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Davos 2026: Martin Sorrell says ‘Modi is on fire’, India a pocket of growth
January 21, 2026
PM Modi is delivering strong economic momentum for India, said Martin Sorrell, Chairman of S4Capital
“Modi is on fire,” Sorrell, Chairman of S4Capital said, pointing to India’s robust performance …
For companies, particularly in an Asian context, India provides a tremendous alternative: …
The Tribune
G-Ram-G’s Gandhian vision
January 21, 2026
The Opposition is crying foul over the transition from MGNREGA to VB G-RAM-G, but this is …
VB G-RAM-G guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household, up from 100, while …
Our government never ignored MGNREGA. Person-days of employment generated rose 82% between 2014 …
The Tribune
AIIMS performs 1,000 robotic surgeries in 13 months, sets public healthcare benchmark
January 21, 2026
AIIMS, New Delhi has completed over 1,000 robotic-assisted surgeries in just 13 months, marking …
In November 2024, AIIMS installed a dedicated, state-of-the-art surgical robot, enabling large-…
AIIMS became the first General Surgery department in a government hospital in India to have an …
CNBC TV18
India’s manufacturing index hits all-time high in Q3 FY26: FICCI survey
January 21, 2026
India’s manufacturing activity scaled a record high in the third quarter of FY26, reflecting …
About 91% of respondents reported higher or unchanged production levels in Q3 FY26, up from 87% …
Demand sentiment strengthened, with 86% of firms expecting higher or stable domestic orders, …
The Times Of india
Sold-out hotels, packed flights: How India is becoming a global concert destination
January 21, 2026
The Lumineers and John Mayer will be setting their solo stages for the Indian fans this year
India is no longer an afterthought for the global artist tour venues, but a very significant stop
According to the EY–Parthenon and BookMyShow report, India’s Rising Concert Economy, India’s …
Mathrubhumi
Cisco highlights India’s strategic importance at Davos 2026, eyes more AI investment
January 21, 2026
Technology major Cisco views India as one of its most strategically important markets and plans …
India hosts Cisco’s largest workforce outside the US and has delivered strong growth for the …
Cisco benefits from India’s strong public–private partnership culture and has worked closely …
The Economic Times
India jumps to a joint second place as a preferred investment destination for global CEOs: PwC Global CEO survey
January 21, 2026
India has emerged as the second most preferred destination for global CEOslooking at cross …
India’s position as a preferred investment destination illustrates the confidence global and …
India Inc seems to be more upbeat about economic growth than their global counterparts in 2026, …
The Economic Times
AI, chip manufacturing to create new jobs by 2030: MeitY Secretary
January 21, 2026
By 2030, 4 million (40 lakhs) jobs will be created," Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) …
Driven by the demand from AI, EV, and consumer electronics, India made a debut in the capital-…
AI technology and soon-to-commercialise semiconductor manufacturing units would add new …
The Economic Times
India’s core sectors' growth accelerates to 4-month high of 3.7% in December
January 21, 2026
India’s eight core infrastructure sectors expanded by 3.7 per cent in December 2025
On a cumulative basis, core sector output grew by 2.6 per cent during April–December 2025-26, …
Among individual sectors, cement production surged 13.5 per cent in December, while steel …
Business Standard
Toyota enters India's electric vehicle market with Urban Cruiser Ebella
January 21, 2026
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has entered the EV segment with the launch of the Urban Cruiser Ebella, …
Toyota's Ebella shares a platform with Maruti Suzuki’s e-Vitara under a long-standing alliance, …
With bookings open ahead of its February arrival, the Ebella launch aligns with rising electric …
The Economic Times
Indian defence company to invest ₹500 cr in chip plant
January 21, 2026
An Indian defence company is investing Rs 500 crore to set up a new semiconductor production …
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd, is looking to create a domestic hub for chiplet …
Paras Defence sees an annual domestic requirement of Rs 2,500 crore for sensors and chipsets as …
The Economic Times
India FTA to create market of 2 billion people: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen
January 21, 2026
The India-EU FTA is nearing conclusion, described as a historic deal that would connect two …
Upon finalisation, the India-EU could create a combined market of 2bn people, accounting for …
EU leaders are pushing the FTA deal with India to diversify trade partnerships, deepen economic …
Business Standard
Energy company AM Green to set up $25 billion AI hub in Greater Noida
January 21, 2026
AM Green announces plans for a $2.5bn AI hub in Greater Noida, aimed at accelerating AI …
AM Green AI hub will focus on AI-driven R&D, software development and partnerships, …
Large AI investment by AM Green towards AI Hubs underscores growing confidence in India’s tech …
Hindustan Times
Building on the gains of rural-roads scheme
January 21, 2026
Under PMGSY, rural roads have expanded connectivity to markets, improved non-farm jobs, and …
In many ways, the PMGSY has been worth every rupee. Roads built under the programme have …
Under PMGSY, as of December 2024, 95% and 97% of sanctioned works under phase I and II, …
CNBC TV18
Davos 2026 | Saint-Gobain to accelerate capex, acquisitions in India; positions country as key export hub
January 21, 2026
CEO Benoit Bazin says India is a key long-term growth market, with nearly €2bn invested, 82 …
Saint-Gobain aims to grow India’s export share from approx. 5% to 10-15% in the next 5 years, …
India operations include IT and R&D teams working on next-generation materials and …
The Financial Express
Davos 2026| India among top investment hubs
January 21, 2026
At Davos 2026, India was spotlighted as a top destination for global capital, with investors …
Rising FDIs, expanding manufacturing and tech adoption were identified as core drivers …
India’s large domestic market and strategic role in diversified supply chains were cited as …
Business Standard
Ikea plans to double India investment to more than $2.20 bn in 5 years
January 21, 2026
IKEA aims to increase its investment to over $2.20bn in five years, reflecting strong …
IKEA'S 2.2bn investment in India will support new stores, boosting local manufacturing and …
IKEA plans to deepen sourcing from Indian suppliers, strengthening domestic industries and …
Business Standard
India's sugar output increased 22% to 15.9 MT until January 15: ISMA
January 21, 2026
India’s sugar production has jumped 22% to 15.9 MT by Jan15 in the 2025–26 season, reflecting …
With increased output, sugar mills are expanding ethanol supplies for blending, supporting …
The production rise strengthens both the sugar and biofuel sectors, helping stabilise prices …
ANI News
"The way renewables have grown in India is an example for any global player," says IREDA CMD Pradeep Kumar
January 21, 2026
India’s renewable growth over the last decade is a lesson for global players in building a …
A strong, clean energy system built by the Indian government over the last decade is now a …
India’s renewable energy CAGR over the last five years is 22.5%, a level of growth rarely seen …
ANI News
India's hypersonic missile to debut at Republic Day Parade showcasing maritime prowess
January 21, 2026
DRDO long-range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Glide Missile is set to make its debut in the 77th …
LRAShM Glide missiles have a range of 1,500 km and will significantly boost India’s …
LRAShM Glide missiles travel at hypersonic speed with high aerodynamic efficiency, enhancing …
The Times of India
‘You are my boss, I am a worker’: PM Narendra Modi as Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP chief; asks partymen to shun congress ‘failings’
January 21, 2026
In party matters, Nitin Nabin ji is my boss, and I am a worker: PM Modi
It may seem I am a third-term Prime Minister and have led governments for 25 years, but above …
We will have to expose parties that are shielding infiltrators for vote bank politics: PM Modi
News18
'Major Security Threat': PM Modi Says Infiltrators Must Be Identified And Sent Back
January 21, 2026
India cannot allow infiltrators to loot the rights of the country’s poor and youth: PM Modi
Identifying infiltrators and sending them back to their country of origin is extremely necessary:…
The scope of urban Naxalism is becoming international, and urban Naxals are continuously …
News18
Cultural Soft Power In Motion: PM Modi Elevates Bagurumba Dance To Global Fame
January 21, 2026
The traditional Bagurumba dance of Assam’s Bodo community has transformed from a local heritage …
On January 18, PM Modi witnessed over 10,000 Bodo artistes perform the Bagurumba Dwhou at …
Bagurumba dance videos shared on PM Modi’s social media platforms have crossed 200 million …
NDTV
Video | India At Davos | "Mother of All Deals": At Davos, EU Chief Says India Trade Pact Soon
January 21, 2026
India and the EU are on the cusp of a historic trade agreement, the mother of all deals: EU …
Europe wants to do business with the growth centres of today and the economic powerhouses of …
The India-EU pact could create a 2 billion person market covering nearly one fourth of global …
The Economic Times
AI startup Emergent raises $70 million from Khosla Ventures, SoftBank; valuation triples to $300 million
January 21, 2026
AI startup Emergent has raised $70 million from Khosla Ventures and SoftBank, tripling its …
Emergent has scaled to $50 million in annual recurring revenue, with users across 190+ …
Emergent now serves nearly 5 million users worldwide, including about 100,000 paying customers
The Economic Times
WEF Davos: Industry leaders, policymakers highlight India's transformation, future potential
January 20, 2026
India’s global influence is soaring at WEF Davos 2026 as the IMF lifts the nation's growth …
The Central government’s strategic outreach at Davos 2026 includes a massive 10,000 sq ft India …
"The sea change in India over the last₹ 15 years regarding implementation and quality has …
News18
In Pictures: PM Modi’s ‘Car Diplomacy’ With World Leaders
January 20, 2026
Jordan's Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II personally drove PM Narendra Modi to The …
During Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Delhi in December, he was once seen sharing …
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Delhi for a brief visit of around two hours,…
Business Line
Textiles sector driving growth, jobs
January 20, 2026
India’s textile sector has risen from a legacy industry to a powerful job creating, people-…
Today, the textile sector stands as the country’s second largest employer after agriculture, …
As India moves towards Viksit Bharat 2047, textiles will remain central to building an …
The Times of India
MSMEs’ contribution to GDP rises, exports triple, and NPA levels drop
January 20, 2026
The MSME sector has shown remarkable growth as exports have tripled, and its overall …
Under the Central government’s initiatives, the NPA levels for MSMEs have dropped significantly,…
The 'Make in India' mission continues to drive the MSME sector toward greater self-reliance and …
Money Control
IMF revises India growth outlook upwards; pegs FY26 at 7.3%, FY27 at 6.4%
January 20, 2026
India’s economy is expected to grow faster than previously anticipated in the current as well …
The IMF expects India’s GDP to expand by 7.3 percent in FY26, an upward revision of 0.7 …
The IMF projects India’s GDP growth at 6.4 percent in FY27, up from its earlier estimate of 6.2 …
The Economic Times
India-UAE aim to double trade to $200 billion by 2032; ink deals on LNG, defence, and space
January 20, 2026
India and the UAE have set an ambitious target to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032,…
India and the UAE have signed a Letter of Intent on a Strategic Defence Partnership, signalling …
India will receive LNG supplies from UAE for a period of 10 years beginning 2028, strengthening …
First Post
PM Modi welcomes UAE president, gifts him Indian artefacts including wooden swing, pashmina shawl & saffron
January 20, 2026
India and the UAE have built a comprehensive partnership over the years, bolstered by …
PM Modi presented the UAE President with a Royal Carved Wooden Jhula, an intricately crafted …
PM Modi presented a pashmina shawl in an ornate silver box to H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak …
Business Standard
India's insurance market to grow at nearly 7% CAGR over 2026-30: Swiss Re
January 20, 2026
India’s insurance market will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9 per cent in …
Reforms by insurance regulators, along with broader government policy changes, are bringing …
The government exempted GST on individual life and health insurance, and raised the FDI cap in …
The Economic Times
India set for cyclical earnings upswing, may outperform EM peers despite valuation concerns: Jonathan Garner, Morgan Stanley
January 20, 2026
India is entering a cyclical earnings upswing and is set to outperform its emerging market …
Jonathan Garner describes India’s macro position as “very strong,” citing a stable current …
India’s young and urbanising population continues to support modern consumption patterns, …
Business Standard
High demand for luxury units drives housing segment premiumisation
January 20, 2026
Apartments costing above ₹1 crore increased their market share to 63 per cent in 2025 from 53 …
India’s housing market continued to edge towards premiumisation in 2025, with sustained demand …
The share of sales of homes priced between ₹1.25 crore and ₹3 crore has been the largest in 2025,…
The Times Of india
India to become upper middle income country soon! Per capita income to rise; economy set to be 3rd largest
January 20, 2026
India’s gross national income per capita will hit $4,000 by 2030 - positioning India to enter …
From a $2 trillion economy in 2014, India added another trillion by 2021, crossed $4 trillion …
India is all set to become an upper middle-income country by the end of this decade and is on …
Business Standard
Indian luxury on par with global peers in FY25, shows Tofler data
January 20, 2026
Indian luxury labels are closing the gap with leading global fashion houses in the country, as …
Major global luxury brands operating in India did not cross the ₹500-crore revenue mark in 2024-…
Hermès India Retail and Distributors Pvt Ltd, reported a 35.4% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in …
Money Control
India’s healthcare deals top Rs 10,000 crore in Q2FY26 as hospitals, diagnostics lead expansion: EY
January 20, 2026
The Indian healthcare sector recorded over ₹10,000 crore in M&A transactions in Q2 FY26, driven …
Leading hospital chains are undergoing an ambitious expansion to add over 18,000 beds in the …
"Q2 FY26 reinforces the structural strength of India’s healthcare sector with a clear shift …
Money Control
Davos 2026: “Only a fool would overlook India,” says Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman on AI partnerships
January 20, 2026
The IndiaAI Mission is driving the nation’s technological ascent by building large-scale …
The Central government’s focus on high-quality datasets and a strong startup ecosystem has …
"As a market, as a place to partner, as a place to deploy gear, I think one would be a fool to …
Money Control
Davos 2026: Gig economy now India’s ‘third pillar’, delivery partners paid over Rs 5,000 cr last year, says Swiggy’s Rohit Kapoor
January 20, 2026
India's gig economy has become a central pillar of employment, with food delivery platforms …
Industry leaders welcome the Central government's move towards formalising gig work through new …
"This is truly the third pillar of livelihood in India, and there is a substantial amount of …
The Financial Express
Boost for ‘Make in India’: AXISCADES bags Rs 100 crore defence order from DRDO-BEL programme
January 20, 2026
AXISCADES Technologies has secured a ₹100 crore defence order through its subsidiary Mistral …
The AXISCADES project with the government involves supplying advanced Signal and Data …
"The win reflects Mistral’s continued commitment to supporting India’s defence indigenisation …
Business Standard
Indian economy continues to demonstrate resilience and momentum, says SEBI Chair
January 20, 2026
India stands as the 4th-largest economy globally with GDP growth projected at 7.4% for 2025-26, …
Capital markets have become structural pillars under the Central government, facilitating …
Over the past 10 years, equity and debt markets together have facilitated average annual …
The Times of India
Government readies $1bn package to give fillip to footwear manufacturing
January 20, 2026
The Central government is finalising a significant $1 billion package to boost domestic …
The $1 billion comprehensive package for the footwear manufacturing aims to strengthen the …
The Central government is working to push domestic footwear consumption from the current …
ANI News
India achieves record electronics export in 2025 at $47 billion, PLI drives growth
January 20, 2026
India supplies high-tech products like smartphones, laptops, and hardware to over 140 countries,…
The electronics manufacturing sector has not only boosted exports to $47 billion but has also …
India’s leap to $47 billion in electronics exports is a testament to the success of the PLI …
The Times of India
Boost for defence exports as Rajnath flags off 1st batch of Pinaka guided rockets for Armenia
January 20, 2026
India's defense exports have reached a record ₹24,000 crore, a massive jump from less than ₹1,…
The Central government is prioritizing private sector participation, aiming for it to reach 50% …
"India is no longer just an importer but is rapidly moving towards becoming a global exporter …
Business Standard
India's electronics exports cross $47 billion in 2025 on iPhone push
January 19, 2026
Electronics exports from India crossed $47 billion (₹4.15 trillion) for the first time in 2025, …
In December 2025, India’s electronics exports reached $4.17 billion, a 16.8% rise over $3.58 …
Electronics emerged as the fastest-growing export among India’s top 10 categories in 2025 and …
NDTV
India Can Add 20% To Global Growth This Year': WEF Chief To NDTV At Davos
January 19, 2026
India is likely to be the fastest-growing major economy this year, accounting for nearly 20% of …
The Modi government made some concrete economic reforms that I did expect, but not so fast and …
The forecast is based on clear evidence of accelerating economic reforms in India, which are …
Fortune India
Business confidence hits five-quarter high despite global headwinds: CII
January 19, 2026
India’s reform-led growth momentum continues to bolster industry sentiment, with business …
The Business Confidence Index rose for the third consecutive quarter to 66.5 in Q3 FY26—the …
India’s position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy has been reinforced by sustained …
The Economic Times
India's automobile exports rise 24% in 2025 driven by robust demand
January 19, 2026
Automobile exports from India rose 24% in 2025 driven by robust demand for cars, two wheelers …
Overall automobile exports last year raced to 63,25,211 units as against 50,98,474 units in the …
Passenger vehicle exports rose to 8,63,233 units in 2025, up 16 per cent as compared with 7,43,…
The Times Of India
Jungle raj’ must end for growth: PM Modi in West Bengal; attacks TMC govt
January 19, 2026
Maha jungle raj must end if Bengal is to regain law and order, attract industry and restore …
Infiltrators who have settled in Bengal using forged documents must be identified and sent back:…
For the past 11 years, Centre has repeatedly written to the state govt that a barbed-wire …