Govt brings incentive scheme to accelerate household piped gas connectionsA new government incentive scheme aims to accelerate piped natural gas connections. Eligible companies will receive cheaper gas for new hou...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
Steel Ministry mandates melt and pour to tighten domestic procurement policyThe Steel Ministry has introduced a melt-and-pour clause for domestic steel procurement. This policy tightens rules for suppliers participa...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Defence Ministry notifies sixth indigenisation list of 405 items including gears for light helicopters, tanks and light combat aircraftThe Defence Ministry has released its sixth indigensition list, featuring 405 items. These components and systems will now be exclusively s...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Farmers foot march: Haryana seals Khanauri inter-state border pointHaryana Police have established multi-layer barricading at the Khanauri inter-state border point. Farmers under the SKM (Non-Political) ban...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Finance ministry asks ministries to move from WPI to PPI in future contractsThe finance ministry has asked ministries and departments to adopt the Producer Price Index (PPI) instead of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
End dependence days: What India should and should not buildCurrent government procurement policies can obstruct innovation, often favouring established firms. Furthermore, major Indian corporations ...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
MoD signs Rs 1,577 crore contracts for Loiter Munition Systems for Indian ArmyThe Ministry of Defence has finalised contracts worth Rs 1,577 crore for Loiter Munition Systems, which will enhance the artillery capabili...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
FinMin asks govt entities against setting high turnover, payroll criteria in GeM consultancy tendersThe Finance Ministry has advised central government entities against strict turnover and payroll criteria. These requirements on the GeM po...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
SC seeks CCI response in Kerala State Beverages Corp caseThe Supreme Court has sought responses from the Competition Commission of India and others. This follows an appeal by the Confederation of ...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Onion prices jump to Rs 27/kg at Lasalgaon amid delayed kharif crop arrival from South IndiaWholesale onion prices have surged significantly in the past week. The government plans to sell buffer stock onions to control rising price...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
₹4,200 vs ₹6,957: AAP puts Delhi govt's bicycle purchase under scrutinyThe Aam Aadmi Party highlighted a significant price difference in government-purchased bicycles. They showed a retail bicycle costing ₹4,20...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Delhi government's purchases from GeM portal jump 156% to Rs 1,595 cr in April-JulyDelhi government's purchases via GeM portal surged 156 percent to Rs 1,595 crore. This significant increase provides a strong platform for ...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Piyush Goyal pushes for onboarding more state agencies to GeMPiyush Goyal, the Commerce Minister, has advocated for broadening India’s public procurement platform, GeM. He stressed the need to bring m...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
10 Years of GeM: The platform that transformed public procurement in IndiaThe Government e Marketplace (GeM), has revolutionized public procurement in India by providing standardized digital tools that boost confi...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
AAP alleges Rs 22,000 crore rice scam plan by BJP govt in DelhiDelhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj has alleged a ₹22,000-crore scam in the BJP-led government’s proposed subsidised rice procurement and...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
GeM crosses Rs 20 lakh crore procurement milestoneIndia's GeM portal has facilitated over twenty lakh crore rupees in procurement. This platform has seen millions of sellers and enterprises...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Karnataka plans new procurement framework to ease startup tech adoptionThe initiative, to be rolled out under Government First, is awaiting Cabinet approval. It will establish an expert committee comprising mem...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST