GENERAL
Cabinet Approves EPFO Wage Ceiling At ₹25,000; 51 Lakh More To Benefit
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month, a move expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees within the statutory social security framework. The decision, taken on a proposal from the Ministry of […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 16, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Cabinet Approves ₹62,500-Cr 5-Year Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme
The Indian Cabinet has approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore, aiming to deepen domestic value addition, strengthen supply chains and position India as a global hub for mobile phone manufacturing and innovation. The five-year scheme, which will run from FY2026-27 to FY2030-31, succeeds the Production Linked Incentive […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 15, 2026
GENERAL
Cabinet Clears ₹10,000 Cr Fuel Aid For Airlines Amid West Asia Turmoil
In a major relief measure for India’s aviation sector, the Union Cabinet has approved a one-time budgetary support of up to ₹10,000 crore for oil marketing companies (OMCs) to provide aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price stabilisation support to scheduled Indian airlines. The move comes amid heightened fuel price volatility triggered by the ongoing West Asia […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 3, 2026
