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Rohit Kumar, Secretary General, CMAI , Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for New and Renewable and Manish Dabkara, President, CMAI, & MD & CEO, EKI Energy New Delhi [India], March 19: The second edition of India Climate Week 2026 (ICW 2026), organised by the Carbon Markets Association of India (CMAI), concluded successfully at Bharat Mandapam, reaffirming India’s growing leadership in carbon markets, climate finance, and clean technology deployment. Held from March 12–17, 2026, the event brought together senior policymakers, industry leaders, global institutions, financial stakeholders, and innovators, making it one of India’s most comprehensive platforms for advancing the net-zero transition…

New Delhi [India], March 14: Manufacturing vs agriculture growth in India is suddenly the story nobody in policymaking circles can ignore. Factories are humming at record levels while farm growth has slowed enough to raise eyebrows. Manufacturing vs Agriculture Growth India Manufacturing vs agriculture growth India is turning into one of those economic contrasts that makes policymakers pause for a second. Maybe two. Look at the data. Factories are pushing ahead at impressive speed. Agricultural growth, meanwhile, has slowed enough to raise some uncomfortable questions. And honestly, this kind of imbalance wasn’t supposed to be this obvious. Manufacturing sentiment has…

New Delhi [India], March 14: The US-Iran war is being fought miles away in the Middle East, yet its ripples have already reached our kitchens. Ever since the war started, LPG prices have skyrocketed across the country, while many places are witnessing shortages.  Until now, the government had been actively encouraging the use of LPG, over the years, with LPG coverage nearing 100% saturation under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). With Indians now depending on LPG for their daily meals more than ever, the supply disruption from the Middle East has started to bite everyone from students, housewives, canteen…

New Delhi [India], March 14: Crude oil still runs the world. Not quietly either. It’s loud, messy, political, expensive, and weirdly unavoidable. Oil is still right at the heart of the global economy even in 2026, when the climate conferences, electric car advertisements, and governments use such phrases as energy transitions have taken place. Ships run on it. Planes absolutely need it. Plastics come from it. A supermarket shelf has half of its items that have their source in a barrel of crude in the Middle East, the United States, or offshore Brazil. Individuals like to fantasize that we are…

New Delhi [India], March 13: As India continues to expand its public infrastructure, digital governance initiatives, and welfare programs, effective workforce management has become increasingly important for government institutions. Large public projects and administrative programs often require significant manpower, including contractual staff, project-based employees, and support personnel. Indian Outsourcing Employment Management Services (IOEMS) is contributing to this evolving landscape by offering structured workforce management solutions tailored specifically for government departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), municipal bodies, and semi-government organizations. The company focuses on delivering transparent, compliant, and efficient employment management services that align with government regulations and public accountability standards.…

New Delhi [India], March 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday used the platform of the NXT Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to address the ripple effects of the ongoing Iran war and the resulting global energy crisis, saying the conflict has disrupted supply chains worldwide and affected every country to varying degrees. Speaking at the summit, the Prime Minister outlined how India is navigating the turbulence in global energy markets while simultaneously pushing a long-term strategy of expanding domestic energy infrastructure and reducing dependence on foreign fuel supplies. He said the government is in constant touch with world…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 13: The Students Farmers Rally – Walkathon Edition 2 will be organised by the Food Chain Campaign, a dedicated movement aimed at transforming India’s agricultural landscape. The initiative is led by Founder Yathish Thukaram and powered by the Gaushubham Foundation, founded by Narendra. The rally is scheduled to take place on 15 June 2026, starting from 10:00 A.M., with participants walking from Freedom Park to Vidhana Soudha in Bangalore under the theme “Nature • Youth • Economy.” The campaign envisions building a sustainable and food-secure India where farmers thrive, youth actively engage in agriculture, and nature…

A National Gathering of India’s Leading Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders Surat (Gujarat) [India], March 11:  CorporateConnections India will host its flagship national event, the Big Hairy Audacious Forum (BHAF), in Surat on 13th and 14th March 2026 at Surat Marriott Hotel, bringing together accomplished entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders from across the country for two days of high-level conversations, strategic networking, and leadership exchange. The Big Hairy Audacious Forum serves as the national gathering of the CorporateConnections community, where members from across India come together under one roof to engage in meaningful dialogue on business growth, leadership, and the future…

 NXT 2026, a global platform bringing together leaders, innovators and policy-makers from across the world, to convene at the Bharat Mandapam New Delhi [India], March 10: Conceived as a premier international platform, NXT brings together global change-makers to shape pioneering initiatives for the future of humankind while connecting the best of Bharat with the best of the world. The event will be graced by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, as the Chief Guest, underscoring India’s commitment to fostering global dialogue, innovation, and collaboration for a sustainable and inclusive future. NXT 2026 will also welcome an esteemed group…

New Delhi [India], March 07: India’s fiscal framework is approaching another important reset. The 16th Finance Commission fiscal discipline framework, which will guide revenue sharing between the Centre and states from 2026 to 2031, could quietly push state governments toward stronger financial management and lower debt pressures over time. Analysts say the shift may not dominate headlines today, but its long-term economic implications could be significant. The Significance of the 16th Finance Commission India reviews the formula for distributing tax revenue between the Union government and the states every five years. This process is carried out by the Finance Commission,…