Daily CA One Liner & FREE CA PDF – 19 November 2025 | MTO

PIB NEWS

• India’s National Water Awards honor exemplary efforts in water conservation and management, emphasizing collective action for a water-secure future.
• The Ministry of Textiles has approved 17 new applicants under the PLI Scheme for Textiles, aiming to accelerate domestic manufacturing and boost exports.
• India was unanimously re-elected to the Executive Committee (CCEXEC) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC48), reinforcing its leadership role in shaping global food standards till 2027.
• The Defence Estates Organisation under the Ministry of Defence received the JSJB 1.0 Award as Best Partner Ministry for exemplary contributions to water conservation and groundwater recharge initiatives across defence establishments.
• Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Andhra Pradesh Government to collaborate on the Amaravati Quantum Valley initiative, promoting quantum communication and security solutions.
• Shri Piyush Goyal reaffirmed the strong and expanding India-US partnership, highlighting India’s economic growth trajectory and opportunities for collaboration across sectors.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

• Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) successfully commissioned NHPC’s 450 MWp (DC)/300 MW (AC) solar power project at Karnisar Bhatiyan, Bikaner, Rajasthan, supplying power to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).
• A report by the India-GCC AI Council estimates creation of 20 million AI-driven jobs across the India-GCC corridor by 2030 due to rising demand for AI technology solutions.
• Gartner forecasts India’s IT spending to reach $176.3 billion in 2026, driven by robust investments in data center infrastructure, software, and AI-enabled solutions.
• India’s public sector oil companies have finalized a historic one-year contract to import around 2.2 million tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the US Gulf Coast for 2026, accounting for close to 10% of India’s annual LPG imports.

FINANCIAL NEWS

• ICRA forecasts India’s GDP growth to moderate to 7% in the July-September quarter of the financial year 2025-26, reflecting lower government spending and mixed sectoral momentum.
• India’s gold imports surged to a record $14.7 billion in October 2025, tripling year-on-year, driven by strong consumer demand and investment sentiment.
• Payment gateway firm PayU has obtained Reserve Bank of India approval to operate a unified online-offline and cross-border payment aggregation business in India.
• SBI projects India’s GDP growth rate to accelerate to approximately 7.5% in the July-September quarter of FY26, driven by strong rural demand and resilient manufacturing output.

NATIONAL & STATES NEWS

• Maharashtra became the first Indian state to partner with the Centre under the nuclear power generation initiative by signing a landmark MoU between MahaGenco and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL).
• Karnataka seeks to capture 50% of India’s $44 billion space economy by 2033 through policies promoting private sector participation and innovation.
• Telangana government passed a comprehensive bill providing social security and welfare benefits to gig and platform workers, safeguarding their rights and livelihoods.

WORLD NEWS

• Ukraine and France signed a defense deal for Ukraine to acquire 100 Rafale fighter jets along with drones and air defence systems, enhancing its military capabilities amid ongoing conflict.

Miscellaneous

• Indian archer Vivek Kumar Dalal clinched his first indoor championship title following a double shoot victory at the Strassen Indoor Tournament, highlighting India’s growing archery talent.
• Jannik Sinner retained his ATP Finals championship with a straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz in front of a home crowd in Turin, Italy.
• Dubai’s Danube Group launched Shahrukhz, a premium 55-storey commercial tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, featuring a life-size statue of Shah Rukh Khan and extensive amenities.
• The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) launched India’s first nitric oxide-based wound dressing designed to accelerate healing of diabetic foot ulcers, improving patient outcomes.

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