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To support this effort, NITI Aayog has introduced the Investment Friendliness Index, describing it as a tool to help states improve their investment climate rather than simply rank their performance.

Foreign currency assets (FCA), the biggest component of India’s forex reserves, climbed by $930 million to $546.51 billion during the week. In rupee terms, FCA increased by Rs 14,078 crore.

He said bilateral cooperation between India and Estonia could be expanded to strengthen public digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, manufacturing and defence technologies.

SEBI, in coordination with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, has alerted companies about the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, who use digital communication platforms to impersonate Managing Directors (MDs) or Chief Executive Officers (CEOs).

Prices have come under pressure amid rising crude oil prices, a strengthening US dollar against the domestic currency, and higher-yielding US Treasury bonds weighing on the safe-haven metal.

The Central Bank directed banks to limit their net open position (NOP-INR) in the foreign exchange market to $100 million, with compliance required by April 10. Investors said the rupee opened stronger as banks, which generally hold long positions, began cutting their exposure in the onshore currency market following the RBI directive.

The tensions in the Middle East would determine gold prices in India in the coming days. If the war between Iran and Israel continues, the premium for investors is likely to grow further, pushing prices to record levels in the country.

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism says fiscal Discipline is the sustainable path for states.

The new Securities Markets Code (SMC), 2025, adopts a principle-based approach to streamline these laws, ease compliance burdens, bolster regulatory governance, and better accommodate the evolving, technology-driven nature of modern securities markets.

The station building reflects the city’s rich history through the use of yellow sandstone elements and traditional Rajasthani designs, while incorporating contemporary facilities.

The loan documents were signed by Deputy Secretary Saurabh Singh on behalf of the Government of India and by Aarti Mehra, Officer-in-Charge and Deputy Country Director of the ADB India Resident Mission, on behalf of the multilateral lender.

The Bank of Japan's quarterly “tankan” survey, released on Monday and covering sentiment among large manufacturers, indicated a modest improvement in business outlook.