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The Economic Times
India on track to becoming third-largest economy by FY31: S&P report
September 20, 2024
India is on track to becoming the third-largest economy by 2030-31, driven by a projected …
Equity markets are expected to stay dynamic and competitive due to strong growth prospects and …
Foreign inflows into Indian government bonds have surged since the country joined major …
The Economic Times
2.5 million farmers added to PM-KISAN: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
September 20, 2024
The central government has introduced several farmer-friendly policies in its first 100 days
'Lab-to-land' initiative will connect scientists and farmers: Union Agriculture Minister …
The PM-KISAN scheme has disbursed ₹20,000 crore to farmers in the first 100 days of the central …
The Economic Times
Indian economy will probably be 90 to 100% larger than China by end of century: John Chambers
September 20, 2024
John Chambers, Chairman Emeritus of CISCO, expresses optimism about the future of the Indian …
India will probably be 90 to 100% larger than China at the end of the century. That is the most …
The stability of a third term sends a message of predictability and safety of investments into …
Live Mint
Foreign investors poured $3.5 bn into India’s real estate in H1 2024
September 20, 2024
India's real estate sector attracted $3.5 billion from foreign institutional investors during …
Foreign investment drove 73% of the total investments in India’s real estate market, with cross-…
India’s luxury space is another segment that is experiencing a boom, with an expected CAGR of …
Live Mint
From growth at all costs to sustainable growth: the maturing of Indian startups
September 20, 2024
The tribulations of the past years are easing, as India’s startup ecosystem settles into a more …
Several Indian startups, including Rebel Foods, Purplle, Dehaat, and Urban Company, are seeing …
Several startups that have gone public in recent times have been profitable: Dipanjan Basu, Co-…
Live Mint
Big fat Indian weddings to drive ₹4.25 lakh crore expenditure this festive season: Report
September 20, 2024
Wedding season in India is around the corner, with spending on the rise in the second-largest …
India is projected to host 35 lakh weddings between November and mid-December: CAIT
The wedding industry is expected to generate ₹4.25 lakh crore expenditure during this period. …
The Economic Times
India ranks 3rd in global cross-border capital destinations
September 20, 2024
In the first half of 2024, India stood out by securing the third position in the list of global …
Foreign investment in India's industrial and warehousing sector surged, driven by demand from …
The Colliers’ report mentioned that the Asia Pacific region was a significant source of global …
The Economic Times
Govt expects higher kharif rice output despite rain damage: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
September 20, 2024
India's rice production this year will be higher than last year despite heavy rains and …
India is considering easing curbs on non-basmati rice exports as inventories in the world's …
India imposed a series of curbs on overseas shipments of different grades in 2023 to ensure …
Business Standard
Amit Shah launches 'White Revolution 2.0' to boost Indian dairy sector
September 20, 2024
In a major push to transform India's dairy cooperative sector, Union Minister Amit Shah …
Under White Revolution 2.0, the government aims to increase milk procurement by dairy …
The programme focuses on four key areas - empowering women farmers, enhancing local milk …
The Times Of India
'Naxal mindset': PM Modi attacks Rahul Gandhi over 'devta' remark during US visit
September 20, 2024
PM Modi slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over latter's 'devta' remark during his US visit, …
Congress can put our faith and culture at stake for a few votes anytime: PM Modi
Congress heir went abroad and said that our 'devi-devta' are not gods. It is an insult to our …
The Times Of India
FATF's thumbs-up to India's efforts to tackle terror financing, money laundering: Why it matters
September 20, 2024
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released India's mutual evaluation report on combating …
India has achieved a high-level of technical compliance across the FATF Recommendations and has …
India has implemented an anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) …
The Economic Times
Ready-made garment exports rise 12% in Aug despite global challenges
September 20, 2024
India's ready-made garment exports (RMG) in August rose by about 12% to USD 1.26 billion …
Cumulatively, RMG exports during the April-August period of 2024-25 grew by 7.12% to USD 6.39 …
Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman Sudhir Sekhri said that exports are keeping …
ANI News
67% car buyers in India are first-time owners: Report
September 20, 2024
A recent report by Spinny on car buying trend has suggested that about 67 per cent of car …
About 30 per cent of buyers are women: Report
The compact SUV segment is the highest-growing category, with 12 per cent growth over the last …
ANI News
"Love his aura and energy": Enthusiasm grips Indian diaspora ahead of PM Modi's US visit
September 20, 2024
Ahead of PM Modi's arrival in New York, the members of the Indian diaspora in the US have …
I have been super excited to see PM Modi, to be honest. He has done amazing work in India: …
It has been amazing to see this man (PM Modi) make India great again. I really love his aura …
The Times Of India
Won't let Congress-NC implement Pakistan's agenda in J&K: PM Modi
September 20, 2024
PM Modi accused Congress and its ally National Conference of toeing Islamabad's line after …
There may not be enthusiasm in J&K about the Congress-National Conference alliance, but the …
Congress and NC want to implement Pakistan's agenda in Jammu & Kashmir. But we will not allow …
The Times Of India
Pheran for PM Modi, fairytale for farmer
September 20, 2024
When PM Modi addressed a poll rally in Srinagar, he wore "pheran", which had a riveting tale of …
Irshad Hussain Naikoo, a farmer from Anantnag, recalled how he overcame obstacles to weave a …
I admired PM Modi for a long time and wanted to meet him. In 2013, I started saving money to …
The Times Of India
How first Indian astronaut in 40 years is prepping for space
September 20, 2024
In 2025, Indian astronaut group captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history as the pilot …
The Axiom-4 mission is a result of a bilateral initiative between India and the US
Axiom-4 will be India's second govt-sponsored human spaceflight in over four decades
The Economic Times
Japan's Daikin invests ₹1.400 crore in India unit to boost output
September 20, 2024
Japan's Daikin Industries has invested ₹1,400 crore in its Indian subsidiary
The investments from Japan's Daikin Industries funds will support the expansion of the Sri City …
Investment by Japan's Daikin Industries in India positions Daikin as a major player in India's …
Live Mint
DEA Secretary Ajay Seth says FED rate cut expected to improve India's economy: Report
September 20, 2024
India's DEA Secretary Ajay Seth expects the United States Federal Reserve’s 50 bps rate cut …
FPI in India is not expected to undergo a major shift
RBI has kept its key benchmark interest rates unchanged for over 18 months
Hindustan Times
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 generated 11,637 crore for India's economy, created 48,000 jobs: Report
September 20, 2024
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup generated $1.39 billion or ₹11,637 crore for India's economy
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup generated $861.4 million in tourism revenue from 1.25 million …
Nearly 68% of the international attendees said they would recommend India as a tourist …
The Indian Express
India’s UPI driving 45% of global digital payments: Nirmala Sitharaman
September 20, 2024
India’s UPI drives 45% of global digital payments: Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman
PM Modi’s vision to achieve the goal of viksit bharat- economic growth, social progress, and …
Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman applauded the Bank of Maharashtra’s sustained contributions over …
The Economic Times
Princeton Digital Group to pump in $1 billion as part of India expansion for AI-ready data centres
September 20, 2024
India is well positioned to be a global AI leader: Rangu Salgame, chairman, CEO and co-founder, …
PDG’s flagship MU1 data centre will become one of the largest operational campuses in Mumbai
$1 billion investment in India is a testament to our deep commitment to the country’s AI: Rangu …
Money Control
Zomato records 100% growth in brand value, MakeMyTrip enters list of top Indian firms
September 20, 2024
Zomato emerged as this year’s fastest riser with a 100% year-on-year growth in brand value
India’s top 75 most valuable brands now have a combined value of $450.5 billion
Rising disposable income and a growing middle class are driving demand for vehicles
ANI News
"India is a huge, massive economy on the rise": Ireland's envoy calls for stronger political, economic and trade links
September 20, 2024
India is a huge, massive economy on the rise: Ambassador of Ireland to India, Kevin Kelly
We have proposed to our Indian partners that it would be great if we have a joint economic …
India is a leader within the Asia-Pacific region, and it's only getting stronger: Ambassador of …
ANI News
Voice of PM Modi, India in diplomacy loud one and important: UN Secy General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric
September 20, 2024
PM Modi & India's voice in diplomacy is a very loud and important one: Spokesperson for the UN …
India is a strong and powerful voice globally, especially for the Global South: Spokesperson …
PM Modi will address the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations General Assembly in New York
India Today
Pakistan going 'balle-balle' over Congress-National Conference manifesto: PM Modi
September 20, 2024
Pakistan is very happy seeing the manifesto of Congress- National Conference Alliance for the …
Pakistan supports Congress- National Conference Alliance manifesto promise to restore Article …
In 2019, PM Modi-led government revoked Article 370
Hindustan Times
Narendra Modi attacks '3 families' in Srinagar: 'They put stones in hands of youths'
September 20, 2024
PM Modi accused the Congress, NC and PDP of “putting stones in the hands of the youths of J&K”
Providing employment opportunities to the youth here is Modi's promise: PM Modi in J&K
Today there are reports of new schools, new colleges, AIIMS being built: PM Modi in J&K
News18
100 Days of Modi Sarkar 3.0: How PM is Empowering Dalits, Minorities & Tribals
September 20, 2024
In the first 100 days, the central government has unveiled its agenda focusing on the …
The PM’s Developed Tribal Village Campaign aims to develop 63,000 tribal villages
PM SURAJ scheme has been expanded to provide better access to concessional loans for SCs and OBCs
India
‘This man make India great again’: High Enthusiasm among Indian Diaspora ahead of PM Modi’s US visit
September 20, 2024
PM Modi is set to participate in the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit, hosted by President Biden
PM Modi’s upcoming visit to New York has generated considerable enthusiasm among the Indian …
Final preparations are afoot to welcome PM Modi to a diaspora rally at the Nassau Coliseum
Live Mint
PM Modi hails ‘important step towards a vibrant democracy’ after Cabinet nod for ‘One Nation One Election’
September 19, 2024
PM Modi hailed the decision of the Union Cabinet to approve the ‘one nation one election’ …
The Cabinet has accepted the recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous …
I compliment our former President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji for spearheading this effort and …
The Times Of India
Cabinet approves Chandrayaan-4 mission, first mod Bharatiya Antariksh Station, Venus mission, next-gen launcher
September 19, 2024
To take the next giant leap in the Moon mission after the successful landing in the uncharted …
After successful missions to the Moon & Mars, India is now set to explore Venus, as the cabinet …
The cabinet gave the green light for building the first unit of Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)…
The Times Of India
Rs 79,000cr scheme to benefit 5cr tribals in 63,000 villages
September 19, 2024
Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan for improving the socio-…
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan will cover around 63,000 villages, benefiting more …
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan has a total outlay of Rs 79,156 crore comprising of …
Business Standard
India becomes 6th largest market in MSCI ACWI, tops emerging markets list
September 19, 2024
India has become the sixth largest market in the MSCI All Country World Investable Market Index (…
For the first time, India is the largest emerging market (EM) in the gauge that tracks the …
At the end of August, India’s weight in the MSCI ACWI IMI stood at 2.35%, 11 basis points (bps) …
Live Mint
Govt restores wheat allocations for PMGKAY beneficiaries, allocates 3.5 mn tonnes for October-March period
September 19, 2024
The government has restored wheat allocations under PMGKAY starting from October until March
A total of 3.5 million tonnes of wheat has been allocated
The 3.5 million tonnes of wheat will be in addition to the existing annual allocation of 18.4 …
Business Standard
Cabinet approves PM-AASHA scheme extension with Rs 35,000 cr outlay
September 19, 2024
The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi approved the continuation of PM-AASHA to ensure fair …
The extension will incur a financial outlay of Rs 35,000 crore during the 15th Finance …
The government has converged the Price Support Scheme (PSS) and Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) …
Business Standard
Cabinet okays Rs 24,475 crore subsidy on P&K fertilisers for rabi season
September 19, 2024
The government approved Rs 24,474.53 crore subsidy on phosphatic & potassic (P&K) fertilisers …
The Union Cabinet has approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for rabi season 2024 (…
The government is making available 28 grades of P&K fertilizers to farmers at subsidized prices …
News18
From PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, More MSP to Reduced Export Duty: How 'Kisan Mitra' Modi Revolutionised Agriculture
September 19, 2024
The Modi government’s track record in empowering India’s agricultural community is unparalleled,…
With the release of the 17th installment of Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi, Rs 20,000 crore …
So far Rs 3 lakh crore has been distributed to a total of 12,33,00,000 farmers
The Times Of India
Govt to spend Rs 31,000 crore to fence 1,643 km India-Myanmar border
September 19, 2024
The Modi government approved a plan to fence the entire 1,643 km India-Myanmar border. The …
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that 30 km of the border has already been fenced
Two battalions of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have been deployed in Manipur, along …
Live Mint
67% of equity MFs outperformed respective benchmarks in August 2024, PL Wealth study finds
September 19, 2024
Prabhudas Lilladher's report reveals a 2.04% increase in equity mutual fund AUM, reaching ₹25,64,…
Up to 67% of 283 funds outperformed benchmarks, with Large & Mid Cap Funds leading: Report
Among the top performers, Large & Mid Cap Funds emerged as the best-performing category, with 79%…
Business Standard
Changing pension landscape in India: NPS Vatsalya set to be a game-changer
September 19, 2024
The NPS Vatsalya scheme proposed by the Central Government in the Union Budget 2024 appears to …
NPS Vatsalya scheme will nudge the gen Alpha to turn into astute and savvy investors by getting …
Reforms unleashed in the pension sector promise to put India on a fast dial vis-à-vis developed …
Live Mint
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff proclaims, ‘No question that we are going to move into an incredible moment in India’
September 19, 2024
Salesforce Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff has declared that the world is transitioning into an “…
You can see that the world is moving into the Indian era. There is no question that we are …
We do all kinds of things in India, including engineering and support, but also we go to market …
The Economics Times
MSME segment will continue to grow by 15%; expect lower NPA by year-end, says Capri Global MD
September 19, 2024
Rajesh Sharma, MD of Capri Global Capital Limited, discusses the company's strategies for …
We are hopeful that by the end of the year, we will have a lower NPA than what it is today. Plus,…
Capri Global Capital Limited aims to achieve a 25-30% annual growth rate over the next few years,…
News18
100 Days Of Modi 3.0 Government: Tax Relief, Pension To PM Scheme Houses, Middle Class Gets Major Reprieve
September 19, 2024
From tax relief to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana houses, 100 days of the Modi government 3.0 have …
The Union Cabinet delivered a significant boost to 23 lakh central government employees by …
Salaried employees under new tax regime will save up to Rs 17,500 annually in taxes due to …
The Times Of India
Australia's Space Machines Co ties up with two India for Space MAITRI mission
September 19, 2024
Space Machines Company, an Australian-Indian in-space servicing firm, has forged strategic …
The partnerships will play a pivotal role in the upcoming Space MAITRI mission and the launch …
Scheduled for 2026, the satellite will be deployed aboard ISRO’s commercial arm NewSpace India …
Business Standard
Net direct tax collection rises 16.12% to Rs 9.95 trillion till Sep 17
September 19, 2024
Net direct tax collection grew 16.12% to over Rs 9.95 trillion
Net direct tax collection grew 16.12% to over Rs 9.95 trillion
Gross direct tax collection stood at Rs 12.01 trillion, a growth of 21.48% this fiscal year
Ani News
"This is the right time to enter India": Kapsch Group Chief
September 19, 2024
India is doing very well now, and we are keen to enter the market: George Kapsch, Global CEO, …
MoRTH is working on a hybrid, unbundled, and interoperable GNSS-based tolling solution
India's rapid growth and modernization, emphasizing its ability to progress without losing its …
The Economics Times
Indian Railways becomes key driver of progress to high-income economy in a decade: Report
September 19, 2024
Investments worth Rs 17.4 lakh crore between fiscals 2016 and 2025 are helping modernise Indian …
The plans to expand the Kavach safety system to cover 44,000 km within 5 years are within reach
In the Indian Railways sector in the last 100 days, eight new railway line projects have been …
The New Indian Express
Apple, Cook and ringing in sweet tidings for Make in India
September 19, 2024
Apple India in the first half of 2024 produced about 18 million iPhones
PLI 2.0 attempts to make India a manufacturing powerhouse
Production of Apple iPhones in India mark a significant turning point for Make in India initiative
Business Standard
Opportunities emerging for India's gems & jewellery in Middle East: GJEPC
September 19, 2024
There has been a substantial growth in exports of Indian jewellery & gems to Middle East regions
The growth in exports of Indian jewellery & gems to the Middle East regions elevates the …
The Middle East sees emerging opportunities for Indian jewellery exporters with countries like …
The Statesman
India sees 5.35 pc growth in exports at $328.86 billion in April-August
September 19, 2024
India’s total exports are estimated at $328.86 billion, registering a positive growth: Data, …
The estimated value of services exports for August 2024 is $30.69 billion
Major drivers of merchandise export growth included engineering goods, drugs & pharmaceuticals