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How BrahMos is breaking through the shackles on India’s defence exports
August 20, 2026
BrahMos Aerospace now holds a total order book of approximately $6 billion, according to its co-…
India's total defence exports rose from a mere ₹686 crore in FY14 to roughly ₹38,400 crore in …
DRDO disclosed that BrahMos Aerospace's revenue crossed ₹5,200 crore in FY 2025-26, with two …
The Economic Times
Cabinet clears Rs 13,041 crore rail & road projects; Howrah-Chennai line to be quadrupled
August 20, 2026
The Union Cabinet approved four railway projects and a highway project worth a total Rs 13,041 crore
From Howrah to Chennai, we will ultimately have a complete quadrupled, four-line route. This …
The Cabinet approved a fourth line on the 173-km Kharagpur-Bhadrak (Ranital) section at a cost …
Business Standard
Two-wheeler exports seen rising up to 20% as Africa demand recovers: Ind-Ra
August 20, 2026
India’s two-wheeler exports are likely to surge 15-20% in FY27, driven by recovering African …
India’s two-wheeler exports grew 23% year-on-year to a record 5.18 million units in FY26, …
Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil have joined India’s top 10 two-wheeler export destinations, easing …
The Economic Times
UIDAI special drive completes over 2 crore Mandatory Biometric Updates in Aadhaar for school children
August 20, 2026
UIDAI has achieved a big milestone, completing over 2 crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) …
UIDAI has waived the charges for MBU for children in the 7-15 years age group from 1 October …
Mandatory Biometric Updates helps ensure that the child’s Aadhaar continues to have updated …
The Economic Times
India sees sharper demand for specialised, mid-career talent as GCC hiring accelerates
August 20, 2026
GCCs in India are accelerating hiring, especially for specialised and mid-career talent, as …
GCC hiring surged to 12-14% in the March quarter, from 4-6% in the December quarter, Quess Corp …
India has more than 2,100 GCCs, and the sector is projected to employ around 2.7 million …
The Indian Express
Liberia to take a leaf out of India’s playbook on engaging, empowering women
August 20, 2026
Last week, a delegation from Liberia arrived in New Delhi to glean a first-hand understanding …
One of the delegates pointed out that India’s vision of women-led development is where women …
The One Stop Centre model under Mission Shakti offered learning for strengthening coordinated, …
The Times of India
India ramps up aid to Palestine, signs MoU for 200-bed super-speciality hospital
August 20, 2026
India and Palestine signed an MoU for the construction of a 200-bed Indian Super-Speciality …
Palestine’s Ambassador to India, Abdullah Abu Shawesh, backed India’s bid for a non-permanent …
An MoU to establish a Technical and Vocational Education and Training Centre within the …
The Times of India
UP gets Japan investment boost with projects worth Rs 3000 crore
August 20, 2026
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath invites Japanese companies to make the state their "second home"
Uttar Pradesh received a major investment boost with the virtual groundbreaking of two Japan-…
At the inaugural session of UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, CM Yogi Adityanath pitched the state …
Business Line
Rapeseed meal exports push India’s oilmeal exports up 18.41% in May
August 20, 2026
India’s oilmeal exports increased by 18.41% in May 2026, boosted by an increase in rapeseed …
India exported 3.73 lakh tonnes (lt) of oilmeals during May 2026 up from 3.15 lt in May 2025: Report
China imported 2.76 lt of oilmeals from India during April-May 2026-27, including 2.73 lt of …
ANI News
India's coconut sector: From the tree of life to global prominence
August 20, 2026
India ranks first globally in coconut production, with nearly 30 million people, including …
India’s coconut product exports reached ₹7,038.35 crore in FY26, recording a 62% rise over the …
India’s coconut export basket has expanded to value-added products such as virgin coconut oil, …
ANI News
Electronics manufacturing journey has begun, India must now focus on scale and quality: Ashwini Vaishnaw
August 20, 2026
India’s electronics production crossed USD 116 billion in FY26, while electronics exports …
Electronics manufacturing has expanded beyond mobile phone assembly to components, materials …
Projects approved under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme have crossed ₹69,000 …
NDTV
"J&K Important Part Of India": US Ambassador Sergio Gor In Srinagar
August 20, 2026
US Ambassador Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as “an important part of India” during his …
Sergio Gor praised the improving security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and said the US may …
We are very hopeful and optimistic that the engagement between US & J&K will both widen and …
The Indian Express
BRICS is working for a future that puts people and planet first
August 20, 2026
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted India’s people-centric approach to environmental …
India’s BRICS Environment Working Group focused on sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, …
India reduced the emissions intensity of its economy by 37.38% between 2005 and 2022, while non-…
Firstpost
‘The swing country’: Ex-UK minister says India could reshape new world order
August 20, 2026
India is the key “swing country” in the emerging global order: Former British Business Secretary
India’s strategic choices could significantly influence the future of international politics …
India could become the world’s second-largest economy by the middle of the century: Former …
The Economic Times
Exicom makes India’s first liquid-cooled EV charger modules
August 20, 2026
Exicom has started manufacturing liquid-cooled AC and DC power modules for EV chargers at its …
Exicom’s liquid-cooled power modules will initially support Tritium’s DC charging portfolio, …
The Hyderabad facility will manufacture liquid-cooled EV charger modules for customers in North …
The Economic Times
Small towns emerge big growth driver for connected TV in India
August 20, 2026
India’s connected TV audience has reached 207 million viewers, with the audience growing three …
Connected TV audiences grew 55% in small towns and 110% in rural India, significantly outpacing …
About 68% of connected TV viewers also consume linear television, showing that CTV is …
Business Standard
Trade policy review at WTO: World takes note of India's progress
August 20, 2026
During the Trade Policy Review, members at the WTO lauded India’s efforts towards Viksit Bharat@…
Between 2021-22 and 2025-26, India’s economy grew at an average annual rate of nearly 8 per cent
At the WTO, members specifically highlighted India’s achievements in Digital Public Infrastructure
The Economic Times
Nagaland gets its first natural gas supply via National Gas Grid
August 19, 2026
Nagaland receives natural gas through the National Gas Grid for the first time, marking a major …
The Dergaon-Dimapur Pipeline will enable the monetisation of around 1,10,000 SCM of natural gas …
Nagaland’s connection to the National Gas Grid is expected to reduce LNG imports by an …
The Financial Express
India adds record 27 GW solar capacity in H1, installations jump 49%
August 19, 2026
India added a record 27 GW of solar capacity in H1 2026, driven by accelerated project …
India’s cumulative installed solar capacity reached 165 GW as of June 2026, with large-scale …
Rajasthan remained the largest utility-scale solar market with 31% of cumulative installations, …
The Economic Times
New electronics parts manufacturing projects poised to create 75,000 jobs: Vaishnaw
August 19, 2026
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that 106 approved projects are expected to generate direct …
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw handed over the approvals for 31 applications under the ECMS …
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called for industry-specific workshops to identify how much of …
Business Standard
India's coconut product exports explode in FY26, mark a spurt of 62% on year
August 19, 2026
India’s coconut product exports surged 62% year-on-year to ₹7,038.35 crore in FY26, reflecting …
The coconut sector is emerging as an important contributor to India’s agricultural exports, …
Rising international demand is creating fresh opportunities for India’s coconut sector and …
The Economic Times
Maruti Suzuki Fronx becomes fastest Indian SUV to hit 2 lakh exports
August 19, 2026
Maruti Suzuki’s Fronx becomes the fastest SUV from India to reach 2 lakh exports in under 38 …
Made-in-India Fronx is now exported to nearly 90 countries, including Japan, from its …
Maruti's Fronx crossed 1 lakh exports in less than 25 months and added its second lakh in …
The Economic Times
Fiscally fit: The counterintuitive move that helped India tame inflation
August 19, 2026
Fiscal discipline and restraint helped India control inflation and preserve the currency’s value
Resisting easy giveaways during windfalls protected ordinary people’s savings and wages
Government strength means honouring debt and taking difficult, unpopular fiscal decisions
DD News
From trade deals to exports, how India is putting FTAs to work
August 19, 2026
India’s FTA strategy is shifting from signing trade agreements to ensuring Indian businesses …
India’s merchandise and services exports reached a record USD 863.1 billion in FY 2025-26, …
Rising use of preferential Certificates of Origin is helping Indian exporters access tariff …
The Economic Times
DRDO invites pvt firms as strategic weapon partner
August 19, 2026
DRDO has invited private firms to qualify for strategic weapon development and production plans now
The initiative opens strategic weapons manufacturing to qualified private-sector companies in …
DRDO-industry partnerships will expand indigenous capacity and strengthen the nation's self-…
The Economic Times
Smaller cities take a big shine to diamonds grown in labs
August 19, 2026
Affordable lab-grown diamonds are gaining popularity in India's smaller cities
Rising gold prices and cheaper lab-grown stones are reshaping jewellery choices
The US trend signals growth potential for lab-grown diamonds throughout India
The Times of India
Use of EVs going up steadily: Consumption at public chargers rises by 72%
August 19, 2026
Public EV chargers consumed 1,460 million units in FY26, up over 72% from 848 million units in FY25
Heavy-duty chargers for buses, trucks and fleets consumed over 74% of public charging power in FY26
India's EV sales crossed 2.5 million in 2025, rising 24.6% and forming nearly 8.5% of registrations
The Times of India
In another Aatmanirbharta push, 405 key defence items of military platforms ALH, Tejas, tanks and warships to be indigenised
August 19, 2026
India will indigenise 405 strategic defence items with business potential estimated at ₹3,070 …
The indigenisation list spans ALH, Tejas, Su-30MKI, T-72 and T-90 tanks, BMP-II, warships and …
DPSUs and the Coast Guard will involve Indian industry, especially MSMEs, in defence indigenisation
The Times of India
During defence secretary's visit, India & Armenia sign MoU to boost cooperation in defence sector
August 19, 2026
India and Armenia signed the defence MoU covering research, innovation and shared defence production
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh reviewed the India-backed IT Lab at Armenia's Military Academy
Armenia is India's top defence export customer, with nearly $2 billion committed to Indian hardware
The Economic Times
NHAI expands digital FASTag local pass facility to 121 toll plazas
August 19, 2026
NHAI expands the digital FASTag Local Pass facility to 121 toll plazas, making monthly passes …
Residents within a 20-km radius of eligible toll plazas can now apply for monthly Local Passes …
DigiLocker, VAHAN and GIS-based verification enable digital processing of Local Pass …
Business Standard
India's tanker exports surge over six-fold to $1.36 bn in Q1, UAE leads
August 19, 2026
India’s tanker exports surged more than six-fold to $1.36 billion in Q1 FY27, with export …
The UAE emerged as the largest destination for Indian tanker exports, with shipments rising …
Growing tanker exports to the UAE, Singapore, Oman and other markets highlight India’s …
The Statesman
India-UK CETA opens new global growth opportunities for Haryana’s industries, farmers and MSMEs: CM
August 19, 2026
India-UK CETA is opening new global market opportunities for Haryana’s industries, MSMEs, …
Duty-free access to the UK market is expected to boost Haryana’s textiles, auto components, …
The India-UK CETA is set to create greater opportunities for Haryana’s MSMEs, artisans, women …
The Economic Times
India resumes rail coach exports to Bangladesh with custom 19-coach LHB rake from RCF Kapurthala
August 19, 2026
India has resumed passenger coach exports to Bangladesh after a decade, with Rail Coach Factory,…
Kapurthala, rolling out a 19-coach rake feature Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) broad-gauge coaches, …
The latest rake follows a May 2024 RITES deal with Bangladesh Railway for 200 broad-gauge …
Business Standard
India offers over ₹1 trn digital connectivity opportunity: BIF President
August 19, 2026
India has a digital connectivity opportunity worth Rs 1 trillion at a conservative estimate, …
TV Ramachandran, President, Broadband India Forum said satcom airwaves in the rural areas can …
DoT is working in close coordination with the Department of Space, InSpace, and other …
The Financial Express
Defence exports surge 5,500% in decade; Govt pauses 400+ imports to reach Rs 50,000 crore milestone
August 19, 2026
India’s defence exports surged more than 5,500% from ₹686 crore in 2013-14 to a record ₹38,424 …
More than 400 critical defence imports worth ₹3,070 crore have been paused, creating …
India is now exporting defence products to over 80 countries, with the government targeting ₹50,…
The New Indian Express
Dimagi Naxals: Strangers in their own land
August 19, 2026
Naxals indulge in open violence and dimagi Naxals try to theorise on it: Senior BJP leader …
Whether it’s the Congress, the BJP, or any regional party in power, Dimagi Naxals oppose …
Dimagi Naxals try to be seen as anti-establishment even when they themselves take advantage of …
Hindustan Times
National space technology conclave | India set for a global leap in space sector: Experts
August 19, 2026
The opening of the space sector to private participation in June 2020 fuelled a boom with more …
Indian Space Policy 2023 has clearly defined the roles of ISRO, IN-SPACe, NSIL and non-…
Chandigarh University becomes the first university to unveil the ‘Chandigarh University …
The Times Of India
'Every voter had valid ID': Trump praises India polls, renews push for SAVE America Act
August 18, 2026
"India's last Election had 646,000,000 Voters! Less than 1% voted by mail, and every single …
India’s last general election had 646 million voters, with less than 1% voting by mail and …
The White House highlighted India’s voter ID system, noting that India and Brazil tie voter …
The Economic Times
Ecommerce order volumes up 31% during Independence Day sales
August 18, 2026
India’s ecommerce sector recorded 31% year-on-year growth in order volumes during the 2026 …
FMCG emerged as the fastest-growing ecommerce category, recording nearly 100% year-on-year …
During India’s I-Day ecommerce sales, fashion and accessories captured the highest share of …
ETV Bharat
India’s Electronics Exports Cross Rs 4 Lakh Crore, Begins PCB Exports To China: Vaishnaw
August 18, 2026
India’s electronics exports have grown nearly 11-fold in five years, crossing ₹4 lakh crore, …
Under ECMS, 106 projects with ₹69,548 crore investment have been approved, projected to …
"In enclosures, 100 per cent of our demand we are able to meet ourselves. In PCBs, we have …
The Economic Times
Qatar launches new UPI route to send money to India
August 18, 2026
Qatar Post and India Post have launched PosTransfer, creating a new UPI-powered digital …
The PosTransfer service allows customers in Qatar to transfer money directly to UPI-linked bank …
India Post is working with postal operators in other countries to establish additional …
Business Standard
Bhogapuram airport begins commercial operations with first IndiGo flight
August 18, 2026
In a major boost to the state's connectivity, Andhra Pradesh's Bhogapuram International Airport …
The new Bhogapuram airport is expected to boost North Andhra’s economic prospects by creating …
Connectivity to the Bhogapuram airport is being strengthened through seven major road projects, …
Business Standard
Govt clears 31 electronic component manufacturing proposals worth ₹7,877 cr
August 18, 2026
The Union government has approved 31 new electronics component manufacturing proposals worth ₹7,…
The newly approved ECMS projects are expected to generate ₹82,243 crore in production and …
India’s electronics production has risen from ₹1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to ₹13.11 lakh crore …
The Times Of India
India signs Rs 1,943-cr deal with US firm to lease 2 MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for Navy
August 18, 2026
The Defence Ministry signed a ₹1,943-crore contract with US-based General Atomics to lease two …
The leased Sea Guardians will strengthen India’s maritime domain awareness, providing …
India is set to receive 31 MQ-9B drones ordered under the $3.5-billion agreement, including 15 …
The Economic Times
Inside India's post-Sindoor defence overhaul: Bigger budgets, new formations and record exports
August 18, 2026
India’s defence budget has risen 15.19% to ₹7.85 lakh crore, with capital expenditure …
India’s defence exports reached a record ₹38,424 crore in FY26, marking a 56-fold increase over …
India’s defence modernisation is expanding beyond conventional weapons into cyber and …
The Economic Times
Mumbai Metro One launches India’s first WhatsApp-based digital pass
August 18, 2026
Mumbai Metro One has become India’s first metro service to issue fully digital metro passes …
Commuters on the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor can now purchase and use metro passes …
Mumbai Metro One has carried more than 125 crore passengers during its 12 years of operations, …
The Economic Times
Princeton Digital Group to Invest $1 Billion, Expand India Data Center Capacity
August 18, 2026
Princeton Digital Group committed a $1 billion investment to expand its total data centre …
Princeton Digital Group’s $1 billion capital infusion aims to strengthen India's digital …
PDG’s investment supports India’s rapidly growing digital infrastructure sector, driven by …
The Economic Times
India’s chemicals industry sees export runway to $81 billion by 2030
August 18, 2026
India’s chemical exports could reach $81 billion by 2030, led by $45 billion in speciality …
India’s chemicals market consumption is projected at $290-310 billion by FY2030, while chemical …
India’s chemicals sector could generate 7 lakh-10 lakh new jobs by 2030, with policy support …
The Economic Times
India's power system just passed a historic tipping point: Maguire
August 18, 2026
India’s clean energy capacity has reached 331.7 GW, surpassing fossil fuel capacity of 302 GW …
India’s solar capacity has surged from just 0.07 GW in 2010 to 211 GW, now accounting for …
Between 2025 and mid-2026, India added 75.5 GW of solar capacity, compared with 3.8 GW of coal …
Money Control
PM Modi’s FTA push: Why India’s MSMEs now have a bigger export opportunity
August 17, 2026
PM Modi urged MSMEs to leverage India’s expanding FTA network, highlighting the opportunity to …
India has concluded free trade agreements with around 40 countries since 2014, opening …
FTAs can help Indian MSMEs access larger overseas markets and global value chains, while …