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Housing ministry raises EWS housing target under PMAY 2.0 by 350%
February 05, 2026
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has increased its annual target of houses to be …
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has raised its housing construction target to 500,000 …
Under the BLC vertical of PMAY-U 2.0, financial assistance of up to Rs 2.5 lakh is provided to …
The Economic Times
Samridh scheme boosts 373 Indian startups as government disburses over Rs 93 crore in funding
February 05, 2026
MeitY has announced its mission to scale India's digital economy, revealing that 373 startups …
SAMRIDH provides financial support of Rs 2 lakh per startup to selected accelerators, which …
The SAMRIDH scheme provides matching funding to startups up to a maximum of Rs 40 lakh, in …
Money Control
AI data centres can recreate internet-era job boom in India, says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
February 05, 2026
New Delhi is set to host the India AI Impact Summit from February 16–20, 2026, bringing …
AI-driven data centres could generate massive direct and indirect employment in India, echoing …
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in Budget 2026 that foreign companies using data …
DD News
Govt deactivates 2.5 crore Aadhaar IDs of deceased to prevent fraud
February 05, 2026
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2.5 crore Aadhaar …
The UIDAI does not share core biometric information of Aadhaar holders and mandates the use of …
Initiatives such as the promotion of Aadhaar Secure QR Codes, paperless offline e-KYC, e-Aadhaar,…
The Economic Times
Procurement from GeM portal crosses Rs 4 lakh crore in FY'26, to surpass last year's level: Official
February 05, 2026
The procurement of goods and services from the GeM has crossed Rs 4 lakh crore so far this …
GeM has over 1.5 lakh government buyers and over 62 lakh sellers and service providers offering …
In FY'25, 72 lakh orders valued at Rs 5.43 lakh crore were placed on the GeM portal
Business Standard
India services sector PMI improves to 58.5 in January
February 05, 2026
India’s services PMI rose to 58.5 in January, signalling continued robust growth in the sector’…
Growth was supported by higher new orders and business optimism, reflecting resilient demand …
Alongside rising activity, employment increased and input cost pressures eased, indicating …
The Economic Times
Over 28 lakh households get Rs 16,000 Cr aid under PM Surya Ghar scheme
February 05, 2026
Over 28 lakh households have benefited under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana as of January …
The government is strengthening global partnerships to advance renewable energy, storage and …
Under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, it has been estimated that RTS installation in 1 crore …
The Times Of india
Every Child Is Unique...And Learns At Her Own Pace’
February 05, 2026
As Pariksha Pe Charcha unfolds again this week, it marks a quiet yet decisive shift in Bharat’s …
Launched under PM Modi’s leadership in 2018, the Pariksha Pe Charcha initiative has organically …
The Pariksha Pe Charcha got over 4.5cr registrations, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record
The Economic Times
India-US trade deal to boost renewable exports, strengthen supply chains, say RE players
February 05, 2026
The India-US trade deal is a constructive step towards restoring stability in global trade and …
For the solar sector, the rationalisation of tariffs to 18 per cent is a significant positive, …
The reduction of India's tariff to 18 per cent is especially significant for the clean energy …
Business Standard
India-US trade deal to spur investments, says Sebi chairman Pandey
February 05, 2026
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the India-US …
Corporate bonds outstanding currently account for about 16 per cent of India’s gross domestic …
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers of ₹1.66 trillion in 2025, and have so …
The Economic Times
Next 20-25 years will be era of India, says BlackRock CEO Larry Fink
February 05, 2026
The next 20-25 years will be the era of India, which over the next decade or more is going to …
Praising the Modi government, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said digitised rupee has transformed …
We need to be compelling people to think about the horizon of investing over a long period of …
Business Standard
India's core sensitivities in food, agri safeguarded in US deal: Piyush Goyal
February 05, 2026
The government aims to diversify energy sources keeping in mind the changing international …
Stressing that India’s core sensitivities in food and agriculture have been fully safeguarded …
As India progresses on the path to becoming a developed nation, the country will need to grow …
The Economic Times
Shipbuilding schemes set for FY27 rollout': Sarbananda Sonowal
February 05, 2026
The government will focus on execution of shipping schemes in 2026-27, said Union ports, …
We will shift from reform design to execution, consolidating gains across ports, shipping, …
The proposed Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme aims to build a domestic capacity of …
Business Standard
Enemy properties worth ₹2,930 crore sold till January 28: Govt
February 05, 2026
As on 28.01.2026, movable and immovable enemy properties worth ₹2,930 crore have been sold: MoS …
The disposal and monetisation of enemy properties are done in accordance with the provisions of …
To attract bidders in enemy property auctions, the pre-bid earnest money deposit has been …
ETV Bharat
Rs 8,189 Crore Saved From Cyber Criminals Between 2021 And 2025: Govt In Rajya Sabha
February 05, 2026
The toll-free 1930 cyber helpline has been operationalised alongside the portal to assist …
More than 23.61 lakh complaints were received on the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting …
The CFCFRMS, under I4C, was launched in 2021 for immediate reporting of financial frauds and to …
ANI News
Indian Railways deploys AI-based system to prevent elephant deaths on tracks
February 05, 2026
The Ministry of Railways has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled Intrusion …
The Intrusion Detection System uses Distributed Acoustic Sensors (DAS) to detect the presence …
The Intrusion Detection System components include Optical Fibre, hardware and pre-installed …
Business Standard
Over 40% of India's US exports already face zero duty, shows govt data
February 05, 2026
Indian exports to the US, which already attract zero duty, account for more than 40% of total …
India has now emerged as a key supplier to the US smartphone market, which is valued at $110 …
Key commodities exported from India to the US at zero duty include electronics, pharmaceutical …
Business Standard
India remains a trusted partner, productive path ahead: Canadian minister
February 05, 2026
Canada views India as a reliable and trusted partner with a positive bilateral trajectory, …
Canadian Minister of Indigenous Relations, Rajan Sawhney highlighted prospects for deeper …
A planned visit by Canadian PM Mark Carney to India is expected to strengthen economic ties and …
Business Standard
India's GCC count set to surpass 2,400 by 2030 as commercial real estate hits record highs: FICCI-Anarock report
February 05, 2026
India’s count of Grade A commercial properties is expected to exceed 2,400 by 2030 due to …
Growth is being led by technology, financial services and co-working space demand, underpinning …
Record-high commercial leasing and expansion plans signal sustained investor and occupier …
Money Control
India offers growth certainty in a higher-rate, tougher-exit world: Warburg Pincus CEO Jeffrey Perlman
February 05, 2026
India stands out for stable growth amid a global environment of higher interest rates and …
Resilient domestic demand, favourable demographics and robust consumption are cited as key …
Policy stability and market scale make India attractive to global investors even during …
CNBC TV 18
Indian mutual fund industry set to more than double in 5 years, says KV Kamath
February 05, 2026
Indian mutual funds are projected to more than double in size over the next five years: KV …
Rising financial awareness and urban income levels are bringing more retail investors into …
Policy reforms, deeper market penetration and improved distribution are strengthening the …
Hindustan Times
EU-India: Beyond the deal, a stabilising global force
February 05, 2026
The EU-India FTA is framed as more than trade- it is a stabilising global partnership rooted in …
Beyond tariff cuts, the India-EU FTA reinforces rules-based global trade, supply-chain …
A deepening India-EU partnership serves as a counterbalance to protectionism and reinforces …
News18
India’s Trade Triumph And The Assertion Of Civilisational Confidence
February 05, 2026
The cut to 18% tariff and removal of punitive levies mark a reset in India-US trade ties that …
The reduction of tariffs to 18% gives Indian exports a decisive edge in the US market, …
Beyond trade, the breakthrough represents a geopolitical realignment, projecting India as a …
News18
India’s Advantage In Disruptive World: Responsiveness, Not Reactiveness, Is Real Strength
February 05, 2026
In a volatile global order, India gains by adapting swiftly and calmly rather than reacting …
Strategic autonomy, geographic advantage, and diversified manufacturing flows position India as …
India’s pragmatic, non-ideological diplomacy, focused on restraint, negotiation and patience, …
The Economic Times
Tariff cut to open door wider for exports, lift rupee, fund inflows: Nirmala Sitharaman
February 04, 2026
India’s benchmark stock indices surged over 2.5% on Tuesday (Feb 3), while the rupee rallied 1.…
The budget followed a two-pronged strategy to spur manufacturing — scalable, big, and replicable,…
India already contributes significantly to global growth and the tariff cut puts India at a …
The Economic Times
UPI transactions hit record high of Rs 230 lakh crore in 2025-26 till Dec: Govt
February 04, 2026
UPI transactions reached a record ₹230 lakh crore in FY26 till December, a sharp rise from ₹139 …
UPI is now expanding beyond India and is being used in eight countries: Govt
UPI is the world’s largest retail fast-payment system by transaction volume: Report
Business Standard
Shrimp industry gets a fresh lease of life after cut in US tariffs
February 04, 2026
With the current rate of 18 per cent announced by US President Donald Trump, taxes on shrimp …
Indian shrimp exporters have welcomed the US decision to cut tariffs, easing severe cost pressures
India's shrimp exports zoomed to a record 8 lakh tonnes in 2025, driven by diversification to …
Business Standard
US tariff cut to boost India textile exports, double-digit growth seen
February 04, 2026
The US tariff cut to 18% is expected to give India’s textile and apparel sector a competitive …
Industry estimates indicate India could see month-on-month double-digit growth in apparel and …
India’s monthly apparel export run rate could rise to $1.5–1.6 billion from the current $1.27 …
Business Standard
Indian housing mkt breaks into global top 10 by price growth, rising 9.6%
February 04, 2026
India’s residential housing market is now among the top 10 globally in terms of growth in prices,…
Ranked 10th, the Indian residential housing market is the only Asia-Pacific country in the top …
Indian residential housing market health indicators remained balanced, with the quarters-to-…
Business Standard
US trade deal could push India's growth above forecast: CEA Nageswaran
February 04, 2026
India’s economy could grow faster than earlier projected after the US cut tariffs on Indian …
The US tariff reduction has created room for India’s growth to rise above earlier projections …
Tariff relief could raise India’s growth forecast by 20–30 bps above 6.9%, boosting economic …
Business Standard
India-US trade deal: Labour-intensive, manufacturing jobs may see uptick
February 04, 2026
India–US trade deal lifts major uncertainty and boosts the outlook for labour-intensive and …
India–US trade deal is expected to deepen bilateral trade while strengthening collaboration in …
India stands out as a macroeconomically strong country in the world today: Finance Ministry …
Business Standard
From Bernstein to Nomura: Brokerages give thumbs up to India-US trade deal
February 04, 2026
India–US trade deal places India slightly ahead of other Asian emerging market economies in …
On the India–US deal, this is an appropriate time to call for a trading buy on India: Bernstein
The reduction in tariffs to 18% is a significant change that will reduce pressure on India’s …
Business Standard
US tariff cut to 18% to boost Indian rice exports, says exporters' body
February 04, 2026
USA tariff cut from 25% to 18% on India will restore price parity with competing nations and …
After the lower tariff, Indian rice can now compete on a level playing field in one of its most …
This season, India has recorded rice production of approximately 149 million metric tonnes, …
Business Standard
India-US trade deal positive for labour-intensive sectors : Moody's
February 04, 2026
The reduction of the US tariff rate on most Indian goods is credit positive for labour-…
The India–US trade deal will reinvigorate India’s goods export growth to the US, which remains …
The India–US trade deal will benefit India’s gems, jewellery, textiles and apparel sectors: …
The Economic Times
India-US pact 'father of all deals', bilateral trade to reach $500 billion in a few years: Harsh Vardhan
February 04, 2026
India–US trade deal is the father of all deals and will help double trade between the two …
The India–US trade agreement is a historic moment for India’s foreign policy and economic system:…
With the India–USA and India–EU trade deals, exporters, small-scale industries, and farmers …
The Economic Times
Goldman Sachs upgrades India's 2026 GDP growth to 6.9% after US cuts tariffs
February 04, 2026
We raise our CY26 real GDP growth forecast for India by 20bp to 6.9% year-on-year: Goldman Sachs
The India–USA trade deal will reduce trade-policy uncertainty and improve private investment …
We estimate an incremental annualised boost of around 0.2 percentage points to GDP due to the …
The Indian Express
SC/ST enrolment increases across central universities, IITs, IIMs since 2014: Centre tells Lok Sabha
February 04, 2026
All Central Universities (CUs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of …
Central universities recorded an increase in SC enrolment from 71,621 to 89,182, while ST …
The government is taking multi-pronged measures and provides psychological support to students, …
The Times Of India
Over 11 crore bottles of Nano Urea sold in 5 years: Minister in Rajya Sabha
February 04, 2026
CCEA on June 28, 2023, approved the "PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, …
Since February 2021, a cumulative total of 11.85 crore bottles of Nano Urea and 3.53 crore …
The combined application, conventional Urea as basal and Nano Urea as foliar, has shown 1.65% …
The Economic Times
India Inc hails India-US trade deal as boost to investment, ‘Made in India’ ambitions
February 04, 2026
The India-US trade deal has generated optimism across India Inc, with business leaders …
Business leaders say tariff cuts and improved market access will enhance export competitiveness,…
The reduction in US tariffs enhances export competitiveness and strengthens confidence in long-…
The Economic Times
India-US trade breakthrough brings relief for electronics exports, spurs $100 billion ambition
February 04, 2026
The India-US trade deal would help drive bilateral electronics and semiconductor trade towards $…
The India-US trade deal will smoothen investments and expansions by improving market access, …
Mobile phone-led electronics manufacturing would further accelerate exports, helping drive …
News18
India-US Trade Deal Boosts Pharma And Medtech Exports, Sharpens Edge Over China
February 04, 2026
The India-US trade agreement is set to strengthen Indian pharmaceutical and medical device …
The India-US trade deal improves market access for Indian medicines, reinforces the country’s …
The India-US trade deal is seen as a sign of closer trade ties between India and the US, with …
The Financial Express
Google Alphabet plans massive India expansion; Bengaluru offices may add space for 20,000 employees
February 04, 2026
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is planning a major expansion in India and may …
Whitefield in east Bengaluru is one of the city’s most important tech belts, contributing …
The combined India workforce of major US tech firms, including Facebook, Amazon, Apple, …
News18
Trump Got The Message: India's Autonomy Is Not For Trade
February 04, 2026
India intends to purchase up to $500 billion worth of American products critical to its …
Under the Indo-US trade agreement, nearly $30 billion worth of Indian exports will face an 18 …
Over the past decade, India has emerged as an independent and indispensable economic pole …
News18
From Hosting Top Leaders To Mega AI Summit, A Busy Foreign February Awaits PM Modi
February 04, 2026
PM Modi will welcome heads of state, host the world’s largest artificial intelligence summit, …
Over 35,000 people have registered for the India AI Impact Summit, with attendees from more …
The India AI Impact Summit represents the most consequential of PM Modi’s February commitments. …
News18
Straight Talk | Modi’s Strategic Patience Pays Off: How India Got A Surprise Deal With The US
February 04, 2026
PM Modi balanced relations with Russia and Ukraine without choosing sides. He normalised ties …
PM Modi signed a transformational trade agreement with Europe that two decades of negotiations …
India’s government allowed the rupee to slide to historic lows, and this apparent weakness is …
Business Standard
Patience over retaliation: India's long game with Trump has paid off
February 04, 2026
India and the US have entered a new phase in their relationship, marked by greater parity
The revised tariff rate of 18 per cent could spur significant economic activity between India-…
India, however, largely succeeded in blunting the sharper edges of America’s tariff …
Business Standard
Global travellers get more shopping leeway under new Baggage Rules, 2026
February 04, 2026
The central government notified the Baggage Rules, 2026, along with the Customs Baggage (…
The new reforms raise the general duty-free allowance to ₹75,000 for most passengers
Transfer-of-residence concessions have been streamlined into three slabs — ₹7.5 lakh, ₹3 lakh, …
Business Standard
Container scheme to attract ₹1 trillion investments, says Sonowal
February 04, 2026
For two successive Budgets now, FM Sitharaman has made mega proposals in her Budget speeches …
The government will use the budget push to catalyse the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL), …
Container support scheme will lead to capacity equal to 10% of global demand: Shipping Minister …
The Indian Express
Budget 2026 shows — India wants a seat at the tech high table, not just the factory floor
February 04, 2026
The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme expansion to Rs 40,000 crore — nearly double …
India assembled smartphones worth $38 billion in 2024, but imported components worth $28 …
Perhaps the Budget’s most strategic provision is the tax holiday until 2047 for foreign cloud …