Market News Today

In India's electronics market, online smartphone and laptop sales lost up to 5 percentage points in H1 2026, driven by weaker entry-level demand, higher prices, and fewer discounts as offline stores gained ground.

Indian exporters report strong festive season orders, with textile orders from the US surging 30-40% and ready-to-eat food exports to Europe rising 20%, driven by robust global holiday demand.

The Centre has waived RCMC requirements for shipments up to Rs 3 lakh to reduce compliance burdens for small exporters and sought a five-year extension for the RoDTEP scheme.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade is establishing a Central Processing Department in Delhi to enable faceless, paperless, and jurisdiction-free processing, enhancing ease of doing business for exporters and importers.

The Union Cabinet may raise the EPFO salary ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 monthly for mandatory coverage, increasing retirement savings while reducing take-home pay for affected employees.

US President Donald Trump identified India, China, and Pakistan among 23 major drug transit and illicit drug-producing nations, while acknowledging India's ongoing efforts to curb opium poppy cultivation.

Tamil Nadu's proposed Rs 1,200 crore secretariat complex faces political opposition over potential livelihood threats to fishermen, traffic congestion, and long-term utility concerns.

Navi Mumbai International Airport expanded its cargo network by receiving its first direct flight from Baku, carrying 90 metric tonnes of imported goods via a Boeing 777F freighter.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with global chip executives ahead of Semicon India 2026, highlighting the Rs 1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 scheme to boost India's semiconductor manufacturing and electronics ecosystem.

Uttarakhand Police has decided to strengthen security for the Chief Minister, the upcoming Kumbh Mela, and the 2027 Assembly elections following a high-level intelligence meeting chaired by the DGP.