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Central Business Desk is the dedicated editorial division of The Central Post covering India’s evolving economy, markets, startups and enterprise ecosystem. This Desk represents the editorial arm of The Central Business — the business and economy vertical of The Central Post — responsible for curating, researching and producing in-depth news, reports and features related to India’s financial and corporate landscape. From policy shifts and corporate reports to emerging industries and sustainable innovations, the Desk delivers analytical, data-driven and human-centric insights that define the business landscape of today and tomorrow.
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India Passes New Excise Law, Paving Way for Higher Cigarette Taxes

The new excise amendment replaces the expired GST cess and introduces a ₹2,700–₹11,000 duty…

Adani Group Accelerates Data Centre Push in Andhra Pradesh; Commits Expanded Investment Across Key Sectors

Adani Group fast-tracks its data centre partnership with Google as part of a broader…

Adani Group Plans Up to $5 Billion Investment in Google’s AI Data Centre Project in India

AdaniConneX, the Adani–EdgeConneX joint venture, is preparing to contribute up to $5 billion to…

India’s Economy Grows 8.2% in July–September Quarter, Beats Expectations

India’s July–September GDP expanded 8.2%, beating market expectations as strong consumer demand, robust manufacturing,…

Foreign Liquor Firms Challenge Maharashtra’s New Excise Policy in Bombay High Court

Industry body ISWAI, representing Diageo and Pernod Ricard, petitions court alleging discrimination after the…

German Doner Kebab to Enter India in 2026, Aiming for $1.3 Billion Global Sales

UK-based fast-casual chain signs master franchise deal with GBC India; plans up to 450…

India, UAE Review CEPA Progress as Bilateral Trade Tops USD 100 Billion

Bilateral trade grows 19.6% in FY25; both sides push for deeper market access, regulatory…

India Approves ₹7,280-Crore REPM Scheme to Boost Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing and Cut Import Dependence

The Cabinet clears a landmark policy to build 6,000 MTPA domestic capacity for sintered…

PM Modi to Inaugurate Safran’s ₹1,300-Crore Engine MRO Facility in Hyderabad on November 26

India’s first MRO centre by a global engine OEM to service LEAP engines, employ…

India’s Russian Oil Imports May Drop 65% in December Amid Sanction Pressure: Reuters

India’s December intake of Russian crude may fall to nearly one-third of November levels…

MP’s Tribal Heritage Liquor Scheme Falters After Three Years

Nearly three years after Madhya Pradesh legalized Mahua-based “heritage liquor” to boost tribal livelihoods,…

India’s Strong Home Front Lets It Play Hardball With U.S. Trade Talks

Despite 50% U.S. tariffs, India’s export decline remains limited as a resilient domestic economy,…

Reliance Stops Russian Crude Imports Ahead of Western Sanctions Deadline

Reliance halts Russian crude intake ahead of Western origin rules, moving early to protect…

Telangana’s ₹3,366 Crore Liquor Debt Crisis Deepens: Festive Season Shortage Looms

With unpaid dues soaring to ₹3,366 crore, industry bodies warn Telangana could face a…

Andhra’s Investment Juggernaut: How a 42-Year-Old Stanford Graduate is Rewriting India’s FDI Playbook

A 42-year-old Stanford-educated minister is driving an unprecedented $120 billion investment wave in Andhra…

Adani Group to Invest $7.17 Billion in Power Projects in Assam

Adani Group commits ₹63,000 crore to Assam’s power sector, with a 3.2-GW coal plant…

RBI Announces Relief Package for Exporters Hit by US Tariffs

RBI unveils moratoriums, extended export-credit periods and eased repatriation timelines to cushion Indian exporters…

Reliance to Build 1 Gigawatt AI Data Centre in Andhra Pradesh

Reliance Industries plans a gigawatt-scale AI data centre in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening India’s ambitions…

Tata Steel Pushes Government to Renew Steel Import Duties Amid Chinese Competition

Tata Steel warns that the expiry of anti-import tariffs could expose Indian producers to…

Banas Dairy, BBSSL Partner to Build India’s First Integrated Potato Value Chain

The MoU aims to develop a certified, disease-free seed potato ecosystem using tissue culture…

Ports & Shipping Ministry Closes 10,755 Files, Frees 1.11 Lakh Sq Ft Under Special Campaign 5.0

₹4.14 crore generated from scrap disposal; focus on e-waste, grievance redressal and space optimisation

Export Push Gets Big Boost: Cabinet Clears ₹25,060-Crore Mission to Make India a Global Trade Powerhouse

The Cabinet’s ₹25,060-crore Export Promotion Mission consolidates key schemes, expands MSME access to finance,…

Cabinet Cuts Royalty Rates for Key Green-Energy Minerals to Boost Domestic Production

The revised rates for graphite, caesium, rubidium and zirconium aim to boost mineral block…

India Approves Credit Guarantee to Boost Exports

The Cabinet has cleared a ₹20,000-crore credit guarantee framework to provide collateral-free loans through…

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