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India’s space economy enters a new strategic era
January 08, 2026
India’s private space economy, valued at $8–9 billion, is projected to grow to $44 billion by …
This is not just my journey; it’s the beginning of India’s human spaceflight programme: Group …
New policies, liberalised investment and private participation are reshaping India’s space …
The Economic Times
'India a compelling growth story, global clients expanding here'
January 08, 2026
Bank of America sees India as a strategic growth market within its global footprint, driven by …
Asia's second-biggest economy remains one of the most compelling growth stories globally: …
India set a record for banking fees last year, crossing the $1 billion mark as per industry …
The Hindu
Youth leadership is key to Viksit Bharat
January 08, 2026
Across the country, young Indians are thinking deeply about how India can grow faster, govern …
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue is designed to provide a platform to influence the …
This vast reservoir of yuva shakti is far more than a demographic advantage; it is India’s …
The Times Of India
Robust economy! India's GDP growth projected at 7.4% in FY26 - government releases first advanced estimates
January 08, 2026
India's economy will grow at a robust 7.4% in the financial year 2025-26, according to the …
Strong momentum in the services sector is estimated to be the main contributor to real GVA …
Manufacturing and construction activities in the secondary sector are forecast to grow by 7.0% …
The Times Of India
PRAGATI fast-tracks AIIMS push, brings tertiary care closer to heartland
January 08, 2026
Three AIIMS projects—in Telangana’s Bibinagar, Assam’s Guwahati and Jammu—have moved decisively …
PM Modi said Viksit Bharat@2047 is a time-bound national resolve and described PRAGATI as a key …
In the Northeast, AIIMS Guwahati—the region’s first AIIMS—was completed in 2023 after PRAGATI …
The Financial Express
Govt agencies start MSP purchase of pulses
January 08, 2026
The National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF) and farmers cooperative Nafed …
In a communication to states, the agriculture ministry has urged states to waive levies and …
Currently, Nafed and NCCF have 1.18 million and 1.6 million pre-register farmers on their …
ANI News
India surpasses 50,000 NQAS-certified public health facilities, marking major boost to healthcare quality
January 08, 2026
India's public healthcare system has reached a historic milestone with more than 50,000 health …
According to the MoHFW, a total of 50,373 public health facilities across all States and Union …
Of the total NQAS certified facilities, 48,663 are Ayushman Arogya Mandirs at the primary care …
Business Standard
Rural economy spurs tractor sales in 2025, tilling fertile ground for 2026
January 08, 2026
According to FADA Research data, tractor retail sales in CY25 stood at 996,633 units, up from …
India’s tractor industry closed 2025 on a firm footing, nearing a million units in retail sales —…
India’s massive tractor sale was backed by healthy farm economics, improved rural cash flows …
India Today
Why the INSV Kaundinya matters
January 08, 2026
With the INSV Kaundinya, India joins a select club of seafaring nations that have recreated …
An astonishing naval project built in just three years, from conception to execution, INSV …
With the Indian Navy planning more voyages for the INSV Kaundinya, including to Cambodia and …
Business Standard
E-way bill generation hits fresh high in December on strong goods movement
January 08, 2026
India’s goods movement hit a fresh high in December, with total e-way bill generation rising 23.…
December saw the highest-ever e-way bill generation, signalling strong goods movement, improved …
Higher GST registrations following the rollout of the Centre’s new fast-track registration …
Jagran
Somnath Temple is a symbol of our civilisational consciousness; memories never fade and true faith never loses
January 08, 2026
The thousand-year journey of Somnath is proof that our civilisational consciousness is that ‘…
The thousand-year journey of Somnath teaches us that memories never fade and true faith never …
The transformation over the past 11 years, from Somnath to Ram Janmabhoomi, is a symbol that …
The Economic Times
India’s economy to outperform in FY26 with 7.4% growth: HDFC
January 08, 2026
As per the first advance estimates data analysed by HDFC, India’s GDP is projected to expand by …
While real growth remains strong, nominal GDP growth is pegged at 8.0%, reflecting a very low …
The projection is in line with HDFC’s own forecast and slightly above the Reserve Bank of India’…
Business Standard
EV retail gathers pace in 2025: PVs lead, 2-wheelers cross 1.2 million mark
January 08, 2026
Electric PV retail rose to 176,817 units in CY25, up from 99,875 units in CY24, translating …
EV retail in India posted a strong performance in calendar year 2025, with both passenger …
EV retail gathers pace in 2025, PVs lead, 2-wheelers cross 1.2 million mark
The Times Of India
‘Glad to speak with my friend’: PM Modi holds talks with Israeli PM Netanyahu; reaffirms resolve to deepen ties, fight terrorism
January 08, 2026
PM Modi said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed ways to …
In a post on X, PM Modi said he conveyed New Year greetings to Netanyahu and the people of …
We (India-Israel) also exchanged views on the regional situation and reaffirmed our shared …
The Times Of India
Year’s 1st space mission on January 12 to launch Military satellite, test on-orbit refuelling & more; 1 satellite for Nepal too
January 08, 2026
India’s first space mission for 2026 will launch a defence satellite built by the DRDO, a …
The launch of PSLV-C62 mission, Isro said, is scheduled for January 12 at 10.17 am from the …
DRDO’s EOS-N1 is designed to provide the Indian military with advanced, unprecedented …
Business Standard
GCC demand pushes office leasing to all-time high: Knight Frank report
January 08, 2026
India’s commercial real estate market enters 2026 on a strong footing, buoyed by record office …
According to Knight Frank India, robust occupier demand, particularly from global capability …
India’s office market delivered a blockbuster performance in 2025, with gross leasing touching …
Money Control
Indian economy to grow at 6.8% in FY27; fiscal consolidation to continue: Goldman Sachs
January 08, 2026
India’s economy is expected to remain on a steady growth path in FY27, according to Goldman …
Goldman Sachs estimates India’s real GDP growth at 6.8 percent for FY27, a moderation from 7.3 …
Goldman Sachs expects private consumption to strengthen further in FY27
The Economic Times
EV retail sales surge 16.37 pc to over 22.70 lakh units in 2025: FADA
January 08, 2026
Electric vehicle sales in India saw a significant rise in 2025, reaching over 2.27 million units
Electric three-wheelers continue to dominate their segment, now holding over 60 percent market …
The EV makers had recorded a total sales of 19,50,727 units in 2024, the Federation of …
News18
PM Modi Calls Somnath Temple A Symbol Of India's Civilisational Continuity, Shares New Video
January 08, 2026
Earlier this week, PM Modi wrote a blog in which he described Somnath as a timeless symbol of …
PM Modi is scheduled to visit the Somnath temple in Gujarat on January 11, marking the …
Somnath Swabhiman Parv reflects India’s unbreakable spirit of faith and national pride: PM …
The Economic Times
Indian Railways strengthens affordable travel with record production of Modern General, Non-AC coaches
January 08, 2026
Indian Railways is modernizing its infrastructure and services with a strong passenger-first …
Indian Railways has achieved record production of General and non-AC coaches equipped with …
Indian Railways has identified 76 stations nationwide for the development of passenger holding …
Business Standard
Equity market to fare better in 2026, expect 10-12% return: ABSL AMC
January 08, 2026
The equity market to fare better in 2026, supported by expectations of a gradual turnaround in …
The asset manager Aditya Birla Sun Life (ABSL) AMC expects equity returns in the range of 10-12 …
Strong domestic liquidity, prospects of a return of FPI flows, and relatively compressed …
The Financial Express
‘Reform Express gaining momentum’: PM Modi credits investment push as GDP growth seen at 7.4%
January 08, 2026
Real GDP is expected to expand by 7.4 per cent in FY 2025–26, compared with 6.5 per cent growth …
“Reform Express” is gathering pace as official data projected real GDP growth of 7.4% in FY 2025–…
Be it infrastructure, manufacturing incentives, digital public goods or ‘Ease of Doing Business’,…
ANI News
Robust demand, operating leverage set to drive bumper Q3 for auto sector: Report
January 08, 2026
India's automobile sector is set to deliver one of its strongest quarterly performances in …
Aggregate revenue for listed auto companies under coverage is expected to rise about 22% year-on-…
Tractor volumes surged 23% YoY, driven by state subsidies, resilient farm cash flows and …
DD News
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 Registrations Cross 4 Crore; PM Modi Invites #ExamWarriors
January 08, 2026
PM Modi stressed the importance of staying calm and confident during examinations as …
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 had set a Guinness World Record with 3.53 crore registrations, earning …
Students, teachers and parents wishing to participate in PPC 2026 can register through the …
News18
PM Modi In 2025: Holding Firm Amid Global Turbulence
January 08, 2026
It is no mean achievement of PM Modi to keep India an island of calm internally, despite …
In 2025, the government passed many important Bills in Parliament, such as the Waqf (Amendment) …
India clocked a GDP growth of 6.6% in the calendar year 2025, which is expected to exceed the 7%…
News18
How Double-Engine Governance Is Powering Uttar Pradesh’s FDI Surge
January 08, 2026
Uttar Pradesh is delivering on the promise of the double-engine governance model, and the …
Uttar Pradesh received FDI inflows of Rs 2,762 crore during FY 2023-24, which accelerated to Rs …
The Adityanath government’s approach to addressing structural challenges such as land …
Hindustan Times
New rural jobs scheme a step in the right direction
January 08, 2026
The change from being a purely grant-based scheme to one in which the state governments have …
GRAMIN is an attempt to incorporate the lessons learnt from 20 years of operational experience …
The focus on water conservation, rural infrastructure, infrastructure linked to livelihoods and …
The Indian Express
Hardeep Singh Puri writes: A 2026 wish for criticism that improves policy, protects reform
January 08, 2026
Jal Jeevan Mission has provided tap water connections to more than 12.5 crore rural households, …
Under the PM Ujjwala Yojana, more than 10 crore LPG connections have brought cleaner cooking …
Under the PLI programmes, realised investment crossed Rs 2 lakh crore across 14 sectors and …
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 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 …
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, …