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Odisha Semiconductor Push: Two Plants to Create 1,280 Jobs

Odisha is set to anchor two major semiconductor manufacturing facilities under the Semicon India Programme, generating over 1,280 direct hig...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
Intellectual Property & Patents

89% Reserved Train Tickets Booked Online, Says Railway Ministry

Indian Railways has reported that nearly 89 percent of reserved train tickets are now booked online, compared to 49 percent a decade ago. Th...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
Intellectual Property & Patents

SEBI Chief Urges Shift From Compliance to Stewardship for Corporate Boards

Speaking at the Institute of Directors Annual Conclave, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged corporate boards and independent directors to...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
Intellectual Property & Patents

Centre Enforces MMDR Amendment Act 2026 on Mining Taxes

The Ministry of Mines has notified the immediate commencement of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026. The law restricts state governments from levy...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
Intellectual Property & Patents

Centre Limits State Taxes on Mineral Rights in MMDR Amendment

Parliament has enacted the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, prohibiting state governments from imposing ...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
Intellectual Property & Patents

India Enforces MMDR Amendment Act 2026 to Overhaul Mining Fiscal Rules and Captive Sales

The Ministry of Mines has notified August 22, 2026, as the official commencement date for the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24

Official Intellectual Property & Patents Gazettes & Notifications

Date Ministry / Authority Subject / Title Action
2026-08-21 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Streamlining of Halal Certification Process for Meat and Meat Products View PDF
2026-08-19 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Corrigendum Hot Rolled Flat Products of Alloy from China PR Japan Russia View PDF
2026-08-20 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Modalities for Application and Distribution of TRQ for Import of 10 Lakh MT of Raw Sugar and one tim View PDF
2026-08-21 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Amendment in Para 1 25 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 View PDF
2026-08-20 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Amendment in import policy of Raw Sugar classified under Exim Code 170114 of Chapter 17 of Schedule View PDF
2026-08-20 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Amendment in Para 252 and 253 of the Foreign Trade Policy FTP 2023 Reg View PDF
2026-08-14 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Remand Proceeding in the ADI imports of Semi Finished Ophthalmic Lens from China PR View PDF
2026-08-19 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Adjudication of Penalties) Ru View PDF
2026-08-19 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Appoints Shri Hari N as Chairman, Rubber Board, Kottayam, Kerala under the Department of Commerce View PDF
2026-08-18 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Amendment in Import Policy and Policy condition of Clear Float Glass 4 mm 12 mm falling under ITC HS View PDF
2026-08-14 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Publication of notification of Mangalore SEZ Limited for Multi Product at Baikampady, Near Mangalore View PDF
2026-08-12 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Inviting comments/suggestions on Draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for reporting of Inward Re View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Free Trade Agreements View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Implementation of PM Gati Shakti View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Industrial Corridors and Industrial Parks in Telangana View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Chilli Export Facilities View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: GI Tagged Jardalu Mangoes View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Salt Lease in Odisha View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Export Promotion and Logistics Infrastructure View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: District Export Hubs Scheme View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Startup India Initiative in Karnataka View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Contribution of Manufacturing Sector to GDP View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Job Creation in Manufacturing and Services Sectors View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Promotion of Exports from MSMEs and SHGs View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Self Help Groups Registered on GeM View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Welfare of FCV Tobacco Farmers View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: One District One Product View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Free Trade Agreement View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: India's Trade Surplus/Deficit View PDF
2026-08-11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry Parliament Question: Import of Rubber View PDF

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