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India's Economic Journey: From Licence Raj To Pragmatic Governance
August 27, 2026
India’s economic policy has increasingly focused on encouraging manufacturing, investment and …
The PLI scheme reflects a policy shift towards rewarding higher production and strengthening …
PM Modi’s approach combines a clear Viksit Bharat 2047 vision with flexible, pragmatic …
The Financial Express
Amrit Bharat 3.0 rolls out with AC, Non-AC coaches; First trainset ready for service
August 27, 2026
First Amrit Bharat 3.0 trainset rolls out from Integral Coach Factory in Chennai with AC and non-…
The 22-coach trainset includes First, Second and Third AC, Sleeper and General Class coaches
Amrit Bharat 3.0 features refreshed interiors and materials compliant with HL3 fire safety …
The Times of India
Goods exports rise 15%+, top $200 billion
August 27, 2026
India’s goods exports hit the $200-billion mark during the financial year up to August 21 on …
India’s goods exports may breach the $500-billion level for the first time in this fiscal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has set an ambitious target of goods and services exports reaching …
Business Line
India's rice exports to 26 priority markets outpace three-year average
August 27, 2026
India's rice exports to 26 priority markets exceeded their three-year average in the five …
India's rice exports to the 26-market basket totalled ₹23,476 crore and 4.79 million tonnes …
Exporters are seeking to demonstrate how individual Indian varieties can perform in dishes …
The Indian Express
Indian Railways plans four-laning of 11,000-km high-density network to boost train capacity
August 27, 2026
Indian Railways plans to four-lane around 11,000 km of its high-density rail network to expand …
More railway lines can allow trains to operate with greater flexibility and help reduce …
Kavach 4.0 has been expanded to cover 2,490 route km across the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah …
The Economic Times
Northeast India can become a strategic gateway for India’s emerging space economy: SIA-India
August 27, 2026
The Northeast India Space Workshop 2026 explored leveraging space technology for regional …
The Northeast India Space Workshop 2026 examined how the Northeast can build a stronger role …
SIA-India is working with the Software Technology Parks of India and the Government of Assam to …
Business Standard
Home loan portfolio to cross ₹10 trn milestone this quarter: SBI chairman
August 27, 2026
SBI Chairman CS Setty said the mortgage portfolio is set to cross an important milestone of ₹10 …
SBI has a market share of nearly 28 per cent in the home loan segment and the bank has focused …
Transparency in pricing and customer trust, including documentation and due diligence of …
Business Standard
Danish maritime equipment firms eye India's upcoming shipbuilding clusters
August 27, 2026
Several Danish companies involved in manufacturing and vessel equipment are eyeing …
Danish players currently operating in India are eyeing opportunities in ship recycling, port …
India’s ₹25,000 crore shipbuilding financial assistance scheme, announced as part of the package,…
Firstpost
India's economy offers scale, growth and opportunity, says Sitharaman in Toronto
August 27, 2026
FM Nirmala Sitharaman highlights India’s strong growth, young population, expanding consumption …
Speaking in Toronto, FM Sitharaman said India today stands as the fastest-growing major economy …
India’s economic transformation is structural rather than temporary, pointing to rapid …
NDTV
M&A Boom Driving India Inc To Hunt For Tech, AI Talent: Crisil
August 27, 2026
Indian companies are increasingly turning to mergers and acquisitions as a faster route to …
According to Crisil, acquisitions can reduce the time required to build new capacity from …
India Inc.'s next phase of M&A growth will depend on disciplined capital allocation, effective …
Business Standard
M&A emerges as core growth strategy for India Inc as deals double: Crisil
August 27, 2026
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are becoming a core growth strategy for India Inc, with annual …
Crisil Ratings India Inc Summit, found that companies are increasingly looking at inorganic …
Pharma and healthcare, enterprise technology, AI and consumer businesses are using acquisitions …
Live Mint
India’s engineering exports jump 18% to $12.24 billion in July; US remains top market
August 27, 2026
India’s engineering goods exports grew 18% year-on-year to $12.24 billion in July 2026: Report
Engineering exports accounted for 27.7% of India’s total merchandise exports in July 2026: Report
The US remained the top destination for Indian engineering exports during April-July, with …
India Today
India overtakes UAE, Saudi Arabia to become top petrol supplier to Kenya
August 27, 2026
India has replaced the UAE and Saudi Arabia as the supplier of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and …
India is the world's fourth-largest oil refiner and Asia's second largest, with 22 operational …
India's exports to Kenya increased 151.41% by value in July 2026 compared with July 2025
Business Standard
India's trade relations with Japan are significantly expanding, says ASSOCHAM
August 27, 2026
India’s trade relations with Japan are significantly expanding, with recent exchanges of high-…
Japan has remained a key trade and investment partner in India’s growth journey over the years …
Japan is the fifth-largest investor in India and has committed JPY 10 trillion in private …
Business Standard
Commercial sector funding more than doubles to ₹10.65 trn in April-July
August 27, 2026
Commercial sector funding more than doubled to ₹10.65 trillion during April-July from ₹4.48 …
Non-food bank credit rose sharply to ₹6.69 trillion in April-July from ₹0.73 trillion a year …
Outstanding credit from bank and non-bank sources rose 17.4% year-on-year to ₹323.14 trillion …
ANI News
India-EU ties stronger than ever, FTA breakthrough driven by realism, pragmatism: EU Ambassador
August 27, 2026
EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin says India-EU relations are stronger than they have been in years, …
India-EU FTA breakthrough was driven by greater realism and pragmatism, with both sides …
India and EU are exploring cooperation in semiconductors, clean technology, pharmaceuticals, …
News18
'We Profoundly Value': Nepal's Balen Shah Thanks PM Modi For India's Support Amid Deadly Floods
August 27, 2026
Nepal PM Balendra Shah thanks PM Modi for condolences and offer of humanitarian assistance …
Nepal’s PMO says India’s gesture of solidarity reflects the enduring bonds of friendship …
PM Modi assures Nepal of India’s support, with teams coordinating closely on rescue and relief …
Dainik Bhaskar
Girls send Rakhis to soldiers: Schoolgirls in Mount Abu prepare them as part of the Prime Minister's campaign.
August 27, 2026
Schoolgirls in Mount Abu prepared Rakhis and packed them in envelopes for soldiers serving at …
The Department of Posts provided Rakhis and envelopes to students as part of its nationwide ‘…
The initiative, inspired by PM Modi, enables schoolgirls across the country to send Rakhis to …
News18
Khichdi To Moringa Paratha: 7 Traditional Foods PM Modi Loves
August 26, 2026
PM Modi has championed traditional Indian superfoods and ingredients that are not only nutrient-…
Makhanas are a light and crunchy snack. They are packed with antioxidants that support heart …
Millets are naturally gluten-free and full of fiber, millets are loaded with essential nutrients.…
The Financial Express
India’s data centre boom: Mumbai cracks global top 15, Hyderabad pipeline set to surge 15x
August 26, 2026
Mumbai is ranked 15th globally in operational data centre capacity and 11th in terms of …
According to Knight Frank, Hyderabad has established itself as a preferred destination for …
Bengaluru continues to benefit from demand generated by Global Capability Centres, research and …
Business Standard
India to add 100 merchant ships to its fleet in 5 years: Sarbananda Sonowal
August 26, 2026
India will add 100 vessels to its merchant ship fleet over the next five years, Union Minister …
In September 2025, PM Modi had cited India’s ₹6 trillion freight bill to foreign vessels to …
The government has been attempting to woo foreign shipowners to reflag their vessels under the …
The Tribune
Rooftop solar, KUSUM account for 40% of Indias solar capacity additions in FY27 till July: Bernstein
August 26, 2026
Rooftop solar and KUSUM are emerging as major contributors to India’s renewable energy expansion
Rooftop solar and KUSUM accounted for around 40% of India’s solar capacity additions in FY27 …
The growing contribution of decentralised solar projects highlights their increasing role in …
The Economic Times
India adds 1.26 million credit cards in July as spending rises; HDFC, SBI lead the way
August 26, 2026
India added 1.26 million credit cards in July, lifting the total card base to 122.9 million
Card spending reached ₹2.08 lakh crore, while transaction volumes increased 24.5% annually
HDFC Bank led July additions with 230,067 cards, followed by SBI Card with 183,076 cards
The Economic Times
PM Modi reviews projects with investment of Rs 30,000 crore under PRAGATI meeting
August 26, 2026
PM Modi reviewed six rail, road and power projects worth over ₹30,000 crore across nine states …
PM Modi urged end-to-end project monitoring to cut delays and deliver public benefits on time today
AgriStack must use AI and agricultural data to improve planning and outcomes for India's farmers too
The Economic Times
52% of Indian GCCs plan to increase hiring in FY27, up from 47% last year: Survey
August 26, 2026
52% of India’s GCCs plan to increase hiring in FY27, up from 47% last year: Survey
India’s GCC sector is projected to generate around 1.5 lakh new roles in FY27, giving a major …
Rising demand for AI-related skills is reshaping hiring across India’s GCC ecosystem: Survey
Business Standard
Economy shows notable resilience despite global headwinds: RBI bulletin
August 26, 2026
Buoyant domestic demand, manufacturing and services activity sustained India's economic resilience
Merchandise exports and imports recorded double-digit growth in July despite global headwinds
Comfortable liquidity aided credit and investment as foreign inflows reinforced the external sector
The Times of India
Rajnath approves transfer of tech of DRDO missile systems to domestic industry to reduce import dependence
August 26, 2026
Defence Minister cleared DRDO technology transfers for all conventional missiles to Indian industry
Domestic missile production will reduce import dependence and increase Indian value addition
DRDO missile transfers will create production opportunities for MSMEs and technology partners
The Economic Times
Strong Returns! IPO market heats up with 25% average listing gains in two months
August 26, 2026
IPOs opening since July delivered 25% average listing-day gains, versus only 7% in Q1 FY27
Eighteen of 22 July-August issues posted positive listing-day returns
Behari Lal Engineering led IPO debuts with a 76% gain, followed by Indo MIM at nearly 53% this year
The Times of India
Indian Railways launch special drive for cleaning water tanks, filters
August 26, 2026
Indian Railways will inspect and disinfect water tanks, filtration plants, taps, water booths …
Railway zones will repair or replace damaged tanks, pipelines and filters and check drinking-…
Railway stations will see regular water-quality checks, including physical, chemical and …
Fortune India
India’s defence manufacturing crosses new milestone, production rises 110% since FY21: ASSOCHAM
August 26, 2026
India’s defence production rose 110% to ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY26 from ₹84,643 crore in FY21
Defence exports surged to ₹38,424 crore in FY26, with Indian defence products reaching more …
India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem now includes 16 DPSUs, around 500 licensed companies …
The Times of India
10 years of UPI: PM Modi hails India’s digital payments milestone and massive reach
August 26, 2026
PM Modi marks 10 years of UPI, calling its launch a major turning point in India’s digital …
UPI has expanded across India as a widely used platform for instant bank-to-bank payments …
PM Modi invites citizens to share their experiences of how UPI has impacted their everyday lives
Business Standard
India still a bright spot in global order, says Kumar Mangalam Birla
August 26, 2026
India remains a bright spot in the global economy despite global uncertainty and geopolitical …
India’s real GDP growth accelerated to 7.6% in FY26, supported by strong domestic demand and 7.7%…
India’s apparel retail market could exceed ₹14 trillion by FY30, with organised and branded …
Money Control
UPI@10: For a nation of a billion dreams
August 26, 2026
UPI was launched on 11 April 2016 by NPCI, under RBI oversight, with 21 banks and with guidance …
UPI is now central to India’s retail economy. Merchants account for 63% of transaction volume, …
What India has built for itself, the world is now adopting. The IMF recognises UPI as the world’…
News18
Rakshabandhan Special: Rakhis with 'Developed India' and 'Modi Guarantee' will be adorned on the wrist, business worth 25 thousand crores in a day
August 26, 2026
This Rakshabandhan, the Rakhi business is estimated to be worth Rs 25,000 crore across the …
Rakhis with themes like 'Viksit Bharat', 'Modi Ki Guarantee', 'Lakhpati Didi' and 'Brahmos' are …
The record sales of indigenous Rakhis are providing direct economic benefits to women …
India Today
J&K digitises 70 lakh land parcels under Centre's digital agriculture push
August 26, 2026
J&K has accelerated the digitisation and updation of land records while simultaneously …
The land digitisation work in J&K goes beyond merely scanning or digitising old records and …
The land digitisation exercise is expected to make Records of Rights more accessible, reduce …
Business Line
UPI — an eventful journey
August 25, 2026
UPI transactions rose from 2 crore in FY 2016-17 to 24,162 crore in FY 2025-26, while …
UPI now serves more than 55 crore active users and accounts for around 84% of India’s digital …
Payment acceptance points grew from 0.31 crore in March 2018 to more than 81 crore by June 2026,…
India Today
UPI expands to 11 countries as July transactions touch Rs 29.87 lakh crore
August 25, 2026
UPI has expanded its international footprint to 11 countries and processed transactions worth …
UPI has grown 12,000-fold over the past decade, emerging as the backbone of India’s digital …
UPI accounted for around 49% of global real-time payment transaction volume in 2024: Report
Business Standard
No listed bank has even 1% net NPA: A milestone for asset quality
August 25, 2026
All listed Indian banks – both private and government-owned – have less than 1% net non-…
In the entire universe of listed Indian banks, only nine banks have half per cent or more (but …
In absolute terms, gross NPAs of the listed banks are to the tune of ₹3.7 trillion in June, …
Money Control
Indian Air Force's desi push: 97% of fighter spares now local, 62,300 indigenised
August 25, 2026
The Indian Air Force has indigenised 97% of the operational fighter spares it frequently uses, …
The IAF achieved a 90% share of domestic capital budget expenditure over the past two financial …
The indigenization push has gained importance as the IAF continues to operate a large fleet of …
The Economic Times
India Post goes digital
August 25, 2026
India Post has launched two cloud-based apps, customer-facing Dak Seva and employee-only Dak …
India Post is being modernised for the needs of the 21st century: Union Minister Jyotiraditya …
Through two new apps of India Post, citizens can book parcels, access their savings and avail …
The Times Of India
UPI@10: How platform changed the way we pay
August 25, 2026
UPI transactions grew from 1.8 crore in FY17 to 24,162 crore in FY26, marking a roughly 13,000-…
Nearly half of the world’s real-time payments now take place through UPI, making the Indian …
UPI’s API-driven architecture enabled third-party apps and banks to connect through an open, …
The Hindu
UPI completes 10 years, clocks nearly 13,000-fold rise in transaction volume
August 25, 2026
UPI has completed a decade of transforming India's digital payments landscape, emerging as a …
UPI is currently operational in 11 countries - the UAE, France, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, …
Annual UPI transaction volume rose from 1.78 crore in 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore in 2025-…
The New Indian Express
‘Made in India’ CAR-T therapy offers long-term blood cancer control: Study
August 25, 2026
"Real-world outcomes from 250 patients show NexCAR19 has efficacy comparable to globally …
NexCAR19 delivered a significant response in 88% of relapsed or refractory B-ALL patients …
NexCAR19 costs less than ₹30 lakh in India, roughly one-tenth the price of CAR-T therapies …
The Times Of India
Putin credits PM Modi for growing Russia India trade in talks with EAM Jaishankar
August 25, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin credited PM Modi’s personal attention for the renewed growth …
EAM S. Jaishankar said India-Russia economic cooperation has grown significantly, with trade, …
PM Modi is expected to meet Vladimir Putin at the upcoming SCO Summit and host him in India for …
The Times Of India
22 million hectares of degraded land restored during 2011 and 2020
August 25, 2026
India restored nearly 22 million hectares of degraded and deforested land between 2011 and 2020,…
India’s land-restoration efforts generated approximately 1.2 billion person-days of employment …
India used afforestation, sustainable farming, agroforestry, water-resource management, …
The Economic Times
India overtakes China in premium intercontinental demand: Lufthansa Exec
August 25, 2026
India has overtaken China as Lufthansa Group’s second-largest premium intercontinental market, …
Lufthansa’s passenger traffic from India grew by about 10% year-on-year for the last two years, …
Lufthansa Group says its India expansion is focused on sustainable growth rather than simply …
News18
Smashing Patriarchy – The Modi Way
August 25, 2026
Under PM Modi's leadership, women's empowerment has been strengthened through schemes covering …
Over 10 crore LPG connections have been issued under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, reducing …
Mudra, Stand-Up India, Jan Dhan and SHG initiatives have expanded women’s financial and …
The Economic Times
UPI@10 - A miracle story
August 25, 2026
UPI now accounts for nearly 49% of global real-time payments and operates across 11 countries, …
UPI transaction value reached ₹314 lakh crore in FY26, highlighting the enormous scale of …
Groceries and supermarkets were the most-used UPI merchant category in July 2026, averaging 124 …
Business Line
UPI: The foundation of India’s digital economy
August 25, 2026
UPI has transformed everyday payments by allowing even small merchants to instantly accept …
UPI has strengthened financial inclusion by creating digital transaction records that can help …
UPI is helping formalise India’s economy from the grassroots, bringing small merchants into …
News18
UPI At 10: From 2 Crore To 24,162 Crore Transactions: The Complete Timeline Of Digital India's Payment Backbone
August 25, 2026
UPI has grown from a 21-bank pilot in 2016 to an ecosystem with 741 live banks, processing 2,365.…
UPI 2.0 introduced features such as invoice viewing, recurring mandates, and overdraft-account …
Biometric authentication expanded UPI’s accessibility in 2025, allowing smartphone fingerprint …