India saw a ramp-up of electronics production by 6 times and export increasing 8 times in the last 11 years: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The growth in electronics manufacturing in India should be credited to PM Modi's vision of developing a comprehensive ecosystem: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Mobile phone production rose from ₹0.18 lakh crore to ₹5.5 lakh crore, while its exports rose from negligible ₹0.01 lakh crore to ₹2 lakh crore, reflecting the 'Make in India' initiative

India’s transportation and logistics sector is entering a decisive phase, moving beyond large-scale infrastructure creation to focus on interoperability, digital integration and efficiency-led growth

Policymakers and industry players are now betting on technology and coordinated planning to lower logistics costs and sharpen competitiveness

Policy reforms, faster project commissioning, and platforms like the Unified Logistics Interface Platform are streamlining freight movement

PM Modi held wide-ranging discussions on good governance and the ongoing process of electoral reforms across the country during the second day of the National Conference of Chief Secretaries

Had insightful discussions on various issues relating to governance and reforms during the National Conference of Chief Secretaries: PM Modi

PM Modi reviews presentations on key agenda items and engages with chief secretaries to understand their perspectives and long-term visions on welfare schemes and policies

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon hails the 'landmark' Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, says “it would boost employment, raise incomes, and expand export opportunities in the Indian market”

We said we'd secure a Free Trade Agreement with India in our first term, and we've delivered: New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon

The landmark Free Trade Agreement with India will result in more jobs, higher incomes and more exports by opening the door to 1.4 billion Indian consumers: New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon

The year 2025 marked a defining phase for India’s agricultural sector, the sector demonstrated resilience amid climate variability, while achieving record production levels, expanding farmer incomes

Agriculture and allied activities continued to remain the backbone of the rural economy in 2025, contributing nearly 16 per cent to India’s GDP in FY 2024-25

Direct income support under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi remained a cornerstone of farmer welfare. As of August 2025, ₹3.90 lakh crore had been transferred directly to farmers through 20 instalments

2025 will be remembered as reform year for India; it marked a shift in India’s reform frontier, this year reform moved from policy design to governance design

In 2025 the Income-tax relief and GST restructuring were attempts by government to restore demand elasticity and reduce transaction costs in an economy increasingly reliant on domestic buffers

What made 2025 distinctive was not any single policy change, nor the scale of ambition alone, but the clustering of reforms across domains; reflected India’s binding constraint had shifted, from policy intent to system performance

Technology in India quietly matured in 2025, AI became invisible infra, UPI became the default setting and expectations soared beyond hype

2026 will build on the foundations laid in 2025; the year in which technology quietly matured in India with deeper integration and higher reliability

The year 2025 is like a software update in India’s technological sector; for millennials, it felt like technology had settled down; for Gen Z, it felt like tech was finally catching up with expectations

2025 reshaped India’s commerce playbook; GST rates were fine-tuned to simplify taxation, protect input credits and ease consumer burden

India’s landmark free trade agreements in the year 2025 with the UK, Oman and New Zealand expanded market access

With reshaping the commerce sector in 2025 like GST cut, India simultaneously accelerated its global trade strategy

India anticipates robust FDI growth in 2026, driven by strong economic fundamentals, new trade pacts, and improved ease of doing business

India has attracted remarkable investments in the last eleven years due to a series of measures taken by the government: DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia

India recorded a strong rebound in FDI in the second quarter of the current financial year, with total inflows rising over 18% year-on-year to $35.18 billion during April–September 2025

In 2025, India focused on strengthening environmental governance with new rules like the Environment Audit Rules and amendment of the Forest (Conservation and Augmentation) Rules, 2023

In 2025 India hosted the first assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA); Moscow decided to adopt the framework agreement to join the India-led IBCA

In 2025, India made progress in strengthening early warning systems and improving coordination for climate-related disasters which helped reduce loss of life in several high-risk situations

India's Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) industry has crossed a major milestone, with Assets Under Management (AUM) exceeding Rs 10 lakh crore as of October 2025: Report

India's ETF industry has doubled its total AUM over the past three years, reflecting a steady shift in investor preference toward low-cost, transparent investment products

ETF trading volumes increased more than seven-fold, climbing from Rs 51,000 crore in 2019-20 to Rs 3.83 lakh crore in FY 2024-25: Report

India stood its ground around the agriculture and dairy sectors, resisting the US demand to open its market for genetically modified (GM) products

In March, India signed a trade agreement with the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland

In December, India concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement with New Zealand and signed a trade deal with Oman

The GST reductions have made several major agricultural equipment categories cheaper, boosting sales, and are also expected to spur consumption growth across other commodities

About 80% of rural households, aided by GST rate rationalisation, have consistently reported higher consumption over the past year, with 67.3% of monthly income now spent on consumption: Report

The Indian FMCG sector continues to demonstrate resilience, with rural markets leading the charge for the seventh consecutive quarter

The tiger population in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) in West Champaran district has increased more than sevenfold over a 15-year period, rising from eight in 2010 to 54 in in 2022

Official records show a steady increase in the tiger count at VTR with numbers rising from eight in 2010 to 28 in 2014, 31 in 2018 and 54 in 2022

The earlier grassland was made in 1,400 hectares in VTR, but now the area of grassland has been increased to 2,400 hectares

PLI Scheme which has an outlay of ₹10,683 crore, aims to promote production of MMF apparel and fabrics and technical textile products

Under the PM MITRA park scheme, detailed project reports worth ₹7,024 crore has been approved for parks in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Telangana

As many as 30 textile and apparel units set up under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme have commenced production

Since its starting, over 10,000 ATLs have been established across the country, prioritising aspirational districts, rural schools and rural tribal regions

The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 engages students from Classes 6–12 around themes such as Vocal for Local, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi and Samriddhi

Annual national challenges like the ATL Marathon invite students to submit prototypes, with themes such as sustainability and healthcare

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