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The Economic Times
PLI schemes attract ₹2 lakh crore investment till September, lift output and jobs across sectors
December 13, 2025
According to official data reviewed up to September 2025, the PLI schemes have led to actual …
Investments via PLI schemes have translated into incremental production and sales worth over ₹18.…
In the white goods segment, 84 companies approved under the PLI scheme for air conditioners and …
The Economic Times
India's forex reserves rise by $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion as of December 12
December 13, 2025
India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion for the week …
The Value of the gold reserves increased by $1.188 billion to $106.984 billion during the week …
The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) were up by $93 million to $18.721 billion: RBI data
Business Standard
Centre approves higher MSP for copra for 2026 season to support cultivators
December 13, 2025
Fair Average Quality MSP for milling copra was fixed at ₹12,027 per quintal, while ball copra …
According to CCEA, the 2026 rates marked an increase of ₹445 per quintal for milling copra and ₹…
Government has increased MSP for milling copra and ball copra from ₹5,250 per quintal and ₹5,…
The Times Of India
Single higher education regulator closer as Cabinet okays Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill
December 13, 2025
Union Cabinet cleared the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, paving the way for a …
Union Cabinet okays Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill giving legislative shape to a key …
The proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill signals a decisive shift in higher education -…
The Economic Times
Census 2027: Cabinet clears Rs 11,718 crore budget, two-phase exercise from 2026
December 13, 2025
The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, has approved a budgetary allocation of Rs 11,718 crore …
The 16th Census will be carried out in two phases, beginning in 2026: Union Minister Ashwini …
Census 2027 will be the first ever digital Census in India: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Times Of India
Cabinet clears SHANTI bill to open nuclear power to pvt sector
December 13, 2025
The Union Cabinet has approved the SHANTI Bill to open India’s nuclear power sector to private …
The SHANTI Bill allows up to 49% FDI and creates a unified legal framework for atomic energy, …
The SHANTI Bill will accelerate clean energy expansion and support India’s goal of achieving …
The Financial Express
Food inflation in negative zone for 6th month in a row
December 13, 2025
In particular, potatoes, onions and tomatoes have witnessed decline leading to food inflation …
Madan Sabnavis, chief economist, Bank of Baroda says the factors driving inflation downwards …
Retail food inflation remained in the negative zone for the sixth consecutive month in November …
Organiser
Chhattisgarh: 10 Maoists carrying cumulative reward of Rs 33 lakhs surrender in Sukma
December 13, 2025
As many as 10 Maoists carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 33 lakhs surrender in Chhattisgarh’s …
According to details shared by officials, one of the surrendered maoist member Midiam Bhima was …
With the latest addition, the number of Maoists who have parted ways with the Maoist’s group …
Business Standard
Govt has infused over ₹3,100 crore in women-led startups in 6 years
December 13, 2025
Piyush Goyal says while the country is home to over 2 lakh government-recognised startups, …
Piyush Goyal says the count of government-recognised startups stood at over 44,000 in 2025 alone,…
In a push for women-led companies, under the first scheme, alternate investment funds (AIFs) …
Business Standard
Brookfield to invest $1 bn to develop Asia's largest GCC in Maharashtra
December 13, 2025
Brookfield Asset Management will invest $1 billion to develop Asia’s largest GCC in Mumbai’s …
Brookfield is among the largest office owners and operators in India, with around 55 million sq …
India is projected to witness 180 million sq ft of office absorption through GCCs during 2025–30:…
CNBC TV18
India auto sales hit highest November total as cars and two-wheelers post new monthly records: SIAM
December 13, 2025
India’s automobile industry maintained strong growth in November 2025, with YoY gains across …
India’s PV dispatches from companies to dealers increased 19% YoY in November 2025: SIAM
India’s domestic PV sales stood at 4,12,405 units, the highest ever for November, rising 18.7% …
Ani News
India's cloud data centre capacity reaches 1,280 MW, to grow 4-5 times by 2030: Jitin Prasada
December 13, 2025
The cloud data centre capacity in India has reached approximately 1,280 MW and, according to …
Google has announced a USD 15 billion AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, while AWS is setting up a USD 8.…
The growing demand for cloud services across government, private, and social sectors is driven …
The Financial Express
Giriraj Singh Writes | India’s new global positioning in textiles
December 13, 2025
Over the last 11 years, under the leadership of PM Modi, the textile sector has witnessed a …
India’s textile sector has become one of the engines of national growth. The sector now stands …
Cotton MSP, which stood at ₹3,700 per quintal in 2013-14, has been raised to ₹7,710 per quintal …
News18
Apple To Build Two Mega Factories In India, Creating 1 Lakh Jobs, Says CEA Nageswaran
December 13, 2025
Apple is planning to build two major factories near Bangalore and Chennai, with a cumulative …
Apple has steadily broadened its local manufacturing base, shifting much of its US-focused …
India’s iPhone exports surged by 53% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, reaching 23.9 …
Asianet News
Indian Railways' safety at 'record highs', accidents drop sharply: Govt
December 13, 2025
The Consequential Train Accidents during the period 2004-14 was 1711 (average 171 per annum), …
Electrical/Electronic Interlocking Systems with centralized operation of points and signals …
Interlocking of Level Crossing (LC) Gates has been provided at 10,098 Level Crossing Gates up …
Business Standard
Indian economic outlook remains well supported, says OPEC
December 13, 2025
India's economy has shown ongoing steady momentum, following strong economic growth in 1H25 of 7.…
The overall momentum in manufacturing and services industries continues to reflect resilient …
After expanding by an average of 7.8%, y-o-y, over the first three quarters, India's economy is …
Business Standard
India's drone, space-tech boom to add over 200,000 jobs by 2033: Report
December 13, 2025
India’s aerospace, drones and space technology sector is projected to expand more than five-…
The government has set an ambitious target of scaling Indian space economy to USD 44 billion by …
India is poised to become a global space hub, creating a wave of opportunities for talent …
Ani News
"Important step towards strengthening India's energy security": PM Modi after Cabinet approves CoalSETU window
December 13, 2025
The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the Policy …
The new policy for Auction of Coal Linkage adds to the series of coal sector reforms being …
CoalSETU policy will support Ease of Doing Business, boost domestic availability and reduce …
IANS
PLI for food processing industries generates about 3.39 lakh direct and indirect jobs
December 13, 2025
The production-linked incentive scheme for food processing industries (PLISFPI) has generated …
PLISFPI has led to an increase in food processing capacity of 35.00 lakh MT per annum in the …
Total export of agricultural processed food products approved under the PLISFPI has increased …
ETV Bharat
PMFME Scheme Helped Small Entrepreneur Increase Turnover By 1.7 Times: MoS Ravneet Singh
December 13, 2025
PMFME has helped small entrepreneurs, farmers and women increase their turnover by 1.7 times: …
PMFME has helped entrepreneurs by increasing their production capacity, turnover and business …
Under the PMFME scheme, the Centre's share of Rs 4,306.40 crore has been released/allocated to …
First Post
India allows 100% foreign direct investment in insurance
December 13, 2025
Aiming to attract more foreign capital and strengthen the insurance sector, the Centre has …
On December 12, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved a bill to increase the FDI cap in …
The higher FDI ceiling will help insurers improve solvency levels, bolster balance sheets and …
The Economic Times
PV sales surge 18.7% as auto industry clocks record November: SIAM
December 13, 2025
India’s automobile industry sustained its post-festive rhythm this month, with passenger …
The three-wheeler segment posted 21.3 per cent growth in domestic sales, reaching 71,999 units …
Supportive policy reforms and improved market sentiments have helped sustain growth and could …
The Financial Express
Manufacturing to hit 25% of GDP as India builds toward $25 trillion industrial vision: BCG report
December 12, 2025
India is poised to become a global industrial powerhouse by 2047, with manufacturing’s share of …
Electronics, defence, automotive and electric vehicles, energy and pharmaceuticals are five …
Over 99% of mobile phones sold in India are now domestically produced, up from 26% in 2014–15, …
The Times Of India
Christmas demand: Gems and jewellery exports surge in Nov
December 12, 2025
India's gem and jewellery exports in November 2025 have shown significant improvement compared …
Gross gem and jewellery exports in November rose 19% to $2.52 billion from $2.09 billion in …
For April–November, gold jewellery exports grew 10.14% to $7.93 billion from $7.20 billion
Business Standard
India one of the fastest-growing major economies, says US Representative
December 12, 2025
US Representative Bill Huizenga highlighted the expanding economic and strategic dimensions of …
US Representative Bill Huizenga said that "a new trade deal with India under President Trump …
India-US accelerate efforts under the Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, …
The Times Of India
Hospitality, textiles sectors set to drive jobs growth: Study
December 12, 2025
Moderate growth in manufacturing and services output could raise jobs in textiles, garments and …
Textiles, apparel and hospitality could generate the strongest job growth by 2030, driven by …
India's employment strategy must go beyond setting aggregrate growth target to attaining …
The Times Of India
India’s years? Amazon to pour Rs 3 lakh cr into India…and there’s more
December 12, 2025
In its biggest move yet, Amazon is pouring $35 billion or over Rs 3.1 lakh crore into India
With a single pledge, Amazon has redrawn India’s digital battleground: $35bn (over Rs 3.1 lakh …
Amazon’s $35bn pledge by 2030 builds on the more than $40bn Amazon has already poured into the …
The Financial Express
MF industry AUM crosses Rs 80 lakh crore in November
December 12, 2025
AUM of mutual fund industry crossed Rs 80 lakh crore in November as inflows into equity-…
The SIP AUM was at Rs 16.53 lakh crores for the month November 20.5% of the total mutual fund …
AMFI remains committed to strengthening investor awareness and ensuring a transparent, …
PSU Connect
PLI Schemes Attract ₹1.88 Lakh Crore Investment, Create 12.3 Lakh Jobs: Government
December 12, 2025
India’s PLI schemes have attracted over ₹1.88 lakh crore in actual investments and generated 12.…
Government’s PLI push has led to the creation of more than 12.3 lakh jobs, highlighting its …
The PLI schemes continue to drive capacity expansion, domestic production, exports, and …
The Times Of India
'Very warm conversation': PM Modi speaks with Trump; trade, defence in focus
December 12, 2025
PM Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation and reviewed the progress …
PM Modi & US President Trump exchanged views on expanding cooperation in critical technologies, …
PM Modi & US President Trump spoke about key regional and global developments. They agreed to …
Business Standard
Equity MF flows snap 3-month decline, surge 21% to ₹29,911 cr in November
December 12, 2025
Net inflows into equity mutual fund (MF) schemes rose 21% month-on-month (M-o-M) to ₹29,911 …
The mutual fund industry in November showed a quiet but clear rebound. Gross sales for equity …
Systematic investment plan (SIP) flows continued to underpin equity mobilisation, bringing in ₹…
Business Standard
Tier 2 and Tier 3 India drive 62% of new health insurance policies in FY26
December 12, 2025
Tier 2, Tier 3 and rural regions accounted for 62% of all new health insurance policies sold by …
The share of people buying insurance cover between Rs 10–14 lakh in Tier 2 cities has increased …
India’s Tier 2, Tier 3 and rural regions are now overtaking metros as the primary demand …
The Economic Times
JPMorgan set to open first new India branch in nearly a decade
December 12, 2025
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is set to open a new branch in India after nearly a decade: Sources
Foreign banks are being drawn to expand in India, lured by its rapid economic expansion, strong …
India’s stable macro environment have further enhanced its appeal for global lenders
Business Standard
Prada partners with LIDCOM, LIDKAR to co-create Kolhapuri-inspired sandals
December 12, 2025
Prada, Lidcom (Sant Rohidas Leather Industries & Charmakar Development Corporation), and Lidkar …
‘Prada Made in India x Inspired by Kolhapuri Chappals’ project will celebrate Indian …
Our collaboration with Lidcom and Lidkar stems from a meaningful cultural exchange, where every …
NDTV
Kolhapuri Chappals Can Hit $1 Billion Exports After Prada Deal: Piyush Goyal
December 12, 2025
A massive collaboration between Prada and Kolhapuri Chappals has been announced
Kolhapuri chappals have an export potential of $1 billion: Union Minister for Commerce and …
Our craftsmen, artisans and leather workers will really work together to make this a global …
Business Standard
Flipkart Minutes to double dark stores to 1,000 by March-April 2026
December 12, 2025
Flipkart Minutes, the quick-commerce (q-com) arm of e-commerce major Flipkart, plans to double …
To meet the 1,000-store target, Flipkart Minutes aims to open three to four new dark stores …
The year 2025 is the first full year of operations for the Flipkart’s qcom vertical as it …
India TV
'Atmanirbhar Bharat': Indian Railways' first hydrogen train ready for trials - All you need to know
December 12, 2025
Indian Railways has taken up a state-of-the-art project for running its first hydrogen train, …
India’s hydrogen train project is being done according to the specifications framed by the …
To support the operation of hydrogen trains in the country, a hydrogen production plant has …
Money Control
India is racing ahead amid global slowdown but must build self-reliance in key sectors, says Mukesh Ambani
December 12, 2025
India is 'sprinting ahead' of a slowing global economy and must become self-reliant in critical …
The global economy is growing at less than 2 percent, and India is sprinting ahead at nearly 8 …
Decades ago India was talking about a vibrant Gujarat, now the world is talking about a vibrant …
ANI News
Netherlands to boost tech ties with India: PM Dick Schoof to lead delegation to AI Impact Summit
December 12, 2025
Netherlands is gearing up to participate in India's AI Impact Summit, with Prime Minister Dick …
The Netherlands aims to collaborate with India on key enabling technologies like AI and …
Official pre-summit event of the upcoming AI Impact Summit brought forth important …
India Today
Modi's Jordan visit: A strategic outreach amid West Asia's shifting landscape
December 12, 2025
PM Modi’s forthcoming visit to Jordan on 15–16 December marks a moment of strategic …
PM Modi’s engagement with Amman signals New Delhi’s intent to consolidate ties with a reliable …
This will be PM Modi’s first stand-alone bilateral visit to Jordan, coinciding with the 75th …
The New Indian Express
India’s PC exports double in a year, US among top buyers
December 11, 2025
Electronic exports has gained momentum and emerged as one of the top export items for India
India’s exports of personal computers have more than doubled in Apr-Oct 2025, rising $147.9 …
India’s PC exports to the US have gone up by more than six times as it rose from $5.5 million a …
The Economic Times
How Bhashini’s Language AI Platform Is Transforming Digital Inclusion Across India
December 11, 2025
Language AI is becoming the backbone of India’s next wave of digital inclusion
From multilingual panchayats to voice-enabled governance and enterprise-scale deployments, …
Bhashini is enabling transcription and translation of parliamentary proceedings, digitisation …
The Economic Times
India’s growing wallets are fuelling the world’s massive concert rush
December 11, 2025
India is rapidly transforming into a global hub for live entertainment, attracting major …
Today, India is not just participating in global culture -- it is reshaping the festival and …
The world’s music festivals are no longer visiting India. They have now started to orbit around …
The Times Of India
23.96 lakh houses installed with rooftop solar systems: Minister
December 11, 2025
Shripad Yesso Naik says as of December 3, 2025, a total of 53,54,099 applications had been …
19,17,698 rooftop solar systems had been installed across the country, covering 23,96,497 …
A total of 7,075.78 MW of rooftop solar capacity has been installed in the country under the …
The Economic Times
Deepavali enters UNESCO heritage list, giving India's festival of light a global status
December 11, 2025
Deepavali, the festival of lights, has been inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage …
A joyous moment as Deepavali, the festival of lights, which is celebrated globally, is added to …
UNESCO described Deepavali on its official website as a community celebration tied to the lunar …
News18
The $67-Billion Vote Of Confidence: Why World’s Big Tech Is Betting Its Future On India
December 11, 2025
India is not replacing China as the world’s manufacturing base. But in the digital economy, …
If an AI model can understand India, it can operate anywhere in the world. In effect, India is …
For the first time ever, big global tech giants - Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are showing …
Business Standard
ADB sharply revises upward India's GDP growth forecast to 7.2% for FY26
December 11, 2025
ADB upped India's growth forecast for FY26 to 7.2 per cent from 6.5 per cent driven primarily …
India's 2025 growth projection is raised to 7.2 per cent, reflecting stronger second-quarter …
During the second quarter ended September, India logged a six-quarter high GDP growth of 8.2 …
The Economic Times
Amazon says will invest $35 billion in India by 2030, investment will create one million jobs
December 11, 2025
Amazon, the ecommerce giant announced top dollar investment - $35 bn over a period of five …
Amazon’s investment in India will create one million jobs, boost cumulative exports to $80 …
Microsoft is committed to "skill 20 million people across India in AI" by 2030: Microsoft CEO …
The Hindu
India rightly positioned to build its own sovereign AI, says AMD’s Zacharia
December 11, 2025
India is rightly positioned to build its own sovereign AI: Thomas Zacharia, Sr.VP, Strategic …
India has the computing infrastructure that comes as the building blocks in place: Thomas …
Sovereign AI is about nations, organisations, or entities controlling their own AI development, …
The Economic Times
India’s Labour Ministry inks pact with Microsoft to boost jobs and AI skilling
December 11, 2025
The Ministry of Labour & Employment on Wednesday inked an initial pact with Microsoft to …
India’s Labour Ministry inks pact with Microsoft: This collaboration represents a major step in …
A central feature of the partnership is Microsoft's commitment to encourage 15,000-plus …