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Real-time payments in 2025: How UPI’s next phase is reshaping India’s digital economy
January 04, 2026
In April 2026, UPI would officially be 10 years old; accounting for ~50% of the world’s global …
With 80%+ penetration in retail digital payments today, UPI’s true value contribution to the …
For MSMEs, UPI data is unlocking faster access to loans, insurance, and financial services, …
Organiser
Indian coffee export story turns historic with $ 200 crore breakthrough, Russia emerges key buyer
January 04, 2026
Russia has become the second-largest buyer of Indian coffee, underscoring a significant shift …
In 2025, India’s total coffee exports surged by 22 per cent to cross the $ 200 crore mark for …
Export earnings rose from $167.9 billion in 2024 to $205.8 billion in 2025: Coffee Board
The Hindu
Strength needed for ‘humanity’s enemies’, peace and dialogue where there are ‘only disputes’: PM Modi
January 04, 2026
Buddha’s philosophy of walking together instead of conflict and dominance has been India’s core …
Strength is necessary against the ‘enemies of humanity’, but where there are ‘only disputes,’ …
India is committed to ‘Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya(the welfare and happiness of all people)…
DD News
Government launches fully digital fertilizer subsidy claim system
January 04, 2026
Department of Fertilizers has launched a fully digital and integrated fertiliser subsidy claim …
The new digital platform will enable the government to process fertiliser subsidy claims …
The e-Bill system replaces manual, paper-based procedures with a completely digital, system-to-…
News18
BNP Appreciates PM Modi For Condolence On Khaleda Zia, Recalls Her Role In India-Bangladesh Ties
January 04, 2026
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acknowledges PM Modi’s message of condolence; expresses …
BNP thanked PM Modi for his condolence message on Begum Khaleda Zia, highlighting her legacy …
As the first woman PM of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia’s important contributions towards the …
News18
'India's Heritage Has Returned After 125 Years': PM Modi At Piprahwa Relics Exposition
January 04, 2026
PM Modi at Piprahwa Relics Exposition says that the heritage of India has returned after 125 …
India is not just the protector of the heritage of Lord Buddha, but the carrier of His …
When I was the CM of Gujarat, thousands of relics related to Lord Buddha were discovered there, …
News18
For India, Defiance Is Instinct. Defiant Leadership Is Destiny
January 04, 2026
2025 thrust India towards defiance. In 2026 that defiance will harden into doctrine; defiance …
When President Trump’s imposed tariff on India, India’s response was surgical. While other …
PM Modi’s sweeping tours across Africa, Latin America, and West Asia in 2025 were an exercise …
The Times Of India
Driven by renewable sources, India's installed energy capacity rises by nearly 36% over 5 years
January 04, 2026
India’s installed energy capacity has risen by nearly 36% overpast five years, increasing from …
Non-fossil sources now account for 263 GW, or 51.6%, of India’s total installed capacity
India recorded its highest-ever annual green capacity addition in 2025, with 44.5 GW added till …
The Economic Times
Carmakers eye strong FY26 finish to achieve record sales target
January 04, 2026
India’s passenger vehicle industry is headed for a highstakes finish to FY26
Carmakers are pressing ahead, betting on rural demand, GST-led affordability gains and …
The final quarter alone is expected to contribute meaningfully to the targeted 8% growth: Ravi …
The Sunday Guardian
Defence, Capital Goods To Lead India’s Capex Revival
January 04, 2026
India’s capex upcycle is showing early but credible signs of revival
Market strategists believe several investment-linked sectors are poised to benefit the most …
Improving macros, policy support, and rising private and household investment are setting the …
DD News
PM Modi to inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi on January 4
January 04, 2026
PM Modi will inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament on January 4 at 12 noon via …
72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi will be conducted from January 4 to January 11 …
More than 1,000 players to compete in the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament as part of 58 …
The Indian Express
Buddha relics not mere artefacts but part of India’s revered heritage: PM Modi
January 04, 2026
For India, the sacred relics of Bhagwan Buddha are not merely artefacts; they are a part of our …
India is not only the custodian of Lord Buddha’s sacred relics but also the living carrier of …
Our government has granted classical language status to Pali to make the language in which the …
The Times Of India
‘Slavery Destroys Heritage’: PM Modi’s Big Message After Unveiling Sacred Buddha Piprahwa Relics
January 04, 2026
Having the sacred relics of Bhagwan Buddha among us makes us all blessed: PM Modi
During the period of slavery, the sacred relics of Bhagwan Buddha were taken away from India …
For India, the sacred relics of Bhagwan Buddha are an inseparable part of faith, civilisation …
Business Standard
Govt nod to 22 more firms under ECMS, investment worth Rs 42,000 crore
January 03, 2026
Four semiconductor chip assembly units of Micron, CG Power, Kaynes, and Tata Electronics would …
The government cleared 22 more applications with investment proposals worth ₹41,863 crore under …
The total number of companies that have received the government’s nod under the ECMS has now …
The Economic Times
Government announces Rs 7,295-cr export package to improve exporters' access to credit
January 03, 2026
The government has unveiled a Rs 7,295-crore export support package, including a Rs 5,181-crore …
Under the interest subvention scheme, the government will provide subsidy benefits in the range …
The interest subvention initiatives, spanning 2025-31, aim to address trade finance challenges, …
The Economic Times
India’s forex reserves rise by $3.29 billion to $696.61 billion as of December 26, 2025
January 03, 2026
India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $3.29 billion to $696.61 billion in the week …
Foreign currency assets (FCAs), the largest component of the reserves, stood at $559.61 billion,…
Gold reserves increased sharply by $2.96 billion during the week ending Dec 26 to $113.32 …
The Economic Times
Varanasi draws record 7.26 crore tourists in 2025, says UP govt
January 03, 2026
Varanasi recorded a surge in tourism in 2025, with more than 7.26 crore visitors, according to …
Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, beautification of Ganga ghats, temples and roads, and improved …
Between December 24, 2025, and January 1, 2026, 3,075,769 devotees visited Kashi Vishwanath: UP Govt
Business Standard
Maruti Suzuki clocks record annual production of 2.255 mn units in 2025
January 03, 2026
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd says it has clocked a record annual production of 22.55 lakh units in …
Maruti Suzuki India Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi attributed the record production …
A high degree of localisation has enabled us to achieve such scale while maintaining world-…
Business Standard
FPIs purchase ₹7,524 crore of debt, highest single day in 7 months
January 03, 2026
India’s chances of entering the Bloomberg global aggregate index have strengthened after large …
The first day of the year 2026 was positive for the debt market with foreign investors buying a …
This financial year, they made net purchases of ₹8,004 crore, according to data from the …
Business Standard
Banks see double-digit credit growth in Q3 FY26 on strong lending
January 03, 2026
Banks clock double-digit credit growth in Q3 FY26; Advances and deposits rise across PSU and …
From PSU banks to private lenders, credit growth stays robust in Q3 FY26 -highlighting …
State-owned banks like PNB, Bank of India and UCO Bank recorded steady expansion, while private …
The Economic Times
PRAGATI progress report: 3,300 delayed projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore fast-tracked
January 03, 2026
The recently opened Navi Mumbai airport would have become operational only by 2049 if it hadn’t …
The railway line and the airport are among the more than 3,300 projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore …
PRAGATI progress report: Prime Minister Modi himself reviewed as many as 382 projects and of …
India Today
IIT Madras launches IITM Global, aims to be world's first multinational IIT
January 03, 2026
IIT Madras has taken a major step towards becoming a truly global institution. On January 2, …
IIT Madras launches IITM Global, marking the institute’s ambition to evolve into the world’s …
EAM Dr S Jaishankar has launched IITM Global, a new initiative aimed at turning IIT Madras into …
The Times Of India
Women's digital empowerment: An economic imperative for India's growth
January 03, 2026
Schemes such as Stand-Up India, PMEGP, and the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) include …
Women's control over business income changes not just their own economic trajectory but shapes …
Women-owned businesses generate more local employment, especially for other women, and channel …
The Economic Times
GST cuts boost credit growth; system credit to rise 12% in FY26, 13% in FY27: MoSL
January 03, 2026
Credit growth in the country is expected to remain at around 12% year-on-year in FY26 and …
The credit cycle has seen a meaningful pickup following GST cuts, with system credit growth …
As of December 12, 2025, system credit growth improved to 11.7% year-on-year, with year-to-date …
The Economic Times
GST cuts, tax relief to fuel India auto demand in 2026: Axis Securities
January 03, 2026
India's automobile sector is set for strong growth in 2026, with Axis Securities maintaining an …
The overall automobile industry outlook remains optimistic, with gradual demand recovery, a …
Domestic PV volumes grew around 6 per cent YoY during Apr-Dec'26, led by strong performances …
Business Standard
Resilience amid the storm: India's arrival as a global power in 2025
January 03, 2026
Major institutions, including the World Bank, the IMF, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, now …
India’s "Goldilocks" combination of favourable policy and a youthful workforce cements its …
Beyond growth, India is fundamentally reshaping its socioeconomic fabric, eliminating extreme …
The Tribune
Indian banking sector resilient; fundamentals strong for further credit growth: Bank of Baroda report
January 03, 2026
India's banking sector has remained resilient, underpinned by calibrated risk management and …
Overall bank credit growth accelerated to 11.5% in November 2025 from 10.6% a year earlier, …
The services sector reported credit growth of 12.8%, higher than 11.7% in the previous year, …
News18
Inside PRAGATI: The Architecture Behind India’s Infrastructure Turnaround
January 03, 2026
In a landmark achievement for Indian governance, the PRAGATI platform has completed its 50th …
By bridging horizontal and vertical gaps between central ministries and state governments, …
The financial and operational scale of PRAGATI is unprecedented, having accelerated the …
News18
How PM Modi Leveraged PRAGATI For Futuristic Vikas
January 03, 2026
Since inception, PRAGATI has reviewed 377 long-stalled projects, resolving 94 per cent of …
PRAGATI reflects PM Modi’s development vision, generating over Rs 130 lakh crore in net gains …
Through monthly reviews engaging around 500 secretaries and chief secretaries, PRAGATI has …
News18
50 Meetings, Rs 85 Lakh Crore, One Governance Reset: PRAGATI Platform Powering India's Development
January 03, 2026
PM Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI on December 31, marking a decade of the ICT-enabled …
Since its inception, the PRAGATI ecosystem has successfully accelerated projects with a …
PM Modi lauded PRAGATI as a prime example of cooperative federalism, noting that it has brought …
Business Standard
PRAGATI spurring fresh interest in infra investments: T V Somanathan
January 03, 2026
The government has resolved issues impeding 62 mega private investment projects worth about ₹10.…
Based on experiences from the projects resolved through the PRAGATI system, the government has …
We have taken up 7,735 issues in the 3,300-odd projects under the PRAGATI system, out of which …
ANI News
PM Modi pens heartfelt letter to BJP's new Thiruvananthapuram mayor; says "UDF-LDF fixed match will end soon"
January 02, 2026
PM Modi congratulated the newly elected Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor VV Rajesh and his …
In a heartfelt letter shared by VV Rajesh on social media, PM Modi termed the victory and …
I have great memories of visiting Thiruvananthapuram, a city that has a place of pride in the …
The Financial Express
The year of FTAs
January 02, 2026
As free trade agreements (FTAs) with Oman and New Zealand were concluded in the last fortnight …
The year 2025 saw India engaged in intense negotiations with its two largest partners, the US …
New Zealand has agreed to provide 1,667 three-year temporary employment entry visas annually to …
News18
How PRAGATI Quietly Rewired The Indian State
January 02, 2026
As CM of Gujarat, Modi Ji had launched SWAGAT—a technology-enabled grievance redress system …
For PM Modi, PRAGATI now sits squarely within the broader narrative of Viksit Bharat @ 2047—a …
At the 50th PRAGATI meeting, PM Modi reviewed five new infrastructure projects across roads, …
The Economic Times
India poised to emerge as 'Office of the World', EY Report highlights strong long-term outlook
January 02, 2026
India is well-positioned to emerge as one of the world's most powerful growth engines over the …
The EY report highlights India's status as the world's information technology and services hub, …
India's thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem, supported by strong flows of private capital, is …
The Economic Times
Top auto companies get ₹2,000 crore incentives under PLI scheme
January 02, 2026
Incentives of around ₹2,000 crore have been disbursed to Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & …
Under the PLI-Auto scheme, FY24 was the first performance year, and an amount of ₹322 crore was …
Total investments made by companies under the PLI scheme until September this year total ₹35,…
The Times Of India
Auto sales surge: Passenger vehicle wholesales hit record 45.5 lakh units in 2025; GST 2.0, SUVs drive turnaround
January 02, 2026
Passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales in India rose to a record 45.5 lakh units in calendar year …
SUVs continued to dominate demand, accounting for 55.8 per cent of total PV sales in 2025, up …
Maruti Suzuki India posted wholesales of 18.44 lakh units in 2025, surpassing its earlier …
Business Standard
₹1.8 trn defence contracts signed by Q3 FY26, modernisation gains pace
January 02, 2026
Contracts worth ₹1.82 trillion have been signed in 9 months through December to acquire weapons …
Till the third quarter ending December, 80% (approximately ₹1.2 trillion) of the ₹1.49 trillion …
The modernisation budget finances the capital acquisition requirements of the Army, Navy and …
Hindustan Times
Restoring trust in the State, the Chhattisgarh experience - Vishnu Deo Sai
January 02, 2026
Guided by PM Modi’s emphasis on transparent and accountable governance, these two years have …
Over the past two years, more than 400 administrative reforms have been undertaken across …
Farmers remain the backbone of Chhattisgarh’s rural economy. Over the past two years, …
Business Standard
Gross GST collections rise 6% to over ₹1.74 trillion in December 2025
January 02, 2026
Gross GST collections rose 6.1 per cent to over ₹1.74 trillion in December 2025, on slow growth …
Gross revenue from domestic transactions rose 1.2 per cent to over ₹1.22 trillion
Net GST revenues (after adjusting refunds) stood at over ₹1.45 lakh crore, up 2.2 per cent year-…
Business Standard
Mutual fund AUM growth likely to stay above 20%, 3rd year in a row
January 02, 2026
The mutual fund industry is likely to record over 20% growth in assets under management for the …
The assets under management which stood at ₹66.9 trillion at the start of the year, had …
Assets managed by the mutual fund schemes had grown 27% in 2023 and 32% in 2024
The Economic Times
India's exports may reach $950 billion in FY27 on West Asia trade pacts
January 02, 2026
India's goods and services exports could reach $840-850 billion in FY26 and rise to about $950 …
Exports in 2025-26 could be in the range of $840-850 billion. Overall textile and apparel …
India's cumulative exports- merchandise and services-in April-November FY26 is estimated at $562.…
The Economic Times
Petrol, diesel, LPG consumption show above average increase in December
January 02, 2026
Petrol, diesel and LPG sales in December exceeded their average growth rates for the year, with …
Diesel accounts for about 40% of total refined product consumption in the country
Petrol sales increased 6.7% in December, compared with a growth of 6.3% in the April-December …
The Times Of India
1st Vande Bharat sleeper to connect Guwahati to Howrah
January 02, 2026
PM Modi will flag off the country's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Guwahati and …
The country's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Guwahati and Howrah will reduce the …
With the expansion of railway infrastructure, they are hopeful of running more trains and they …
Business Standard
India's first bullet train to start operations on August 15, 2027: Vaishnaw
January 02, 2026
India’s first bullet train will start operations on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route on August 15, …
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the bullet train, in its inaugural run, will now cover 100-…
The Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project is being built at a total estimated cost of over ₹…
The Times Of India
NMC clears 171 additional PG seats for 2025-26 academic year
January 02, 2026
Medical aspirants seeking postgraduate admissions will get a wider choice this year after the …
For thousands of PG aspirants, the approval of additional seats offer additional opportunities …
In a notice issued on Dec 31, 2025, NMC's Medical Assessment and Rating Board said postgraduate …
Business Standard
Car sales zoom 26% in Dec on GST cut, year-end rush lifts wholesale demand
January 02, 2026
Domestic passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales jumped 25.8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 405,000 …
Domestic passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales jump is driven by sustained demand after the goods …
For calendar year 2025, domestic PV wholesales rose 5.7 per cent Y-o-Y to record 4.55 million …
Business Standard
From historic win to space glory, all that shaped the India story
January 02, 2026
From a win on the field and a battle on the ground to glory in space, 2025 was a blend of pride,…
In 2025, those who brought sporting cheer were the India women’s national cricket team, who …
PM Modi’s popularity remained unaltered in 2025, even as he turned 75 and retained the No. 2 …
Business Standard
e2W registrations rise 27.5% in December; TVS leads, others step up chase
January 02, 2026
Electric two-wheeler (e2W) registrations surged to 93,619 in December 2025, registering a year-…
For the entire year of 2025, TVS held the top honours with a 24.2 per cent share of total …
Based on Vahan numbers for December, TVS has taken a substantial lead over its rival Bajaj Auto …
Money Control
Rs 1.3 lakh crore defence push: Govt clears record 22 DRDO systems for induction in 2025
January 02, 2026
22 AoN have been accorded by government authorities for induction of several DRDO-developed …
The efforts of DRDO have given a "quantum jump" to India's pursuit of self-reliance in defence …
A significant number of products developed by DRDO were inducted into the services of CAPFs, …