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India’s pharmaceutical sector records transformative growth over 12 years, strengthening affordable healthcare and self-reliance
June 19, 2026
Jan Aushadhi Kendras has helped citizens save over ₹40,000 crore on healthcare expenses through …
Jan Aushadhi Kendras have expanded from just 84 centres in 2014 to over 19,200 in 2026, …
The PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals has attracted cumulative investments of ₹42,694.89 crore, …
Firstpost
India’s engineering exports surge 24% to $12.31 billion in May despite global trade headwinds
June 19, 2026
India’s engineering goods exports recorded a strong double-digit expansion in May 2026, …
India’s engineering exports jumped 24.48% year-on-year to USD 12.31 billion in May 2026, …
Engineering goods remain among India’s largest export categories, and the latest data …
Money Control
India-UK social security pact to benefit 90-95% of Indian professionals working in Britain
June 19, 2026
India and UK announced that the Agreement on Social Security or the Double Contribution …
About 90-95% of Indian professionals employed by Indian companies operating in the UK would …
Under the DCC, employees temporarily transferred by companies from India to the UK, or vice …
Money Control
AI means all inclusive': PM Modi pushes India’s tech vision at VivaTech Paris
June 19, 2026
France is serving as an important bridge that is bringing the tech ecosystem of India and …
PM Modi referred to the VivaTech event as “Europe’s biggest technology event” and highlighted …
UPI services are expected to be rolled out at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Nice airports shortly,…
The Economic Times
PM Modi to disburse ₹2,400 crore to 1.5 million first-time employees under PMVBRY on Friday
June 19, 2026
PM Modi will disburse ₹2,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)…
Around 15 lakh first-time employees and employers will benefit from the PM-VBRY incentive …
The PM-VBRY provides an incentive of up to ₹15,000 for eligible first-time employees entering …
The Times Of india
Withdraw PF via UPI from July, 8.25% interest gets nod
June 19, 2026
The much-awaited UPI withdrawal facility for nearly 30 crore EPFO members is set to make its …
Subscribers may be able to instantly withdraw up to 75% of their EPF balance, on the lines of …
The finance ministry has approved the 8.25% interest rate for nearly seven crore active EPFO …
Business Standard
Net direct tax collections rise 14.6% to ₹5.21 trn till June 17 in FY27
June 19, 2026
India's net direct tax collections rose 14.64% year-on-year to ₹5.21 trillion from April 1 to …
Gross direct tax collections increased 12.46 per cent to ₹6.1 trillion from ₹5.4 trillion …
A data showed that corporate tax collections, on a net basis, rose to ₹2.08 trillion from ₹1.7 …
The Times Of india
For India, AI is 'All Inclusive' , mustbe human-centric: PM Modi
June 19, 2026
Speaking at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, PM Modi called for a human-centric approach to AI that …
PM Modi showcased India's digital transformation, highlighting advancements in digital payments,…
PM Modi called for global cooperation to address deepfakes, misinformation and cyber fraud, …
The Economic Times
From raincoats to briefs to diapers: Textile PLI shows green shoots as imports drop, niche exports triple
June 19, 2026
India's Textile PLI Scheme is driving import substitution and boosting exports of high-value …
Imports of synthetic raincoats and overcoats declined to zero during 2022-25, compared to USD 2.…
Imports of men's outerwear fell by 99%, declining from USD 23.2 million to USD 0.1 million …
The Statesman
A homecoming of sorts for yoga
June 19, 2026
Today, with the celebration of International Day of Yoga in Kolkata, it feels like a beautiful …
Yoga is one of the India’s oldest traditions, whose journey has moved from ancient scriptures …
Swami Vivekananda emerged as a powerful voice who helped people rediscover the value of yoga: …
The Economic Times
SMPP, KNDS forge India partnership for next-generation loitering munitions
June 19, 2026
SMPP and KNDS have signed a partnership to manufacture advanced loitering munitions in India …
SMPP and KNDS’s agreement covers KNDS' VELOCE and RODEUR loitering munition systems, along with …
The collaboration between SMPP and KNDS is expected to strengthen India's self-reliance in …
The Economic Times
'Mujhe bahut khushi hui': Macron drops linguistic surprise with Hindi farewell to PM Modi
June 19, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron bid farewell to PM Modi in Hindi as he concluded his trip to …
Emmanuel Macron described PM Modi's visit to France as "very fruitful" and expressed his …
During PM Modi and President Macron’s meeting India and France reaffirmed their commitment to …
Business Standard
India's AI boom: One in four learners from non-tech background, finds study
June 19, 2026
According to the India AI Workforce Report 2026, AI upskilling has delivered an average salary …
According to the India AI Workforce Report 2026, nearly one in five AI learners now comes from …
Women professionals who transitioned into AI-enabled careers reported an average salary …
Business Standard
India investing in future sectors, emerging as trusted partner: PM Modi
June 19, 2026
This is a defining period in India's journey, where aspirations are reaching new heights: PM Modi
The partnership between France and India has become a strong pillar of trust, stability, and …
India is investing across sectors that will drive growth, innovation and opportunity for …
NDTV
$200 Billion Export Opportunity For India To BRICS By 2030: ASSOCHAM
June 19, 2026
India has the potential to increase exports to $200 billion to BRICS countries by 2030 from $96 …
India's exports to BRICS countries can reach $200 billion by 2030, with its share of BRICS …
The increased competitiveness of India's manufacturing sector and emerging demand and supply …
The Hindu
Textile industry to gain from implementation of India-U.K. FTA
June 19, 2026
Implementation of the India-UK FTA from July 15 is expected to trigger fresh investments in the …
The UK is among India’s most important apparel export destinations, with considerable untapped …
The India-UK FTA has the potential to substantially increase India’s apparel exports to the U.K.,…
India Today
From major importer to emerging exporter: India's defence industry is evolving
June 19, 2026
India's defence sector has witnessed remarkable growth, with defence production reaching a …
South and Southeast Asian countries accounted for more than half of India’s defence exports …
Defence Public Sector Undertakings and the private sector contributed 54.84% and 45.16%, …
Business Line
India-UK FTA: Indian consumers will access premium brands from UK at lower prices, open opportunities for exports of India’s food and wellness products
June 19, 2026
The India-UK FTA is set to expand access to premium and specialty imported goods, making them …
Setting a clear implementation date for the India-UK FTA is seen as a positive step that brings …
For Indian companies, the India-UK FTA presents an opportunity to expand exports of processed …
The Economic Times
Global energy transition readiness dips, India among top gainers: WEF
June 19, 2026
India advanced two places to rank 70th on the World Economic Forum's Energy Transition Index …
India’s progress in the WEF’s Energy Transition Index 2026 is attributed to infrastructure …
India was one of the strongest improvers globally in the Energy Transition Index 2026, …
Money Control
India's electronics manufacturing sector entering next growth phase as component push gains momentum
June 19, 2026
India’s electronics manufacturing industry has grown more than four-fold over the past decade, …
Mobile phones account for about 53% of India’s electronics manufacturing output and continue to …
India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem moves beyond assembly-led growth and up the value …
Money Control
India has a tech-forward government, which is refreshing: Meta global infra head Santosh Janardhan on Jamnagar data centre
June 19, 2026
Meta's new AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar will become part of the company's global …
India is a major part of Project Waterworth, the world’s single largest subsea cable in the …
India has a tech-forward government, which is refreshing: Meta global infra head Santosh …
Money Control
PM Modi meets leading CEOs in France; discusses investment and India expansion plans
June 19, 2026
PM Modi met top global CEOs in France to discuss investments, technology partnerships and …
PM Modi met Saint-Gobain Chairman and CEO Benoit Bazin and discussed opportunities in …
Leading global companies expressed interest in expanding investments and strengthening long-…
ANI News
"India is now naxal-free, defence budget touches ₹8 lakh crore": MoS Nityanand Rai
June 19, 2026
India has become completely free of Naxalism as of April 2026: Union Minister of State for Home …
MoS Nityanand Rai said India's defence budget has increased from ₹2.5 lakh crore to ₹8 lakh …
MoS Nityanand Rai said the last 12 years have strengthened India's economy, national security …
News18
From Red Road To Ganga Ghats: PM Modi's Kolkata Yoga Day Event Emblematic Of Bengal's Cultural Rebranding
June 19, 2026
PM Modi will lead the central International Day of Yoga celebrations at Kolkata’s iconic Red …
The International Day of Yoga event at Kolkata’s Red Road is being viewed as a major cultural …
The growing focus on Yoga, heritage initiatives and public cultural spaces is contributing to a …
The Indian Express
A decade of empowerment — from reform to rozgar
June 19, 2026
India's employment rate increased from 46.8% in 2017-18 to 57.4% in 2025, while unemployment …
According to RBI KLEMS data, more than 17 crore jobs were created between 2014 and 2024, …
The story of New India is equally about ensuring people are protected through a robust social-…
Business Line
India rises in global power rankings as opinion leaders back India-EU trade deal
June 19, 2026
Nearly 70% of India's policymakers, business leaders, academics and strategic experts believe …
Economic growth and trade partnerships were identified as the top foreign policy priority by 44%…
Around 75% of respondents supported an India-European Union Free Trade Agreement, identifying …
The Hindu
35,000 people to perform mass yoga on International Yoga Day with Modi in Kolkata on June 21
June 19, 2026
PM Modi will lead a mass yoga demonstration at Kolkata’s Red Road on International Yoga Day, …
Yoga Day celebrations will be held across West Bengal, including educational institutions, …
West Bengal is officially participating in International Yoga Day celebrations for the first …
The New Indian Express
India achieves landmark goal of restoring over 21 million hectares of degraded land
June 19, 2026
India achieves landmark goal of restoring over 21 million hectares of degraded land
In 2015, India undertook one of Asia’s largest pledges, aiming to restore 13 million hectares (…
More than 27 million hectares have been treated under the watershed development component of …
Business Standard
IIT Delhi tops India in QS Rankings 2027; 52 Indian institutions feature
June 18, 2026
IIT Delhi has retained its position as India's highest-ranked university in the QS World …
India's strong performance in the QS World University Rankings 2027 reflects the transformative …
India is emerging as a leading global knowledge hub, driven by research, innovation and the …
Money Control
From shirts to software: Services drive 67% of India’s export growth over the past decade
June 18, 2026
Between 2014-15 and 2025-26, India's exports expanded by 84.4 percent, rising from $468 billion …
Services accounted for roughly two-thirds of India's export growth, contributing $263 billion …
India’s services sector accounted for 33.8 percent of total exports in 2014–15 rising to 48.8 …
The Economic Times
India-UK free trade deal to take effect on July 15, opening 99% of exports to tariff-free access
June 18, 2026
The India–UK Free Trade Agreement will come into effect on July 15, marking a major milestone …
India-UK free trade deal: The pact grants tariff-free access to 99% of India's exports to the UK,…
Tariffs of up to 70% on processed food products, 21.5% on marine products, 18% on engineering …
The Times Of india
India's defence production more than double in five years, hits record Rs 1.78 lakh crore
June 18, 2026
India's defence production touched an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year …
Indigenous defence production has nearly quadrupled over the last decade, underscoring India’s …
The Union Budget 2026 allocated a record Rs 7.85 lakh crore for defence, including Rs 2.19 lakh …
The Economic Times
India’s electronics output hits ₹13 lakh crore; Vaishnaw eyes No. 2 export spot
June 18, 2026
Electronics production in India has reached around Rs 13 lakh crore and there should be an aim …
Ashwini Vaishnaw announces that two more chip plants will start their commercial production in …
As of March 2026, the electronics production was estimated to be around Rs 12 lakh crore and …
India Today
Indian seafarers' safety is of utmost importance to us: PM Modi to Trump
June 18, 2026
Indian seafarers' safety is of utmost importance to us: PM Modi to US President Donald Trump
During talks with US President, PM Modi underscored the importance of ensuring the safety of …
PM Modi emphasised that the welfare and security of hundreds of thousands of Indian seafarers …
Business Standard
India among Asia-Pacific's most AI-ready healthcare markets: Report
June 18, 2026
India has emerged as one of Asia Pacific region's most AI-ready healthcare markets, with 78% of …
73 per cent consumers in India use GenAI to prepare for appointments, and 72 per cent leverage …
Indians are increasingly taking charge of their wellbeing: Dhruv Sukhrani, Head of Bain & …
Business Standard
India breaks into the top 15 markets for Mercedes-Benz, says Mathias Geisen
June 18, 2026
India has entered Mercedes-Benz’s top 15 markets globally and ranks among the top five for its …
Mercedes-Benz expects India's overall luxury car market, currently around 50,000 units annually,…
In India, that share is around 25 per cent, so demand for top-end vehicles is clearly stronger: …
The Economic Times
Trump backs India-US defence ties; says ‘if they’re attacked, we’ll help them’
June 18, 2026
US President Donald Trump voiced strong support for India-US defence ties during a meeting with …
Washington would come to India's aid if it were attacked: US President Donald Trump
When asked about the defence relationship between India and the United States, President Trump …
The Times Of india
Can't ask Global South to bear Iran war brunt alone: PM Modi at G7
June 18, 2026
Addressing a G7 outreach session, PM Modi proposed a global skills partnership to harness the …
PM Modi called for establishing an International Mobilisation Partnership for Accelerating …
PM Modi says while underlining the need for the international community to ensure vulnerable …
The Indian Express
India’s exports hit $863 billion even amid West Asia turmoil, US tariffs: Official
June 18, 2026
Despite global uncertainties, India's economy continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience
KASEZ Zonal Development Commissioner B. Patil highlighted the country's strong performance in …
India's exports remained robust, reaching $863.11 billion, driven by a diverse range of …
Business Standard
India's remittance inflows stay resilient despite West Asia conflict
June 18, 2026
India's remittance inflows continue to demonstrate strong resilience, remaining robust despite …
Strong growth in April, May and early June in remittance inflows highlight the confidence of …
RBI data shows net remittance inflows reached $16 billion in April, well above the average …
Money Control
‘Historic milestone for India-UK relations’: PM Modi on trade agreement coming into force July 15
June 18, 2026
PM Modi announced that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come …
PM Modi describes the India-UK CETA as a major milestone in bilateral relations and a key step …
India-UK CETA will unlock numerous opportunities for Indian farmers, workers, MSMEs, startups …
CNBC TV 18
Raamdeo Agrawal: India's economy is 'on full fire', largecaps could regain leadership
June 18, 2026
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Chairman Raamdeo Agrawal remains bullish on equities, backed …
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Chairman Raamdeo Agrawal maintains his positive view on the …
India’s domestic economy is on full fire and the real economy is doing very well: Raamdeo Agrawal
NDTV
UK FTA: How Indian Exporters Will Benefit From Enhanced Market Access
June 18, 2026
Indian exporters are set to receive a major boost as the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and …
The implementation of India-UK CETA is expected to strengthen bilateral trade ties and support …
India-UK CETA will provide an immediate pricing advantage to Indian exporters, benefiting both …
Business Standard
India mcap reclaims $5 trillion mark for the first time since May 8
June 18, 2026
The mcap of all BSE-listed firms crossed $5 trillion for the first time since May 8, as the …
The gains in mcap have been driven by a rally in the broader mid and smallcap stocks and by …
The benchmark Sensex is 10.1 percent away from its all-time closing high and the Nifty is 8.5 …
Money Control
Trump says India plays a 'big role in everything', hails PM Modi's leadership
June 18, 2026
India has a role to play in West Asia as long as PM Modi is leader: US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi, saying there is tremendous respect for the Indian …
As long as I'm President, India has a great friend in the White House: US President Donald Trump,…
Money Control
EU and India will formally sign free trade deal by end-2026: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen
June 18, 2026
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen provided an update on the EU's free trade …
The European Union will formally sign the landmark trade deal with India by the end of this year:…
In January, India and the EU struck a long‑delayed deal that will slash tariffs on most goods, …
News18
'Looks Like An Angel, Negotiates Like A Killer': Trump's Remarks On PM Modi, US-India Ties Steal The Show
June 18, 2026
'Looks Like An Angel, Negotiates Like A Killer': US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi as a …
US President Trump explicitly said that the United States would step in to provide immediate …
US President Donald Trump said India is playing a significant global role and expressed …
Hindustan Times
Sarvam AI, and India’s role in the future of high technology
June 18, 2026
IndiaAI is supporting around 20 foundational AI models, while BharatGen and Sarvam AI are …
Sarvam AI has launched models ranging from 30 billion to 105 billion parameters: National …
India’s growing ecosystem of multilingual foundational models, open digital infrastructure, and …
Firstpost
'Untranslatable but essential': The scholar who brought Upanishads to Slovakia — and earned PM Modi's praise
June 18, 2026
PM Modi met Slovak scholar Dr. Róbert Gáfrik in Bratislava and praised his efforts to translate …
PM Modi had earlier highlighted the Slovak translation in Mann Ki Baat, describing it as an …
For over three decades, Slovak scholar Dr. Róbert Gáfrik has worked to make India’s ancient …
Firstpost
‘Fastest implementation’ in British trade deal history: India-UK FTA goes live on July 15
June 18, 2026
India and the UK announced that their landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)…
The India-UK FTA will provide immediate duty-free access to 99% of Indian exports to the UK …
PM Modi described the agreement as a “historic milestone” that will create new opportunities …