According to official data reviewed up to September 2025, the PLI schemes have led to actual investments of nearly ₹2 lakh crore across 14 sectors

Investments via PLI schemes have translated into incremental production and sales worth over ₹18.7 lakh crore and have generated more than 12.6 lakh jobs, both direct and indirect

In the white goods segment, 84 companies approved under the PLI scheme for air conditioners and LED lights are expected to invest ₹10,478 crore

Fair Average Quality MSP for milling copra was fixed at ₹12,027 per quintal, while ball copra was set at ₹12,500 per quintal for the 2026 season: Govt

According to CCEA, the 2026 rates marked an increase of ₹445 per quintal for milling copra and ₹400 per quintal for ball copra compared with the previous season

Government has increased MSP for milling copra and ball copra from ₹5,250 per quintal and ₹5,500 per quintal for the marketing season 2014 to ₹12,027 per quintal and ₹12,500 per quintal for the marketing season 2026

India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion for the week ending on December 12, 2025: RBI data

The Value of the gold reserves increased by $1.188 billion to $106.984 billion during the week ending on December 12, 2025: RBI

The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) were up by $93 million to $18.721 billion: RBI data

Union Cabinet cleared the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, paving the way for a major overhaul of higher education regulation

Union Cabinet okays Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill giving legislative shape to a key commitment of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

The proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill signals a decisive shift in higher education - moving from fragmented, rule-bound control to governance reform and quality-first education

The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, has approved a budgetary allocation of Rs 11,718 crore for the conduct of Census 2027: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The 16th Census will be carried out in two phases, beginning in 2026: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Census 2027 will be the first ever digital Census in India: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Union Cabinet has approved the SHANTI Bill to open India’s nuclear power sector to private participation

The SHANTI Bill allows up to 49% FDI and creates a unified legal framework for atomic energy, including a specialised nuclear tribunal

The SHANTI Bill will accelerate clean energy expansion and support India’s goal of achieving 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047

In particular, potatoes, onions and tomatoes have witnessed decline leading to food inflation falling by 3.9%: Madan Sabnavis, chief economist, Bank of Baroda

Madan Sabnavis, chief economist, Bank of Baroda says the factors driving inflation downwards have been the base effect and decline in prices of vegetables and pulses

Retail food inflation remained in the negative zone for the sixth consecutive month in November when it came in at (-) 3.91%, largely driven by base effect and subdued prices of vegetables, eggs and spices

As many as 10 Maoists carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 33 lakhs surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, police said on December 12.

According to details shared by officials, one of the surrendered maoist member Midiam Bhima was active as a platoon commander and carrying a bounty of Rs 8 lakhs

With the latest addition, the number of Maoists who have parted ways with the Maoist’s group this year in the district has reached to 263: Chhattisgarh Police

Piyush Goyal says while the country is home to over 2 lakh government-recognised startups, nearly 48 per cent of these startups have at least one woman director or partner

Piyush Goyal says the count of government-recognised startups stood at over 44,000 in 2025 alone, marking the highest year since the inception of the Startup India initiative in 2016

In a push for women-led companies, under the first scheme, alternate investment funds (AIFs) supported under FFS have invested approximately Rs 2,838.9 crore in 154 startups from calendar years 2020 to 2025

Brookfield Asset Management will invest $1 billion to develop Asia’s largest GCC in Mumbai’s Powai

Brookfield is among the largest office owners and operators in India, with around 55 million sq ft of office space across seven cities

India is projected to witness 180 million sq ft of office absorption through GCCs during 2025–30: Savills India

India’s automobile industry maintained strong growth in November 2025, with YoY gains across all segments: SIAM

India’s PV dispatches from companies to dealers increased 19% YoY in November 2025: SIAM

India’s domestic PV sales stood at 4,12,405 units, the highest ever for November, rising 18.7% over the 3,47,522 units recorded in November 2024: SIAM

The cloud data centre capacity in India has reached approximately 1,280 MW and, according to estimates, it will grow by 4–5 times by 2030: Union Minister Jitin Prasada

Google has announced a USD 15 billion AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, while AWS is setting up a USD 8.3 billion data centre in Maharashtra: Union Minister Jitin Prasada

The growing demand for cloud services across government, private, and social sectors is driven by the country’s digital transformation: Union Minister Jitin Prasada

Over the last 11 years, under the leadership of PM Modi, the textile sector has witnessed a strategic vision, strong resolve and bold policy reforms: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh

India’s textile sector has become one of the engines of national growth. The sector now stands with renewed confidence and capability to lead global competition: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh

Cotton MSP, which stood at ₹3,700 per quintal in 2013-14, has been raised to ₹7,710 per quintal for 2025-26, an increase of 108% strengthening the income and security of cotton growers

Apple is planning to build two major factories near Bangalore and Chennai, with a cumulative employment capacity to 1,00,000 workers: CEA Nageswaran

Apple has steadily broadened its local manufacturing base, shifting much of its US-focused iPhone production from China to India to cushion the impact of tariffs

India’s iPhone exports surged by 53% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, reaching 23.9 million units, up from 15.6 million units in the same period last year

The Consequential Train Accidents during the period 2004-14 was 1711 (average 171 per annum), which has declined to 31 in 2024-25 and further to 11 in 2025-26: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Electrical/Electronic Interlocking Systems with centralized operation of points and signals have been provided at 6,656 stations up to October 31, 2025: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Interlocking of Level Crossing (LC) Gates has been provided at 10,098 Level Crossing Gates up to 31.10.2025 for enhancing safety: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's economy has shown ongoing steady momentum, following strong economic growth in 1H25 of 7.4%, y-o-y, in 1Q25, and 7.8%, y-o-y, in 2Q25: OPEC

The overall momentum in manufacturing and services industries continues to reflect resilient export demand and ongoing strength in domestic supply chains

After expanding by an average of 7.8%, y-o-y, over the first three quarters, India's economy is expected to continue growing at a steady pace, with growth gradually normalizing

India’s aerospace, drones and space technology sector is projected to expand more than five-fold to $44 billion by 2033, generating over 2 lakh new jobs: Report

The government has set an ambitious target of scaling Indian space economy to USD 44 billion by 2033, including USD 11 billion in exports

India is poised to become a global space hub, creating a wave of opportunities for talent across engineering, research, data, and business domains: Expert

The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the Policy for Auction of Coal Linkage for Seamless, Efficient & Transparent Utilisation (CoalSETU)

The new policy for Auction of Coal Linkage adds to the series of coal sector reforms being undertaken by the Government

CoalSETU policy will support Ease of Doing Business, boost domestic availability and reduce dependence on imported coal: PM Modi

The production-linked incentive scheme for food processing industries (PLISFPI) has generated about 3.39 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities so far

PLISFPI has led to an increase in food processing capacity of 35.00 lakh MT per annum in the Country: MoS Ravneet Singh

Total export of agricultural processed food products approved under the PLISFPI has increased with a CAGR of 13.23 per cent as on 2024-25 with reference to 2019-20: MoS Ravneet Singh

PMFME has helped small entrepreneurs, farmers and women increase their turnover by 1.7 times: MoS Ravneet Singh

PMFME has helped entrepreneurs by increasing their production capacity, turnover and business growth, leading to income generation, market access/linkages and promotion of vocal for local

Under the PMFME scheme, the Centre's share of Rs 4,306.40 crore has been released/allocated to states/ UTs for implementation of various components of the scheme till October 31, 2025

Aiming to attract more foreign capital and strengthen the insurance sector, the Centre has cleared a key reform to raise FDI in insurance companies to 100%

On December 12, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved a bill to increase the FDI cap in insurance from the existing 74% to 100%

The higher FDI ceiling will help insurers improve solvency levels, bolster balance sheets and widen coverage in a market where insurance penetration remains low

India’s automobile industry sustained its post-festive rhythm this month, with passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers marking their highest-ever November sales: SIAM

The three-wheeler segment posted 21.3 per cent growth in domestic sales, reaching 71,999 units in November 2025: Report

Supportive policy reforms and improved market sentiments have helped sustain growth and could carry the auto industry’s trajectory into 2026: SIAM Director General Rajesh Menon

India is poised to become a global industrial powerhouse by 2047, with manufacturing’s share of GDP targeted to rise from about 17% now to 25%: Report

Electronics, defence, automotive and electric vehicles, energy and pharmaceuticals are five sectors that could anchor a $25 trillion industrial opportunity by 2047: Report

Over 99% of mobile phones sold in India are now domestically produced, up from 26% in 2014–15, reflecting the impact of PLI schemes

India's gem and jewellery exports in November 2025 have shown significant improvement compared to the same period last year

Gross gem and jewellery exports in November rose 19% to $2.52 billion from $2.09 billion in November 2024

For April–November, gold jewellery exports grew 10.14% to $7.93 billion from $7.20 billion

US Representative Bill Huizenga highlighted the expanding economic and strategic dimensions of the India-US partnership, emphasising the growing interest of American businesses

US Representative Bill Huizenga said that "a new trade deal with India under President Trump and PM Modi would further enhance the bilateral relationship

India-US accelerate efforts under the Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology (COMPACT) agenda

Moderate growth in manufacturing and services output could raise jobs in textiles, garments and related industries by 53%: NCAER report

Textiles, apparel and hospitality could generate the strongest job growth by 2030, driven by higher investment in these sectors: NCAER report

India's employment strategy must go beyond setting aggregrate growth target to attaining calibrated mix of demand side and supply side measures: NCAER

In its biggest move yet, Amazon is pouring $35 billion or over Rs 3.1 lakh crore into India

With a single pledge, Amazon has redrawn India’s digital battleground: $35bn (over Rs 3.1 lakh crore) by 2030, the largest foreign investment the country has ever seen

Amazon’s $35bn pledge by 2030 builds on the more than $40bn Amazon has already poured into the country since 2010

AUM of mutual fund industry crossed Rs 80 lakh crore in November as inflows into equity-oriented schemes rose: Amfi

The SIP AUM was at Rs 16.53 lakh crores for the month November 20.5% of the total mutual fund industry AUM

AMFI remains committed to strengthening investor awareness and ensuring a transparent, diversified, and accessible investment ecosystem: Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive, AMFI

India’s PLI schemes have attracted over ₹1.88 lakh crore in actual investments and generated 12.3 lakh jobs across 14 sectors as of June 2025: Report

Government’s PLI push has led to the creation of more than 12.3 lakh jobs, highlighting its growing impact on India’s manufacturing ecosystem and employment landscape

The PLI schemes continue to drive capacity expansion, domestic production, exports, and technological modernization across industries: DPIIT

PM Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation and reviewed the progress of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership

PM Modi & US President Trump exchanged views on expanding cooperation in critical technologies, energy, defence and security, and other priority sectors linked to the implementation of the India–US COMPACT

PM Modi & US President Trump spoke about key regional and global developments. They agreed to work closely to address shared challenges and advance common interests

Net inflows into equity mutual fund (MF) schemes rose 21% month-on-month (M-o-M) to ₹29,911 crore in November

The mutual fund industry in November showed a quiet but clear rebound. Gross sales for equity funds rose to ₹64,000 crore

Systematic investment plan (SIP) flows continued to underpin equity mobilisation, bringing in ₹29,445 crore

Tier 2, Tier 3 and rural regions accounted for 62% of all new health insurance policies sold by insurers so far in FY26: Report

The share of people buying insurance cover between Rs 10–14 lakh in Tier 2 cities has increased to 47 per cent in FY26

India’s Tier 2, Tier 3 and rural regions are now overtaking metros as the primary demand centres for health insurance: Data

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is set to open a new branch in India after nearly a decade: Sources

Foreign banks are being drawn to expand in India, lured by its rapid economic expansion, strong credit demand and deepening corporate activity

India’s stable macro environment have further enhanced its appeal for global lenders

Prada, Lidcom (Sant Rohidas Leather Industries & Charmakar Development Corporation), and Lidkar signed a MoU at the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai

‘Prada Made in India x Inspired by Kolhapuri Chappals’ project will celebrate Indian craftsmanship through a limited-edition collection of sandals

Our collaboration with Lidcom and Lidkar stems from a meaningful cultural exchange, where every voice contributed to creating not just a product, but a broader initiative: Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada Group

A massive collaboration between Prada and Kolhapuri Chappals has been announced

Kolhapuri chappals have an export potential of $1 billion: Union Minister for Commerce and Industries Piyush Goyal

Our craftsmen, artisans and leather workers will really work together to make this a global brand, a global offering: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on the collab of Prada and Kolhapuri Chappals

Flipkart Minutes, the quick-commerce (q-com) arm of e-commerce major Flipkart, plans to double its dark-store numbers to 1,000 by March-April next year

To meet the 1,000-store target, Flipkart Minutes aims to open three to four new dark stores each day over the next four months

The year 2025 is the first full year of operations for the Flipkart’s qcom vertical as it started operations in August 2024

Indian Railways has taken up a state-of-the-art project for running its first hydrogen train, on a pilot basis: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

India’s hydrogen train project is being done according to the specifications framed by the Research, Design, and Standards Organisation

To support the operation of hydrogen trains in the country, a hydrogen production plant has been set up at Jind, where hydrogen is produced through the electrolysis process

India is 'sprinting ahead' of a slowing global economy and must become self-reliant in critical technologies and industries to secure its future growth: Mukesh Ambani

The global economy is growing at less than 2 percent, and India is sprinting ahead at nearly 8 percent: Mukesh Ambani

Decades ago India was talking about a vibrant Gujarat, now the world is talking about a vibrant India: Mukesh Ambani

Netherlands is gearing up to participate in India's AI Impact Summit, with Prime Minister Dick Schoof leading the Dutch delegation

The Netherlands aims to collaborate with India on key enabling technologies like AI and semiconductors, connecting Indian IITs with Dutch technical universities

Official pre-summit event of the upcoming AI Impact Summit brought forth important conversations on technology, AI and geopolitics

PM Modi’s forthcoming visit to Jordan on 15–16 December marks a moment of strategic significance for India’s West Asia diplomacy

PM Modi’s engagement with Amman signals New Delhi’s intent to consolidate ties with a reliable and moderate Arab partner

This will be PM Modi’s first stand-alone bilateral visit to Jordan, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations

Electronic exports has gained momentum and emerged as one of the top export items for India

India’s exports of personal computers have more than doubled in Apr-Oct 2025, rising $147.9 million to $317.6 million: Report

India’s PC exports to the US have gone up by more than six times as it rose from $5.5 million a year ago to $37.2 million

Language AI is becoming the backbone of India’s next wave of digital inclusion

From multilingual panchayats to voice-enabled governance and enterprise-scale deployments, Bhashini is redefining access, empowerment and customer engagement

Bhashini is enabling transcription and translation of parliamentary proceedings, digitisation of historic documents and multilingual access for hundreds of government websites

India is rapidly transforming into a global hub for live entertainment, attracting major international festivals like Rolling Loud and Lollapalooza: Report

Today, India is not just participating in global culture -- it is reshaping the festival and touring economy itself: Report

The world’s music festivals are no longer visiting India. They have now started to orbit around it: Report

Shripad Yesso Naik says as of December 3, 2025, a total of 53,54,099 applications had been received on the national portal under PMSG: MBY

19,17,698 rooftop solar systems had been installed across the country, covering 23,96,497 households under PMSG: MBY: Govt

A total of 7,075.78 MW of rooftop solar capacity has been installed in the country under the scheme - PMSG: MBY: Govt

Deepavali, the festival of lights, has been inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking a significant global recognition for the widely celebrated Indian tradition

A joyous moment as Deepavali, the festival of lights, which is celebrated globally, is added to the @UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list: MEA

UNESCO described Deepavali on its official website as a community celebration tied to the lunar calendar

India is not replacing China as the world’s manufacturing base. But in the digital economy, India is emerging as the main alternative

If an AI model can understand India, it can operate anywhere in the world. In effect, India is a natural AI test laboratory

For the first time ever, big global tech giants - Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are showing massive interest in India

ADB upped India's growth forecast for FY26 to 7.2 per cent from 6.5 per cent driven primarily by robust domestic consumption supported by recent tax cuts

India's 2025 growth projection is raised to 7.2 per cent, reflecting stronger second-quarter expansion as tax cuts supported consumption: ADB's Asian Development Outlook, December

During the second quarter ended September, India logged a six-quarter high GDP growth of 8.2 per cent as compared to 7.8 per cent recorded in the first quarter: Report

Amazon, the ecommerce giant announced top dollar investment - $35 bn over a period of five years — with AI being among the biggest priority areas

Amazon’s investment in India will create one million jobs, boost cumulative exports to $80 billion, and deliver AI benefits to 15 million small businesses

Microsoft is committed to "skill 20 million people across India in AI" by 2030: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

India is rightly positioned to build its own sovereign AI: Thomas Zacharia, Sr.VP, Strategic Technology Partnerships and Public Policy at AMD

India has the computing infrastructure that comes as the building blocks in place: Thomas Zacharia

Sovereign AI is about nations, organisations, or entities controlling their own AI development, data, and infrastructure to ensure strategic autonomy, security, and compliance with local laws

The Ministry of Labour & Employment on Wednesday inked an initial pact with Microsoft to strengthen job opportunities, artificial intelligence skilling, and workforce readiness in the country

India’s Labour Ministry inks pact with Microsoft: This collaboration represents a major step in expanding employment linkages, scaling AI-led skilling, and preparing India's workforce for global opportunities

A central feature of the partnership is Microsoft's commitment to encourage 15,000-plus employers and partners from its extensive international network onto the Labour Ministry's National Career Service (NCS) platform