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The Times of India
Commendable performance of India’s marine exports amid uncertain times
May 02, 2026
India’s marine product exports have surged to an all-time high of Rs. 72,325.82 crore ($8.28 …
Marine sector not only provides opportunities to earn foreign exchange, but also generates …
India’s seafood exports span a wide and diversified basket with over 350 varieties of products …
Outlook
India’s EV Market Races Ahead, Sales Up Nearly 70% in Jan-Apr
May 02, 2026
India’s EV sales rise 69.5% YoY to 79,063 units in Jan–Apr 2026, signalling sustained growth …
April EV sales remain steady at 22,677 units despite fewer selling days, reflecting stable …
Tata Motors leads EV segment while Mahindra & Mahindra records fastest growth with 170.4% rise …
The Hindu
Auto makers clock double-digit growth in April led by Maruti, Tata see sales rise of over 30%
May 02, 2026
India’s passenger vehicle sales maintain strong momentum in April with double-digit growth …
GST rate cuts continue to support demand as Maruti Suzuki records highest-ever monthly sales of …
Utility vehicle sales rise 8% domestically, reflecting sustained consumer demand across India’s …
The New Indian Express
Centre bats for SVAMITVA to boost rural economy, property ownership
May 02, 2026
India’s SVAMITVA scheme boosts rural property ownership and credit access, finds IIM Ahmedabad …
Drone-based surveys under SVAMITVA drive formalisation of residential land records across …
SVAMITVA strengthens gram panchayat finances with higher property tax revenues and improved …
The New Indian Express
India’s data centre boom: Rising demand for power and water
May 02, 2026
India’s data centre market set to more than double to $22 billion by 2030 amid AI-led digital …
Gross investments from Reliance, Google and global players accelerate India’s emergence as a …
Policy support, data localisation norms and 800 million+ internet users drive strong demand for …
Business Standard
Net GST rises 7.3% in April; gross collections hit record ₹2.43 trillion
May 02, 2026
India’s GST collections touch record ₹2.43 trillion in April, reflecting strong tax buoyancy …
Gross GST collections reach ₹2.43 trillion while Net GST revenue rises to ₹2.11 trillion in …
Import-linked GST collections surge sharply, supporting overall tax growth despite global …
Business Standard
Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rise 27% in spite of West Asia war
May 02, 2026
Domestic PV wholesales in India increased by 27% year-on-year (YoY) to around 450,000 units in …
Multiple tailwinds are supporting demand of domestic PV wholesales, including GST 2.0, income …
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), India's largest carmaker, reported its highest-ever monthly …
Business Standard
ED attachments up 170% to ₹81k cr in FY26; ₹63,142 cr returned to victims
May 02, 2026
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets of over ₹81,000 crore during the last …
The Enforcement Directorate restitute ₹63,142 crore to the victims and rightful owners, such as …
The total provisional attachments done by ED so far now stand at ₹2,36,017 crore: ED Director …
Business Standard
India-UAE trade crosses $100 billion under free trade pact: Piyush Goyal
May 02, 2026
The India-UAE free trade agreement, which came into force in May 2022, has helped the bilateral …
Bilateral merchandise trade with UAE has grown strongly, crossing $100 billion, with services …
The bilateral trade with UAE stood at $101.25 billion in 2025-26 compared to $100.03 billion in …
The Economic Times
Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates bullet train factory in Bengaluru; first prototype set for 2027 rollout
May 02, 2026
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed happiness over the progress of the Suburban train …
India’s bullet train factory is ready and the first home made high speed rail will roll out …
Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated BEML’s Aditya bullet train factory in Bengaluru and informed that …
Money Control
India supplies 20% of global generic medicines; its IP rules WTO-compliant: GTRI
May 02, 2026
India primarily exports generic medicines to a large number of countries, including developed …
India supplies nearly 20 per cent of global generic medicines, making its IP stance globally …
India claims its intellectual property rights regime is fully compliant with global trade rules:…
Business Standard
India, UK discuss ways to boost bilateral trade, investments under CETA
May 02, 2026
India and the UK have discussed ways to boost two-way commerce and investments and leverage …
Under CETA, 99% of Indian exports will enter the British market at zero duty, while tariffs on …
CETA signed by India and the UK, on July 24, 2025 aims to double the USD 56 billion trade …
Business Standard
Hiring activity up 6% in April, insurance sector provides top boost: Report
May 02, 2026
India’s white-collar hiring grew by 6% year-on-year in April this fiscal, mainly driven by the …
Among the top metros, southern cities dominated the hiring trajectory, with Hyderabad recording …
Emerging cities like Jaipur, Coimbatore and Ahmedabad continued to post firm growth, …
Money Control
Sikkim becomes India’s first state with fully paperless judiciary
May 02, 2026
Sikkim has been formally recognised as the first Indian state to adopt a completely paperless …
The digital highway now connects citizens directly to various judicial fora. We have moved away …
CJI Surya Kant highlighted how technology is transforming access to justice, particularly in …
The Financial Express
UPI growth surges in FY26: Hits record 24,162 crore transactions worth Rs 314 lakh crore
May 02, 2026
UPI has emerged as a key pillar of India’s digital economy, enabling seamless real-time …
UPI recorded 24,162 crore transactions worth Rs 314 lakh crore in FY26, underscoring the scale …
The government reiterated its commitment to strengthening the digital payments ecosystem, with …
Money Control
Ganga Expressway free ride! No toll for 15 days on UP’s new 594-km corridor
May 02, 2026
Vehicle owners commuting on the recently inaugurated Ganga Expressway will not have to pay any …
PM Modi inaugurated the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, describing it as the identity …
The toll exemption on the Ganga Expressway will remain in effect till May 13, as the 594-km-…
News18
A Decade Of Ujjwala: The Scheme That Changed Rural Women’s Lives
May 02, 2026
Over 234 crore refills have been delivered since the Ujjwala scheme’s inception, with …
10.33 crore Ujjwala beneficiaries saving 45 minutes daily means the aggregate time freed …
Per capita consumption among Ujjwala households grew from 3.01 cylinders in FY 2019–20 to 3.95 …
The Times Of India
From school to PG, girls now outnumber boys
May 01, 2026
Female gross enrolment ratio exceeds male enrolment across primary to higher secondary levels …
Women account for 51.48% of total higher education pass-outs reflecting expanding participation …
Literacy gender gap among youth narrows sharply to just 3.8 percentage points highlighting …
ANI News
UPI completes 10 years; emerges as world's largest real-time payments platform, anchoring India's digital economy
May 01, 2026
UPI has emerged as the backbone of India's digital payments ecosystem and a key driver of …
UPI has received global recognition, with the IMF acknowledging it as the world's largest real-…
The number of banks live on UPI increased from 44 banks in FY 2016-17, the first year of …
ANI News
India positioned to absorb global shocks and emerge stronger, says CEA Nageswaran
May 01, 2026
India positioned to absorb global shocks and emerge stronger on the strength of resilient …
Strong domestic demand and policy stability continue to support India’s growth outlook despite …
Continued structural reforms and infrastructure-led investment strengthen India’s resilience …
Business Standard
Fertiliser output steady; govt secures 3.7 MT urea imports for kharif
May 01, 2026
Domestic urea production holds steady at 3.74 million tonnes during March–April ensuring stable …
Ahead of Kharif season, advance stocking strategy ensures 19.33 million tonnes fertiliser …
Government secures 3.7 million tonnes of urea through global tenders strengthening fertiliser …
The Economic Times
PM Modi’s Ujjwala at 10 marks shift from access to empowerment, says education minister Dharmendra Pradhan
May 01, 2026
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana provides clean cooking fuel access to over 10.56 crore women …
LPG coverage in India expands from 14.52 crore in 2014 to over 32 crore total connections …
Ujjwala Yojana advances energy justice by expanding LPG access and ensuring equitable clean …
Business Standard
FDI inflows set to top $90 billion in FY26, says DPIIT secretary
May 01, 2026
India’s FDI inflows expected to cross $90 billion in FY26 with gross inflows already reaching $…
India’s share in global FDI inflows has doubled over the past decade highlighting rising global …
Invest India facilitates over $6.1 billion investment across 60 projects in 14 states …
The Economic Times
FTAs to help boost exports, generate jobs: Piyush Goyal
May 01, 2026
India finalises nine FTAs in three and a half years expanding export opportunities and …
India–New Zealand trade pact includes $20 billion investment commitment supporting …
Duty-free access secured for Indian sectors including textiles leather footwear and gems and …
The Times Of India
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra from June to August for 2nd straight year
May 01, 2026
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra to be conducted from June to August 2026 with 20 batches of 1,000 …
Ministry of External Affairs conducts gender-balanced computerised selection process ensuring …
Continued organisation of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra for second consecutive year reflects …
The Times Of India
We halted 'Op Sindoor' on our own terms, prepared for long battle: Rajnath Singh; says 'Sudarshan air defence a key example of exemplary AI application’
May 01, 2026
We halted 'Op Sindoor' on our own terms, prepared for long battle: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Operation Sindoor showcased India’s tri-service operational synergy and strengthened deterrence …
Indigenous Sudarshan air defence system demonstrates advanced application of AI machine …
NDTV
First Batch Of Made-In-India Citroen Basalt Dispatched For South Africa
May 01, 2026
Stellantis India begins exports of Made-in-India Citroen Basalt to South Africa strengthening …
Chennai facility crosses milestone of 10,000 Citroen vehicle exports to South Africa reflecting …
Make in India driven localisation of up to 95% in Citroen Basalt supports export-ready vehicle …
The Financial Express
Projects worth $6.1 billion facilitated by Invest India in FY26: 42% of capital comes from Europe, drives job creation in MP, Rajasthan
May 01, 2026
Invest India facilitated $6.1 billion across 60 projects in FY26, generating over 31,000 jobs …
The FY 2025–26 data posted by the government highlights a massive acceleration in the …
Approximately 42% of the total grounded investment value originated from European nations, …
The Financial Express
Western Railway to upgrade 17 Mumbai Local Trains to boost passenger capacity by 25%
May 01, 2026
Western Railway is transitioning 17 existing 12-coach services into 15-coach rakes, effectively …
With the transition of 17 existing 12-coach services into 15-coach rakes across the Mumbai …
The rise in longer train services will enhance passenger handling capacity across Mumbai’s …
Money Control
Amazon’s quick commerce service Now clocking 25% monthly growth in India, says CEO Andy Jassy
May 01, 2026
Amazon’s quick commerce service Now is seeing strong traction in India, with orders growing 25% …
Amazon Now plans to expand to 100 cities across India and scale its micro-fulfilment network to …
Amazon has announced a Rs 2,800-crore investment to strengthen its India operations network, …
The Financial Express
E2W registrations rise 52% in April despite price hikes, supply constraints
May 01, 2026
India’s electric two-wheeler market began FY27 with a robust 52% year-on-year growth, clocking …
TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto and Ather Energy retained the top three positions in E2W sales, …
Ola Electric has been addressing service-related issues through same-day delivery initiatives, …
Hindustan Times
Stronger Indo-German ties central for industry, strategy
May 01, 2026
Indo-German defence cooperation is entering a new phase, defined less by isolated transactions …
Defence minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Germany reflects a convergence of strategic priorities:…
Germany’s strengths in precision engineering and sensor design complement India’s expertise in …
Business Standard
India emerges as largest market for ChatGPT Images 2.0 within a week
May 01, 2026
India has emerged as the largest market within a week of the launch of ChatGPT Images 2.0: OpenAI
A week after the launch of ChatGPT Images 2.0, Indian users are turning the tool into something …
AI image generation in India is increasingly blending with creator culture, fandoms, fashion …
News18
In Photos: PM Narendra Modi Prays At Kashi Vishwanath, Holds Trishul-Damru
April 30, 2026
PM Narendra Modi offered prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple as part of his Varanasi visit
PM Modi was seen holding a trishul and damru after the rituals, holding significant religious …
PM Narendra Modi led a 14-km roadshow across Varanasi, drawing large crowds along key city routes
ANI News
India can be a massive architect in AI: Economist Danny Quah
April 30, 2026
The opportunity in technology, especially AI, is essentially unbounded... India can be a …
Danny Quah highlighted India’s strengths in technology and services as key advantages in AI
India can play a role in shaping the global conversation around artificial intelligence: …
IANS
India emerges as world’s 2nd-largest solar market, green energy momentum accelerates: Experts
April 30, 2026
India’s rapid progress in clean energy has positioned it as the world’s second-largest solar …
Flagship initiatives such as the PM-KUSUM scheme and the PM Surya Ghar scheme are progressing …
India is steadily progressing towards its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047: Michael …
The Times Of India
Sacred relics of Buddha from National Museum reach Ladakh as Leh marks Buddha Purnima
April 30, 2026
Sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha brought from National Museum to Ladakh for special public …
Buddha Purnima exposition in Leh and Zanskar brings together Buddhist leaders Union ministers …
Exhibition of Buddha relics expected to promote spiritual tourism and reinforce India’s …
Money Control
Current growth trajectory paves way for India to be a developed nation by 2047: Jeffrey Sachs
April 30, 2026
India will be a developed nation by 2047, if the country continues its current economic growth …
Jeffrey D. Sachs highlighted the role of investments in education, healthcare and …
It (India) does not have to align with anybody. It should aim to have good relations with …
India Today
India pulls off a power miracle. A big thanks to the Sun
April 30, 2026
India's energy story is beginning to reflect a subtle but significant shift towards cleaner, …
Solar energy is rapidly emerging as a central pillar of India's power mix, helping the country …
India crossed 150.26 GW of installed solar capacity as of March 31, 2026, marking one of the …
Business Standard
iPhone exports hit record ₹2 trillion in final year of smartphone PLI
April 30, 2026
India’s iPhone exports reach record ₹2 trillion in FY26 with Apple emerging as the country’s …
Smartphone exports touch nearly ₹2.6 trillion in FY26 with iPhones contributing over 75% …
Make in India and PLI schemes help scale iPhone exports from near zero to ₹2 trillion in five …
The Economic Times
Global consumer companies stay bullish on India
April 30, 2026
India emerges as a key long-term growth market for global consumer brands with expanding …
Global consumer majors including Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Pernod Ricard, Reckitt and Carlsberg …
Global consumer majors reaffirm strong confidence in India as a key long-term growth market …
The Economic Times
Rosatom enters Indian market of additive manufacturing
April 30, 2026
India deploys RusBeam 2800 electron-beam 3D printer strengthening indigenous capability to …
Rosatom is making a pivotal contribution to the strategic technological partnership between …
India strengthens strategic space manufacturing ecosystem with high-precision EBAM technology …
The Times Of India
US restitutes 657 stolen antiquities to India
April 30, 2026
The US repatriates 657 stolen antiquities valued at nearly $14 million to India in a major step …
Rare Avalokiteshvara, Buddha, and dancing Ganesha idols among key heritage artefacts returned …
Ongoing cooperation between Indian authorities, US Homeland Security, and Manhattan DA’s …
The Times Of India
DRDO, Navy conduct maiden salvo launch of 2 anti-ship missiles from chopper off Odisha coast
April 30, 2026
The DRDO and Indian Navy successfully conducted maiden salvo launch of indigenous NASM-SR anti-…
India’s first indigenous air-launched anti-ship missile demonstrates sea-skimming flight and …
Indigenous NASM-SR missile with 55 km strike range strengthens Indian Navy’s helicopter-based …
The Economic Times
West Asia conflict raises inflation risks; India's domestic strength offers cushion: Finmin report
April 30, 2026
India’s resilient domestic demand and infrastructure-led investment expected to sustain growth …
India’s banking system and NBFC sector maintain strong capital adequacy liquidity and asset …
The Indian economy is estimated to grow at 7.6 per cent, the strongest in recent years: Report
The Economic Times
Despite uncertainty, India to withstand global shocks due to strong macro fundamentals: BoB Report
April 30, 2026
India is expected to withstand global economic shocks due to its strong macroeconomic …
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rose to 4.1 per cent in March 2026, up from …
Industrial activity is expected to remain steady in the coming quarters, supported by …
Money Control
India's exports rise in first 3 weeks of April despite conflict in West Asia: Piyush Goyal
April 30, 2026
India’s year-on-year exports have risen in the first three weeks of April, despite the ongoing …
PM Modi has successfully steered the nation in a direction where today various efforts towards …
India met its climate targets well ahead of schedule, achieving its emissions intensity …
The Hindu
Textile exports to get a boost with the India-New Zealand FTA
April 30, 2026
The India-New Zealand FTA will generate new opportunities for the textile and apparel sectors: …
The India-New Zealand FTA brings opportunities in sustainable textiles, home textiles and …
The India-New Zealand FTA has the potential to treble India’s garment exports to New Zealand …
The Times Of India
India’s first: Nagpur Metro installs solar panels between tracks at hingna depot
April 30, 2026
Maha Metro has installed a 50-kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system between rail tracks at its …
Nagpur Metro is the first metro rail system in India to implement a concept of installing solar …
The solar photovoltaic (PV) system in Nagpur Metro is expected to generate around 70,000 units …
Business Standard
India plans 62 new vessels with Rs 51,383 crore investment in FY27
April 30, 2026
The Shipping Ministry is working on a roadmap to add 62 vessels in the current financial year …
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called for urgent expansion of India’s shipping capacity to …
We must act with urgency to strengthen our fleet, shipbuilding capacity, port infrastructure …