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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, …
Business Standard
MSMEs and their economic footprint in India's journey to Viksit Bharat
January 02, 2026
With a vast network of over 74 million registered businesses, generating employment for more …
MSMEs contributes significantly to India’s total exports, helping position the nation as a …
MSMEs are increasingly at the forefront of creativity and problem-solving, particularly in …
Business Standard
India has a solid foundation for long-term market growth: BSEL MD & CEO
January 02, 2026
Sensex charts India’s journey from a closed and developing economy to a dynamic, open economy — …
India’s capital markets have gained structural strength through a robust, collaboratively …
Financial inclusion, simplified KYC norms and UPI have expanded access, while Sebi’s investor …
News18
The Paradigm Shift Of 2025: India’s Economic Renaissance Under PM Narendra Modi
January 02, 2026
Under the leadership of PM Modi, the year 2025 marked a pivotal chapter in the nation’s …
With GDP growth surging by 8.2 per cent in Q2FY26, India solidified its position as the fastest-…
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), declined from 29.17 percent in FY2013-14 to 11.28 percent …
The Hindu
India’s space programme, a people’s space journey
January 01, 2026
Chandrayaan-1 confirmed the presence of water molecules; Chandrayaan-2 mapped the moon with …
In 2014, India became the first Asian nation and only the fourth in the world to reach Mars …
The Aditya-L1 mission (2023), built through multi-institutional collaboration, is providing …
The Financial Express
India broadband userbase crosses 1 billion: TRAI
January 01, 2026
The number of broadband subscribers in India crossed the 1-billion mark in November 2025: TRAI
There were 131.49 million broadband subscribers at the end of November 2015, which grew to 1 …
At the end of November, India had 1.004 billion broadband users, including 958.54 million …
The Times Of India
Pragati-led ecosystem accelerated projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore in 10 years: PM Modi
January 01, 2026
The Pragati-led ecosystem for monitoring of projects and flagship schemes has helped accelerate …
In a statement, the PMO said PM Modi shared clear expectations for the next phase, outlining …
PM Modi spoke how outcome-driven governance has been strengthened through Pragati
The Economic Times
Govt rolls out Rs 4,531-cr market access support for exporters
January 01, 2026
The government launched Rs 4,531 crore market access support for exporters under which …
A minimum participation of 35% MSMEs has been mandated for supported events, with special …
Small exporters with export turnover of up to Rs 75 lakh in the preceding year will be provided …
The Times Of India
'New normal': How India's 2025 'zero tolerance' doctrine pushed terror outfits and Pakistan to the sidelines
January 01, 2026
Under PM Modi, the country's zero-tolerance doctrine against terrorism, especially the kind …
The year went on to witness not just an ugly terror attack but also India's most far-reaching …
Alongside Sindoor, several other counterterror operations were carried out through the year, …
The Economic Times
India boards 'reform express' in 2025, puts people before paperwork
January 01, 2026
2025 was the year India gave its economy a tune-up. Taxes that once felt like labyrinths were …
2025 marked a decisive shift toward outcome-driven governance, with a focus on clearer …
2025 will be remembered as a year for India when it focused on reforms as a continuous national …
The Economic Times
Economy growing at robust pace, banking sector remains sound: RBI report
January 01, 2026
The Indian economy is growing at a robust pace, driven by strong domestic demand, low inflation,…
The domestic financial system remains robust and resilient, bolstered by strong balance sheets, …
The health of the scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) remains sound with strong capital and …
Business Standard
Retail rush, SIPs drive ₹14 trn jump in mutual fund assets in 2025
January 01, 2026
Mutual fund industry extended its bull run in 2025, adding a staggering ₹14 trillion to its …
The year 2025 witnessed a robust net inflow of ₹7 trillion, along with a sharp increase of 3.36 …
Equity schemes, which were the biggest draw for investors in 2025, have now seen uninterrupted …
The Times Of India
Pralay missile test: India conducts successful salvo launch off Odisha coast – watch
January 01, 2026
India successfully carried out a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles in …
Pralay is a solid propellant, quasi-ballistic missile developed indigenously with advanced …
Pralay has been developed by the Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad, working with several …
The Times Of India
India–US ties: US embassy shares key moments of 2025; eyes stronger year ahead
January 01, 2026
The US Embassy in India has shared a year-end recap highlighting major moments that shaped India–…
In a post on X, the US Embassy wrote, “New year loading… but first, the rewind! Take a look …
One of the major highlights shown in the post shared by US Embassy is the signing of a 10-year …