp up production fast

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Pending policies, bureaucratic bottlenecks, and Vibrant Gujarat 2027 preparations—key developments shaping Gujarat’s administration. #Gujarat #Governance #VibrantGujarat2027 thesecretariat.in/article/in…

Inside The Secretariat: IAS Reshuffle, Policy Delays, And Gujarat’s Bureaucratic Power Games

Gujarat’s Secretariat grapples with bureaucratic reshuffles, pending policies, and administrative bottlenecks as the state prepares for Vibrant Gujarat 2027 and promises faster, more efficient...

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India’s smartphone shipments fell 26%. 📉 AI-driven memory chip demand, rising prices, and cautious consumers are slowing upgrades. Can festive discounts turn the tide? #Smartphones #AI #TechNews thesecretariat.in/article/wh…

Why Amazon And Flipkart’s Big Sales Aren’t Selling More Smartphones | Is AI Making Phones Expensive?

India’s smartphone shipments plunge 26% as rising memory chip costs, the AI boom and expensive upgrades make consumers think twice before buying a new phone

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Jio Platforms’ ₹30,200 crore IPO sets a new record for India, but remains modest against global mega-listings like SpaceX’s reported $75 billion offering. India’s IPO market is growing, but the global gap remains huge. #JioIPO #IPO #StockMarket thesecretariat.in/article/ji…

Jio’s Mega IPO Modest From Global Standards

The Reliance group company raised ₹302 billion from the IPO that closed Friday. To date, it is the largest fundraiser by an Indian firm. However, it is no match for the global giants that had...

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Inside Raisina Hill: Bureaucratic tensions, India’s China growth debate, the CAPF cadre review, a railway PSU vacancy, and a proposed PSB FDI cap hike. #InsideRaisinaHill #Governance #IndianEconomy thesecretariat.in/article/in…
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Houthi strikes are raising India’s oil import costs and inflation risks. Can India protect its economy from a distant war? @akhileshlinky #India #CrudeOil #Inflation thesecretariat.in/article/th…

The Missile And The Barrel: Houthi Strikes Reach India's Economy

For an India that imports nine of every 10 barrels it burns, the cheap-precision war of the Houthis arrives as a US$ 120 crude basket and double-digit wholesale inflation — and we are dangerously...

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AI’s chip hunger could mean costlier smartphones, fewer discounts, or lower specifications. With India importing 90–95% of its semiconductor requirements, can domestic manufacturing bridge the gap? @AnkitBhasin21AB #AI #Smartphones #Semiconductors thesecretariat.in/article/wh…

What Is Pitting Smartphones Against AI

AI is driving a shift in the semiconductor industry. It is why your smartphone may be costing more. India, which imports over 90% of its semiconductors, needs to ramp up production fast

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IAS officer by profession, champion on court! Suhas LY bags bronze at the 2026 Asian Para Games, proving determination knows no limits. #SuhasLY #AsianParaGames2026
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IAS officer Suhas strikes again to bag bronze in 2026 Asian Para Games

The 2007-batch IAS officer reached the men’s singles SL4 semifinals at the 2026 Asian Para Games after defeating opponents from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea, adding to his achiev...

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IRDAI’s proposed changes to insurance commissions, distribution, and expenses have sparked concern, with the issue reaching the Finance Ministry and PMO amid fears of an impact on lakhs of insurance workers. @MahuaVenkatesh #IRDAI #Insurance #TheSecretariat thesecretariat.in/article/in…

Insurance Commissions' Issue Finds Way To FinMin, PMO Amid Suspense

IRDAI’s proposed changes to insurance distribution, commissions and expenses have sparked concern, with the issue reaching the Finance Ministry and PMO over its potential impact on lakhs of insurance...

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IAS officer and Paralympic medallist Suhas Yathiraj strikes again! He wins bronze in men’s singles SL4 badminton at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan. #SuhasYathiraj #AsianParaGames2026 #ParaBadminton thesecretariat.in/article/ia…

IAS officer Suhas strikes again to bag bronze in 2026 Asian Para Games

The 2007-batch IAS officer reached the men’s singles SL4 semifinals at the 2026 Asian Para Games after defeating opponents from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea, adding to his achiev...

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India’s power grid faces mounting pressure as 96 of 191 coal-fired plants hold less than three days of coal stocks. What’s behind the crisis? #CoalCrisis #PowerShortage #Energy
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Can interest rates alone control inflation? Explore what Nobel-winning research means for India’s monetary policy, growth, and everyday costs. #RBI #Inflation #Economy thesecretariat.in/article/no…

The Economics Nobel’s Big Lesson For India: Can The RBI Control Inflation?

Why interest rates alone may not be enough to control inflation and what Nobel-winning research means for India’s monetary policy, growth and everyday costs

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India–New Zealand FTA opens new doors for MSMEs. Can businesses turn duty-free access into export growth, jobs, and investment? Awareness and compliance will be key. #IndiaNZFTA #MSMEs #Trade thesecretariat.in/article/in…

India-NZ FTA– MSME Gains Hinge on Awareness

India’s FTA with New Zealand offers duty-free access and new export opportunities for MSMEs, but businesses must understand the agreement’s benefits and requirements to translate market access into...

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India’s oil choices must follow commercial logic, balancing competitive prices, reliable supplies, and geopolitical risks. @suryamurthy #India #EnergySecurity #CrudeOil thesecretariat.in/article/in…

India’s Oil Choices Must Follow Commercial Logic

India is diversifying its crude oil imports, but deeper energy ties with the US and Venezuela must make commercial sense. For New Delhi, the priority is securing competitive prices, reliable supplies...

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