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The Economic Times
India emerging as a key development base for AI innovations, says Bosch
January 14, 2026
Bosch highlights India’s rising role as a key global development base for AI technologies, …
With more than 20k software developers based in India, Bosch considers the country a core part …
Bosch teams in India are taking full development responsibility on key AI projects and working …
Hindustan Times
Patience over pressure: A resolution for parents
January 14, 2026
India’s NEP 2020 emphasis on multidisciplinary learning and flexibility recognises that human …
Marks, examinations, and assessments will continue to play an important role. They provide …
Instead of single-mindedly searching for child prodigies in our midst, let us recognise the …
The Economic Times
India’s electronics exports hit Rs 4 lakh crore in 2025: IT Minister Vaishnaw
January 14, 2026
India’s electronics exports crossed the Rs 4 lakh crore mark in 2025 and are expected to grow …
iPhone exports from India reached Rs 2.03 lakh crore in 2025, nearly double the Rs 1.1 lakh …
India Cellular and Electronics Association expects mobile phone production in India to touch $…
NDTV
World Bank Projects India's Growth At 7.2% Due To "Resilient Activity"
January 14, 2026
In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank said India's resilience helped …
India's economy is projected to remain among the world's fastest-growing major economies, with …
The report said that despite higher tariffs on certain exports to the United States, India's …
The Economic Times
India’s automobile exports rise 13% in April–December 2025; Maruti Suzuki tops, Hyundai follows
January 14, 2026
India’s automobile exports rose 13% year-on-year in April–December 2025, highlighting the …
Vehicle shipments increased to 6,70,930 units during the period, compared with 5,78,091 units a …
Over the past five years, Maruti Suzuki’s exports have risen by around 365 per cent compared …
The Economic Times
Hiring surges across India as AI-linked jobs rise exponentially
January 14, 2026
India’s job market showed robust momentum in 2025, with overall recruitment up 15% YoY and 5% …
Artificial intelligence emerged as the defining hiring force, with ~2.9 lakh AI-linked roles …
While IT and services lead AI hiring, strong growth was also seen in BFSI, healthcare, retail, …
News18
From Rasoi Day, AI To Quiz, Startups: PM Modi Discusses Over 50 Ideas With Young Leaders
January 14, 2026
PM Modi engaged with young leaders on 50+ groundbreaking ideas across tech, education, …
Conversations between PM Modi & young leaders included AI for kitchens (Rasoi Day AI) and …
The young leaders dialogue showcased India’s support for startups and youth-led solutions, …
Business Line
India’s textiles sector attracts over ₹60,000 crore investment in 2025
January 14, 2026
Textiles sector sees commitments and investments of over ₹60,000 crore in 2025
Textile sector: 2026 to see a continued focus on investments through PM MITRA and Production …
PM MITRA Park projects alone attract committed investments of over ₹14,000 crore with a …
Business Standard
Govt looks to expand UPI's global footprint, eyes East Asia: DFS secy
January 14, 2026
India is working to expand the global reach of UPI, its real-time digital payments system, by …
India’s initiative to expand the global reach of UPI aims to enable seamless digital payments …
India’s push for UPI reflects its ambition to be a global fintech leader, advancing …
The Times Of India
India-France ties: PM Modi meets Macron’s aide; reaffirms strategic partnership
January 14, 2026
PM Modi met with Emmanuel Bonne, French President Macron's diplomatic advisor, reinforcing the …
PM Modi’s meeting with Emmanuel Bonne comes amid continued high-level engagement between the …
India and France share a long-standing strategic partnership spanning defence, space, nuclear …
Fortune India
21.3 Lakh EVs sold, ₹42,500 crore PLI investments drive India’s EV and advanced manufacturing growth in 2025
January 14, 2026
Record EV sales and massive PLI investments mark 2025 as a transformative year for India’s …
India’s EV and advanced manufacturing sector achieved record growth in 2025, with over 21.3 …
Under the PM E-DRIVE initiative, launched with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore, more than 21.36 lakh …
Business Standard
India's new FTA playbook looks beyond trade and tariffs to investment ties
January 14, 2026
The recently concluded trade agreements and ongoing negotiations for others indicate a …
The Indian government has been on an FTA-signing spree over half a decade, clocking seven deals …
India’s new free trade agreements (FTAs) reflect a clear shift away from merely tariff-focused …
Business Standard
Indian job market gains pace as hiring rises 15% in December: Report
January 14, 2026
India’s job market closed 2025 with renewed confidence, as hiring activity rose 5% month-on-…
The convergence of core industries and AI adoption will continue to position India as a global …
In 2026, hiring will be increasingly skills-led, mid-career-focused, and spread across both …
Business Standard
UPI user base can more than double to 1 billion: RBI Deputy Governor
January 14, 2026
UPI has the potential to more than double to 1 billion users from the current base of 400 …
The total digital payment transactions value increased from Rs 2,071 crore in FY 2017-18 to Rs …
UPI has emerged as the most popular and preferred payment mode pioneering Person to Person (P2P)…
The Times Of India
Green makeover: 7 villages in Kashi to get free solar energy under PM’s scheme
January 14, 2026
In a big step towards making rural areas energy-independent, seven villages adopted by PM Modi …
Houses built under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, and CSR funds in 7 …
Over 500 houses will get 2 kW solar power plants installed in the first phase, targeting homes …
First Post
How German Chancellor Merz’s India visit carries a strategic message
January 14, 2026
India and Germany are signalling that middle and major powers can still build partnerships …
Berlin now views New Delhi not only as an important economic partner but also as a central …
PM Modi’s invitation to German universities and companies to embed themselves in India …
Business Line
India, France explore joint development under Make in India at strategic dialogue
January 14, 2026
India and France co-chaired a key strategic dialogue as the two sides explored opportunities …
NSA Ajit Doval and Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the Republic of France, Emmanuel Bonne,…
India and France underscored the importance of closer cooperation to address challenges in the …
Business Standard
Rabi acreage tops normal levels for most crops till January 9, shows data
January 13, 2026
Sowing of rabi crops crossed normal levels during the week ended January 9, with acreage under …
Around 64.42 million hectares of land were sown under rabi crops till January 9, 2026, which is …
With acreage of almost all major rabi crops exceeding last year’s levels, production is …
News18
Why ‘G RAM G’ Is Essential For A Viksit Bharat
January 13, 2026
Considering the rapidly changing 21st century, the needs and aspirations of Young Bharat, and …
In the new and rapidly changing economic, social, and technological landscape, the MGNREGA …
MGNREGA remained limited as a welfare-oriented poverty alleviation programme, whereas today’s …
Business Standard
Net direct tax kitty swells 9% to ₹18.4 trillion till January 11
January 13, 2026
Net direct tax collection grew 8.82 per cent to over Rs 18.38 trillion in the current fiscal …
In the current fiscal (2025-26), the government has projected its direct tax collection at Rs 25.…
Net corporate tax collection crossed Rs 8.63 trillion, while tax from non-corporates, including …
The Economic Times
Women apprentices in India rise 58% over three years: TeamLease report
January 13, 2026
Women apprentices in India increased by 58% over three years, rising from 124,000 in 2021–22 to …
Projections indicate India’s female workforce could reach 255 million by 2047, representing 45 …
In 2021, the number of employable women stood at 1.38 million and by 2027, employable women are …
The Economic Times
Indian banks see exponential growth in deposits and loans since FY05: SBI Report
January 13, 2026
During the period from FY05 to FY25, bank deposits increased from Rs 18.4 lakh crore to Rs 241.…
Bank asset growth rebounded sharply after FY21, with total banking assets rising from 77 per …
The total asset size of Indian banks has grown sharply from Rs 23.6 lakh crore in FY05 to Rs 312.…
Business Standard
Record domestic coal output helps India save nearly $8 bn in imports
January 13, 2026
India saved nearly $8 billion in foreign exchange in FY25 as coal imports declined sharply on …
Overall coal imports were down 7.9 per cent in FY25, translating into estimated savings of $7.…
Power plants were consistently well supplied through the year, ending December with 50.3 …
India Today
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 crosses 4.3 crore registrations; exceeds last year’s Guinness record
January 13, 2026
Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026 has recorded more than 4.30 crore registrations, beating last …
Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) has seen massive growth over the years, with participation rising …
Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) was recognised by Guinness World Records for recording 3.53 crore …
Business Standard
Mobile phone production to reach $75 billion by FY26-end, says ICEA
January 13, 2026
Mobile phone production in the country is expected to reach $75 billion, comprising export of …
The conclusion of the mobile phone PLI scheme in March 2026 will be a key transition point for …
India will be touching almost 30 crore units of mobile phone production and one in four …
Business Standard
India-Germany sign pacts to strengthen ties across defence, tech, energy
January 13, 2026
During German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India, the two countries signed agreements …
India and Germany concluded 19 agreements and made several policy announcements aimed at …
India and Germany signed multiple declarations of intent covering a semiconductor ecosystem …
The Times Of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz take diplomacy to the skies at the International Kite Festival in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad
January 13, 2026
Kites, colour and camaraderie defined Monday morning at the Sabarmati Riverfront as PM Modi …
As PM Modi and German Chancellor Merz arrived at the Sabarmati Riverfront, the sky filled with …
PM Modi guided German Chancellor Merz through the displays, showcasing the craft of kite-making …
The Economic Times
Germany allows visa-free transit for Indians; PM Modi invites German universities to set up in India
January 13, 2026
During German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s official visit to India, Germany announced a visa-…
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s two-day visit to India coincides with the 75th …
Indian travellers transiting through Germany will no longer need a separate transit visa, …
The Economic Times
‘No partner more essential than India’: New US Ambassador Sergio Gor signals reset in ties; hints at Trump visit
January 13, 2026
US Ambassador Sergio Gor announced that India will join Pax Silica as a full member next month, …
The "genuine personal friendship" between the PM and President Trump is driving a reset in ties,…
"No partner is more essential than India. This could be the most consequential global …
DD News
India’s EV sales cross 2.3 million in 2025, market share rises to 8%
January 13, 2026
The government's push for clean energy has propelled EV sales to 2.3 million units in 2025, …
The EV sector attracted $1.4 billion in investment in 2025, while the auto component industry …
India’s EV market is seeing rapid expansion, accounting for 8% of all new vehicle …
NDTV
Indias Youth Hiring To Rise 11% By 2026, Creating 1.28 Crore Jobs: Report
January 13, 2026
The Central government's strategic focus on the manufacturing and services sectors is set to …
High-growth sectors such as electronics manufacturing, renewable energy, and digital services …
The projected 11% rise in youth hiring reflects the robust health of the Indian economy and the …
Republic
PM Modi Invites Germany to 'Make in India', Chancellor Merz Says, 'Strongly Interested in Further Business Opportunities'
January 13, 2026
India and Germany have finalized a landmark Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap, focusing on …
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit witnessed a massive boost for green energy, with Germany …
"India is a desired partner, a partner of choice for Germany. We have decided to make our …
News18
Vishwamitra: The Modi Era And Indian Army's Rise As A Global First Responder
January 13, 2026
Following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar, the Indian Army launched Operation Brahma, …
In response to Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian Army executed Operation Sagar Bandhu, treating over 3,…
PM Modi’s era has placed a clearer emphasis on India’s humanitarian commitments, and the Indian …
Asianet News
Tripura Gramin Bank first in India with solar-powered ATM van
January 13, 2026
Tripura Gramin Bank pioneers sustainable finance by deploying 3 solar-powered ATM vans that …
TGB's solar ATM initiative has earned national acclaim for bridging the digital divide, helping …
"Tripura Gramin Bank has set a new benchmark in rural banking...This SKOCH Silver Award …
ANI News
"India is experiencing remarkable growth in Orange Economy": PM Modi at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026
January 13, 2026
The Digital India mission has catalyzed the "Orange Economy," transforming India into a premier …
PM Modi noted that over 1,000 defense startups and 300 space startups are now driving …
"India is witnessing the sunrise era of the 'Orange Economy.' The three pillars are content, …
ANI News
Rolls Royce looks to position India as its third 'home market'
January 13, 2026
Rolls-Royce offered full technology transfer and joint ownership of IP for next-generation …
Rolls-Royce is doubling its supply chain sourcing from India by 2030 and has established its …
"We have deep ambitions to develop India as a home market for Rolls-Royce... Our technologies …
News18
'India's Gen-Z Full Of Creativity': PM Modi Appeals To Youth To Overcome 'Mindset Of Slavery'
January 13, 2026
PM Modi noted that India is becoming a global hub for the "Orange Economy", a sector combining …
India is systematically dismantling colonial legacies, with PM Modi setting a 10-year goal to …
"India’s Gen-Z is filled with creativity. You must resolve to free the nation from the mindset …
News18
No RAC, No VIP Quota: All About India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper On Howrah-Guwahati Route
January 13, 2026
The Vande Bharat Sleeper marks a paradigm shift by scrapping the RAC system and VIP quotas
The Vande Bharat Sleeper introduces world-class amenities, all while maintaining a top …
The Vande Bharat Sleeper will provide a fast, comfortable, and modern travel experience for long-…
News18
Watch: PM Modi, German Chancellor Fly Lord Hanuman Kite In Gujarat As Op Sindoor Banner Soars
January 13, 2026
The Central government's "Atithi Devo Bhava" spirit was on full display as PM Modi hosted …
The International Kite Festival 2026 served as a backdrop for strategic ties, with a 'Operation …
"The India-Germany partnership is a strategic asset. Flying these kites together signifies our …
The Hindu
PM Modi pitches India as stable investment destination amid global turbulence
January 12, 2026
Amid the global uncertainty, India is witnessing an era of unprecedented certainty. There is …
India is the world’s fastest-growing economy and is rapidly on course to become the third …
In recent years, India has made rapid progress, and Gujarat has played a significant role in …
Business Standard
India's iPhone exports hit ₹2 trillion in CY25, a first since 2021
January 12, 2026
For the first time since 2021, Apple’s iPhone exports from the country crossed Rs 2 trillion in …
Apple’s iPhone exports from India in January-December 2025, reached a record $23 billion, up …
Apple's iPhone exports from India crossed ₹2 trillion in 2025, marking a major milestone for …
Business Line
Coal powers India’s reform express
January 12, 2026
The reforms of the past decade have created a coal ecosystem that is not only larger but smarter,…
Coal will continue to contribute to India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047: Union Minister G.…
In the last 11 years, India’s coal sector has been reinventing itself as a next-gen fuel: Union …
Business Standard
Unlisted Indian companies' debt burden at 35-year low: CMIE data
January 12, 2026
Unlisted Indian companies have lower borrowings relative to their size and operations than at …
The debt-to-equity ratio stood at 1.01 in 2024-25 (FY25), the lowest since 1990-91: CMIE data
The interest-coverage ratio for unlisted Indian companies has touched a 35-year high of 2.78 in …
Business Standard
Two-wheeler industry expects 6-9% growth in 2026 on GST cut, urban demand
January 12, 2026
The two-wheeler segment of the country’s automobile industry is expected to grow 6-9% this …
India’s two-wheeler wholesale volumes rose sharply by 19% year-on-year to 1.8 million units in …
Two-wheeler retail sales during the 42-day festive period between Dussehra and Diwali grew 22% …
The Economic Times
Hatchback sales in India rebound as GST-led price cuts revive demand for small cars
January 12, 2026
Share of hatchbacks in India's car sales picked up in the past quarter; the GST cut in …
Sales volume of hatchbacks such as Maruti Suzuki Alto, Tata Altroz and Hyundai i20 rose about 20%…
The share of hatchbacks in total passenger vehicle sales increased to 24.4% in the October-…
The Economic Times
FMCG players witness strong Q3 recovery on demand surge, margin expansion
January 12, 2026
Driven by GST reforms, robust festive demand, and softening raw material prices, the FMCG …
FMCG players witness strong Q3 recovery, this positive outlook is fueled by GST reforms, robust …
Companies like Dabur, Marico, and Godrej Consumer Products report signs of recovery in the …
The Economic Times
India EV market hits 2.3 million sales in 2025, policy support, festive demand drive adoption
January 12, 2026
India's broader automobile market recorded 28.2 million vehicle registrations in 2025, with two-…
Uttar Pradesh emerged as India's largest EV market in 2025, with more than 4 lakh EV units sold,…
CESL announced the successful completion of a 10,900 electric bus tender under the PM E-DRIVE …
Business Line
India-Germany bilateral ties ‘at an all-time high’: German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann
January 12, 2026
India-Germany bilateral ties are at an all-time high and that the partnership has never been as …
The strategic partnership between India and Germany has grown over the years: German Ambassador …
India is increasingly an important partner in this region of the world, and a partner with whom …
The Hindu
ISRO’s Aditya-L1 decodes how solar storms impact Earth’s magnetic field
January 12, 2026
ISRO has said its Aditya-L1 solar mission has provided new insights into how a powerful solar …
ISRO scientists and research students analysed a major space weather event that struck Earth in …
ISRO’s study used observations from Aditya-L1 along with data from other international space …
Swarajya
India's Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity Surges 22.6 Per Cent To 266.78 GW In Record-Breaking Clean Energy Year In 2025
January 12, 2026
India recorded a landmark year in clean energy expansion in 2025, with non-fossil fuel …
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi attributed the record growth of non-fossil fuel installed capacity …
Total renewable energy installed capacity reached 253.96 GW by November 2025, marking a 23 per …