The electronics industry, considered the biggest Make-in-India success story, created more than 1.33 million jobs over the past five years under the PLI scheme

Of the 1.33 min jobs, around 400,000 are estimated to be direct jobs within manufacturing facilities, while approximately 930,000 indirect jobs have been created across ancillary industries, logistics, and services: ICEA

In FY25 alone, the mobile phone manufacturing ecosystem paid an estimated Rs 25,000 crore as wages to the blue-collar staff: Report

Almost 95 per cent of rural road targets have been achieved under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) that completed 25 years on Dec 24

PMGSY: Launched on December 25, 2000, the marquee rural roads programme has emerged as one of the most impactful rural infrastructure initiatives, successfully transcending changes in government

As of December 2025, nearly 787,520 kilometres (km) out of a total sanctioned length of 825,114 km of rural roads had been completed under various phases of the PMGSY

On Sept 3, the GST Council formally cleared a recast of indirect taxes on automobiles, a move that translated into lower prices across vehicle categories and set the stage for a demand revival

October ’25 will be remembered as a landmark month for India’s auto retail, where reforms, festivities, and rural resurgence came together to deliver record breaking results: C S Vigneshwar, president, FADA

Following the GST tax reduction, demand in the auto sector surged unexpectedly. October recorded record-breaking vehicle retail sales: Report

India increased its electric vehicle charging infrastructure in 2025 with the installation of thousands of new stations at petrol pumps across the country: Report

According to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas' year-end press release, under the FAME-II government scheme, 8,932 charging stations were set up at retail outlets

Oil marketing companies built over 18,500 more charging stations using their own money, bringing the total to 27,432 charging stations across the country: Report

On Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 101st birth anniversary, the exhibition ‘Atal Prashasti’ brings alive the many facets of the former PM - a statesman, poet, and orator par excellence

Atal Prashasti, on display till Jan 23 at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, narrates Atal Ji’s extraordinary journey through three themes: The Statesman in Action, Roots of Conviction and Words of Wisdom

From governance to verse, conviction to communication — Atal Prashasti presents the Vajpayee legacy through a thoughtfully curated narrative at the Teen Murti campus

PM Modi expressed confidence that Gen Z and Gen Alpha will lead India towards becoming a developed nation

PM Modi honored the bravery of the Sahibzadas, emphasizing their courage against religious fanaticism. The observance of Veer Baal Diwas aims to recognize and encourage talented youth

PM Modi remarked that the observance of Veer Baal Diwas has helped create a platform to recognize and encourage brave and talented youth

The PM says it will be ensured that 10 years from now the nation is completely free from the "mentality of slavery"

Extolling the valour of the Sahibzade of Guru Gobind Singh ji, PM Modi says their supreme sacrifice represents the ultimate expression of India's indomitable courage, against the cruel Mughal Sultanate

The PM says the saga of the 'Sahibzades' sacrifice should have been on the lips of every citizen, but unfortunately, even after independence, the mentality of slavery continued to dominate

President Murmu honored 20 young achievers with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for their bravery, social service, and talent

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar: Stories like Shavan Singh's support for soldiers and Vansh Tayal's care for an abandoned child highlight remarkable courage and compassion

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar: The awards celebrated exceptional achievements across various fields, inspiring a nation

About 62 per cent of Indians use Generative AI technology at work regularly: EY Survey

India leads the global 'AI Advantage' score at 53 points, which is much higher than the world average of 34 points: EY Survey

EY Survey shows that India is among the fastest countries to adopt Generative AI. Many workers in the country say that using this technology helps them do their work better and faster

India's banking sector became a global money magnet in 2025, attracting an estimated $14-15 billion in foreign investment

Foreign banks, insurers, private equity funds and sovereign investors committed an estimated $14-15 billion through stake purchases, control deals and capital infusions.

Rising capital needs, regulatory maturity and scalable business models converged to make Indian financial institutions some of the most attractive assets in global finance: Report

Indian Railways has undertaken extensive measures to ensure smooth, safe and convenient travel for passengers by operating over 43,000 special train trips during major religious events etc

According to the Railway Ministry, in 2025, special train operations were significantly scaled up, highlighting enhanced planning and a stronger focus on passenger comfort

Indian Railways undertook one of its largest special train operations for Maha Kumbh, operating 17,340 special train trips between January 13 and February 28 to facilitate the movement of a very large number of pilgrims

SIP investments accounted for 37 per cent of the gross inflows into active equity schemes in the first 10 months of 2025, compared to 27 per cent in 2024: Report

Inflows into mutual fund (MF) schemes via systematic investment plans (SIPs) have topped ₹3 trillion for the first time in a calendar year: Report

Investors put ₹3.04 trillion into MF schemes through SIPs until November this year, as against ₹2.69 trillion in the entire 2024: Amfi

India’s retail sector is sharpening its focus on women workforce as a key talent pool, with retailers across the sector planning to step up female hiring over the next few years

Retailers say women are expected to play a bigger role not only in sales and visual merchandising, but also in store operations, people management and brand-building functions

Retailers say women’s participation is no longer viewed as a diversity add-on but a business necessity. It is shaping customer experience, workforce stability and long-term growth

The much-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) officially began operation with its inaugural flights on Friday (December 26)

Navi Mumbai International Airport spans 1,160 hectares and is working in synergy in a twin-airport system and easing pressure on Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

The NMIA has the potential to boost Maharashtra’s GDP by at least 0.5% by attracting billions in foreign and private investments

Indian economic growth is expected to stay robust going into 2026, supported by both monetary and fiscal interventions: Standard Chartered report

Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation is likely to trend lower than the RBI's medium-term target of 4 per cent: Standard Chartered report

India's consumer price inflation eased significantly in 2025, owing to a sharp fall in food prices, averaging 2.3 per cent in 2025 (until November 2025)

The Indian ecosystem, a dynamic mix of large corporations, MSMEs, start-ups, DPSUs, DRDO, academia and international collaborations with FOEMs, continues to revolutionize defence R&D

Indian defence exports are at a record high of Rs 23,620 crore. One of the most successful exports is the BrahMos missile for which many countries are expressing interest

Indigenous production now meets nearly 65% of defence requirements, a remarkable improvement from a decade ago, driven by platforms such as BrahMos, Pinaka, Akash, and Tejas

India's exports of creative goods rose in the first seven months of FY26, driven by strong demand for fashion accessories, jewellery, carpets and toys: Report

The exports of creative goods increased 7.3% year-on-year to $12.5 billion during April–October FY26, up from $11.7 billion in the same period last year

India's growing role as a hub for outsourcing work such as game development and game support services has contributed to the creative sector’s expansion

India and the US signed an expansive new defence framework aimed at strengthening their strategic partnership over the next decade

Bilateral trade between India and Russia has expanded sharply as both sides work toward a $100 billion trade target by 2030

Oman has approximately 700,000 Indians living in Oman sending nearly $2 billion remittances each year, and more than 6,000 Indian companies doing business in Oman

The food processing sector in India will log a growth rate of 11-13 per cent in 2025-26 (FY26) and FY27, up from 10 per cent in FY25: Report

In response to demand trends, food processing players plan to invest around ₹6,400 crore over FY26 and FY27

The availability of fertile land and vast experience in farming have enabled India to be the second-largest global producer of agricultural commodities

Prior to GST, fleet operators paid a combination of excise duty, VAT and service tax, with no comprehensive input tax credit (ITC) framework

The recalibration of the GST regime could mark a structural turning point for commercial vehicle sector, restoring pricing discipline, improving freight rates and reviving the role of small fleet operators

India’s CV industry is transitioning from a phase of tax-driven excess supply to a more demand-led market

The length of India's operational natural gas pipelines reached 25,429 km as the country moves toward a fully connected national gas grid

To make gas prices fair for everyone, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board started a system called "One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff"

Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, the number of beneficiaries reached about 10.35 crore as on 1 December 2025

Aggregate small business credit exposure registered a 16.2% YoY growth in 2025, reaching Rs 46 lakh crore: Report

As of September 2025, 23.3% of borrowers were new to credit and 12% were new to enterprise borrowing, indicating an increase in formalisation: Report

NBFCs are steadily increasing their presence, especially among sole proprietors, and now account for more than 41% of lending: Report

Declared by PM Modi in 2022, Veer Baal Diwas serves as a beacon for instilling values of courage, faith and patriotism in the younger generation

The Modi government’s Veer Baal Diwas is laudable because it revitalises national spirit by honouring unsung heroes and inspiring the youth to prioritise dharma and desh (nation)

Veer Baal Diwas has been marked with nationwide events, including school programmes, cultural displays and awards such as the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

By consolidating laws, empowering the regulator and embedding safety safeguards across all stages of nuclear activity, SHANTI Bill aligns governance with ambition

Over the past decade, India has emerged as one of the world’s fastest growing markets for solar and wind power

India’s energy landscape is evolving into an integrated mosaic of solar, wind, hydrogen and nuclear systems, alongside a few non-renewable sources

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) closed out 2025 with the successful launch of the LVM3-M6 mission

At the start of this year, the ISRO demonstrated its ability to dock and undock two satellites in space in the SpaDeX mission

Commercial satellite launches have become routine for the ISRO, having put as many as 434 foreign satellites into space till now belonging to 34 different countries

The Union Budget 2025-26, tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an across-the-board change in tax slabs and rates to benefit all tax-payers

PM Modi announced comprehensive GST reforms to ease the burden of taxes on day-to-day use items and individual requirement services, thus greatly helping MSMEs

Inspired by the mythical weapon Sudarshan Chakra of the Hindu God Lord Krishna, India will launch its indigenous defence initiative to develop a powerful and modern defence system

The SHANTI Bill 2025 repeals the Atomic Energy Act of 1962, ending the state monopoly on nuclear power in India

The primary goal of SHANTI Bill, 2025 is to modernize India’s nuclear framework, enabling private sector participation while maintaining strict government control

The SHANTI Bill 2025 seeks to rapidly expand India’s nuclear energy capacity to meet decarbonization goals (Net Zero by 2070) and energy independence targets

The year 2025 emerged as a defining chapter in India’s reform journey, marked by sweeping policy changes

Under PM Modi, the government pushed through structural reforms across taxation, labour, trade, energy and regulation, signalling a decisive shift

2025 marked the first full year in which India’s four Labour Codes began reshaping the employment landscape in a visible manner

Shrugging off past disruptions, the Indian retail industry is gearing up for 2026 with a solid foundation and is expected to see better margins

The Indian retail industry, valued at approximately USD 1.1 trillion, is marked by rapid digital integration

The outlook for 2026 for the retail sector is "highly optimistic" with expectations of continued double-digit growth and further transformation: Expert

India’s primary equity market touched a historic high in 2025, with companies raising a record Rs 1.95 trillion through more than 365 IPOs: Report

Together, the last two years have seen Rs 3.8 trillion raised via 701 IPO, far exceeding the Rs 3.2 trillion collected over the entire five-year period from 2019 to 2023

Over the past two years alone, just 198 mainboard companies have raised Rs 3.6 trillion, underscoring their central role in capital formation

Over the past years, the government has undertaken a historic wave of reforms, abolishing over 40,000 unnecessary compliances and repealing more than 1,500 outdated laws

The GST rate rationalisation was one such ‘Big Bang reform’ towards building a 'Viksit Bharat'

The passenger vehicle industry posted strong year‑on‑year gains in wholesale and retail volumes in November

PM Modi visited the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi on Christmas

The church service attended by PM Modi included prayers, carols, hymns and a special prayer for the PM

PM Modi said that the service at the church reflected the timeless message of love, peace and compassion

As the year 2025 comes to a wrap, the insurance industry leaders bid farewell to the eventful year, calling it an inflection point mirroring broader resilience with the wider economy

In 2025, India's insurance sector saw major shifts with the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025 enabling 100% FDI

Total premium income is expected to reach Rs 3.21-3.24 lakh crore (USD 37.6-37.9 billion), followed by a further growth of 10.9% in FY27: Expert

India's industrial and warehousing sector is set for another strong year in 2026 with average annual demand of 30-40 million square feet

The industrial and warehousing sector saw 26.5 million square feet of leasing in the first nine months of 2025: Report

India's industrial and warehousing market saw strong occupier activity in 2025, led by large-scale logistics, ecommerce and manufacturing players

India Inc witnessed a surge in corporate consolidation in 2025, with over 900 mergers and acquisitions announced, collectively valued at more than $26 billion

Major deals spanned banking, energy, infrastructure and pharmaceuticals, led by Adani Enterprises, ONGC-NTPC Green, MUFG, JSW Energy, Torrent Pharma and Emirates NBD

India Inc. witnessed a significant number of corporate deals take place, with over 649 mergers and acquisitions announced

AI has been framed as a job-stealing force. The electricity sector tells a different story

Amid AI job-loss fears, India’s energy sector is creating work at record pace

In India artificial intelligence is boosting productivity and labour demand, not replacing it

The legacy of good governance created by BJP-led NDA govt was now being taken to new heights at both central and state levels: PM Modi

PM Modi asserted that his govt was honouring national icons who were ignored earlier across party lines

Rashtra Prerna Sthal is the memorial dedicated to Jan Sangh stalwarts, on the 101st birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

PM Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal to honour the life and ideals of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and two other BJP icons in Lucknow

The Rashtriya Prerna Sthal is an inspirational memorial dedicated to the lives, ideals, and invaluable heritage of our country’s greatest figures: PM Modi

PM Modi said the state-of-the-art lotus-shaped museum at the venue brings to life the spirit of selfless leadership and good governance

Finally on Jan 22, 2024, the air trembled with chants as PM Modi and Mohan Bhagwat ascended the steps. The Ayodhya temple stood complete

For the world, the Ayodhya temple is proof that tradition and tech can coexist, creating wonders that inspire generations

For Ayodhya, the temple is a rebirth. For Bharat, it is a reaffirmation of timeless values

When leadership hiring by IT services companies grew 2.4% in 2025 over last year, leadership hiring by GCCs grew 7.7%

In the October-December quarter of FY26, GCCs have demonstrated a resilient momentum, with 5-7% sequential growth

According to Tholons, India currently hosts 1,850 GCCs employing close to two million professionals and projected to have over 2,400 GCCs by 2030

India is on course to become one of the organisation’s largest regional networks globally over the next five years: Scott Wang, WTCA

WTCA plans to sharply deepen its presence in India, betting on sustained economic growth, rising demand for quality office space and the rapid expansion of logistics and new-age sectors

India remains an outlier, especially in premium office space, where demand has surpassed supply, resulting in one of the lowest vacancy rates seen in several years

Data from Tracxn showed that just 729 startups closed operations in 2025 year-to-date, the lowest level in five years and an 81% drop from last year

India can expect fewer closures in the near future as the startup ecosystem continues to mature at a significant pace, with India minting 11 unicorns in 2025

There are currently over 200,000 startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

PM Modi attended Christmas services and events in Delhi, engaging with the Christian community and promoting peace, compassion and harmony

May the spirit of Christmas inspire harmony and goodwill in our society: PM Modi

During Christmas 2023, PM Modi hosted a special programme for Christian leaders at his official residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, emphasising dialogue, inclusivity and mutual respect

PM Modi addressed the Sansad Khel Mahotsav virtually and directly interacted with several athletes to encourage them

Participation from people of every background, from cities to villages, at the Sansad Khel Mahotsav shows how wide its reach and impact are: PM Modi

Irregularities in the sports department and in team selection that existed before 2014 have now ended. Today, even children from poor families are reaching the highest levels: PM Modi

Today, children from even the poorest families can rise to the top levels purely through hard work and talent: PM Modi

Irregularities in team selection and sporting events, which were common before 2014, had come to an end a decade ago: PM Modi

Through a special scheme, athletes are being provided monthly financial assistance ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000 each: PM Modi

The Indian stock market of 2025 is structurally different. Thanks to the Modi government’s policies, it is more resilient and more self-assured

The new custodians of market stability are domestic — the Indian household, domestic mutual funds, insurance money and long-term institutional capital

The steady growth in the salaried SIP contributions has been one of the strongest factors for the Indian stocks being far less dependent on FIIs

Parliament passed the SHANTI Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that signals a fundamental overhaul of India’s nuclear energy framework

2025 will be remembered as a year when India consciously chose to dismantle outdated laws, simplify regulatory structures and align policy with long-term national ambition

As per the PIB year-ender, under PM Modi, governance reforms during the year focused on clarity, equity and future readiness

India’s goods and services exports are likely to grow by 3% to USD 850 billion in 2025-26: GTRI

In 2024-25, India’s overall exports touched USD 825 billion (USD 438 billion in merchandise and USD 387 billion in services)

Rising protectionism in advanced economies, weakening global demand and new climate-linked trade barriers are colliding just as India is trying to scale up exports

India is favourably placed in a world that is entering a period where several powerful historical forces are colliding at once: Ray Dalio

India has emerged with the strongest set of “ingredients” for sustained growth over the next decade: Ray Dalio

India is at a ‘wonderful arc’ in its history, entering a phase where infrastructure build-out, institutional development & human capital can combine to deliver the strongest growth rate: Ray Dalio

G RAM G acknowledges the participation of women by focusing on village development outcomes, not just labour targets

G RAM G fixes a paradox MGNREGA helped create: Labour shortages during harvest

G RAM G helps re-sync the rural workforce with agri cycles, rather than cannibalising farm labour