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The Economic Times
India attracts $70 billion investment in AI infra, AI Mission 2.0 in 5-6 months: Ashwini Vaishnaw
January 31, 2026
Buoyed by $70 billion in investments in AI computing infrastructure and the success of AI …
The Centre will commence discussions with stakeholders soon for the AI Mission 2.0, which is …
Indian companies have developed more than 200 small language models (SLMs), catering to the …
News18
India-EU FTA: The Mother Of All Deals
January 31, 2026
The India-EU FTA called the “mother of all deals," it creates a free trade zone encompassing …
India’s exports to EU at USD 75.85 billion and imports at USD 60.68 billion in 2024-25
The EU accounts for roughly 38 per cent of India’s textile exports. Immediate zero duties will …
News18
India An Oasis In The Desert Of A Fractured World: 2026 Economic Survey
January 31, 2026
India has truly been an oasis of economic performance in the global scenario
From Covid year FY21’s fiscal deficit of 9.2%, we have come down to nearly half at 4.4% this …
A welcome move is 100% FDI in the education sector and it is expected that 15 foreign …
NDTV
PM Modi Speaks To Venezuela President, Agrees To Expand Bilateral Ties
January 31, 2026
PM Modi spoke with Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez and the two leaders agreed to …
PM Modi and Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez agreed to further expand and deepen …
PM Modi and Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez exchanged views on various regional …
The Hindu
A job well done: On the Economic Survey 2025–26
January 31, 2026
Through his Economic Survey 2025-26, CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran has once again shown the value …
The CEA is pushing for a forward-looking dynamic shift to policymaking that is willing to fail …
The Economic Survey points out that the falling rupee does not reflect India’s economic …
Deccan Herald
Economic Survey 2025–26 | India’s growth potential raised to 7% amid global uncertainty and fiscal risks
January 31, 2026
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, who authored the Survey report, has termed India …
In the Economic Survey the GDP growth potential has been upgraded to 7% from 6.5%, which was …
It is a combination of various actions, policy actions, process reforms in the states and …
Open Magazine
India-EU FTA: A Deal for the Times
January 31, 2026
The India-EU trade talks gained momentum after PM Modi held discussions with EU leaders and …
The India-EU FTA allows import of apples at a landed price of not less than `96 per piece
Now the EU can export a maximum of 50,000 tonnes rising to 100,000 tonnes in 10 years at 20 per …
The Hindu
Pre-budget 2026: How infrastructure is shaping India’s housing market
January 31, 2026
In 2026, India’s residential real estate market will change in a big way. This change will be …
The government’s capital expenditure rose from ₹11.11 lakh crore in FY25 to ₹11.21lakh crore in …
The best and brightest among the economists of the country, from Bank of Baroda to ICRA, …
The Economic Times
India-EU trade pact will help boost tourism, demand for hotels, says Louvre Hotels CEO
January 31, 2026
The landmark trade agreement in place between India and the EU will help the tourism industry: …
India is the third biggest market after France and China in terms of our presence today, but …
Sarovar crossed ₹2,000 crore in revenues last year and is targeting an 18% growth year-on-year …
Business Standard
With FTA, India's exports to EU can double in 5 years, says Goyal
January 31, 2026
India’s exports to the European Union (EU) could double within five years of a free-trade …
PM Modi gave the clarion call, which has now become the resolve of 1.4 billion Indians -- to …
If not for PM Modi, we would today have become a country that was totally dependent on imports …
The Economic Times
EU trade deal gives PM Modi’s ‘Make in India’ ambitions a boost
January 31, 2026
India’s free trade agreement with the EU offers relief to exporters hit by steep US tariffs and …
India’s trade deal with the European Union gives businesses in the South Asian nation a …
Dubbed the “mother of all deals” by both sides, the free trade pact will open the EU market …
The Economic Times
Investment of Rs 13,700 crore takes up mobile phone production of Rs 9.34 lakh crore: Economic Survey
January 31, 2026
As of August 2025, 10 semiconductor manufacturing and packaging projects have been approved in …
In the financial year 2025, electronics production in the country grew by about 19 per cent to …
The growth momentum in electronics manufacturing continued into the first half of FY'26, with …
The Economic Times
AI-driven traffic to reshape telecom networks, India leads 5G adoption: Ericsson
January 31, 2026
Building regional strength, including in nations like India, are a key priority to answer tariff-…
India is now at the forefront of 5G in the world: Erik Ekudden, Chief Technology Officer, Ericsson
India’s data consumption, rising from 35–36 GB per month to nearly double that level in less …
The Economic Times
Apple posts record sales in India with strong growth across iPhone, Mac, iPad, and services
January 31, 2026
Apple in 2025 had clocked its highest ever smartphone market share both in volume (9%) and …
Apple is continuing to gain momentum in emerging markets including India where sales grew at “…
Apple is well-positioned to continue its streak of dominance, moving from strength to strength …
The Economic Times
Automatic train protection system Kavach commissioned on 472-km route: Indian Railways
January 31, 2026
Indian Railways has achieved a significant safety upgrade, commissioning the Kavach automatic …
Indian Railways continues to accelerate the deployment of the indigenous Kavach system to …
Kavach is being installed over 4,235 Route Kilometres of East Central Railway, including 417 …
NDTV
Economic Survey 2026: Mobile Manufacturing Drives India Electronics Exports To Rs 5.12 Lakh Crore
January 30, 2026
In the financial year 2025, electronics production in the country grew by about 19% to Rs 11.3 …
The growth momentum in electronics manufacturing continued into the first half of FY26, with …
PLI schemes for IT hardware launched in May 2023 have realised a cumulative production of Rs 14,…
The Indian Express
India-EU FTA is more than a deal, it’s a roadmap to our future
January 30, 2026
The India–EU Free Trade Agreement is a historic milestone in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s …
India has secured unprecedented market access for more than 99% of its exports to the EU by …
Trade agreements are part of the Modi government’s broader strategy to improve the lives of the …
The Economic Times
India exports 5.3 million vehicles in FY25 as global demand for made-in-India autos grows: Survey
January 30, 2026
The auto sector now supports over 30 million direct and indirect jobs and contributes close to …
Schemes such as the PLI, PM E-DRIVE, and the PM e-Bus Sewa Payment Security Mechanism have …
The Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SMEC), notified in …
Business Standard
Rural India fuels internet use, growing 4 times at pace of urban: Report
January 30, 2026
Rural India accounts for more than 57 per cent of India’s active internet users and the number …
India has almost a billion internet users and the active internet user (AIU) base stands at 958 …
The active user base in rural areas stands at 548 million, according to the ‘Internet in India …
The Hindu
Economic Survey 2025-26: Key takeaways in charts
January 30, 2026
Gross GST collections for the period of April to December in FY ‘26 soared to ₹17.4 lakh crores …
India’s total exports (merchandise and services) increased by 4.34% for the period of April-…
The Economic Survey projected the GDP growth in the range of 6.8-7.2% for the next fiscal year …
The Times Of India
Economic Survey 2025–26: PM Modi says report offers comprehensive snapshot of India's 'Reform Express'
January 30, 2026
PM Modi says the Economic Survey 2025– 26 offers a comprehensive picture of India’s growth …
PM Modi says the survey underscores the importance of inclusive development, with focused …
The Economic Survey tabled presents a comprehensive picture of India’s Reform Express, …
The Times Of India
'India coerced Islamabad into requesting ceasefire': How IAF achieved tactical superiority over Pakistan airspace during Operation Sindoor
January 30, 2026
India’s Air Force established tactical air superiority over large parts of Pakistan during …
Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s advanced aerial capabilities and strategic control in …
According to a Swiss military report, the IAF’s precision strikes and degradation of Pakistan’s …
The Times Of India
Tata chairman: Why India-EU FTA is the 'mother of all deals'
January 30, 2026
India–EU FTA could mean hundreds of new factories in India, says Tata chairman. A major boost …
“The mother of all deals”: India–EU FTA set to create jobs, expand factories and integrate …
From textiles to tech—India–EU FTA may unlock millions of jobs and transform India into a …
Ani News
100 m long 'Make in India' steel bridge completed in Ahmedabad for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project
January 30, 2026
A 100 m long steel bridge has been successfully completed over the underground metro tunnel in …
'Make in India' steel bridge: This marks the 13th steel bridge completed in Gujarat, out of the …
In the Ahmedabad district, the Bullet Train viaduct is being built using span-by-span …
The Financial Express
‘India to emerge as manufacturing destination for European carmakers’: Vivek Vikram Singh
January 30, 2026
India could emerge as a preferred manufacturing base for European OEMs under the India–EU FTA, …
Vivek Vikram Singh, MD and Group CEO of Sona Comstar, says the India-EU FTA could position …
Auto-component makers supplying global-quality products are likely to be among the first …
Business Standard
Eco Survey maps swadeshi path to strategic resilience, indispensability
January 30, 2026
Economic Survey 2026: India must move beyond defensive self-reliance and position itself as a …
Swadeshi is a legitimate policy instrument in such a world, says Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) …
Economic Survey 2026 upgraded the country’s medium-term potential growth rate to 7 per cent, …
The Times Of India
'No compromise on ethical use': PM Modi engages with AI CEOs, experts; pitches UPI-style model for growth
January 30, 2026
PM Modi interacts with global AI CEOs and experts, stressing that there can be no compromise on …
PM Modi highlights India’s UPI model as a blueprint for ethical, scalable AI innovation
Ethical AI, open platforms, inclusive growth: PM Modi’s message to global AI leaders
The Economic Times
In a turbulent world, India has earned stability; now it must build strength
January 30, 2026
In a world of geopolitical fracture and financial excess, India’s story is not dramatic leaps …
India’s macro stability, low inflation, fiscal consolidation, strong FX buffers, and clean …
India's economic resilience, transitioning from stability to strength, is built on steady …
The Economic Times
Economic Survey highlights telecom PLI's big success
January 30, 2026
India’s telecom sector shines under the PLI scheme: exports up 1.5% AAGR, imports down 18.5%, …
PLI scheme success: Rs 12,195 crore outlay, Rs 4,700 crore investments, and a booming telecom …
Telecom now underpins the digital economy, with connections exceeding 1.2 billion and internet …
CNBC
India bets on up to 7.2% growth next year, outpacing most major economies
January 30, 2026
India has forecasted its economy to grow between 6.8% to 7.2% in the fiscal year 2027, …
India, the world’s fourth-largest economy is targeting this growth on the back of a stable …
India is expected to remain the fastest-growing economy in the world, according to the …
The Economic Times
Space sector to be important contributor to future growth of India's economy: Jitendra Singh
January 30, 2026
India's space sector is poised for significant economic contribution: Jitendra Singh
Revenue from launching foreign satellites has surged, with most launches occurring after 2014. …
Today, we (Indian space economy) are $8.4 billion. In 10 years, we hope to go up by four-five …
The Indian Express
Central Public Sector Enterprises’ comeback highlights need for similar reform at state level
January 30, 2026
Over the past decade, CPSEs in India have transformed from policy paralysis and stagnation into …
The listed CPSEs have outpaced broader market indices and the impact of reforms is clearly …
The number of profit-making CPSEs has increased from 157 in FY15 to 227 in FY25, while the …
Business Standard
'India is an oasis of macro stability in a turbulent world': CEA Nageswaran
January 30, 2026
India is indeed an oasis of macro stability in an otherwise turbulent world: Chief Economic …
India’s growth figures for the current year and the medium term stand out in comparison to any …
We are achieving high growth rates, consumption and investment spending amidst a very moderate …
The Times Of india
Economy’s potential growth rate has moved higher’
January 30, 2026
Has India's underlying capacity to grow on a sustained basis increased? The Economic Survey's …
Manufacturing-oriented initiatives such as PLIs, calibrated liberalisation of FDI and logistics …
For SMEs, expanded credit guarantees, wider use of digital platforms for receivables financing …
Business Standard
Economic Survey 2025-26 gives clear direction towards Viksit Bharat
January 30, 2026
The Economic Survey 2025-26 presents a number of interesting aspects of the Indian economy both …
Economic Survey underscores strong growth and fiscal discipline but flags rising state-level …
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights how India has pushed the growth frontier in a troubled …
Daily Excelsior
Beating Retreat: Music celebrates military valour, Operation Sindoor success, 'Vande Mataram' spirit
January 30, 2026
With patriotic music and ceremonial pageantry, India celebrated its military valour, the …
Bands of the Indian Air Force, Navy, Army and the paramilitary forces played an array of foot-…
Several giant screens installed at the Beating Retreat ceremony venue telecast live visuals as …
The Economic Times
Every businessperson I talk to thinks of India as a land of opportunity': Brian Moynihan, CEO, Bank of America
January 30, 2026
India is a vast market that’s growing faster than any other country: Bank of America CEO Brian …
All the things that Prime Minister Modi is trying to do with Make in India and other policies, …
India is a good place to do business. The policies that Prime Minister Modi has implemented …
Money Control
Economic Survey shows the way to power India’s concert economy
January 30, 2026
Live entertainment in India has staged a strong post-pandemic rebound, with the segment …
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is working on a Single Window Mechanism for Live …
The concert economy could emerge as a meaningful driver of growth for media and entertainment, …
News18
India-EU Dosti: A Global Double Engine
January 30, 2026
The India-EU FTA covers goods, services, investment, and intellectual property, eliminating or …
The India-EU partnership is a "double engine of growth" for the world, fostering innovation, …
Co-chaired by PM Modi alongside the two EU leaders, the 16th India-EU Summit produced 13 …
Hindustan Times
India’s external sector and its growth goals
January 30, 2026
Chapter 4 of the Economic Survey 2025-26 asserts that external stability is not determined by …
India recorded gross FDI inflows of $81 billion in FY25 and $64.7 billion during April–November …
Global investor surveys consistently rank political stability and macroeconomic fundamentals as …
Business Line
Services as a stabiliser of growth
January 30, 2026
Services have long been central to India’s growth story, contributing significantly to output, …
Today, the services sector contributes more than half of the country’s Gross Value Added (GVA) —…
In the first half of FY26, services growth strengthened further, raising the sector’s share in …
Business Line
India’s agri exports have potential to reach $100 billion in 4 years, says Survey
January 30, 2026
India’s combined exports of agriculture, marine products, food and beverage have the potential …
During FY20-FY25, India’s merchandise exports grew with a compounded average growth rate (CAGR) …
India’s agricultural exports increased from $34.5 billion in FY20 to $51.1 billion in FY25, …
The Economic Times
India's macroeconomic fundamentals stronger than ever, successfully navigated global headwinds: Nirmala Sitharaman
January 30, 2026
India's macroeconomic fundamentals are 'stronger than ever' and the country has successfully …
In a world defined by geopolitical fragmentation and economic turbulence, India stands as a …
The Indian economy has grown at 7.4% in the current fiscal, reaffirming India's status as the …
Hindustan Times
Why industry loves the India–EU free trade deal
January 29, 2026
Indian industry welcomes the India-EU FTA for expanded market access and reduced trade barriers
Due to the India-EU FTA businesses see tariff relief and regulatory clarity as key drivers for …
The India-EU FTA is expected to help Indian firms scale globally while strengthening …
Business Standard
The 'Mother of all deals' signed: A new dawn for the India-EU partnership
January 29, 2026
The India-EU FTA is described as a historic reset in bilateral ties, unlocking unprecedented …
Beyond tariffs, the India-EU FTA strengthens supply chains, sustainability frameworks and …
The FTA positions India and the EU as long-term economic partners amid global fragmentation and …
The Times Of India
Chandanki Village: Why did PM Narendra Modi mention the eating habits of this village in the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme
January 29, 2026
PM Modi has often talked about his struggles as a Sangh Sewak and how he used to struggle for …
PM Modi has always been vocal about simple living, he recently talked about Chandanki village …
Chandanki village in Bahucharaji taluka of Gujarat is an inspiring example of collective …
The Economic Times
India goes Intercontinental with landmark EU trade deal
January 29, 2026
Exports account for about 22% of India's GDP. Anything that enhances it, presents significant …
The EU offers unparalleled access to one of the world's most sophisticated markets. It is …
The latest India-EU FTA deepens this relationship by granting preferential market access to …
NDTV
Enclosures Along Kartavya Path For R-Day Parade Named After Indian Rivers
January 29, 2026
In a novel move, enclosures set up along the Kartavya Path for the 77th Republic Day Parade …
In a departure from traditional practice, 'VVIP' and other labels have not been used to …
The sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' is the dominant theme of this year's Republic Day …
The Economic Times
India’s industrial output growth hits over two-year high of 7.8% in December
January 29, 2026
India’s industrial momentum strengthened sharply in December 2025, with the Index of Industrial …
Manufacturing output expanded 8.1% in December, while mining grew 6.8% and electricity …
Basic metals production rose 12.7 per cent in December, supported by higher output of alloy …
The Hindu
India-EU FTA to create new employment opportunities for youth: President Murmu
January 29, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu on hailed the signing of a free trade agreement with the EU, saying it …
Over the past 11 years, the economic foundation of the country has grown significantly stronger …
President Droupadi Murmu said India has further improved its record in keeping inflation under …