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The Hindu
India’s solar module manufacturing more than doubled to 144 GW in 2025
January 07, 2026
India’s solar module manufacturing has increased to more than twice since last year
Solar module manufacturing has increased 128.6% on a year-over-year basis to 144 GW in 2025
Since 2014, India’s solar module capacity has increased more than 62 times from 2.3 GW
Asianet News
From Factory to Foreign Shores: India Ships iPhones Worth Rs 4.5 Lakh Crore
January 07, 2026
India exported Apple iPhones worth ₹4.51 lakh crore in 2025, marking a major milestone under PM …
Over the last 11 years, India’s electronics production has grown six-fold and exports eight-fold:…
In the fiscal years 2021–2025, Samsung exported phones worth ₹1.5 lakh crore from India: …
The Economic Times
Rural buyers outpace cities as India’s passenger vehicle sales surge 26.6% in December: FADA
January 07, 2026
India’s passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales jumped sharply in December 2025, led by faster …
PV retail sales rose 26.64% year-on-year to 3,79,671 units in December, with rural PV demand …
India’s auto retail delivered a confident close, with total retails at 2,81,61,228 units, …
Business Standard
Farm producers' income more than doubled during Modi years, shows new paper
January 07, 2026
From 2014–15 to 2023–24, the income of agricultural producers rose by around 10.11% per year …
Farm incomes increased a strong 126% over the decade, exceeding the Doubling of Farmers’ …
From 2014–15 to 2023–24, manufacturing income grew by 8.02%, while the overall economy expanded …
The Economic Times
Record India-made cars reach global destinations in 2025
January 07, 2026
In 2025, India’s car demand rose strongly across Africa, South America, and West Asia, …
India exported 858,000 cars, sedans, and utility vehicles in 2025, registering a robust 15% …
In 2025, Hyundai Motor India saw its exports rise 18% year-on-year to 186,528 units: SIAM
Hindustan Times
Tech and energy central to Rajasthan’s development
January 07, 2026
In many ways, Rajasthan is a living illustration of the changes that are taking place in India …
PM Modi has set out with the focussed goal to turn India into a developed nation — Viksit …
One of the core focus areas is to turn Rajasthan into one of the world’s most preferred …
The Economic Times
Ind-Ra projects India's GDP growth at 6.9 pc in FY27, goldilocks situation to persist
January 07, 2026
India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) projected Indian economy to grow at 6.9% in the 2026-27 …
For the current fiscal, Ind-Ra projected real GDP growth at 7.4 per cent, while nominal GDP …
The Union government's debt as a percentage of GDP is projected to come down to 55.5 per cent …
The Times Of India
India inaugurates world’s only 2nd such lab for testing & calibration of air pollution equipment, will curb dependence on imported machines
January 07, 2026
India has set up the world’s second National Environmental Standard Laboratory here at the CSIR–…
India’s National Environmental Standard Laboratory will develop requisite testing and …
Domestic production of National Environmental Standard Laboratory will eventually end India’s …
Business Standard
Positive business outlook nudges banks to hire for sales growth: Experts
January 07, 2026
Banks are witnessing a surge in hiring for sales staff in secured segments such as home, …
In the last six months, banks have seen a 10-15% increase in hiring for sales staff due to the …
Mid-sized private banks are actively growing their frontline presence to scale newer lending …
Business Standard
33% growth in artificial intelligence hiring in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
January 07, 2026
We are working with all the IT companies of the country to see how AI can be used and how …
India has seen a 33% growth in hiring for artificial intelligence (AI)-ready talent, Union …
The government is working closely with the industry to ensure that there was development in all …
Business Standard
India's FMCG sector likely to see 5% volume growth in coming months
January 07, 2026
The Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is expected to see a 5 per cent volume …
With macroeconomic indicators being strong and FMCG also seeing an uptick correspondingly, we …
This is the best growth registered by FMGCs since the quarter ending April 2024, and is at …
The Times Of India
To boost civilian ties in border areas, Army sets up solar plant in Sikkim, water facility in Arunachal
January 07, 2026
To enhance civil-military cooperation and improve the quality of life in remote border areas, …
In Arunachal Pradesh, Army troops from Spear Corps have constructed a log hut with water …
The initiative under Operation Sadbhavana ensures basic amenities in remote areas, benefiting …
Mathrubhumi
India unveils Rs 17 lakh crore PPP project pipeline to boost infrastructure
January 07, 2026
The Department of Economic Affairs develops a three-year Public Private Partnership (PPP) …
PPP pipeline features 852 projects across Central Infrastructure Ministries as well as States …
PPP project pipeline marks a significant step towards strengthening India’s infrastructure …
DD News
India records rapid 5G expansion, telecom sector sees all-round growth in 2024-25: TRAI
January 07, 2026
India’s telecom and broadcasting sectors expanded strongly in 2024–25, driven by reforms, …
India remained the world’s second-largest telecom market, with 1.2 billion subscribers, 969 …
India among the fastest globally to deploy 5G technology: TRAI
The Economic Times
Auto sector hits fast lane in 2025 with 7.7% growth across all segments
January 07, 2026
India’s total auto sales in 2025 stood at 28,161,228 units, marking a 7.71% year-over-year …
In 2025, India’s PV segment grew 9.70% to 4.48 million units, with rural PV sales surging 12.31%…
In 2025, two-wheelers rose 7.24%, tractors 11.52%, and commercial vehicles 6.71%, reflecting …
The Economic Times
FTA with India to boost exports and open doors for farmers, businesses: New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon
January 07, 2026
India–New Zealand FTA will open doors for New Zealand farmers, growers, and businesses by …
India is a trusted partner, and the India–New Zealand FTA trade deal will deliver deep and …
The India–New Zealand FTA aims to enhance market access and promote investment flows, including …
Money Control
India's fuel demand hits highest on record in December
January 07, 2026
India is the world’s 3rd-largest oil consumer and importer and the largest buyer of Russian …
In December, India’s fuel consumption hit 21.75 mn tonnes, up 5.3% YoY, the highest monthly …
In December, India’s LPG consumption rose 11.2% YoY to 3.08 mn tonnes: PPAC
News18
India's First Hydrogen Train To Start On Jind-Sonipat Route From January 26
January 07, 2026
India will open the country’s first hydrogen-powered train on the Jind–Sonipat route, set to be …
India’s first hydrogen train’s inaugural trial run will take place on the 90-km Jind–Sonipat …
India’s first hydrogen train will have a capacity of around 2,500 passengers and has reportedly …
News18
PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz To Visit Sabarmati Ashram, Join Kite Festival: Defence Ties To Get Big Boost
January 07, 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit India from January 12 to 13, marking his first …
PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Sabarmati Ashram and attend the …
PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will hold talks to strengthen cooperation in trade,…
The Economic Times
Small tickets but big shift in MF investing: How Gen Z is rewriting India’s investment playbook
January 06, 2026
Out of the 3.92 crore mutual fund investors in CAMS-managed funds, 81.8 lakh—or 21%—are Gen Z …
A 2025 Share.Market (PhonePe Wealth) study found that 81% of young investors came from beyond …
Gen Z investors are entering mutual funds rapidly. Nearly 48% of PhonePe Wealth’s mutual fund …
Auto Car India
EV sales jump 77 percent to hit record high in CY2025
January 06, 2026
India's electric vehicle market witnessed a phenomenal 77% growth in 2025, reaching record-…
The Central government's strategic focus on charging infrastructure and manufacturing …
The record-breaking EV sales in 2025 reflect the growing consumer confidence and the success of …
First Post
India’s semiconductor sector at a turning point: From vision to execution
January 06, 2026
The Central government has approved 10 major semiconductor projects with a total investment …
Electronics production surged to ₹11.3 lakh crore in FY25, providing a robust domestic demand …
India's semiconductor journey is transitioning from ambition-driven signalling to a practical, …
The Economic Times
SHANTI Act can spur nuclear power deployment in India: Fitch-BMI
January 06, 2026
The SHANTI Act passed by parliament last month replaced the Atomic Energy Act of 1962 and …
SHANTI Act has the potential to catalyse the next phase of growth in India’s nuclear sector: …
The SHANTI Act encourages diversification away from indigenous pressurised heavy-water reactors …
The Economic Times
After months of slowdown, consumer demand rebounds in Oct–Dec on GST cuts, softer inflation
January 06, 2026
GST 2.0 reforms triggered a robust 11.5% growth in retail sales during October and November, …
Volume sales of ACs and TVs rose by 7-8% YoY in the December quarter, supported by a record low …
After GST reforms, consumer sentiment improved across urban and rural markets, with rural …
ANI News
Indian Railways utilizes 80% of its Capex in first three quarters of FY26
January 06, 2026
Indian Railways utilised ₹2.10 lakh crore (80%) of its total ₹2.62 lakh crore budget in just 3 …
Railway’s high Capex utilization is driving the swift completion of key national projects, …
The rapid utilization of Railway Capex reflects the government’s commitment to transforming the …
Hindustan Times
Why employment guarantee law called for an overhaul
January 06, 2026
The new VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 focuses squarely on correcting delivery failures that undermined …
Expansion to 125 days, wage-payment timelines, automatic compensation for delays, removal of dis-…
The objective of VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 is straightforward: To translate statutory entitlement …
The Economic Times
Railways budgetary spend for FY26 crosses Rs 2 lakh crore
January 06, 2026
Indian Railways has utilised over 80% of its gross budgetary support (GBS) for fiscal 2025-26 …
Indian Railways spent ₹2,03,138 crore of the total GBS of ₹2,52,200 crore, marking a 6.54% …
The expenditure of Indian Railways has primarily focused on safety measures, capacity …
The Economic Times
India market research industry up 10.9% in FY25: MRSI
January 06, 2026
India’s market research industry reached Rs 29,008 crore in FY2025, marking a 10.9% increase …
The Indian research and insights industry is entering a phase of maturity, where growth is …
Custom market research grew by 8%, supported by rising demand for specialised services such as …
The Economic Times
PM monitoring 15 high-priority projects worth Rs 1.12 lakh crore in J-K: CS Dulloo
January 06, 2026
World-class infrastructure is being developed across Jammu and Kashmir, with mega projects …
Under PRAGATI mechanism, 15 high-priority projects worth Rs 1.12 lakh crore in Jammu and …
Highlighting the impact of the PRAGATI framework, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said six high-…
Business Standard
ONGC enters JV with Japan's Mitsui for ethane shipping; acquires 50% stake
January 06, 2026
State-owned ONGC will take a 50% stake each in two JV companies that will own and operate …
ONGC will subscribe to 200,000 equity shares of ₹100 each in Bharat Ethane One IFSC Private …
Through its entry into ethane shipping, the ONGC aims to capitalise on emerging opportunities …
The Economic Times
Mission 100 million jobs launched in India
January 06, 2026
A group of senior industry leaders announced the launch of the Hundred Million Jobs initiative, …
The Hundred Million Jobs mission places entrepreneurship, reskilling and job-intensive …
Hundred Million Jobs is a systems-led effort to strengthen job creators - entrepreneurs, MSMEs …
The Economic Times
Kedarnath: After ropeway, now govt planning a tunnel to make travel easier, shorter and safer
January 06, 2026
The Centre has identified a new 7-km tunnel to improve road connectivity to Kedarnath, cut …
Tourist footfall at Kedarnath stood at 17.7 lakh last year and is projected to reach 25 lakh by …
The proposed tunnel to Kedarnath will connect Chaumasi in the Kalimath Valley near Guptkashi to …
The Times Of India
In a 1st in world, Army set to deploy ramjetpowered shells for 155mm artillery guns
January 06, 2026
The Indian Army is on the cusp of becoming the world’s first armed force to operationally …
Once the ramjet artillery shell technology is ready for induction, it can be used in any of the …
A ramjet operates as an air-breathing engine that does not require turbines or compressors. It …
Business Standard
Banks see strong deposit growth in Q3 outpaced by rapid credit expansion
January 06, 2026
HDFC Bank reported nearly 12% year-on-year growth in advances to ₹28.44 trillion in Q3FY26 …
HDFC Bank reported average growth of 9.9 per cent in current account and savings account (CASA) …
HDFC Bank has been steadily bringing down its elevated CD ratio following its merger with …
The Economic Times
Big burst of new-age startup IPOs lined up for 2026; issues worth Rs 50,000 crore planned
January 06, 2026
The Central government's supportive ecosystem for startups is set to trigger a massive IPO wave …
Over 20 new-age companies are planning to raise approximately Rs 50,000 crore from the public …
Indian startups' public listing surge reflects the maturing of India's entrepreneurial …
The Economic Times
India’s economic rise to power MF growth; realty among 5 sectors that may offer opportunities in 2026: Franklin Templeton
January 06, 2026
Franklin Templeton predicts acceleration of mutual fund growth and expansion of opportunities …
The Central government’s push for digital transformation and financial inclusion is driving …
"India’s economic rise is set to accelerate mutual fund growth, with opportunities across …
Lokmat Times
India’s care economy to generate over 60 million jobs by 2030: Report
January 06, 2026
The care economy is projected to create 60 million jobs by 2030, significantly boosting female …
The care economy is expected to grow into a $1.4 trillion industry by 2030, contributing nearly …
India's care economy is at the cusp of a transformation that will not only drive economic …
Lokmat Times
Bank of America raises India’s GDP growth to 7.6 pc for current fiscal, 6.8 pc for FY27
January 06, 2026
Bank of America has raised India's GDP growth forecast to 7.6% for the current fiscal year and 6.…
India’s growth outlook has already improved after the economy recorded a higher-than-expected 8.…
India's incoming data warrants a GDP forecast upgrade, as it indicates broad-based improvements …
The Economic Times
Rajnath Singh commissions India’s first indigenously designed pollution control vessel ICGS Samudra Pratap
January 06, 2026
Built with over 60% indigenous content, ICGS Samudra Pratap is India’s 1st indigenously …
ICGS Samudra Pratap features advanced pollution-detection systems and firefighting equipment, …
"The two women officers appointed to ICGS Samudra Pratap are the role models for future …
The Economic Times
Nissan Motor India logs decade-high exports in December, outlines product-led growth roadmap
January 06, 2026
Nissan Motor India achieved a decade-high export performance in December 2025, successfully …
Nissan Motor surpassed the milestone of 1.1 million cumulative exports, with the company now …
Nissan Motor’s export performance is a testament to the Central government's vision of making …
News18
Somnath Temple Swabhiman Parv: Celebrating 1,000 Years Of Worship & Unbroken Faith
January 06, 2026
PM Modi will visit the Somnath Temple on January 11, 2026, to launch the Swabhiman Parv, an …
The year 2026 marks a dual historic significance: the millennium of the 1026 AD invasion and …
Somnath is a song of hope that tells us that while hate and fanaticism may have the power to …
The Tribune
India surpasses China, emerges as world’s largest rice producer
January 05, 2026
India has overtaken China as the world’s largest rice producer, reaching 150.18 million tonnes …
It is our duty to contribute our utmost to building an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat: …
The Government launched a movement the ‘Green Revolution in Eastern India’, targeting states …
Organiser
India bets big on rare earth magnets with Rs 7,280-crore manufacturing push
January 05, 2026
Cabinet Ministry has taken a decisive step to secure its future manufacturing and clean-energy …
Scheme aims to set up a total of 6,000 MTPA of Integrated REPM production capacity in the …
India is a credible participant in the global REPM value chain alongside Aatmanirbhar Bharat, …
The Economic Times
Apple AmPLIfied! India ships out iPhones worth $50 billion till December 2025
January 05, 2026
In the first nine months of FY26, Apple has exported nearly $16 billion, taking the cumulative …
Samsung shipped out nearly $17 billion worth of devices through the five-year period applicable -…
On the back of iPhone exports, which contribute 75% of the overall smartphone shipments, the …
Hindustan Times
India riding Reform Express, sports part of progress: PM Modi
January 05, 2026
India is actively preparing to bid for the 2036 Olympics, leveraging its experience in hosting …
Today the nation is riding on the Reform Express, with every sector and every development …
Volleyball teaches us that no victory is ever achieved alone and our success depends on our …
The Economic Times
Banks' asset quality getting better, gross NPAs at 10-year low
January 05, 2026
Asset quality in India's banking system has improved further, with fewer bad loans piling up …
The ratio of special mention accounts overdue by 61–90 days (SMA-2) declined to 0.8% as of end-…
Asset quality remains broadly stable across banks, with slippages moderating and collection …
News18
‘1,000 Years Later...': PM Modi Writes On Somnath Temple’s Endurance Through Repeated Attacks
January 05, 2026
India moves forward with the determination to build a Viksit Bharat with the blessings of Lord …
Describing Somnath as an “eternal proclamation of India’s soul", the PM, highlighted its place …
PM Modi says the first destruction of the temple took place exactly 1,000 years ago, in 1026 AD,…
News18
‘Carrying The Tricolour On Sporting Stage’! PM Modi Highlights Change In 'Mindset Of Government, Society' Towards Sport
January 05, 2026
When a country progresses, development is not limited to the economic front alone; this …
Since 2014, India’s performance across sports has improved significantly. It gives us immense …
PM Modi has supported the development of various disciplines across the sprawling nation with …
The Hans India
Players hail growing opportunities as PM Modi inaugurates Volleyball Nationals in Varanasi
January 05, 2026
The 72nd National Volleyball Tournament is being held from January 4 to 11 and features over 1,…
Reflecting on the Prime Minister’s address, Assam player Swapnil Hazarika expressed optimism …
What Modi ji said about Kashi felt really good. He is doing excellent work by promoting sports. …
Money Control
India preparing with full strength to host 2036 Olympics: PM Modi
January 05, 2026
Addressing the inaugural function of the 72nd National Volleyball Championship, PM Modi …
The 72nd National Volleyball Championship, being held in Varanasi from January 4 to 11, will …
Hosting the National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi underscores the growing emphasis on …