Big News: BJP wins the Delhi state assembly elections taking 48 out of 70 seats; Manipur Chief Minister resigns amid ongoing violence in the state; Kerala releases the State Budget 2025-26; Madhya Pradesh releases the Madhya Pradesh Semiconductor Policy 2025; Rajasthan approves the Rajasthan Data Center Policy; West Bengal forms the State-Level Investment Synergy Committee (SLISC) to facilitate single window clearance for industrial approvals; and more.
Nothing critical to report this week.
Chhattisgarh sets up the Pollution Under Control (PUC) centers at petrol pumps across the state to combat vehicular pollution. This initiative aims to streamline pollution certification, improve compliance, and contribute to cleaner air. Source: Lok Manjari; In detail: Press Release
Goa launches the “Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan 2024” Scheme waiving off all electricity charges for consumers opting for solar rooftop in the state for the next 10 years. This move is part of a broader initiative to promote solar energy in the state with a focus on residential rooftop installations. Source: The Goan Network; In detail: Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan - 2024 (scheme details)
Gujarat launches trading in USD-denominated BSE Sensex derivatives at the India International Exchange (India INX), located in the GIFT International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The new product will allow global investors to trade and settle BSE Sensex derivatives in US Dollars, facilitating greater participation from international traders and investors. Source: Desh Gujarat; In detail: Press Release
Uttar Pradesh approves the Excise Policy 2025-26. Under the new policy, the management of all liquor shops in the state will be handled via an e-lottery system. The policy also allows for "composite shops," where beer, liquor, and wine will be sold from a single counter. Source: Business Standard; In detail: UP Excise Policy 2025-26 (in Hindi)
Rajasthan approves the Rajasthan Data Centre Policy 2025 aimed at encouraging private sector data centre investments in the state. The policy has several features including asset creation incentives, sunrise incentives, interest subsidy, exemption in banking, transmission and wheeling charges, flexible payment facility related to land, exemption in stamp duty, land conversion and electricity charges and exemption from external development fee. Source: The Print; In detail: Cabinet Decisions (in Hindi)
Rajasthan approves the Rajasthan Textile and Apparel Policy 2025. The policy aims to attract investments worth $4.57 billion over the next five years. Under the policy, the government will provide investment subsidies, employment boosters, tax reimbursements and electricity subsidies. Additionally, the government will provide support for micro, small, and medium enterprises too. Source: Fibre2Fashion; In detail: Cabinet Decisions (in Hindi)
Andhra Pradesh amends the Andhra Pradesh MSME & Entrepreneurship Development Policy encouraging the participation of citizens from the backward castes, scheduled castes, and scheduled tribes in the entrepreneurship ecosystem of the state. Source: Deccan Chronicle; In detail: Andhra Pradesh MSME & Entrepreneurship Development Policy
Madhya Pradesh releases the Madhya Pradesh Semiconductor Policy-2025 aimed at creating an investor friendly environment, fostering research and development, and supporting skill development in the state. The policy also aims to support public private partnerships with an outlay of $310 million. Source: Elets Egov; In detail: Cabinet Decisions (in Hindi)
Rajasthan approves the Rajasthan Logistics Policy 2025 giving the logistics sector an industry status. The policy focuses on developing the state into a robust logistics hub and attract private investments. Source: Daily Shipping Times; In detail: Cabinet Decisions (in Hindi)
West Bengal forms the State-Level Investment Synergy Committee (SLISC) to expedite the implementation of project proposals and boost ease of doing business in the state. Chaired by the chief secretary, SLISC will act as a single-window clearance system for investment proposals, ensuring approvals within a mandated timeframe. Source: Business Standard; In detail: West Bengal State-Level Investment Synergy Committee Notification
Nothing critical to report this week.
Delhi announces state legislative assembly election results. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerges as the single largest party winning 48 out of the 70 assembly seats. Led by former chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party retained 22 seats, down from its previous tally of 62 seats in 2020. Source: The Hindu; In detail: Election Commission of India results
ManipurChief Minister N Biren Singh resigns from his post amid ongoing violence in the state. The BJP is yet to announce a new chief minister for the state. BJP led NDA currently holds 52 out of 60 seats in the state’s legislative assembly, and the BJP is the single largest party with 37 seats. Source: Hindustan Times; In detail: Manipur CM Resignation Letter
Uttar Pradesh approves the formation of an inland waterways authority to boost water transport and tourism in the state implementing the Uttar Pradesh Waterways Authority Rules, 2025. Source: MSN; In detail: Cabinet Decision (Hindi)
Telangana convenes a special session of the state legislature and presents the socio-economic caste survey that was recently held in the state. The legislative assembly also adopted a resolution urging the Centre to conduct such a door-to-door caste survey across the country. Source: Deccan Herald; In detail: Telangana Socio, Economic, Educational, Employment, Political, and Caste Survey
Kerala presents the Kerala Budget 2025-26 in the state legislative assembly with a special emphasis on infrastructure development. The budget also focuses on increasing revenue receipts to reducing fiscal deficit in the state. Source: The Hindu; In detail: Budget Speech 2025-26
Nothing critical to report this week.
Nothing critical to report this week.
Maharashtra issues an order ratifying the Marathi Language Policy, approved in 2024, that makes speaking in Marathi mandatory for all employees in government offices. The order also enables people to file complaints against government officers who don’t speak in Marathi. Source: Hindustan Times; In detail: Marathi Language Policy 2024; Government Resolution
