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The Economic Times
Across the board we go: PM Modi’s 360° systemic reforms aim to remake India and raise its global profile
December 16, 2025
India is undergoing a significant systemic transformation. Reforms are being implemented across …
Limits for what define a small company were raised from ₹40 cr turnover to ₹100 cr which would …
A big part of PM Modi's political success was that he was able to make government's presence …
Business Standard
Unemployment rate falls to 4.7% in November, lowest since April: Govt
December 16, 2025
The overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above declined to 4.7% in November …
The overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) among persons aged 15 years and above …
Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) increased to 35.1% in November 2025 from 32.0% in …
CNBC TV 18
India’s wholesale inflation stays in negative zone at -0.32% in November
December 16, 2025
India's November WPI comes in at -0.32%, led by lower prices in food, mineral oils and crude …
Out of the 22 National Industrial Classification (NIC) two-digit groups for manufactured …
The prices of crude petroleum and natural gas (-1.62%) decreased in November as compared to the …
The Economic Times
Global funds view Indian stocks as a top hedge against AI risks
December 16, 2025
Global fund managers are increasingly looking to India for equity diversification as concerns …
India's consumption-driven economy, with its low correlation to AI trade and attractive …
India's domestic growth story, supported by policy reforms and stable corporate earnings, is …
The Economic Times
RBI doubles liquidity injection to Rs 1.5 lakh crore ahead of tax payments
December 16, 2025
RBI has doubled its liquidity injection plan to Rs 1.5 lakh crore through variable repo rate …
The increase in VRR will limit the transient liquidity tightness which will be created post …
More than Rs 2 lakh crore of liquidity will get drained due to advance tax payment on 15th and …
The Economic Times
Explainer: Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill aims to create single higher education regulator
December 16, 2025
Aiming to streamline governance in higher education, a new bill, the Viksit Bharat Shiksha …
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill proposes a new overarching higher education commission,…
The three councils under the new bill have been named the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Viniyaman …
The Times Of India
Exports defy Trump tariffs, record fastest growth in 3 plus years
December 16, 2025
India's exports surged 19.4% in November, reaching $38.1 billion, the fastest growth in over …
India’s exports to the US are estimated to have increased 22.6% to $7 billion in November …
With imports falling 2% to $62.7 billion, the trade deficit narrowed to $24.6 billion, the …
Business Standard
Buoyed by GST rejig, AC companies line up launches for summer sales
December 16, 2025
Air conditioner (AC) makers are lining up launches for the upcoming summer season, underlining …
If the government had not reduced the GST rates from 28% to 18%, the 5-star rated ACs would …
New Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) star labelling norms are also set to be implemented from …
Business Standard
Sowing of rabi crops done in nearly 88% of normal area, shows data
December 16, 2025
The sowing of rabi crops was completed in almost 88% of the normal area in the week ended …
Till December 12, oilseeds have been sown in around 8.97 million hectares, higher than the …
Wheat has been sown in around 27.56 million hectares, or 6% more than the area covered during …
ANI News
Railways records 11.7% growth in fertilizer loading, ensuring uninterrupted supply to farmers across country
December 16, 2025
Indian Railways is ensuring the smooth and timely movement of fertilisers across the country, …
Indian Railways plays a crucial role in ensuring the timely availability of fertilisers across …
By strengthening essential freight services, Indian Railways is helping millions of farmers and …
The Economic Times
After shrimps, another Indian sector is braving Trump tariffs
December 16, 2025
The US has historically been the single largest destination for Indian gems and jewellery …
The gems & jewellery sector is also labour-intensive, supporting nearly 1.7 lakh workers across …
As per media reports citing GJEPC data, India’s gems and jewellery exports rose by 19.64% year …
Republic
India’s GDP To Grow 7% In FY26: Crisil Revises Growth Forecast Upward
December 16, 2025
Crisil, a global analytics company, has increased its GDP growth forecast for the Indian …
The Reserve Bank of India has lifted its full-year GDP growth estimate to 7.3 per cent, raising …
Domestic demand is expected to lead the expansion, aided by moderate inflation, GST adjustments …
The Economic Times
India one of the most optimistic consumer markets globally: BCG report
December 16, 2025
Consumer sentiment in India has shown steady momentum over the year aided by robust GDP growth …
With the highest usage of GenAI for shopping related use-cases India is one of the global front …
India one of the most optimistic consumer markets globally: BCG report
Republic
PSB Education Loan NPAs Drop to 2% in FY25 from 7% in FY21: Pankaj Chaudhary
December 16, 2025
The Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPA) of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) reduced from 7% in FY 2020-…
The RBI has taken several initiatives to improve recovery and to resolve incipient /established …
All Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) have been advised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to …
The Week
Rating upgrades high growth rate show India not a dead economy: FM
December 16, 2025
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cited India's 8.2 per cent growth and sovereign …
In the last 10 years, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, the economy transitioned …
The economy today has moved from fragility to fortitude: Union Finance Minister Nirmala …
Money Control
Battery storage cost down to Rs 2.1 per unit, govt tells Parliament
December 16, 2025
Battery Energy Storage Systems tariffs have witnessed a steep decline to Rs 2.1 per unit from …
The Central government has approved a Viability Gap Funding scheme of Rs 3,760 crore and …
"The sharp decline in battery storage tariffs, supported by policy interventions, will help …
The Economic Times
India strengthens position in digital service exports: Report
December 16, 2025
India has strengthened its position in business process and digital service exports, according …
Services value-added now constitute over 1/3rd of manufacturing export content, underscoring …
"Globalisation is far from over, and global value chains remain indispensable": WTO on the …
Lokmat Times
SPARSH Becomes India’s First Digital Pension System, Covers 31.69 Lakh Defence Pensioners
December 16, 2025
SPARSH has enrolled 31.69 lakh defence pensioners across India and Nepal, replacing a …
During FY 24-25, SPARSH facilitated the real-time disbursement of Rs 1,57,681 crore in defence …
Ensuring the principle of 'Right Pension to the Right Pensioner at the Right Time, SPARSH has …
The Economic Times
From offices to data centres, Indian real estate braces for broader growth in 2026
December 16, 2025
Office leasing crossed 50 million sq ft in the first 9 months of 2025, with annual demand …
The industrial and warehousing segment is expected to clock an average annual demand of 30-40 …
"Indian real estate is entering 2026 with stronger growth prospects…Elevated domestic …
Money Control
India adds a billion dollars to China exports, US shipments up 22% despite tariffs
December 16, 2025
Merchandise exports to China recorded a massive 90% YoY surge, adding $1.05 billion to reach $2.…
India's total merchandise exports jumped nearly 20% YoY to hit $38.13 billion in November 2025, …
Electronic goods exports witnessed a robust growth of almost 39% and drugs and pharmaceuticals …
Business World
India’s Exports To China Witness 32% Growth During Apr-Nov 2025
December 16, 2025
India’s merchandise exports to China witnessed a significant surge of 32.83% during the April-…
Top export destinations recorded impressive growth in November 2025, with shipments to the USA …
Non-petroleum, non-gems and jewellery merchandise exports reached USD 31.56 billion in November …
The Financial Express
India’s marine exports rise 16% in Apr-Nov despite US tariff
December 16, 2025
India's marine product exports recorded a robust growth of over 16% to reach $5.75 billion …
Boosting export prospects, the European Union has approved 102 additional fishery units for …
"Despite global price pressures... and volatile logistics conditions, India’s marine sector …
Business Standard
India and Jordan share common & clear stance against terrorism: PM tells King Abdullah II
December 16, 2025
PM Modi proposed to enhance bilateral trade with Jordan to USD 5 billion over the next 5 years …
Commemorating 75 years of diplomatic ties, India and Jordan shared an 8-point vision to deepen …
"We share a common and clear stance against terrorism... Your efforts to promote moderation are …
India Today
India, Jordan ink five agreements after talks between PM Modi and King Abdullah II
December 16, 2025
PM Modi proposed increasing bilateral trade to USD 5 billion over 5 years and called for …
Marking the 1st full-fledged bilateral visit by an Indian PM in 37 years, India and Jordan …
"I am confident that today's meeting will give a new impetus and depth to India-Jordan ties": …
News18
'Visit Will Boost Bilateral Linkages': PM Modi Reaches Amman, Welcomed By Jordan PM
December 16, 2025
PM Modi arrived in Amman for a historic visit marking 75 years of diplomatic relations, stating …
PM Modi noted that he will visit the African Union headquarters in Ethiopia, which was admitted …
"I eagerly look forward to sharing my thoughts on India’s journey as the ‘Mother of Democracy’ …
ANI News
Cultural rhythms set the stage for PM Modi's visit to Jordan
December 16, 2025
PM Modi's historic visit to Jordan marks the 1st full-fledged bilateral visit by an Indian PM …
India and Jordan share strong economic ties, with India being Jordan's 3rd-largest trading …
"I am thankful to the Indian Embassy for this opportunity to perform before our Prime Minister. …
Business Standard
The label wears Prada: How global deals can galvanise India's handicraft
December 16, 2025
Prada has formalised a landmark deal with Kolhapuri chappal makers to produce a limited-edition …
Prada has committed to manufacturing 2,000 pairs of the GI-tagged footwear, ensuring the design'…
IP protection lies at the core of any dynamic collaborative arrangement between domestic …
Hindustan Times
India’s new idiom for ties with West Asia
December 16, 2025
India-GCC bilateral trade reached a massive $178.56 billion in FY25, with the UAE emerging as …
Showcasing the global acceptance of India's digital infrastructure, UPI is now accepted for …
Of the top 10 originators for inward remittances to India, five are from West Asia
Hindustan Times
Road map for realising India’s nuclear energy goals
December 16, 2025
India is technologically ready to realise the Nuclear Energy Mission's target of 100 GW …
The nuclear power utility segment of India alone presents an investment opportunity of nearly ₹…
The Nuclear Energy Mission can boost the economy significantly, given that the entire value-…
First Post
How Bhutan has a special place in India’s neighbourhood first policy
December 16, 2025
The joint inauguration by India and Bhutan of the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric …
India extended a $455 million line of credit to Bhutan to support energy and development …
India endorsed the $100 billion Gelephu Mindfulness City to facilitate investor and tourist …
News18
'Wed in India’ Initiative Fuels The Rise Of NRI And Expat Destination Weddings In India
December 15, 2025
As PM Modi’s “Wed in India" initiative gains national momentum, India is witnessing a …
‘Wed in India’ initiative fuels the rise of NRI and Expat destination weddings in India; …
PM Modi’s the ‘Wed in India’ initiative gains traction; it’s clear that modern Indian weddings …
The Indian Express
Indian Railways LHB coach production rises 18% in FY26; over 4,200 coaches built so far
December 15, 2025
The Ministry of Railways has recorded significant progress in the production of LHB coaches …
Between 2014 and 2025, Indian Railways produced over 42,600 LHB coaches, marking an 18-fold …
Indian Railways produced 18% more LHB coaches in 2025-26; the rise in output reflects the …
Times Of Oman
Inclusive growth, sustainable power: How India’s development model is shaping global thinking
December 15, 2025
Under PM Modi, development has been redefined not as an abstract economic pursuit, but as a …
India demonstrated that climate responsibility and economic expansion are not mutually exclusive;…
World Bank and UN assessments increasingly reference India’s digital public goods, …
The Economic Times
Honour, respect for Indians abroad were 'never the same' before 2014, says Piyush Goyal
December 15, 2025
The honour and respect Indians get abroad now were never the same before 2014: Piyush Goyal
Before 2014, when the BJP came to power at the Centre, the news featured corruption and major …
In the journey from 2014 to 2025, under the leadership of PM Modi, the mindset and the way of …
Organiser
Hindu rate of growth: Indeed, not only Bharat but Hindus are contributing to economic development of USA and Europe
December 15, 2025
Bharat, particularly Hindus, are contributing to development of the US & Europe; the Bharatiya …
Many believe that the West is losing the balance of power, both economically and otherwise. …
In US Asian-American Hindus lead all listed religious groups, with 48% of adults earning …
DD News
SAIL recorded excellent sales performance in November 2025, registering a 27% increase compared to the previous year
December 15, 2025
Steel Authority of India Limited recorded an excellent sales performance in November 2025, …
The increase in sales of Steel Authority of India Limited was enabled by notable performance …
During the November month, Steel Authority of India Limited also emerged as the largest seller …
ANI News
Mizoram gets its first rail-carried cars; 119 cars reach Sairang by rail
December 15, 2025
Sairang Railway Station in Mizoram handled its first-ever direct inward automobile rake, …
The historic movement of cars to Sairang Railway Station in Mizoram will enhance vehicle …
The Bairabi-Sairang railway line is a significant milestone in Mizoram's infrastructure: …
The Times Of India
India Ranks 3rd In Stanford AI Vibrancy Index
December 15, 2025
India has been ranked third in ‘AI Vibrancy’ index in a study conducted by Stanford University
India has received a score of 21.59 in the 2024 Global Vibrancy Index, and is ahead of South …
India scored strongly in the Innovation Index assessment, as well as economic competitiveness: …
The Economic Times
India’s rise to a top-5 economy: The reforms and forces behind 15 years of change
December 15, 2025
Over the past 15 years, India has risen from the world’s ninth-largest economy to the fifth-…
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) inflation, which had surged into double …
The Nifty 50 index has demonstrated the enduring compounding power and resilience of India’s …
News Bytes
India's economy to quadruple to $16 trillion by 2042: Study
December 15, 2025
Indian economy is on the cusp of a major transformation that could redefine wealth creation in …
India's GDP will quadruple from $4 trillion in 2025 to a whopping $16 trillion by 2042, …
India’s cumulative household savings over the next 17 years could reach $47 trillion, creating …
Fortune India
Decoding India’s free trade blueprint
December 15, 2025
India has resumed negotiations on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the U.S., and the India-…
The current and ongoing negotiations are set to throw open the floodgates of investment …
India-Australia ECTA was the first agreement with a developed country after a decade and the …
Asianet News
PM Modi's Ethiopia visit: Investments, agriculture, DPI on agenda
December 15, 2025
PM Modi's state visit to Ethiopia will cover the entire gamut of bilateral relations and review …
The Indian diaspora in Ethiopia, numbering around 2,500, is preparing a special outreach …
India plans to launch several projects in Ethiopia under the International Solar Alliance, …
Hindustan Times
‘Zero tolerance towards terrorism’: PM Modi condemns mass shooting in Australia
December 15, 2025
PM Modi condemned the terrorist attack on a Jewish festival in Australia that killed 12 people, …
Strongly condemn the ghastly terrorist attack carried out today at Bondi Beach, Australia, …
India has zero tolerance towards terrorism and supports the fight against all forms and …
India TV
PM Modi lauds Nitin Nabin's rise from 'karyakarta roots' after appointment as BJP's national working president
December 15, 2025
Nitin Nabin is a young and industrious leader with rich organisational experience and has an …
Nitin Nabin has diligently worked to fulfil people's aspirations and is widely known for his …
A five-time MLA, Nitin Nabin represents Bankipur assembly constituency in Bihar and has served …
The Week
PM Modi hails Emperor Mutharaiyar-II as formidable administrator
December 15, 2025
PM Modi has hailed Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II as a formidable administrator and a great …
Glad that the Vice President, Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji, released a stamp in honour of Emperor …
Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II was a great patron of Tamil culture. I call upon more …
Hindustan Times
West Asia-North Africa: An ocean of opportunities for India
December 15, 2025
The Indian Ocean has, for several centuries, bonded diverse peoples in its littoral and built …
Indo-Oman maritime ties are historic and substantial, with the Indian Navy enjoying access to …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan, Oman, and Ethiopia could help forge …
The Hindu
The right moment to boost India-Ethiopia ties
December 15, 2025
The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali at …
As India and Ethiopia enter new phases of development, and with Ethiopia now a member of BRICS, …
Ethiopia was one of the first foreign countries to receive Indian military assistance, …
The New Indian Express
Since 2019, a total of 1,106 left wing extremists have been 'neutralised': MHA
December 14, 2025
Since 2019, a total of 1,106 LWEs (Left Wing Extremists) have been neutralised, 7,311 arrested, …
In 2025 alone (till December 1), security forces neutralised 335 LWEs, arrested 942, and …
The Left Wing Extremism, which has long been a serious challenge to the internal security of …
The Economic Times
Labour Codes can significantly boost women's workforce participation in India: Report
December 14, 2025
New labour codes are poised to significantly boost women's workforce participation by enhancing …
There has been a significant rise in the female labour force participation rate, from 23.3 …
Under the Social Security Code, 2020, maternity protections remain robust, with 26 weeks of …
Money Control
Trade, diplomacy and Africa push: What PM Modi aims to achieve from his trip to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman
December 14, 2025
PM Modi is set to begin a three-nation tour next week, visiting Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from …
PM Modi’s three-nation tour aims to deepen India’s trade, security, and strategic partnerships …
India is the third-largest trading partner of Jordan and the bilateral trade between the two …