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Goa has announced a major initiative to encourage a greener industry. The state government will launch a Green MSME Index with a dedicated credit structure for industrial estates.

India is honoured as Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 in Germany, with APEDA showcasing organic products, GI-tagged rice, and participation from 20+ states.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has extended the compliance period for new standards related to meat sausages. This direction was issued under Section 16(5) of the F…

The Central Government has amended the import policy for important antibiotic raw materials and drugs. The amendment covers Penicillins and its salts, Amoxicillin and its salts, and 6-APA. T…

On February 9, 2026, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced an important development regarding Halal certification by adding 20 countries to its special list.

India launches a digital portal for online Certificates of Origin for cultivated medicinal plants, easing ABS compliance under amended biodiversity rules.

NTPC plans to have 30 GW of nuclear power by 2047. The MBRAPP Rajasthan project and the new nuclear subsidiary mark a significant step toward India’s clean energy goals.

Central Government has amended the Chewing Tobacco and Gutkha Packing Machine Rules, 2026, introducing a new speed formula and updated compliance forms.

The Health Ministry has amended the NDCT Rules 2019 to shorten drug approval timelines, ease CDSCO regulations, boost pharma R&D, and support Ease of Doing Business.

India secures duty concessions under the India-EU FTA, boosting agricultural, marine, and MSME exports with easier compliance and wider EU market access.

Union Budget 2026 supports the plastics industry with domestic production, innovation, MSME growth, infrastructure, and sustainable practices.

MNRE strengthens global partnerships to boost renewable energy, storage, and grid integration while rolling out key reforms, bidding plans, and digital initiatives.

MSMEs urge government to simplify GST rules and boost export support ahead of Union Budget 2026 to reduce compliance burden and improve business growth.

Union Budget 2026-27 boosts apparel MSMEs with liquidity support, export ease, skilling and textile parks, strengthening India’s global competitiveness.

BIS plans to extend certification fee concessions for MSMEs and startups for three more years, supporting affordable compliance and quality-led manufacturing growth.

CPCB eases EPR compliance for plastic packaging by allowing Cat II & III EOL certificates for recycling targets for FY 2024–25.

FSSAI introduces a mandatory testing scheme for packaged drinking and mineral water from January 2026, focusing on safety, hygiene, and quality control.

FSSAI announces new food labelling compliance timeline. Amendments effective from July 1 with a 365-day transition. Emergency cases are handled on a case-by-case basis.

MNRE issues new guidelines for solar PV modules, simplifying BIS registration and testing for manufacturers. Compliance ensures quality and efficiency.

From January 1, 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will require all food safety risk assessment requests to follow a single, scientific format.