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The Economic Times
Oman, India’s Gulf 'n' West Asia Gateway
December 23, 2025
Few bilateral partnerships can claim the presence of merchant communities spanning 200-300 …
India and Oman have forged a new chapter in their trade journey by signing a Comprehensive …
India views Oman not merely as a trading partner, but as a strategic gateway to West Asia and Africa
ANI News
India-New Zealand FTA in line with vision of Viksit Bharat 2047: India Inc
December 23, 2025
Hailing the India-New Zealand FTA as a forward-looking partnership, PHDCCI President Rajeev …
FIEO President S.C. Ralhan termed the India-New Zealand FTA a "game-changer" that will enhance …
"The agreement represents a next-generation deal combining trade liberalisation with talent …
The Economic Times
2026 is poised to become a definitive turning point in India’s odyssey toward space
December 23, 2025
As 2025 concludes, ISRO gears up for a transformative 2026 with seven missions, including …
Under a commercial agreement through NSIL, India's heaviest launcher, LVM3, will place Bluebird …
All major launch vehicles, including LVM3, PSLV, GSLV Mk II and SSLV, are being prepared for a …
News18
Decoding Modi's Triumphant Three-Nation Tour Beyond MoUs
December 23, 2025
During PM Modi's visit to Ethiopia, India was celebrated as a top investor with $6.5 billion …
PM Modi received the highest civilian honours from both Ethiopia and Oman, marking his 28th and …
India-Oman CEPA is set to boost trade beyond the current $10.61 billion
The Times Of India
BrahMos and beyond: How UP is becoming India’s defence capital
December 23, 2025
Every variant of the BrahMos family — from the original 290 km land and ship versions to the …
The state-of-the-art BrahMos Integration and Testing facility in Lucknow has been set up to …
The Lucknow facility will roll out the existing BrahMos missile to meet increased demand, but …
The Economic Times
Aadhaar, digital payments cut India's welfare leakage by 13%: BCG Report
December 23, 2025
A BCG report estimates that India can save up to USD 10 billion annually by eliminating fake …
India has achieved a significant milestone by reducing welfare system leakage by nearly 13% …
“With global public payment systems losing up to $3 trillion annually to fraud and error, India …
Business Standard
Economic activity remained upbeat in Nov with demand remaining robust: RBI
December 23, 2025
Overall economic activity remained upbeat in November with demand conditions remaining robust, …
Retail passenger vehicle sales grew at their highest pace in over a year, aided by GST benefits,…
High-frequency indicators of economic activity such as e-way bills, petroleum consumption and …
Business Standard
$10.4 bn: India logs highest-ever real estate investments across 77 deals
December 23, 2025
Institutional investments into India's real estate sector soared to an estimated $10.4 billion …
India witnessed a pivotal transformation in its real estate investment landscape in 2025, with …
Emerging asset classes such as data centres, student housing, life sciences & healthcare are …
Business Standard
US welcomes India's SHANTI Bill as boost to energy security, nuclear ties
December 23, 2025
The United States (US) has welcomed India’s SHANTI Bill 2025, describing it as a step that …
SHANTI Bill 2025 consolidates and modernises India’s nuclear legal framework, while allowing …
SHANTI stands for the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming …
The Economic Times
India’s IT job demand grows 16% in 2025: Quess Corp
December 23, 2025
India's IT job market is booming, with demand reaching 1.8 million roles in 2025, a 16% surge: …
GCCs boosted their share of India’s IT hiring market to around 27% of total demand in 2025, up …
Hiring demand remained strongly tilted towards productivity-ready talent, with mid-career …
The Economic Times
India’s core sectors grow 1.8% in November; cement, steel, fertiliser and coal post gains
December 23, 2025
India's eight core infrastructure sectors grew by 1.8% in November 2025, driven by strong …
Cumulatively, core sector output expanded 2.4% during April–November 2025-26 over the …
On a cumulative basis for April–November 2025-26, steel and cement remained the strongest …
The Economic Times
Big victory for Indian farmers lies in blueprint of country’s FTA with New Zealand
December 23, 2025
India will not extend import duty concessions to New Zealand for sensitive sectors such as …
India and New Zealand jointly announced on Monday (December 22) that negotiations for the FTA …
India will offer restricted market access to New Zealand for certain agri goods like Manuka …
The Times Of India
India seals trade pact with New Zealand, gets tariff-free access to markets
December 23, 2025
India and New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA), the third to be sealed this year after the …
The FTA will deepen economic ties between India and New Zealand, with both countries vowing to …
Concluded in just nine months, this historic milestone reflects a strong political will and …
Business Standard
SHANTI Bill has fully solved third-party liability issue: Holtec CEO
December 23, 2025
Holtec CEO Kris Singh lauded India for the new nuclear power legislation, Sustainable …
With the new nuclear power legislation, India has joined the mainstream of global nuclear …
The SHANTI Bill that has just been cleared by Parliament shows that the Indian government is …
Business Standard
Rabi sowing over in 91% normal area, acreage 1.43% higher, shows data
December 23, 2025
Rabi crops have been sown in around 58.07 million hectares till December 19, led by gains in …
Rabi crops show a 1.43% increase in area sown over the previous year
The sowing of rabi crops was complete in 91 per cent of the normal area, and overall acreage …
Business Standard
Credit growth for banks, NBFCs to rise; asset quality seen range-bound
December 23, 2025
Credit growth for banks is estimated at 11-12% this financial year
Bank credit growth accelerated by 93 basis points to 11.3% in October, signaling a recovery …
Strong fundamentals are expected to keep asset quality range-bound, steering banks and NBFCs …
Business Today
Make in India boost: India Optel, Safran tie up to locally produce key systems for Army
December 23, 2025
IOL and Safran Electronics & Defense have partnered to transfer the production of combat-proven …
Under the agreement between Safran Electronics & Defense and IOL, IOL will be responsible for …
"The partnership contributes to strengthening India's defence manufacturing ecosystem while …
ANI News
"Potential gain for exporters, economy": New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon hails FTA with India
December 23, 2025
India and New Zealand FTA ensures zero duty on 100% of goods exports upon entry into force, and …
New Zealand has committed to facilitating USD 20 billion in investments into India over the …
"Based on NZ's growth in trade after other FTAs, the potential gain for our exporters and …
Business Standard
Net FDI into India nearly doubles to $6.2 bn in April-October: RBI data
December 23, 2025
Gross inward FDI rose to $58.3 billion, with Singapore, Mauritius and the US accounting for …
Net FDI into India rose to $6.2 billion in April-October FY26 as repatriation fell to $31.65 …
Gross inward FDI was marginally up to $58.3 billion during April-October from $50.5 billion a …
News18
Why PM Modi’s Outreach To The Matua Community Matters
December 23, 2025
PM Modi's address offered timely reassurance to the Matua community regarding their citizenship …
The BJP's action of appointing Santanu Thakur as a Union Minister is a corrective force against …
"The Modi government has been a corrective force against these injustices, most notably through …
Money Control
Transformative initiatives for India's future growth and resilience
December 23, 2025
The Central government aims to grow the chemical sector to $1 trillion by 2040, focusing on …
Under the Digital Agriculture Mission, the Central government can deploy AI platforms across 10,…
Drawing from the Netherlands, the government can transform 100+ acres of Coastal Road reclaimed …
Business Line
Oman FTA will help in export markets’ diversification
December 23, 2025
India’s CEPA with Oman eliminates tariffs on 98% of Indian exports, providing a massive fillip …
Under FTA with Oma, the central government has secured significantly improved mobility for …
India’s FTA with Oman is important as it is strategically located at the entrance to the …
Hindustan Times
From Antyodaya to nationalism: Museum traces three ideological journeys
December 23, 2025
The Rashtriya Prerna Sthal Museum is set to emerge as a distinctive ideological landmark, …
Unlike conventional museums that focus on memorabilia and personal artefacts, the Rashtriya …
The Rashtriya Prerna Sthal Museum showcases Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee’s ideological struggles, …
The Economic Times
India–New Zealand FTA a win-win deal: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
December 23, 2025
The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) represents a strategic leap in PM Modi’s trade …
India–New Zealand FTA is the 7th FTA negotiated by the Modi government and the third major …
India’s FTAs are instruments to unlock new opportunities for farmers, MSMEs, women, and youth, …
Business Line
The Bill to replace MGNREGS simultaneously furthers the cause of asset creation and providing a strong safety net
December 22, 2025
The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 seeks to …
The new framework places water security, core rural infrastructure, livelihood-related assets …
The Viksit Bharat – G RAM G Bill, 2025 links livelihood security with productivity, asset …
ANI News
GeM empowers small businesses, over 11.25 lakh sellers secure Rs 7.44 Lakh crore in government orders
December 22, 2025
GeM has emerged as a powerful catalyst for inclusive public procurement, with more than 11.25 …
Launched to bring transparency, efficiency and inclusivity to public procurement, GeM enables …
Over two lakh women-owned MSEs are currently active on GeM, collectively securing government …
The Economic Times
Foxconn hires 30,000 staff at new, women-led iPhone assembly unit
December 22, 2025
Taiwan's Foxconn hired nearly 30,000 staff, mostly young women for its new iPhone assembly unit …
The Foxconn’s iPhone assembly unit in Devanahalli, Bengaluru spread over 300 acres, is …
Foxconn’s iPhone assembly unit in Devanahalli started testing production in April-May this year …
ETV Bharat
‘Make in India’ Booster: Electronics Exports Rise About 38 pc In April–Nov
December 22, 2025
In a booster for the ‘Make in India’ and PLI initiatives, electronics exports rose about 38% (…
Apple India posted a record high domestic sales of $9 billion in FY25, and one in every five …
Electronics production has increased sharply from about Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to around …
The Hindu
Congress settled illegal Bangladeshi migrants in Assam: PM Modi
December 22, 2025
PM Modi slams Congress, says “Congress likes the illegal Bangladeshi migrants, and is …
Congress has no concern for the identity of Assam and its people. They are interested only in …
Despite being in power for many decades, the Congress denied land rights to Assam’s tea garden …
The Indian Express
Congress indifference to blame for plight of farmers, PM Modi says in Assam
December 22, 2025
Earlier fertiliser units in Namrup Assam had shut down due to outdated technology and …
Our government is making every effort to improve the conditions which were worsened by the …
In 2014 the country’s annual urea production stood at 225 lakh metric tonnes, this has now …
News18
PM Modi Pays Tribute To Assam Movement Martyrs At Swahid Smarak Kshetra In Guwahati
December 22, 2025
PM Modi visits the Swahid Smarak Kshetra at Paschim Boragaon in Guwahati, pays homage to the …
PM Modi interacts with 25 meritorious students of Assam as part of the ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ …
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma describes PM Modi’s visit to the Swahid Smarak Kshetra as an “…
Money Control
PM Modi unveils Rs 10,601-crore fertiliser plant in Assam, unit to be commissioned by 2030
December 22, 2025
PM Modi lays foundation stone of a Rs 10,601-crore brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Dibrugarh …
PM Modi lays foundation of fertilizer plant in Assam, the facility, Assam Valley Fertiliser and …
Foundation stone laying ceremony of fertilizer plant in Assam by PM Modi marks the revival of …
Organiser
“Maharashtra stands firmly with development”: PM Modi hails Mahayuti’s performance in local body polls
December 22, 2025
PM Modi hails the Mahayuti alliance’s sweeping performance in the Maharashtra local body …
PM Modi expresses gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for “blessing” the Mahayuti alliance …
PM Modi congratulates Mahayuti alliance on its strong showing in the local body elections, says “…
The Economic Times
25 crore out of poverty, neo-middle class rising, says PM Modi in Assam
December 22, 2025
Mobile phones have reached almost every household in the country and luxury items like …
Over the past 11 years, 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty: PM Modi
In 2014 the country produced only 225 lakh metric tonnes of urea, whereas today production has …
The Times Of India
Crude steel production in Odisha rises 18.8% in April–October quarter over 2024: Min
December 22, 2025
Odisha produced 18.07 million tonnes crude steel between April 2025 & October 2025 — an 18.8% …
The government has taken steps to ensure the availability of iron ore to micro, small and …
The government has taken several measures for green-steel production in India, including Odisha:…
Organiser
Make in India gets strategic lift as Apple looks beyond China for iPhone chip assembly in Bharat
December 22, 2025
Apple Inc. is exploring plans to shift the assembly and packaging of key iPhone chips to India, …
The ‘Make in India’ initiative has received a major shot in the arm with Apple Inc. initiating …
By March 2025, iPhone assembly in India had reached a value of $22 billion, reflecting a sharp …
Asianet News
Make-in-India Boost: Indian Army to Procure 1 Lakh Indigenous 9-mm Pistols
December 22, 2025
The Indian Army plans to procure one lakh indigenous 9-mm pistols to boost self-reliance under …
The DRDO and Indian Army have designed a 9-mm weapon for counter-insurgency and counter-…
The Indian Army seeks to procure 9mm pistols along with accessories, including night sights and …
The Economic Times
First-ever foodgrain freight train reaches Kashmir; integrates region with national cargo rail network
December 22, 2025
The first-ever foodgrain freight train of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) reached the …
First-ever foodgrain freight train reaches Kashmir, carrying approximately 1,384 tonnes of rice;…
First-ever foodgrain freight train reaches Kashmir, this is undoubtedly a very memorable …
Business Standard
How India's shrimp exports beat back the challenge from US tariffs
December 22, 2025
India’s export-oriented shrimp industry seems set to convert the challenge from the tariffs …
Indian exporters anticipate that the losses suffered due to a sharp decline in shrimp supplies …
India shrimp exports this financial year to non-US market witnessed around a 30% surge in value;…
The Economic Times
India’s dark stores boom beyond metros: One-third now in tier-2, smaller towns; count seen tripling by 2030
December 22, 2025
The total tally of dark stores is expected to grow nearly threefold to 7,500 by 2030 from about …
Quick-commerce dark stores in India are expanding beyond metros, with a third now in tier-2 …
The surge in dark stores is part of a broader trend in India's quick-commerce market, which has …
The Financial Express
GeM facilitates government entities to raise Rs 2,200 through asset disposal
December 22, 2025
Between April and November of the current financial year, GeM facilitated transactions worth Rs …
As of November 30, 2025, more than 1.125 million micro and small enterprise sellers were …
India’s GeM has successfully facilitated the disposal of public assets worth ₹2,200 crore via …
Organiser
MSME exports touch Rs 9.52 lakh crore in April–September FY26: Govt tells Parliament
December 21, 2025
India’s MSMEs export goods worth more than Rs 9.52 lakh crore during the first half of FY 2025-…
MSME-related exports stands at Rs 9,52,023.35 crore during the April-September period of the …
India’s overall export performance shows strong momentum, with MSMEs emerging as key …
The Financial Express
Record demand for made-in-India cars
December 21, 2025
India is set to record its highest-ever passenger car exports in 2025
India’s automotive sector is reaching a historic milestone, with passenger car exports …
Car exports during the first 11 months of calendar year 2025 stands at 790,667 units, already …
Money Control
How these major government decisions shaped India and impacted the common man in 2025
December 21, 2025
The year 2025 can be hailed as one of the most consequential policy years of the PM Modi …
In 2025 from a sweeping income-tax reset to long-pending structural reforms, Modi government …
Major decisions like no income tax upto Rs 12 lakh per annum and the NextGenGST shaped India …
The Times Of India
India's telecom sector surges in 2025! 5G rollout reaches 85% of population; rural connectivity, digital adoption soar
December 21, 2025
India’s telecom sector surges in 2025; 5G services are now available across all states and …
India’s telecom sector ended 2025 on a strong footing, with DoT recording major gains in …
Total internet connections crossed the 100-crore mark in 2025, nearly four times higher than in …
News18
India On Track To Soon Overtake US In Metro Network Length, Says Manohar Lal Khattar
December 21, 2025
India is on the verge of overtaking the United States to become the world’s second-largest …
India currently ranks third globally, trailing only China and the US: Union Minister ML Khattar
With the successful launch of the nearly 7-km stretch in Bhopal, India’s operational metro …
News18
‘Assam Was Nearly Separated From India’: PM Modi Attacks Congress, Hails First CM Bordoloi's Role
December 21, 2025
PM Modi says “Assam narrowly escaped being separated from India during the pre-Independence …
Muslim League and the British were laying the groundwork for the Partition of India; at that …
The Assam government under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is working decisively to reclaim land and …
News18
‘West Bengal Was Shamed Courtesy TMC’: PM Modi Targets Mamata Banerjee Govt Over Messi Event
December 21, 2025
PM Modi targets Mamata Banerjee government over Messi event says “A football-loving state like …
The people of West Bengal have endured a lot in recent years. The condition of West Bengal’s …
If TMC wants to oppose Modi, it can do so a hundred times; But why is TMC stopping the …
Hindustan Times
Need to get rid of ‘maha jungle raaj’ in Bengal: PM Modi
December 21, 2025
Last month Bihar has rejected the “jungle raaj” by voting the NDA to power and now the people …
Bihar has given more seats to BJP-NDA than what it gave 20 years ago: PM Modi
Tripura is developing fast and Bengal is fast getting destroyed because of the TMC. Bengal …
Swarajya
From Vijayapura To Global Markets: GI-Tagged Indi Lime From Karnataka Makes Entry Into Oman Market
December 21, 2025
India has exported its first shipment of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka to Oman
3 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Indi Lime grown in Vijayapura district of Karnataka exported to Oman
In total, around 12.35 metric tonnes of Indi Lime have been exported from Vijayapura so far to …