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The Economic Times
From importer to exporter: Defence equipment among 5 segments India turned trade-positive in 5 years
September 05, 2026
Electronics and telecom equipment recorded a ₹1.06 lakh crore trade surplus in FY26, up from a ₹…
Defence equipment moved to a ₹2,865 crore trade surplus in FY26, with exports reaching ₹3,446 …
Railway equipment recorded a combined ₹1,321 crore trade surplus in FY26 across locomotives and …
Hindustan Times
Rise of the travel ecosystem economy in India
September 05, 2026
The travel and tourism sector contributes over ₹22 lakh crore to India’s economy and supports …
The travel industry is expected to witness further growth in both economic contribution and …
Travel is emerging as one of the most visible beneficiaries of rising aspirations and spending …
The Times Of India
'Thank you, dear PM Modi': Meloni signals deepening India-Italy strategic embrace
September 05, 2026
PM Modi congratulated Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on becoming Italy’s longest continuously …
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni thanked PM Modi for his congratulatory message, saying the …
Georgia Meloni has served as Italy’s PM since Oct 22, 2022. On 3rd Sept, after completing 1,413 …
The Times Of India
Ladakh residents to get ownership rights over 60,000 acres of barren land
September 05, 2026
Ladakh residents will now have rights over barren lands or wastelands, with the administration …
More than 60,000 acres of land in Ladakh is presently recorded in revenue records as Nautor …
The Nautor issue has a deep historical connection with the lives and livelihoods of the people …
The Indian Express
President Droupadi Murmu writes: Let’s hold our teachers in the highest esteem. They help India learn and lead
September 05, 2026
Shikshavalli in the Taittiriya Upanishad gave the timeless message, “Acharyadevo Bhava”, nearly …
A loving and dedicated teacher can awaken limitless potential and inspiration within a student: …
Our country is moving steadily towards the goal of becoming a developed nation with social …
The Economic Times
New FTAs open big export gains across key sectors
September 05, 2026
The introduction of eight FTAs heralds a new era of duty-free market access, particularly …
A key feature of the current export performance is the diversification of markets beyond …
India's goods exports to the UAE rose to $37.3 billion in FY26, from $28 billion in FY22, …
The Times Of India
Nearly 1.6 crore artificial groundwater recharge structures built in the past two years in India
September 05, 2026
Nearly 1.6 crore artificial groundwater recharge structures built in the past two years in India:…
As of September 4, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Punjab have completed 79,429; 78,358 and 15,589 …
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has set a target of creating two crore new water conservation …
Business Standard
Eway bills rise 7.7% to 139.08 mn in August, third highest on record
September 05, 2026
E-way bill generation rose 7.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 139.08 million in August, the …
A higher number of E-way bills generally points to increased movement of goods and greater …
Saurabh Agarwal, tax partner at EY India says the sustained rise in e-way bill generation …
Business Standard
India's forex kitty jumps $11.47 bn to fresh all-time high of $740.8 bn
September 05, 2026
India's forex reserves jumped $11.475 billion to a new all-time high of $740.803 billion during …
For the week ended August 28, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, …
Value of gold reserves increased $2.191 billion to $116.409 billion during the week during the …
Business Standard
India's card use set for steady growth on convenience, inclusion: Report
September 05, 2026
Card payments in India are poised for steady growth as deeper financial inclusion, rising …
Debit cards remain dominant, but consumers are gradually leaning toward credit, attracted by …
India brought a much larger share of its population into formal financial services over the …
The Economic Times
India's economy shatters a 35-year barrier to enter A-rated club
September 05, 2026
Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCRA) has upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating from BBB+ to A-, …
JCRA has moved India from BBB+ to A-, citing solid economic growth, effective economic policies,…
S&P finally moved India from BBB- to BBB in August 2025 after 18 years: Report
The Economic Times
Train garbage problem gets a new fix: Indian Railways develops 367-litre disposal system to reduce overflowing bins & onboard litter
September 05, 2026
Indian Railways has developed a new garbage disposal system for LHB coaches to improve waste …
The newTrain garbage system, developed by the Wagon Repair Workshop in Jhansi, can hold 367.4 …
Train garbage disposal system: The innovation has been designed to allow waste collected inside …
The Indian Express
On GDP data, reading the evidence beyond the numbers
September 05, 2026
The 7.8% real GDP growth recorded in Q1FY27 is underpinned by a broad range of high-frequency …
Cement production, finished steel consumption and infrastructure/construction goods expanded …
Consumption remains resilient, with household vehicle registrations and three wheelers pointing …
The Indian Express
Viksit Bharat: One man’s vision, a nation’s ambition
September 05, 2026
India recovered quickly from Covid-induced sluggishness to register 7.3% growth in 2023-24, 7.2%…
In the past couple of decades, with its advances in the services sector, India emerged as the “…
Viksit Bharat should be a “whole-of-the-nation” ambition: Ram Madhav, National vice-president, …
News18
Decoding The Importance Of PM Modi’s Uranium Diplomacy In India’s Nuclear Energy Target
September 05, 2026
India has set itself an extraordinarily ambitious target: to expand nuclear power capacity to …
India possesses significant uranium resources and continues to expand domestic exploration and …
Uranium is not the destination of India’s nuclear strategy. It is the fuel that allows the …
Hindustan Times
India’s continuing tradition of celebrating its teachers
September 05, 2026
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi highlights India’s tradition of respecting teachers and their role …
Union Education minister notes that the National Education Policy 2020 places learners at the …
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi highlights teachers’ role in preparing young people for India’s …
Business Standard
Smaller cities drive 64% of home loans as volumes surge 81%: Report
September 05, 2026
Tier-II and Tier-III cities account for 64% of India’s home-loan volumes, with volumes rising 81%…
Digital processing of housing-finance applications rose from 60% in 2020 to nearly 92% in 2024
Around 42% of housing finance firms report that most of their enquiries now originate through …
The Economic Times
E-commerce exports to help increase business of small-town players, says experts
September 05, 2026
E-commerce can help small-town artisans in handlooms, handicrafts and jewellery reach overseas …
GTRI has proposed a $350 billion e-commerce goods export target by 2030, along with dedicated …
Reliable cross-border payment infrastructure is crucial for smaller exporters as international …
News18
‘PM Modi Warned Us’: Belgian PM Says Europe Ignored India’s Trade Dependency Warning
September 05, 2026
Belgian PM Bart De Wever said India had warned Europe earlier about the risks of excessive …
Belgian PM Bart De Wever said India and Europe face similar challenges as economic dependencies …
Belgian PM Bart De Wever highlighted India’s role in trade, investment, technology and supply-…
News18
Krishna In The Gulf: How Modi Made Temples Part Of India's Diplomacy
September 05, 2026
PM Modi’s Gulf temple outreach is linked to India’s wider diplomatic engagement involving energy,…
The Abu Dhabi BAPS mandir was built on a 27-acre site, cost over $108 million and drew 2.2 …
India’s Gulf engagement also reflects its diaspora interests, with over nine million Indians …
The Indian Express
Jumbo Indian contingent comprising 768 athletes, support staff and officials for Asian Games
September 04, 2026
India’s contingent at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, will now comprise 768 members including …
Athletics will have the highest number of contingent at 110 with 43 female and 36 male athletes …
The sports ministry, SAI and TOPS officials had a brain storming session before zeroing in on …
The Hindu
A partnership forged in India’s industrial south
September 04, 2026
From Chennai’s assembly lines to Thoothukudi’s drawing boards, India and South Korea are …
President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit to India in April this year was the first visit by a …
HD Hyundai, South Korea’s shipbuilding giant, has signed with the Tamil Nadu and Union …
India Today
Indian scientists break a century-old limit on turning heat into electricity
September 04, 2026
Indian scientists have discovered a way to generate an unusually large electrical voltage from …
Indian scientists have found that a semiconductor material produces a thermoelectric voltage …
The break-through research by Indian scientists could have applications in sensitive …
ETV Bharat
In A First, Indian Railways To Run Direct Festival Special Trains From September 11 To December 7
September 04, 2026
Indian Railways has planned to run festival special trains from September 11 to December 7 …
The special train services will allow travellers to complete their long-distance journey on a …
The festival special trains will be particularly useful for IT professionals, students, migrant …
The Hindu
Auto industry contributes over ₹22.75 lakh crore to Indian economy: SIAM
September 04, 2026
The automotive industry’s overall contribution to the Indian economy exceeded ₹22.75 lakh crore:…
The Auto industry has made significant strides in aligning with global and national priorities …
The entire auto industry moved to manufacturing fully E20-compliant gasoline vehicles from …
The Times Of India
'Shared commitment to eradicate terrorism': PM Modi as India, Belgium sign key MoUs
September 04, 2026
India and Belgium signed a series of MoUs and agreements aimed at expanding bilateral …
India and Belgium are working towards a Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement to …
PM Modi said India and Belgium had taken several steps to translate the opportunities created …
The Times Of India
Rs 5,070-crore bet: Can ‘floating solar’ power India’s next renewable leap?
September 04, 2026
India’s solar energy expansion is entering a new phase, with floating photovoltaic projects …
According to the PIB, the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana will support 5,000 MW of floating …
According to government data, installed solar capacity has risen from approximately 3 GW in …
The Times Of India
Isro’s GSLV-F17 successfully places EOS-05 Earth observation satellite in geosynchronous orbit
September 04, 2026
The ISRO successfully launched EOS-05, India’s first imaging satellite designed to operate from …
India had 21 operational Earth observation satellites as of February 2026
ISRO’s EOS-05, India’s first imaging satellite will be moved to the final orbit through a …
Outlook Business
Defence, Green Energy, 2X Trade In 5 Years: What Modi, De Wever Discussed For India-Belgium Ties
September 04, 2026
India and Belgium have set a target of doubling bilateral trade over the next five years: PM …
The agreements between the defence industries of India and Belgium will create opportunities …
Belgium has appointed a Defence Attache in New Delhi, while India plans to appoint a resident …
The Times Of India
India, Belgium deepen defence, clean energy ties; to double trade
September 04, 2026
India and Belgium signed deals to deepen defence and clean-energy ties and agreed to double …
PM Modi announced a mechanism to fast-track investment between India and Belgium
Belgium accounted for $4.2bn of FDI inflows from April 2000 to Dec 2025, making it the 18th-…
The Economic Times
Russian Sberbank works towards expansion in India
September 04, 2026
Russian banking giant Sberbank has purchased two business towers in New Delhi and plans to use …
India-Russia have set a target of $100 billion in annual trade by 2030 and smoother payment …
Sberbank announced plans in June to open a Russian Business Center in New Delhi, saying it …
The Economic Times
GE Aerospace delivers 3 more F404 engines to HAL for LCA Tejas Mk1A in August
September 04, 2026
US defence giant GE Aerospace said that it has delivered three F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan …
Former HAL Chairman DK Sunil had told in April that GE had assured the delivery of 20 F404 …
We are proud to partner with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and the Indian Air Force to power …
Hindustan Times
India's GDP: When no number high enough is enough
September 04, 2026
India’s 7.8% Q1 GDP growth, supported by 9.2% manufacturing and 10% services growth: Monika …
India’s fiscal deficit has fallen to 4.4%, strengthening its ability to absorb the oil-price …
Monika Halan highlights around ₹50,000 crore in net FII inflows into Indian equities during …
The Economic Times
India’s EV push could slash annual oil and battery import bill by $125 billion by 2050: Study
September 04, 2026
India has the potential to save as much as USD 125 billion every year by 2050 through a swift …
The faster India electrifies, the less exposed it is to global crude price shocks, and the …
Faster EV adoption alone could cut India’s road transport import bill by 61 per cent by 2050
The Economic Times
India's 7.8 pc GDP growth a pleasant surprise, reposes investor faith: NAREDCO President
September 04, 2026
India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of FY 2026-27 is a pleasant surprise amid global …
The strong GDP growth will strengthen investors' faith in India's ability to sustain economic …
NAREDCO President Kamlesh Thakur linked the strong GDP performance to PM Modi's focus on "Gati …
The Economic Times
India’s Q1 2026-27 GDP surge: Strong economic fundamentals outshine political noise
September 04, 2026
India's GDP growth stood at 7.8% in the first quarter, higher than the 6.9% growth recorded in …
India's Q1 2026-27 GDP grew 7.8% and GVA hit 8.2%, driven by strong manufacturing, 11.9% …
The average GDP growth over the last five years stood at 8.2 percent, establishing India as the …
Business Standard
India's economic growth brings confidence, new opportunities to world: Modi
September 04, 2026
India's growth story is becoming a source of confidence and new opportunities for the world: PM …
Despite the challenging environment, India's economy has maintained its momentum, recording a …
In semiconductors, Belgium's expertise and India's scale are complementary to each other: PM …
The Financial Express
FTA with New Zealand to be operational next month
September 04, 2026
India-New Zealand FTA is expected to take effect in October, eliminating tariffs on 100% of …
New Zealand has committed to investing $20 billion in India over the next 15 years under the FTA
India is advancing trade talks with Chile and Mercosur, while a trade ministers’ meeting with …
Business Standard
India services PMI rises to 54.1 in August; job growth at 15-month high
September 04, 2026
India’s Services PMI rose to 54.1 in August from 53.3 in July, signalling a faster pace of …
India’s services sector employment growth reached a 15-month high in August, with around 11% of …
India’s services sector recorded faster new business growth in August, supported by stronger …
ANI News
"India changed enormously in last 20 years": Belgian PM De Wever hails New Delhi as economic, tech powerhouse
September 04, 2026
Belgian PM Bart De Wever said India has changed enormously over the past 20 years, particularly …
Belgian PM Bart De Wever described India as the world’s largest democracy and fastest-growing …
Belgian PM Bart De Wever highlighted India’s scale, talent and ambition and Belgium’s …
News18
Between The Quad & The SCO: India Plays Both Sides Of The Ultimate Eurasian Power Grab
September 04, 2026
India balances Quad and SCO interests through multi-alignment, engaging simultaneously with the …
India’s Chabahar push is presented as an effort to strengthen connectivity with Afghanistan and …
India’s participation in both Quad and SCO reflects a multi-track approach to navigating …
Business Standard
India-Japan ties deepen as Japanese firms in India hit record 1,463
September 04, 2026
Japanese-owned companies operating in India reached a record 1,463 in 2026, up from 1,374 in 2025
India-Japan merchandise trade doubled over the past decade, rising to $27.48 billion in FY2025-…
Cumulative Japanese FDI in India reached $48.14 billion through March 2026, while Japanese …
Business Standard
FLY91 places $1-billion order for 40 ATR 72-600 regional aircraft
September 04, 2026
FLY91 has placed a $1 billion order for 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft, the largest ATR order by a …
FLY91 plans to lease six to eight aircraft before deliveries begin and expects its fleet to …
FLY91 operates nearly 280 weekly flights to 12 cities and has completed more than 15,000 …
The Times of India
In 2019, India launched its first Vande Bharat Express; seven years later came the sleeper version, and Railways now plans 260 Vande sleeper rakes with world-class features
September 03, 2026
Indian Railways plans 260 Vande Bharat sleeper rakes, including 10 by BEML, 50 by ICF and 200 …
Vande Bharat sleeper trains have a 180 kmph design speed and 160 kmph operational speed, …
Vande Bharat sleeper trains feature KAVACH, CCTV, bio-vacuum toilets, automatic doors and …
The Financial Express
43-GW wind pipeline sets up India for capacity surge; turbine capacity hits 24 GW
September 03, 2026
India added a record 6.05 GW of wind capacity in FY26, taking cumulative installations to 58.14 …
Having surpassed Brazil this year, India is on track to surpass Germany in wind energy …
Wind equipment exports rose nearly 50% in FY26 to over Rs 12,000 crore, strengthening India’s …
Business Standard
India's ecommerce market to hit $345 bn by 2030, dark stores to triple
September 03, 2026
India's e-commerce sector is projected to grow nearly three times to $345 billion by 2030 from $…
India’s dark store network is set to nearly triple from 2,525 in 2025 to approximately 7,500 by …
GenZ is expected to become the country's largest digital spending cohort by 2030: Report
The Indian Express
Japan Credit Rating Agency upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A- citing strong growth
September 03, 2026
The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCRA) has upgraded India’s sovereign rating from BBB+ to A- …
India’s economy is expected to retain a high growth rate of over 6% in FY 2026-27: JCRA
The growth momentum was sustained in Q1 of FY27, with real GDP growing by 7.8%, despite …
The Indian Express
How Madhepura loco factory has catalysed Alstom’s global engineering from India
September 03, 2026
Bihar’s Madhepura factory manufactures India’s most powerful 12,000-horsepower locomotives, …
The Madhepura loco factory has catalysed over 30% of Alstom’s global engineering activities …
Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited is a joint venture between Indian Railways and …
The Indian Express
PM Narendra Modi calls for robust water data governance
September 03, 2026
PM Modi called for robust water data governance, with water-sector data systematically managed, …
PM Modi recommended using AI for water data collection and analysis through a uniform format …
PM Modi stressed water-saving technologies and integrated planning, including treated water use …
Business Standard
Ecom, qcom, logistics firms ramp up hiring to meet festival demand
September 03, 2026
Among ecom platforms, Meesho is looking to create one of the largest pools of seasonal job …
E-com company Meesho aims to enable more than 1 million jobs, including nearly 650,000 across …
Similar to Meesho, ecom giant Amazon said it has created more than 160,000 seasonal work …