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The Times Of India
Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion in India; CEO Satya Nadella thanks PM Narendra Modi
December 10, 2025
To support the country’s ambitions, Microsoft is committing US$17.5B- to help build the …
Today we are announcing our largest investment in Asia - $17.5 billion over four years (CY 2026 …
Happy to see India being the place where Microsoft will make its largest-ever investment in Asia:…
The Times Of India
IGNOU, MSDE tie up to set up skill centres across 70 regional hubs
December 10, 2025
IGNOU and the MSDE signed a memorandum of understanding to roll out skill training under PMKVY …
Skill centres will be set up at all 70 IGNOU regional centres to conduct National Skills …
IGNOU, which has over 2,400 learner support centres, will function as a training partner and a …
The Economic Times
$20 billion of IPOs per year a new normal for India: JP Morgan
December 10, 2025
Initial public offerings worth USD 20 billion per annum are the "new normal" for India and will …
The market, which has seen a slew of initial share sales this fiscal, has already witnessed USD …
JP Morgan says we should close the year with over USD 23 billion, given the fact that some …
The Economic Times
Maoist violence has declined by 89% since its peak, Parliament informed
December 10, 2025
Nityanand Rai says that Maoist violence has declined to 218 incidents so far in 2025 from the …
The Centre told Parliament that Maoist violence has declined by 89% since its peak and that …
The government has vowed to eradicate left-wing extremism (LWE) by March 31, 2026
Business Standard
Electric vehicle sales top 2 million in the first 11 months of 2025
December 10, 2025
The electric vehicle (EV) industry crossed the 2 million mark in registrations till November …
The PV industry clocked a 77.5 per cent growth, while 2Ws grew by 9.85 per cent between January …
This is the first time that the EV industry has crossed the 2 million-mark and that too in the …
Business Standard
Unclaimed assets worth ₹2,000 cr provided to rightful owners in Oct, Nov
December 10, 2025
The government has launched a nationwide campaign 'Your Money, Your Right' to facilitate the …
Under the campaign 'Your Money, Your Right', Rs 2,000 crore have been claimed by their rightful …
The government launched the campaign - 'Your Money, Your Right' on October 4 to facilitate the …
The Economic Times
Unilever wants HUL to follow India growth path, says CEO
December 10, 2025
Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez says the consumer goods company wants its Indian unit, …
Unilever CEO credited the Indian government for timely and relevant measures such as GST cuts, …
GST cuts, interest rate cuts - these steps, Unilever CEO noted, are crucial in reviving …
News18
Strong Economic Momentum Fuels Indian Optimism On Salaries, Living Standards For 2026: Ipsos Survey
December 10, 2025
Ipsos survey finds 51% of Indians expect better living standards by 2026, driven by strong GDP …
Ipsos Cost of Living Survey in its latest study has stated that Indians was the most optimistic …
Indians remain the most optimistic population globally when it comes to expectations of rising …
News18
Auto Sales Rise 41% YoY In October 2025 Following GST Reduction, Govt Informs Parliament
December 10, 2025
India’s automobile sales saw a sharp jump in sales after the reduction in Goods and Services …
India sold 40.55 lakh vehicles in October 2025, up from 28.7 lakh units in October 2024: Report
According to the government, the lower GST rate helped bring down on-road prices, making …
The Economic Times
India is Black Friday's fastest-growing market with 14.6% online rise: Report
December 10, 2025
Criteo has released new data highlighting India’s emergence as the fastest-growing transaction …
With a 14.6 per cent year-over-year increase in transaction volume, Indian shoppers …
For brands and retailers, India’s Black Friday surge signals the need to treat the event with …
Navbharat Times
Success to India! After the iphone, Tata will make an AI chip for computer-laptop, will the prices decrease?
December 10, 2025
Atmanirbhar Bharat and India Semiconductor Mission have received great support as Tata …
Tata is preparing to set up two large chip factories in the country at a cost of 14 billion …
Due to the government's semiconductor mission and Tata’s new factories, India itself can become …
NDTV
India Records Highest-Ever Exports In First Half Of FY26
December 10, 2025
India's export sector has delivered a powerful message of resilience and global competitiveness …
Overall exports in the first half of FY 2025-26, covering April to September 2025, reached $ 418.…
India's export strategy is built on credibility, resilience, and active global engagement: …
News on Air
Government informs Rajya Sabha of 28 thousand crore rupees claims under Ayushman Bharat scheme
December 10, 2025
The government has said that over two crore claims amounting to more than 28 thousand crore …
As of October this year, more than 42 crore 31 lakh Ayushman cards have been created under the …
The Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY provides health cover of five lakh rupees per family per year for …
The Economic Times
Rooftop solar systems installed on nearly 24 lakh households: Shripad Yesso Naik
December 10, 2025
Rooftop solar systems have been installed on around 23.96 lakh households, which is around 23.96%…
A total of 7075.78 MW of rooftop solar capacity has been installed in the country under the PM …
The PM solar scheme is progressing well and as on December 3, 2025, a total of 53,54,099 …
Business Standard
India's strong growth, tech demand brighten developing Asia prospects: ADB
December 10, 2025
Strong demand for products from the region's high-tech economies and India's faster-than-…
Growth in 2025 is now projected at 5.1%, up from the 4.8% forecast in September: Asian …
Southeast Asia is expected to expand 4.5 per cent this year, up from 4.3 per cent previously, …
The Times Of India
IPO boom: Startups lead charge, 20 more in queue
December 10, 2025
New-age companies are revving up India's hot IPO market which is set to close the year with an …
New-age tech firms are a big driver for this boost in IPO deal momentum with about 20 more …
Roughly about 15%-20% of IPOs this year were driven by new-age tech companies. Going ahead, …
News18
High-Tech Hat-Trick: Microsoft, Intel, Cognizant Line Up Fresh Investments After PM Modi Meets CEOs
December 10, 2025
In a significant show of confidence in India’s digital economy, PM Modi engaged in high-profile …
Cognizant executives expressed commitment to aligning their growth strategy with the Indian …
Satya Nadella reportedly assured PM Modi of increased investment to facilitate the AI …
News18
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Meets PM Modi, Says Committed To Support India's Semiconductor Mission
December 10, 2025
Intel Corporation CEO Lip-Bu Tan met PM Modi in New Delhi and vowed to support India’s …
Intel Corporation CEO Lip-Bu Tan lauded PM Modi for implementing “a comprehensive semiconductor …
In addition to semiconductor manufacturing, Intel is exploring the rapid expansion of AI-…
News18
Silicon Sprint: Why Google, Microsoft, Intel And Cognizant Are Betting Big On India
December 10, 2025
First it was Google, now it is Microsoft, Intel, and Cognizant. A new era of global technology …
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella met PM Modi. Their conversation culminated in …
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, recently announced a monumental $15 billion investment to …
NDTV
PLI Auto Scheme Drives Rs 1.76 Lakh Cr Investment, Creates Over 12 Lakh Jobs In India
December 10, 2025
Under the PLI Auto scheme, the incentive of Rs 1,350.83 crore has been disbursed to five …
The PLI Auto Scheme proposes financial incentives to boost domestic manufacturing of Advanced …
The PM E-DRIVE scheme was notified in September 2024. The scheme has an outlay of Rs 10,900 …
CNBC TV 18
India vehicle retail sales seen steady in December as tax cuts spur demand: FADA
December 09, 2025
India’s retail vehicle sales are expected to stay steady in December as tax cuts, wedding-…
Overall retail vehicle sales grew 2.14% in November, with sales defying expectations of a …
Passenger vehicle inventory, or average time a vehicle stayed in a showroom, has come down to 44-…
ETV Bharat
Centre Sanctions 1.11 Crore Houses Under Two Schemes Of PM Awas Yojana
December 09, 2025
The Central government has sanctioned 1.11 crore houses under the PMAY schemes, with 95.54 lakh …
A massive Rs 2.05 lakh crore has been sanctioned as Central Assistance under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.…
"MoHUA has revamped the scheme and launched PMAY-U 2.0 'Housing for All' Mission... to support …
The Times Of India
Digital dominance: UPI tops global real-time payments with 49% share; govt tells Lok Sabha
December 09, 2025
India’s UPI has emerged as the world's largest retail real-time payment system, accounting for …
Driving digital adoption in smaller towns, the PIDF scheme has facilitated the deployment of …
India’s digital payment ecosystem continues to expand with 56.86 crore QR codes deployed to …
ANI News
"The World has much to learn from India": Norway eyes closer digital health partnership
December 09, 2025
India and Norway share a vision of leveraging digitalisation as a core enabler of equitable …
Countries around the world have taken notice of how India has built a fully digital public …
India's approach of making digital public goods globally accessible is something we deeply …
Business Standard
2.396 million households covered under solar rooftop scheme PMSGMBY
December 09, 2025
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), has covered 2.396 million households across the …
PMSGMBY provides for the availability of a collateral-free loan from nationalised banks at a …
As on December 3, 2025, 19,17,698 rooftop solar systems have been installed across the country, …
The Economic Times
India's auto sales hold post-festive momentum in November as PVs and CVs drive growth
December 09, 2025
Overall auto retail in November grew by 2.14%, underscoring steady consumer confidence and the …
Auto dealers are encouraged by ongoing GST reductions, sustained offers from OEMs, and a strong …
Commercial vehicles enjoyed 19.94% growth in November thanks to ongoing infrastructure projects,…
The Times Of India
'New energy after Bihar mandate': PM Modi meets NDAMPs; vows to 'leave no stone unturned'
December 09, 2025
PM Modi expressed renewed vigour after meeting Bihar's NDA MPs, celebrating their "historic …
The "double-engine government", with the NDA in power at both the Centre and state, would “…
The NDA, comprising the BJP, JD(U), HAM and other allies, secured a decisive mandate in Bihar …
The Times Of India
Congress betrayed national song under pressure from Jinnah: PM Modi
December 09, 2025
During the special discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram, PM Modi accused the Congress of …
During the special discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram, PM Modi traced its evolution to …
History is witness that Congress bowed down to Muslim League. Due to its appeasement politics, …
Business Standard
Mutual funds and equities fastest-growing asset classes, says report
December 09, 2025
Mutual funds (MFs) and direct equities have emerged as the fastest-growing asset classes, …
By the end of 2025, Indian household wealth is projected to reach ₹1,300-1,400 trillion, with …
The contribution of MF AUM from cities beyond the top 110 has risen to 19%, from 10% in 2018-19 (…
The Economic Times
India now in full-fledged 'Reform Express' phase: PM Modi during NDA parliamentary meet
December 09, 2025
During NDA parliamentary meet, PM Modi announced that India is on a 'Reform Express'
During NDA parliamentary meet, PM Modi urged all the MPs to actively share real problems faced …
The NDA leaders felicitated PM Modi at the Parliamentary Party meeting at the GMC Balayogi …
The Economic Times
Vehicle registrations up by 2% year-on-year in November on back of sustained demand
December 09, 2025
Vehicle registrations increased by 2%, year-on-year in November on back of sustained consumer …
3.3 million vehicles were registered in November 2025 up from 3.23 million units in November …
The Auto industry closed November’25 at a YoY growth of 2.14%, reaffirming customer confidence …
NDTV
Cost Of Home-Cooked Veg, Non-Veg Thalis Dip By 13% In November: Report
December 09, 2025
Riding on the decline in prices of vegetables and pulses, the cost of preparing home-cooked …
The prices of tomato declined 17% on-year on the back of higher supplies, while potato prices …
The cost of a non-vegetarian thali declined on account of an estimated 5% on-month fall in …
Money Control
Mutual fund AUM set to jump 7x in a decade; industry penetration to hit 20%: Groww-Bain report
December 09, 2025
India’s mutual fund AUM is projected to surpass Rs 300 lakh crore by 2035, up from the current …
A mindset and cultural shift are expected to double mutual fund penetration across Indian …
SIP inflows have demonstrated a significant 25 percent compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) …
Business Standard
Robust growth, valuations to drive gains for general insurance companies
December 09, 2025
In November, the insurance industry’s gross direct premium income (GDPI) rose 24.1% year-on-…
In November, private multi-line insurers reported GDPI growth of 35.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-…
Growth for Bajaj Allianz General Insurance GDPI jumped 1.9 times Y-o-Y in November and the …
The Economic Times
More companies plan hiring in March quarter as India Inc stays upbeat with 63% employers
December 09, 2025
India’s hiring outlook next quarter is stronger by 12 percentage points compared to January-…
India's hiring outlook is signalling a new phase of economic confidence and capability-building:…
Hiring sentiments are 28% points higher than the global average, placing India's outlook for …
The Economic Times
Indian Railways eases lower berth norms for senior citizens, pregnant travellers and others
December 09, 2025
Indian Railways is enhancing train travel comfort for senior citizens, women aged 45+, pregnant …
The first and last coaches of Vande Bharat trains will provide wheelchair spaces, wider …
New features introduced by Indian Railways include automatic lower berth allotments, reserved …
Business Standard
Insurance industry's premium growth tops 20% for the first time in FY26
December 09, 2025
The insurance industry witnessed premium growth topping 20% for the 1st time in FY26, boosted …
Life insurers recorded a 23% YoY growth in New Business Premiums reaching ₹31,119.6 crore, with …
Non-life insurers posted a 24.17% growth in premiums, while standalone health insurers saw a …
Business Standard
Recent IPOs a big validation of India's tech ecosystem: SoftBanks' Misra
December 09, 2025
SoftBank has returned nearly $7 billion from India to global investors and holds another $3 …
The investor clocked nearly 5.4x returns on Lenskart and sees its public holding reaching close …
"Recent IPOs are a big validation of India's tech ecosystem": Sarthak Misra, Partner, SoftBank
Business Standard
Overall tally of Dmat accounts in India hits 21 crore
December 09, 2025
The total number of Demat accounts in India has hit a significant milestone of 21 crore, …
CDSL added 25.6 lakh net Demat accounts in a single month to reach a total of 16.8 crore, …
NSDL recorded a steady rise with the addition of 4.3 lakh net Demat accounts, taking its total …
NDTV
'What PM Modi Said About Him Is Highly Respectful': Bankim Chandra's Family
December 09, 2025
The family of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay has publicly hailed PM Modi's initiative to mark the …
Highlighting the 'Vande Mataram’s' historic role as a rallying cry for freedom fighters, the …
"What PM Modi said about him in Parliament is highly respectful": Sajal Chattopadhyay, Grandson …
Money Control
India becomes first country to have performance verification framework for investors
December 09, 2025
India has become the 1st country in the world to establish a standard framework for investment …
The 'Past Risk and Return Verification Agency' (PaRRVA) platform introduces a mechanism for …
"We have taken the lead to establish an independent mechanism to validate these claims... …
News18
'Vande Mataram Became The Freedom Movement's Mantra, But It's More Than That': PM Modi In Lok Sabha
December 09, 2025
PM Modi opened a special discussion to commemorate 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', terming it a …
Highlighting 'Vande Mataram' historical significance, PM Modi noted that the song emerged as a …
“Vande Mataram became the freedom movement's mantra... it infused energy, inspired the nation …
News18
UNESCO Meet At Red Fort Reflects India's Commitment To Harnessing Power Of Culture: PM Modi
December 09, 2025
India is hosting the 20th Session of UNESCO’s Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage for the …
UNESCO’s Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage showcases India's rich cultural legacy with …
"This forum... reflects our commitment to harnessing the power of culture to connect societies …
News18
Restore 'Vande Mataram': A National Song Should Not Be Half Sung
December 09, 2025
PM Modi led a special debate in Parliament to mark the 150th anniversary of the National Song '…
Originating from the 1882 novel 'Anandamath', the National Song became a powerful rallying cry …
"The genius of the song lay in its ability to evoke pride in the grandeur of Bharatiya …
The Economic Times
Tata signs up Intel as first major customer for $14 billion chip foray
December 09, 2025
Tata Electronics has secured Intel as a major customer for its $14 billion semiconductor …
Tata Electronics and Intent partnership entails a massive investment of Rs 1.18 lakh crore to …
"We see this as a tremendous opportunity to collaborate with Tata to rapidly scale in one of …
Organiser
India leads globally in renewable energy; records highest-ever 31.25 GW non-fossil addition in FY 25-26: Pralhad Joshi.
December 08, 2025
India has reinforced its position as a global clean energy leader, adding a record 31.25 GW of …
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi unveiled a 1.5 lakh rooftop solar ULA initiative for Odisha, …
Over the last eleven years, India’s solar capacity has surged from 2.8 GW to nearly 130 GW, …
Swarajya
Big Connectivity Push At India's Borders As 125 BRO Projects Worth Rs 5,000 Crore Dedicated To Nation
December 08, 2025
A total of 125 strategic infrastructure projects built by BRO were dedicated to the nation by …
Over the last two years, 356 BRO projects have been dedicated nationwide, underlining the …
The Galwan War Memorial in Arunachal Pradesh was inaugurated commemorating the bravery and …
NDTV
PM Modi To Initiate Debate On 150-Year-Old 'Vande Mataram' In Lok Sabha Today
December 08, 2025
PM Modi will kick off a special discussion in Lok Sabha today to mark 150 years of 'Vande …
The Congress's decision sowed the seeds of Partition and dissected the national song ‘Vande …
PM Modi will initiate debate on 150 year old Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha; will highlight the …
The New Indian Express
India a living culture, not just grand monuments: PM at Unesco meet
December 08, 2025
For India, heritage has never been just nostalgia, but it’s a living and growing river, a …
Culture is enriched not only by monuments or manuscripts, but also thrives in the everyday …
Intangible heritage carries the “moral and emotional memories” of societies: PM Modi
News18
How The Indian Economy Is In The 'Goldilocks' Phase Under PM Modi
December 08, 2025
An 8.2% GDP growth in Q2FY26 amid global policy uncertainty is extraordinary by any metric; …
India’s success is the result of a decade of patient institution-building, bold reforms, and …
Tariffs under Trump 2.0 have not deterred India’s entrepreneurial spirit; the 8.2% growth …