Cabinet extends Stand-Up India scheme through March 2031
The Cabinet approved a five-year continuation of Stand-Up India through 31 March 2031, with a ₹4,111-crore guarantee corpus and a target of 2.5 lakh more entrepreneurs.
RBI issues consolidated domestic money transfer directions, effective immediately
The RBI's 11 November directions consolidate domestic money transfer rules and take effect immediately. They cover banks and authorised payment-system participants, while excluding card-to-card transfers.
Cabinet extends Mudra credit guarantee fund to March 2031 and approves lower fee
The Cabinet extended the Mudra-linked credit guarantee fund through 31 March 2031, approved a ₹5,000-crore corpus and reduced the standard annual guarantee fee to 0.75%.
India prohibits exports of lithium-ion battery black mass, effective immediately
India has prohibited exports of lithium-ion battery black mass with immediate effect under DGFT Notification 49/2026-27. Existing transitional provisions apply.
Cabinet approves Rabi fertiliser subsidy rates for October 2026–March 2027
Cabinet-approved nutrient-based subsidy rates for phosphatic and potassic fertilisers apply to the Rabi season from 1 October 2026 through 31 March 2027.
Cabinet approves 8.449-km Aqua Line extension with five stations in Noida
The Cabinet approved an 8.449-km, five-station extension of the Noida Metro Aqua Line from Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4. Passenger operations have not begun.
