The Haryana government has approved a revision in allotment rates for affordable housing units, increasing prices by 10–12 percent under its Affordable Housing Policy-2013. The decision, cleared by the state cabinet, reflects rising construction costs, inflationary pressures, and evolving urban demand across key regions such as Gurugram and Faridabad. 

India has extended the validity of gold import licenses issued under its trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, citing ongoing geopolitical disruptions affecting global trade and logistics. The move allows importers additional time—until June 30, 2026—to utilize tariff rate quota (TRQ) benefits that offer concessional duties on gold imports. Originally set to expire on March 31, the extension reflects policy flexibility in response to instability in West Asia.

Hindustan Power has taken a strategic step into India’s critical minerals sector after receiving a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the exploration of the Padhar Platinum Group Elements (PGE) block in Madhya Pradesh. The award follows a competitive forward e-auction conducted by the Union Ministry of Mines, where the company’s group entity emerged as the preferred bidder. This development signals a diversification beyond the company’s traditional energy operations and aligns with India’s broader push to secure domestic sources of strategic minerals.

India’s telecom regulator has revised its compliance enforcement strategy by eliminating turnover-linked penalties for inaccurate financial reporting by telecom operators. Instead, it has introduced a graded penalty framework with defined caps, signaling a more balanced regulatory approach. The move addresses industry concerns that earlier proposals—allowing fines of up to 1% of turnover—were overly punitive and disproportionate. 

A significant tightening of US immigration policies in 2025 has led to a notable decline in visa approvals, with India and China bearing the brunt of the reduction. Data indicates that approximately 2.5 lakh fewer visas were issued in the first eight months of the year compared to the same period in 2024. The decline, driven largely by reduced approvals for students and skilled workers, signals a shift in US immigration priorities.

Gold prices witnessed a sharp correction in the domestic futures market, declining by Rs 8,089 to Rs 1.36 lakh per 10 grams amid a broader global selloff. The decline was driven by a strengthening US dollar and persistent inflation concerns, which have dampened investor appetite for non-yielding assets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for April delivery fell by 5.6 percent, extending losses from the previous week.

One 97 Communications, the operator of Paytm, is expected to consolidate its leadership in India’s merchant payments ecosystem, according to recent brokerage assessments. With a rapidly expanding base of 45 million merchants, the platform is leveraging integrated offerings such as payments, lending, and subscription-based devices to accelerate growth. Analysts project a strong revenue trajectory with a 22 percent CAGR between FY26 and FY28, alongside improving profitability metrics.

State-owned Indian Bank has successfully raised Rs 5,000 crore through a 10-year long-term infrastructure bond issuance at a coupon rate of 7.15 percent, underscoring robust investor appetite for high-quality debt instruments. The offering attracted multiple competitive bids, reflecting confidence in the bank’s credit profile and India’s infrastructure growth trajectory. 

In a significant move to strengthen India’s electric vehicle ecosystem, Bosch Ltd has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. The partnership will focus on developing and manufacturing critical electric mobility components, including eAxle systems and electric motors. 

India’s co-working sector is witnessing rapid expansion beyond metropolitan hubs, with Tier II cities emerging as key growth drivers. According to a report by Vestian, over 575 flexible workspace centres spanning nearly 9 million square feet have been established across 17 smaller cities. This accounts for a significant share of the country’s total co-working inventory, reflecting rising corporate demand for managed office solutions.