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The Economic Times
10 Years of UPI: From 18 mln to 219 bln transactions, volumes jump 12,000x
April 10, 2026
UPI has scaled from 17.86 million transactions worth ₹6,952 crore in FY17 to 218.98 billion …
In FY26 so far, UPI has already touched 219 billion transactions, underscoring its unmatched …
UPI’s decade-long journey marks a structural transformation in India’s payments landscape, from …
News On Air
India records highest-ever annual solar capacity addition, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
April 10, 2026
India has recorded its highest-ever annual solar capacity addition of around 45 gigawatts in …
Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra have led the extraordinary growth, powering India’s …
India has recorded 6.65 Giga Watt solar capacity in March 2026, the highest-ever solar …
Ians Live
World Bank president Ajay Banga backs jobs push, cites India model
April 10, 2026
World Bank president Ajay Banga has pointed to models like India’s cooperative sector as …
India’s dairy cooperative model is a successful example of how technology and organisation can …
The governments play a critical role in creating an enabling environment for businesses while …
Business Line
India now seen as ‘safe anchor’, offers stability, predictability and prospects: Shaktikanta Das
April 10, 2026
"India is a safe anchor" amid global uncertainty, Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary to the …
The inherent strength of the Indian economy, the cumulative scorecard of this decade is already …
India has consistently shown remarkable resilience during global crises, not only by surviving …
Business Standard
India's e-retail market hits $66 billion as growth reaccelerates
April 10, 2026
India’s online retail market closed 2025 on a stronger footing, with e-retail GMV reaching $65-…
India has emerged as a global leader in qcom, with 16-17% of e-commerce GMV flowing through the …
GenZ has emerged as a key cohort, accounting for 40-45% of e-retail shoppers and contributing 50%…
Business Standard
Non-life insurers log 9.3% premium growth in FY26 amid GST relief
April 10, 2026
The non-life insurance industry reported 9.3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in premiums …
The growth in the non-life insurance industry is aided by the health insurance segment, after …
In March, non-life insurance premium grew around 9 per cent to ₹28,921.9 crore
Business Standard
India's real estate records PE deals worth $4.3 billion in FY26: Anarock
April 10, 2026
India’s real estate capital markets rebounded in FY26, with 60 private equity deals worth $4.3 …
India’s real estate capital markets have moved from a period of concentration and caution to …
Retail real estate contributed 9 per cent of total deal value, led by Blackstone’s acquisition …
Business Standard
India well placed to handle energy shock, backed by strong buffers: World Bank
April 10, 2026
The World Bank said India is well placed to weather the current global energy shock with ample …
The World Bank in its South Asia Economic Update report had said India's growth is estimated to …
World Bank Lead Economist for India Aurelien Kruse said India has remained the fastest-growing …
ANI News
India has so far weathered energy disruptions from West Asia conflict well: Hero Enterprise Chairman
April 10, 2026
Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman, Hero Enterprise said that India has managed the energy disruptions …
The importance of the recent temporary truce announced in the region, hoping that it would lead …
Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman, Hero Enterprise noted that even the announcement of the ceasefire …
The Economic Times
India has a front seat among markets ripe for hotel development: Radisson exec Elie Younes
April 10, 2026
Radisson Hotel Group aims to grow its India presence from 200 to 500 hotels by 2030. The group …
India has a strong "geopolitical" advantage and a "front seat" among markets ripe for hotel …
About 95% of the focus in India will be on organic opportunities: Radisson Hotel Group chief …
The Indian Express
After Vande Bharat, Railways to manufacture 2 trains with 220 kmph design speed
April 10, 2026
The Indian Railways plans to manufacture two new trains with 220 kmph design speed after Vande …
In October 2024, ICF awarded the contract to design, manufacture and commission two high-speed …
Currently, the high speed coaches are being manufactured in 3 operational coach manufacturing …
Business Standard
Hyatt Hotels plans to expand India footprint with 5 new hotels in 2026
April 10, 2026
NYSE listed Hyatt Hotels plans to open five new hotels in India this year while keeping an eye …
With 55 properties and over 10,500 keys across nine brands in South West Asia and India, Hyatt …
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is adopting a three-pronged 2030 Elevate Strategy that focuses on …
Business Standard
India's esports ecosystem grows beyond gameplay, prepares for global stage
April 10, 2026
Backed by a $45 million commitment across prize money and ecosystem development, Esports …
The growth of esports has expanded what it means to build a career in gaming and is also being …
The proposed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 seeks to curb betting-style …
The Financial Express
Realty sector sees 16% rise in PE deals, volumes at 7-year high
April 10, 2026
India’s real estate sector recorded private equity (PE) deals worth $4.3 billion in FY26 — a …
Blackstone’s acquisition of Kolkata’s South City Mall for $ 377 million — the single-largest …
Strong support from the banking sector, reflected in high-teen growth in outstanding credit, …
ANI News
AUM in passive investment in India surges to Rs 50 lakh crore in 2026: NSE Indices CEO
April 10, 2026
The total AUM in passive investments surged from Rs 1.63 lakh crore in 2020 to approximately Rs …
Passive investment has become mainstream and has entered a phase where people view it as part …
The number of passive fund folios has breached the 5-crore mark, underscoring the rapid …
Amar Ujala
PM Modi gives 6 guarantees in Bengal; Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Hisaab for looters becomes the new slogan of BJP
April 10, 2026
The TMC hates the word “PM” so much that it either renames schemes associated with the Prime …
PM Modi, during an election rally in West Bengal, accused the TMC government of failing in …
This election is not ordinary, but one to restore the pride of Bengal: PM Modi
The Times Of India
‘Pot of sins now full’: PM Modi attacks TMC’s ‘Nirmam sarkar’ at Asansol rally
April 10, 2026
The West Bengal election was not only about changing the government but also about restoring …
After May 4, the ‘Nirmam Sarkar’ (insensitive government) will be gone. A BJP government will …
Bengal is the land of Shakti worship, but under the present ‘Nirmam sarkar’, the situation in …
News18
'Storm Of Change, Departure Of Cruel TMC': PM Modi Predicts Nandigram 'Miracle' In Bhabanipur
April 10, 2026
PM Modi declared that a “storm of poribortan" (change) is sweeping across West Bengal, …
Medinipur and Nandigram showed the path of change five years ago, and now the entire West …
TMC government has obstructed central welfare schemes like the PM Matsya Sampada Scheme because …
The Economic Times
India’s shipping capacity tops 14.2 million GT as 92 vessels join fleet in FY26
April 10, 2026
India’s shipping fleet capacity by Gross Tonnage (GT) crossed 14.2 million for the first time: …
The 1.584 million GT added during FY26 is three times the tonnage added in the previous FY, …
Oil tankers accounted for the largest number of overseas vessel additions, with 11 vessels, …
The Pioneer
World Homoeopathy Day: The time-tested wellness recipe - By Prataprao Jadhav
April 10, 2026
Over the decades, Homoeopathy has evolved into an integral part of India’s pluralistic health & …
World Homoeopathy Day is being celebrated this year as “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health"
Today, India has over 290 homoeopathic medical colleges and hospitals, along with a vast …
Live Mint
India unveils 20 major maritime reforms to cut logistics costs and boost global trade presence
April 09, 2026
India’s maritime reform push aims to strengthen regulatory oversight, boost domestic …
The centre is working on revamped shipbuilding guidelines and a new framework to promote …
The coastal cargo promotion scheme proposed in Budget 2026-27 will be launched with the aim of …
The Economic Times
India to lead South Asia growth at 7.6% in FY26, says World Bank
April 09, 2026
The World Bank expects India to remain the primary engine of growth in South Asia, projecting …
The World Bank had earlier pegged India’s growth at 6.3% for the current financial year in its …
Growth is, however, expected to recover to 6.9% in 2027, keeping South Asia the fastest-growing …
Business Standard
Centre hikes non-urea fertiliser subsidy 10-21% amid West Asia crisis
April 09, 2026
The Union Cabinet approved a 10 to 21% increase in per kilogram subsidy rates for non-urea …
In FY27, the Centre had budgeted Rs 54,000 crore out of the total fertiliser subsidy allocation …
The Cabinet’s approval of a ₹41,500-crore fertilizer subsidy is a prudent and timely measure to …
The Indian Express
Narendra Modi writes: We owe it to nari shakti to come together to advance women’s representation
April 09, 2026
PM Modi calls for unity among Members of Parliament to advance women’s representation and …
To describe this merely as a legislative exercise would be an understatement. It is a …
Over the years, sustained efforts have been made to create an enabling environment for women’s …
The Economic Times
India doing better than Asian peers, well place to attract more foreign investment: RBI
April 09, 2026
India outperforms several Asian economies in growth outlook and investment appeal: RBI
Higher nominal GDP growth and strong macroeconomic fundamentals are strengthening India’s …
The RBI has projected a 6.9% real GDP expansion for FY27, which it believes positions India as …
The Economic Times
Daikin Industries to invest Rs 1,000 crore in India for global R&D centre
April 09, 2026
Daikin Industries selects India for its first global R&D centre outside Japan, signalling …
India’s strong talent pool to drive innovation as Daikin plans to hire 500 engineers for …
Daikin India, which exports to 54 countries, is working on its Vision 2030 road map, aiming to …
The Times of India
Govt gets 34 major airports to cut landing & parking charges for domestic flights for 3 months
April 09, 2026
The government reduces airport landing and parking charges by 25% to support airlines and ease …
Relief measures for aviation sector will help maintain affordable domestic air travel and …
Proactive policy support will boost stability and resilience of India’s aviation sector amid …
The Times of India
India ranked third globally in RE capacity
April 09, 2026
India surpasses Brazil to become the third-largest country in renewable energy capacity, says …
In 2025–26, India increased its non-fossil power capacity by 55.3 GW, taking the total to 283.5 GW
In July 2025, more than 51% of electricity generation was from non-fossil fuels, says Union …
News18
India’s Coffee Exports Hit Record High Of $2.13 Billion: 6 Must-Visit Coffee Plantations For Caffeine Lover
April 09, 2026
India’s coffee exports rise 17% to a record $2.13 billion in FY26 driven by strong global demand
Premium shade-grown coffee from India gains global recognition, strengthening export growth and …
Growing coffee exports in India boost farmer incomes while enhancing plantation tourism and …
The Times of India
Vietnam group to invest $8.5 billion in Maharashtra
April 09, 2026
Vietnam-based Vin Group Joint Stock Company has announced that it will invest around US$8.5 …
Vin Group Joint Stock Company proposes to set up various projects on 5,000 acres in the Mumbai …
Vin Group Joint Stock Company signed a MoU with the Maharashtra industries dept and the MMRDA …
Storyboard18
India’s ‘Orange Economy’ contributes Rs 16,000 crore to GDP as creator sector formalizes: YouTube’s Gunjan Soni
April 09, 2026
In the last decade, India didn’t just come online. India started speaking up and sharing: …
With over 100 million channels uploading content on YouTube alone last year, millions of …
YouTube’s creative ecosystem contributed over ₹16,000 crore to India’s GDP and supported nearly …
Ani News
MoS Jayant Chaudhary launches 'Skills Outcomes Fund' to boost youth employment
April 09, 2026
The Skills Outcomes Fund aims to unlock aspirational and sustainable livelihoods for youths …
The Skills Outcomes Fund represents our commitment to ensuring that skills translate into real …
The proposed Skills Outcomes Fund would build on the success of India's first outcomes-based …
The New Indian Express
Women to help India take the next big leap
April 09, 2026
Under the PM Mudra Yojana, 57.79 crore loans worth over 40 lakh crore have been extended, with …
The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam marks a historic and transformative milestone by providing one-…
Initiatives like Lakhpati Didi aim to strengthen income generation, while the Drone Didi …
Money Control
India adds record 55.29 GW non-fossil capacity in FY26: Pralhad Joshi
April 09, 2026
India added record non-fossil power generation capacity of 55.29 GW in 2025-26, taking the …
India has surpassed Brazil to secure third position in Global Renewable Energy Rankings: Union …
India achieved the milestone of 50 per cent of its cumulative electric power installed capacity …
The Financial Express
Women’s credit exposure jumps 4.8x since 2017
April 09, 2026
A 2026 Niti Aayog report reveals that women borrowers now command 26% of India's total system …
Total credit outstanding to women increased sharply from Rs 16 lakh crore in 2017 to Rs 76 lakh …
Rapid digitisation is helping to lower entry barriers and enabling women to transition from …
The Hindu
Cabinet clears draft amendment Bill to implement women’s quota
April 09, 2026
The Union Cabinet approved draft amendment bills to implement 33% reservation for women in …
The draft amendment Bill includes constitutional changes and a delimitation exercise to …
Implementation of the women’s quota is contingent on delimitation, with rollout expected from …
DD News
Cabinet approves Rs 13,037 crore Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project to boost urban connectivity
April 09, 2026
The Union Cabinet approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2 with a 41-km North-South corridor from …
The North-South corridor of the Jaipur Metro will connect major economic and urban nodes along …
The Jaipur Metro project integrates with Phase-1 to create a citywide network, expected to …
The Economic Times
Cabinet approves Rs 79,459 crore revised cost for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project
April 09, 2026
The Cabinet approved a revised project cost of ₹79,459 crore for the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery, …
The HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Project includes a 9 MMTPA refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at …
The HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Project is aimed at reducing dependence on imported petrochemicals …
The Times of India
Cabinet okays Rs 40,150 crore for two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh
April 09, 2026
The Union Cabinet approved ₹40,150 crore investment for two hydropower projects, Kamala (1,720 …
The Kamala and Kalai-II projects in Arunachal Pradesh will significantly expand India’s …
Hydropower projects like Kamla and Kalai-II are expected to boost infrastructure and economic …
News18
‘PM Modi Held Talks Thrice, Indian People Are Extraordinary’: Iranian Envoy Hails India-Iran Ties
April 09, 2026
An Iranian envoy said PM Modi held talks three times with Iranian leadership, reflecting active …
The Iranian envoy described Indian people as “extraordinary,” expressing admiration for India’s …
The Iranian Envoy's remarks emphasise strong India-Iran ties and growing trust in India’s role …
The Hindu
Jan Vishwas 2.0 is all about trust-based compliance
April 09, 2026
Jan Vishwas 2.0 proposes decriminalising minor offences and replacing them with civil penalties …
The framework for Jan Vishwas 2.0 seeks to shift governance from punitive enforcement to a …
The effectiveness of Jan Vishwas 2.0 depends on consistent implementation and alignment across …
The Hindu
Standing for medical science, together with AIIMS
April 08, 2026
Over the past decade, the Government of India has pursued a coherent strategy to make …
Since 2014, MBBS seats across India have surged from around 50,000 to approximately 1,20,000, …
AIIMS New Delhi, is standing together, with all other AIIMS of India, mobilising the power of …
The Economic Times
India lays roadmap to become global logistics leader by 2030
April 08, 2026
The Ministry of Communications has set a roadmap to elevate India among the world’s leading …
India Post is transitioning into a high-efficiency logistics provider with 18-20% projected …
Govt. goal is to reduce national logistics costs through enhanced, technology-driven rural …
Business Standard
India achieves nuclear milestone as 500 MW PFBR attains criticality
April 08, 2026
India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieves first criticality marking major breakthrough in …
Under PM Modi’s leadership, Fast breeder technology boosts fuel efficiency by enabling greater …
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor milestone strengthens India's nuclear programme, enhances fuel …
Business Standard
AI investment hits $800 billion, India emerges as key applications hub
April 08, 2026
Global AI investment reached $800 billion in 2025, with India emerging as a key hub for the …
Approximately 75% of Indian AI startups focus on the application layer, attracting 80% of total …
AI funding in India grew by 277% in 2025: SenseAI Report
Business Standard
UPI QRs grow 15% in 2025 as merchant adoption expands: Worldline report
April 08, 2026
India UPI QRs grew 15% in 2025 to 731.38 million from 633.44 million in FY24: Worldline report
UPI transactions increased to 228.5 billion in 2025 from 172.2 billion in 2024: Worldline report
Recurring digital payments reached 3.05 billion transactions in 2025, up 40% year-on-year: …
The Economic Times
PMMY drives micro enterprise growth, boosts women-led businesses in India
April 08, 2026
PMMY has disbursed over 57 crore loans boosting micro enterprises and employment across India
PMMY is empowering women and marginalised communities driving inclusive entrepreneurship
PMMY is strengthening financial inclusion with digital delivery supporting Viksit Bharat vision
FirstPost
India's Kalpakkam reactor goes critical: A leap into the nuclear future
April 08, 2026
India’s 500 MWe PFBR at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved first criticality, the point at which …
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam attaining criticality is a proud moment for India: …
The PFBR at Kalpakkam, capable of producing more fuel than it consumes, reflects the depth of …
Business Standard
Bank credit growth to rise 13% in FY27, led by MSME and retail demand
April 08, 2026
MSME and retail sectors are powering strong 13% bank credit growth outlook for FY27
The Modi Government initiatives are set to boost MSME funding access and accelerate credit expansion
Retail demand and digital ecosystem are strengthening India’s banking growth story
The Times of India
India EV sales hit record 24.5 lakh in FY26; cars jump 84%, two- and three-wheelers lead volumes
April 08, 2026
India records highest-ever EV sales of 24.5 lakh units in FY26 highlighting rapid growth in …
Electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers are driving mass adoption powering India’s EV …
Rising consumer adoption, expanding charging infrastructure and industry momentum are driving a …