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How PM Modi Turned India's Ordnance Factories Into Atmanirbhar Powerhouse
March 19, 2026
In October 2021, the Ordnance Factory Board was dissolved and reorganised into seven …
India now moves ammunition, radar systems, patrol boats, helicopters, and lightweight torpedoes …
The government is targeting ₹50,000 crore in exports and ₹3 lakh crore in total production by …
Zee Business
India’s electronic hardware exports rise 30% to $38.5 billion in FY 2024-25
March 19, 2026
The report from the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) said that …
India’s electronics hardware exports recorded a substantial growth in 2024-25, increasing by 32.…
Smartphone exports alone rose to an estimated $24.14 billion in 2024-25 from $15.57 billion in …
News18
Big Relief For Flyers: Centre Mandates 60% Seats On Flights To Be Free Of Selection Fee
March 19, 2026
The Indian government has mandated airlines to keep 60% of seats free from selection charges, …
The Centre's step to keep 60% seats on flights free from selection charges ensures passengers …
The decision to keep 60% seats on flights free from selection charges aims to make air travel …
Business Standard
India blends sustainability with growth in twin-track model: Mospi
March 19, 2026
Schemes such as Saubhagya, Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, the Integrated Power …
India is advancing a development strategy that combines economic transformation with …
India has achieved 100 per cent village electrification and “near-universal” household …
The Indian Express
Cabinet approves Rs 33,000 crore BHAVYA scheme to develop ‘100 plug-and-play industrial parks’
March 19, 2026
The government has approved Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) to develop 100 …
Under the BHAVYA scheme, industrial parks ranging from 100 to 1,000 acres will be taken up for …
The BHAVYA scheme aims to develop world-class industrial infrastructure, unlock manufacturing …
DD News
Digital India drives surge in broadband, data use; subscribers rise 400% in a decade: Jitin Prasada
March 19, 2026
The Digital India programme has significantly expanded access to digital services and …
The broadband subscribers in India rose from 25 crore in 2014-15 to 103 crore in 2024-25, …
Using the Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) trinity, benefits worth Rs 49.82 lakh crore have been …
The Hans India
71 pc firms in India willing to invest in digital tech, highest globally: Report
March 19, 2026
71% of Indian firms are willing to invest in digital technologies, the highest globally, …
The MHP report highlights India’s rapid shift towards automation, innovation and digital …
India’s high willingness, as exhibited by the MHP report, to invest places it among the most …
News18
PM Modi Speaks With Kuwait Crown Prince, Reaffirms India's Stand On Regional Security
March 19, 2026
PM Modi spoke with Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, …
PM Modi reiterated India’s strong condemnation of attacks on Kuwait’s sovereignty and …
Ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remains our foremost priority: …
Business Standard
India office market stays robust: Demand projected at 70-75 million sf and new supply likely to touch 60-65 million sf in 2026: Colliers
March 19, 2026
India's office market is poised to sustain its growth trajectory in 2026, with Grade A demand …
By 2030, Grade A office stock is likely to surpass 1 billion sf mark, meanwhile annual demand …
Most of the Indian office markets are expected to witness firm demand and project completions …
The Times Of india
Direct tax collections rise 7.1% to Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17; corporate tax drives growth
March 19, 2026
India’s net direct tax collection increased 7.1% to about Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17 in …
Data shared by the Income Tax Department showed that net corporate tax collection grew by …
Advance tax collections rose 6.4% to Rs 11.13 lakh crore across four instalments, with the …
The Economic Times
India advances Sustainable Development Goals with clean energy, sanitation, and inclusive growth
March 19, 2026
India achieved 100% Open Defecation Free (ODF) districts by 2019-20
India has made progress in environment sustainability and inclusive economic growth, advancing …
India is the fourth-largest wind energy producer globally, with renewable energy accounting for …
News18
'No Full Stop In Politics': PM Modi Bids Farewell To Retiring Rajya Sabha MPs
March 19, 2026
PM Modi said "there is no full stop in politics," urging retiring Rajya Sabha MPs to continue …
PM Modi acknowledged the experience and contributions of retiring Rajya Sabha members, …
PM Modi highlighted that public service goes beyond positions, encouraging leaders to remain …
The Economic Times
If you're not invested in India, it's time to start: Vincent Mortier, CIO, Amundi
March 19, 2026
Amundi CIO Vincent Mortier stated “if you’re not invested in India, it’s time to start,” …
Vincent Mortimer, CIO, Amundi noted that global markets have remained “logical and contained” …
Amundi CIO, Vincent Mortier reaffirmed a bullish stance on India, calling it a key opportunity …
The Tribune
UN report lauds India for sharp dip in child deaths
March 19, 2026
India has emerged as a key contributor to global progress in reducing child mortality: UN Report
India’s neonatal mortality rate has recorded a decline of 70%, falling from 57 in 1990 to 17 in …
India’s under-five mortality rate witnessed a sharp drop of 79%, coming down from 127 in 1990 …
The Economic Times
UPI in Sri Lanka: NPCI International expands payments for Indian tourists
March 19, 2026
India remains the top source of tourists to Sri Lanka, with over 4,16,000 Indian visitors in …
Under a partnership between NIPL and LankaPay, Indian travellers can use UPI for payments at …
UPI processes over 20 billion financial transactions every month and enables instant account-to-…
The Financial Express
Strengthening India’s path to power leadership: How India is energising a new growth story - By Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power
March 18, 2026
Total electricity generation has increased from 1,020.2 BU in FY 2014 to 1,830 BU in FY 2025
India’s power sector transformation has sharply reduced energy shortages and boosted capacity …
Since 2014, the power sector has been reshaped by mission mode schemes that have expanded …
Organiser
India advances in clean energy race with Magnetoelectric Nano-Catalyst breakthrough
March 18, 2026
Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology have successfully synthesised quasi-…
India’s clean energy transition is being driven not only by strong policies but also by major …
India is steadily shifting from dependence on foreign technologies to developing indigenous …
The Hindu
Domestic LPG production up 38%, informs Centre
March 18, 2026
Domestic LPG production has increased 38% till date since the supply maintenance orders were …
In February, as per government data, domestic LPG production was slightly more than 1 million tonne
The cargo of Shivalik and Nanda Devi, two LPG tankers that left the Strait of Hormuz with naval …
Business Standard
India's sugar output rises 10.5% to 26.21 MT in 2025-26 season: ISMA
March 18, 2026
India's sugar production reached 26.21 million tonne so far in the ongoing 2025-26 marketing …
Production in Uttar Pradesh, the country's second largest sugar producing state, stood at 8.13 …
As the sugar season advances and reaches its penultimate phase, ISMA said it continues to await …
Business Standard
Apple overshoots iPhone production target under PLI scheme by 80%
March 18, 2026
Apple has surpassed its iPhone production target under India’s PLI scheme by 80%
Apple assembled devices worth over ₹6 lakh crore in India between FY22 and FY26
Apple’s FY26 production is estimated at ₹2.27 lakh crore, marking a growth of over 24% compared …
The Global Kashmir
India’s Economic Momentum: A Decade of Transformation and Opportunity
March 18, 2026
India has transformed from a fragile economy into the world's fifth-largest, growing rapidly
International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have highlighted India’s economic resilience and …
Indian government’s efforts to promote digital economy has not only improved transparency but …
NDTV
'Will Work Together For Restoration Of Peace': PM Modi Speaks To UAE President
March 18, 2026
PM Modi spoke to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussed with him the …
PM Modi strongly condemned all attacks on the Gulf country and agreed with the UAE leader to …
PM Modi spoke to a number of leaders from West Asia since the current conflict started and that …
News18
OPINION: Trouble in Hormuz but relief in India, 'Modi shield' keeps kitchens safe
March 18, 2026
India ensured uninterrupted delivery of 50 lakh LPG cylinders every day, keeping the kitchens …
The government issued the 'LPG Control Order', ordering refineries to increase LPG production, …
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured "domestic supplies are completely secure, there …
News18
India Ramps Up LPG Output By 25% Amid Supply Concerns: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
March 18, 2026
India’s domestic LPG production has increased by about 25%: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Fertiliser availability remains sufficient to meet farmers’ needs during the Kharif sowing cycle:…
India’s installed power generation capacity has more than doubled since 2014, eliminating …
Mathrubhumi
India’s household savings jump to 21.7 per cent of GDP in 2024-25: Key drivers revealed
March 18, 2026
India’s household savings jumped to 21.7% of GDP in 2024–25: Government
Retail food inflation declined sharply to –0.98% during April–January FY2025–26: …
WPI-based average fuel inflation stood at –3.16% during April–January FY2025–26: Government
Lokmat Times
India among the most proactive adopters of AI in payroll processess: Report
March 18, 2026
India is emerging as one of the most proactive markets globally in adopting AI in payroll …
34% of Indian organisations plan near-term AI adoption in payroll processes by 2026: Report
33% of organisations identify AI as a key driver of payroll transformation over the next 2–3 …
India Tv
Shashi Tharoor hails UPI's global adoption, says 'India now a techno-diplomatic leader'
March 18, 2026
Through UPI, India has become a techno-diplomatic leader, leveraging a technological capability …
UPI has now been adopted by 19 countries, enabling India to use its homegrown innovation to …
UPI has significantly transformed global perceptions of India’s technological capabilities: …
The Economic Times
Railways transformed in a decade, says Ashwini Vaishnaw; bats for ‘performance politics’
March 18, 2026
The government has brought big changes in the railways over the past decade and worked on all …
The Modi government has brought significant changes in the railways over the past decade, …
The government provides an annual subsidy of ₹60,000 crore on rail fares, offering around 45% …
News18
Indian Vessel Jag Laadki Carrying 80,800 MT Of Crude Oil Arrives At Gujarat Port
March 18, 2026
Indian-flagged oil tanker Jag Laadki, carrying around 80,800 metric tonnes of crude oil, …
Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, transported a combined 92,712 metric …
India continues to maintain a strong naval presence in the Gulf region under Operation Sankalp, …
Lokmat Times
India's service sector likely to triple to $6 trillion by 2035
March 18, 2026
India’s services sector is projected to reach $6 trillion by 2035, growing at a strong CAGR of …
In India’s GDP, the services sector’s share is expected to rise to nearly 60%, up from about 55%…
The services sector remains the largest and fastest-growing component of India’s GVA, …
The Economic Times
India's chemicals industry to reach $255 billion by 2030: Report
March 18, 2026
India’s chemicals industry is projected to grow from $155–165 billion to $230–255 billion by …
India’s chemicals industry is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 8–9% despite global …
India’s construction-linked chemicals segment is expected to double to $28 billion by 2030, …
Outlook Business
India Exports 3.15 lakh Tonnes Sugar in Oct-Feb of 2025-26 Marketing Year: AISTA
March 17, 2026
India exported 3.15 lakh tonnes of sugar during October-February in the current 2025-26 …
The central government has approved total exports of 2 million tonnes for 2025-26 marketing …
India will be able to do physical shipments of more than 8,00,000 tonnes, including to Asian …
The Hindu
Railways offers 3% discount on unreserved tickets booked through RailOne app
March 17, 2026
The Indian Railways is offering a 3% discount on unreserved tickets booked through the RailOne …
The newly integrated RailOne app provides a unified platform for both reserved and unreserved …
“RailOne app unifies reserved and unreserved services for greater convenience": Lalit Bohra, …
DD News
How Budget 2026–27 is strengthening India’s services export engine
March 17, 2026
India aims to increase its share in global services exports to 10% by 2047, supported by …
The Central government has proposed a common safe harbour margin of 15.5% and increased the …
The Union Budget 2026-27 aims to accelerate the growth of services exports and strengthen India’…
Live Mint
Data centre boom brightens engineering job prospects—100,000 new jobs likely
March 17, 2026
India’s data centre sector is poised to generate 100,000 new high-value engineering jobs as the …
The rapid expansion of data centres is creating a wealth of opportunities for engineers in power,…
Data localization, the rise of AI and tax holidays are combining to double the projected size …
Mathrubhumi
Is UPI transforming India’s economy? Check latest FY25 data
March 17, 2026
UPI accounts for around 81% of total retail digital payment transactions in FY25, reinforcing …
Retail digital payment transaction volume increased sharply from 7,176.9 crore transactions in …
Digital payments have expanded consistently over the past three financial years, with …
Business Standard
Govt says exports moving smoothly; 2,600 containers shipped to West Asia
March 17, 2026
India secured safe passage for two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers through …
Around 2,600 containers have been shipped to West Asia from India’s export cargo hub over the …
Indian-flagged vessel Jag Laadki, carrying about 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil, sailed from …
The Hindu
Gem & Jewellery export rises 4% in Feb. despite tariff impact
March 17, 2026
The Indian gem and jewellery sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year, …
For the period April 2025 to February 2026, the overall gross exports of gems and jewellery …
The Government of India’s proactive trade diplomacy through FTAs has been instrumental in …
NDTV
Iran War: LPG Tanker Shivalik Reaches Gujarat's Mundra Port Days After Crossing Strait Of Hormuz
March 17, 2026
The LPG tanker Shivalik successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz to deliver 92,700 metric …
The Central government has proactively ramped up domestic LPG production by 28% to ensure an …
India is working to secure safe passage for over two dozen other Indian-flagged merchant …
Business Standard
Govt hikes arthiyas commission by 10% for Punjab, Haryana wheat procurement
March 17, 2026
The Central government has raised the commission rates payable to ‘arthiyas’ in Punjab and …
The government undertakes large-scale procurement of wheat and paddy every year at the MSP to …
For paddy procurement, the commission payable to arthiyas has been raised by 10.32% from Rs 45.…
The Times Of india
The balancing act: How India is stepping up engagement with Iran as Hormuz crisis deepens
March 17, 2026
India is stepping up diplomatic engagement with Iran to restore shipping through the strategic …
India’s direct talks with Iranian authorities have delivered results, as two Indian-flagged gas …
India is engaged in a delicate diplomatic balancing act - maintaining engagement with Tehran to …
On Manorama
Middle East war a signal to India to resurrect 'Swadeshi' movement: Chief Economic Advisor
March 17, 2026
It is high time India revisited the idea of 'Swadeshi': CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran
‘Swadeshi’, which was abandoned in the 1980s, needs to be brought back with some modifications: …
We have given ‘Swadeshi’ a go-by between 1990 and 2020: CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran
The Economic Times
Govt plans to add 97,000 MW coal, lignite-based thermal capacity by 2035: Shripad Naik
March 17, 2026
The Central government plans to set up an additional 97,000 MW of thermal capacity by 2034-35 …
India's overall installed generation capacity reached 520.51 GW as of January 2026 and is …
Thermal capacities of around 18,160 MW have been commissioned since April 2023 till January 31, 2026
ANI News
Govt released Rs 4,237 crore to curb stubble burning; Punjab, Haryana record over 90% drop in farm fires: Union MoS Kirti Vardhan tells LS
March 17, 2026
The Central government’s coordinated efforts led to a significant 90% reduction in fire …
Under a dedicated Central Sector Scheme, the government has released ₹4,237.47 crore and …
"Active fire events due to crop residue burning are monitored using satellite remote sensing” : …
The Tribune
Over 2 lakh Gulf passengers returned to India: MEA official says Indians in Iran crossed into Armenia, Azerbaijan
March 17, 2026
The Indian government has ensured the safe return of 220,000 Indians from the Gulf region …
MEA has successfully relocated students to safer cities and facilitated the repatriation of 284 …
The Indian-flag vessel 'Jag Laadki' is carrying about 81,000 tonnes of Murban crude oil and is …
DD News
India’s exports grow 5.79% to $790.86 billion between April 2025-February 2026
March 17, 2026
India’s total exports of merchandise and services grew by 5.79% to reach $790.86 billion …
The services sector achieved a significant trade surplus of $200.96 billion during April-…
Engineering goods exports rose 12.9% to $10.36 billion, while electronic goods exports grew 10.…
The Economic Times
India car sales to hit 4.7 million in FY26 despite bumps
March 16, 2026
India’s passenger vehicle industry is projected to record around 4.7 million car sales in FY26, …
India's passenger vehicle industry has remained resilient despite supply chain disruptions and …
Strong domestic demand and upcoming model launches in automobile industry are expected to keep …
The Times Of India
PM Modi writes to Om Birla: Oppn can't accept rise of a new person
March 16, 2026
Political parties driven by selfish interests and arrogance have been targeting the position of …
Some people with nepotistic and feudal mindset look at democratic institutions through their …
In his reply thanking PM Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla praised his unwavering trust in …
Money Control
Apple’s India iPhone output may hit $70 billion in five years on export surge: Report
March 16, 2026
India’s smartphone exports to the U.S., dominated by iPhones, jumped 182% between April and …
Apple Inc. is set to produce iPhones worth about $70 billion in India between FY22 and FY26, …
FY26 is set to be the strongest year of the five-year PLI scheme for smartphones, contributing …
Live Mint
India’s Press Note 3 revision opens up economic opportunities without giving security short shrift
March 16, 2026
India’s recalibration of its approach to Chinese investments marks an important moment in the …
The sectors identified in the recent PN3 revision are areas where deeper integration with …
China’s focus on R&D and strong intellectual property output through high-value patent filings …