DGFT: Duty-free raw sugar import deadline now 31 December 2026
DGFT has given importers two more months to bring in duty-free raw sugar under the existing 10 lakh metric tonne quota. Other conditions remain unchanged.
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Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav: Modi to open Delhi gathering
The PMO says Narendra Modi will inaugurate and address the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan in New Delhi on 23 October. The three-day programme includes spiritual teaching, music and an exhibition.
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DGFT: Adds three ports to metallic scrap imports PSIC waiver
DGFT adds Hazira, Kamarajar and Adani Gangavaram to ports eligible for a conditional PSIC waiver. Inland clearance is also permitted with proof of compliance at the entry port; certification and screening safeguards remain.
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Part D auctions: Two bidders can advance to second round
The Ministry of Mines has allowed Part D mineral auctions to advance with two technically qualified bidders, but the notification's English and Hindi texts differ on when the first attempt must be cancelled.
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India and Poland: Leaders target doubling trade by 2030
Modi and Tusk set a goal to double bilateral trade by 2030 and encouraged business partnerships in manufacturing, technology and energy. The target's baseline and scope remain undefined.
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Nifty 50: Slips 0.34%, small-caps fall more sharply
DIPAM's 21 October monitor showed steeper losses in mid-cap and small-cap indices than in the main benchmarks, while IT shares rose 2.88%.
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Rail Jan Samvaad: Nationwide programme set for 22 October 2026
Indian Railways has scheduled nationwide passenger interactions for 22 October. Central Railway plans to classify feedback into short-, mid- and long-term matters, but has not specified fixed resolution deadlines.
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CAQM: GRAP Stage I invoked across NCR, Delhi AQI at 244
CAQM activated 25 pollution-control measures across NCR after Delhi's AQI entered the Poor category, tightening dust, vehicle and waste-burning enforcement without a blanket construction ban.
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Telecom eServices Portal: DoT designates sandbox platform
DoT's 21 October notification designates the Telecom eServices Portal for implementing the 2026 sandbox rules digitally, but does not approve any trial or set out application requirements.
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SEBI: Common Advertisement Code sets celebrity ad limits
SEBI has notified rules allowing brand-level celebrity endorsements but barring product claims and passing endorsement costs to clients. The code takes effect on the 180th day after Gazette publication.
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