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India’s electric PV retail sales jump 44% in February; Tata Motors leads: FADA
March 07, 2026
Electric passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales in India increased 44 per cent year-on-year (YoY) …
Tata Motors continued to dominate the electric PV retail segment with sales of 5,568 units in …
Mahindra & Mahindra reported the strongest annual growth among major players, with electric PV …
The New Indian Express
India’s active tech job openings rise 9% in March to 119,000: Report
March 07, 2026
Active tech job openings in India rose 9% month-on-month to 119,000 in March 2026, the highest …
Non-tech sectors account for a larger share of tech and engineering hiring, signalling a shift …
Of the 119,000 active openings, about 88,000 are full-time positions, accounting for nearly …
The Economic Times
India’s strong fundamentals, steady reforms sustaining investor confidence: Baker Tilly
March 07, 2026
India's investment climate remains strong supported by the country's robust economic …
Reforms such as simplified labour codes, changes to the Income Tax framework and improved …
Regulatory reforms simplify business. Investments are booming across sectors. Foreign investors …
The Economic Times
India's forex reserves up by $4.88 bn to record high of $728.5 bn for week ending Feb 27
March 07, 2026
The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) were up by $26 million to $18.866 billion: RBI data
India's foreign exchange reserves went up by $4.88 billion to reach record high of $728.5 …
The value of the gold reserves increased by $4.141 billion to $131.63 billion during the week …
Business Standard
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo aims to make India hub of global sourcing
March 07, 2026
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo’s domestic arm aims to close 2025-26 (FY26) with about 44 per …
India is extremely central to our future growth, says Kenji Inoue, chief operating officer and …
Uniqlo India aims to make India the global sourcing hub in near future, with a target of 30% of …
Business Standard
Prime Minister says agriculture remains mainstay of Indian economy
March 07, 2026
PM Modi highlighted that agriculture remains the mainstay of the Indian economy and a strategic …
Providing data on the success of existing schemes, PM Modi noted that 10 crore farmers have …
PM Modi said that nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in insurance claims have been settled under PM Fasal …
Business Standard
Need to make Indian agri products export-oriented, globally-competitive: PM
March 07, 2026
PM Modi says steps need to be taken to promote all aspects of "quality, branding and standards" …
If we scale up the high-value agri sector, only then we can convert our agriculture sector to a …
We must place greater emphasis on chemical-free and natural farming. Natural farming creates a …
ET Edge Insights
India is building the world’s largest digital agriculture infrastructure
March 07, 2026
Farming through AgriStack represents one of the most ambitious attempts globally to digitise …
In a recent post-budget address on agricultural transformation, PM Modi highlighted the …
AgriStack aims to integrate farmer identities, land records and agricultural datasets into a …
Business Standard
India's soft-regulation approach to AI is pragmatic: Wipro's Bartoletti
March 07, 2026
India's techno-legal AI governance model, built on soft guidelines and shared responsibility, …
India’s pragmatic techno-legal approach to AI governance is drawing global appreciation
By combining soft regulations with responsible AI guidelines and security frameworks, India is …
Business Standard
India one of our fastest-growing markets: Siemens MD & CEO Sunil Mathur
March 07, 2026
For Siemens, India is the fourth largest country in the world and the fastest growing as well: …
The FTAs that India has signed with many countries facilitate export opportunities for us: …
Indian private sector will set up new factories due to rising demand driven by higher …
ANI News
Gau Swastha: India's first image-based AI for cattle health and disease protection
March 07, 2026
Gau Swastha combines CV, VLMs and LLMs to analyse cattle photos, farmer-reported symptoms and …
The Gau Swastha AI platform extracts rich physiological, anatomical and behavioural signals …
Gau Swastha leverages generative AI with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to deliver …
ANI News
India is absolutely an essential partner to the US": Chief Economist at Cyber Future Foundation Meredith Walker
March 07, 2026
We are a long-time supporter of the India-US relationship and India is absolutely an essential …
India's recent diplomatic initiatives provide a crucial framework for smaller nations with …
Meredith Walker, Chief Economist at the US-based Cyber Future Foundation, emphasised the …
The Indian Express
Finland President Alexander Stubb: See India as a peacemaker… one of the few countries that can talk to everyone
March 07, 2026
President of Finland Alexander Stubb and PM Modi decided to upgrade ties to a strategic …
On the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue, Finland President Alexander Stubb described India as …
I would like to forge a relationship with Prime Minister Modi, because I think he’s a great …
The Global Kashmir
Modi’s Global Peace Mission: How India’s Leader Is Engaging the World to Prevent War
March 07, 2026
PM Modi has been actively engaging with world leaders in an attempt to prevent the escalation …
India’s foreign policy under PM Modi has increasingly emphasized the idea that global stability …
PM Modi has been actively communicating with leaders from key Middle Eastern nations to ensure …
The Indian Express
Recognising invisible labour of care is a national priority
March 07, 2026
Bharat’s story has been shaped by the strength of its women, not only in legislatures and …
Under the leadership of PM Modi, India has moved beyond viewing women as beneficiaries to …
India’s Female Labour Force Participation Rate has risen from 23.3 per cent in 2017-18 to 41.7 …
Hindustan Times
Building a safety net to protect people’s health
March 07, 2026
PMBJP has brought about a profound and systematic transformation by addressing a critical gap …
PMBJP is not merely a retail intervention; it represents a structural strengthening of India’s …
With multi-sectoral collaborations, the PMBJP has proved that with the right institutional …
Business Standard
Sanand 2.0's swift semicon wave accelerates India's chip ambitions
March 06, 2026
American semiconductor major Micron, which started ATMP facility in Sanand, Gujarat, had speed …
In 2023, Micron known for Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) and NAND (storage technology) …
Many semiconductor projects are coming up in the Sanand complex, which spans some 2,200 …
outlook Money
38 Per Cent Women In Rural And Semi-Urban Use UPI Weekly For Daily Essentials: Survey
March 06, 2026
Indian women are becoming financially aware and comfortable using the Unified Payments …
Indian women in rural and semi-urban areas use UPI at least once a week, primarily to pay …
Women represent the GDP reserve of our nation, holding the potential to drive sustained social …
The Tribune
Finland reiterates support for Indias permanent UNSC membership as New Delhi welcomes Helsinkis interest in Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
March 06, 2026
Finland has reiterated its support for India's permanent membership in a reformed UNSC, as …
India and Finland underscored the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation through …
The India-Finland Joint statement condemned the terrorist attack in J&K's Pahalgam on April 22, …
The Economic Times
India sees record surge in new company and LLP registrations amid strong investor confidence
March 06, 2026
Fresh registrations of companies and LLPs scaled a fresh peak this fiscal as investor optimism …
The number of companies that got incorporated between April and February this fiscal jumped 41% …
The number of foreign companies incorporated in India jumped to 86 in the first 11 months of …
News On Air
UN Hails India’s Banking Programme For Women As Global Model
March 06, 2026
The UN has hailed India’s banking programme, which has brought banking services to over 290 …
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, which is now in its 12th year, has brought banking services …
The easing of requirements for women and girls across India to open digital bank accounts has …
The Economic Times
Make in India, production-linked incentives push industrial warehousing to record high
March 06, 2026
Make in India, production-linked incentives push industrial warehousing to record high; marking …
India’s industrial and warehousing market witnessed record high 72.5 million sq ft absorption …
The Indian warehousing sector’s record performance of 72.5 million sq ft absorption last year …
Business Standard
Auto retail sector posts record sales at 2.41 mn units in February: Fada
March 06, 2026
India's auto retail sector posted its best-ever February sales at 2.41 million units, as the …
India’s total vehicle sales in February 2026 touched 2.41 million units, marking 26% growth Y-o-…
Overall, the strong performance in vehicles sales during February indicates that the policy-led …
Business Standard
Urban-rural FMCG growth gap narrows in December quarter, says NIQ
March 06, 2026
The gap between the Indian urban and rural fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market narrowed in …
The FMCG market reported a 13 per cent growth in the preceding September quarter
Food consumption benefited from GST-driven price corrections and stabilisation in edible oil …
The Economic Times
Global South, led by India, will shape next world order,' says Finland's President Alexander Stubb at Raisina Dialogue
March 06, 2026
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said India and the broader Global South will play a …
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi focusing …
Particularly India will influence whether the future global system becomes cooperative or …
ANI News
We should all become a little bit more Indian": Finland President Stubb; PM Modi praises his Ironman spirit
March 06, 2026
President Alexander Stubb heaped praises on India, says “We should all become a little bit more …
The world could learn from India's pragmatic foreign policy approach. India is one of the world'…
Finland's President Stubb praises India's economic growth, calling it an "economic miracle."
The Economic Times
Luxembourg seeks to boost European investment in India, encourages local banks to enter EU market: Roth
March 06, 2026
Luxembourg is looking to channel more European capital into India’s infrastructure, sustainable …
Luxembourg is increasingly recognised by Indian decision-makers as a reliable, triple-A-rated …
A trade agreement between India and the EU would be an important step in strengthening economic …
The Economic Times
Reaching destination 8%: Trade breakthroughs make India a compelling long-term bet for investors facing global uncertainties
March 06, 2026
India’s fiscal and monetary policies have entrenched macroeconomic stability to complement its …
India's productivity growth has averaged about 2.5% since 2014, nearly double the 1.3% recorded …
India's female labour-force participation has nearly doubled in 6 yrs, rising from 23% in 2018 …
ANI News
India has joined community of 160 countries in global fight against Cervical Cancer: JP Nadda lauds HPV vaccination campaign
March 06, 2026
The HPV vaccination campaign, launched by PM Modi will completely integrate the vaccine into …
On 28th February 2026, PM Modi launched the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign targeting 12 …
I represent a nation where health and dignity of every woman is not just a policy aspiration …
Business Standard
'Excited' about India trade deal: US dy secy of state Christopher Landau
March 06, 2026
The US is excited about a trade deal with India that the two governments are working on: US …
The US would like to partner India during India’s rise in this century: US Deputy Secretary of …
India and the US could collaborate in areas such as counterterrorism, freedom of navigation on …
News18
India’s first ring metro for Delhi: PM Narendra Modi to launch new metro projects on March 8
March 06, 2026
For the people of Delhi, Sunday (March 8) is going to be a very special day. PM Modi will …
The metro projects to be launched by PM Modi are a strong step towards ‘Viksit Delhi’.
Under the leadership of PM Modi, there is unprecedented expansion of public transport in Delhi: …
News18
‘Highly Focused’: Canada PM Mark Carney Calls PM Modi A ‘Unique Leader’ After India Visit
March 05, 2026
Canadian PM Mark Carney has described PM Modi as a highly focused leader committed to delivery …
Canadian PM Mark Carney travelled to Delhi and Mumbai earlier this week, where he interacted …
PM Modi remains strongly focused on delivering results, particularly financial reforms and …
Business Standard
The great tech rebound: India's white-collar job market surges 12% in Feb
March 05, 2026
India’s white-collar job market surged 12% YoY, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index reaching 3,233, …
Hiring momentum was powered by a revival in the IT sector and a surge in AI/ML roles, …
Non-IT sectors also drove hiring growth, with insurance, BPO/ITES, real estate and retail …
Business Line
Strong demand, new launches drive double-digit growth in auto wholesales in Feb: Report
March 05, 2026
Indian auto OEMs continued to witness sustained growth in wholesale volumes in February, with …
Auto companies continued to benefit from improving demand conditions and positive consumer …
During February, the commercial vehicle (CV) and two-wheeler (2W) segments outperformed other …
The Financial Express
New farm-sector scheme gives thrust to 100 laggard districts
March 05, 2026
DDKY with an annual outlay of Rs 24,000 crore for 6 years, is currently implemented through …
DDKY, approved last year, aims to boost the agriculture and allied sectors across 100 districts …
The district-specific plans under DDKY are aligned with the Centre’s aim of crop diversification,…
Business Standard
Khadi Hits Rs 1.7L Cr Turnover in 2024-25, Employs 1.94 Cr for Self-Reliant India
March 05, 2026
The hand-spun and hand-woven fabric khadi is a symbol of economic resilience, and every …
Khadi and Village Industries Commission recorded a historic annual turnover of Rs 1.7 lakh …
The khadi fabric is a symbol of economic resilience, and every purchase directly strengthens …
Business Standard
Micron's ATMP plant a key first step in India's semiconductor ambitions
March 05, 2026
The inauguration of Micron’s semiconductor facility for assembly, test, marking, and packaging …
Micron’s semiconductor facility is set to commence commercial production of integrated circuit …
Micron’s semiconductor facility comes on the heels of India’s efforts to position itself within …
Business Standard
Apple rivals top Indian manufacturers by turnover on surging iPhone output
March 05, 2026
Apple Inc, through its iPhones manufactured by two key vendors — Foxconn and Tata Electronics — …
Based on data provided to the government, Apple manufactured iPhones worth $27 billion in India …
After converting the FOB value into market value, which is around 1.3x higher, the total …
The Times Of india
Oxford museum set to return 500-year-old bronze statue taken from Tamil Nadu temple
March 05, 2026
A 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Tirumankai Alvar, taken from a temple in Tamil Nadu, is …
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford acquired the 57.5cm tall statue of the South Indian Hindu saint …
According to Sotheby's, the bronze statue of Saint Tirumankai Alvar was sold to the museum by …
The Times Of india
Luxury housing boom drives 20% rise in sales for India’s big five listed developers
March 05, 2026
India’s top five listed real estate developers recorded a nearly 20% rise in sales bookings to …
The total value of real estate deals rose on the back of price appreciation and strong demand …
28 major listed real estate developers together registered combined pre-sales of Rs 1,32,569 …
Swarajya
GX Group Partners With Qualcomm To Manufacture AI-Enhanced Wi-Fi 7 Routers In India
March 05, 2026
Broadband gear maker GX Group has partnered with US chip company Qualcomm to roll out AI-…
GX Group’s made-in-India Wi-Fi 7 broadband platform was launched by Union Telecom Minister …
India's opening of the lower 6 GHz band marks a decisive step in strengthening its position as …
News18
Right Word | PM Modi’s Israel Visit And India’s Delicate Balance In West Asia
March 05, 2026
PM Modi’s Israel visit focused on strengthening cooperation in defence, technology, water, and …
PM Modi’s Israel visit reflects India’s steady policy of engaging key partners in pursuit of …
Over the past decade, India has deepened ties simultaneously with Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE,…
Firstpost
Your visit will take India-Finland relations to new heights": PM Modi welcomes Finland President Stubb
March 05, 2026
PM Modi welcomed Finland President Alexander Stubb to India, expressing confidence that the …
Finnish President Stubb is in India to participate in the Raisina Dialogue, where he will …
The visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb is expected to strengthen India-Finland …
The Tribune
French President wishes friend PM Modi, US Envoy visits BAPS on Holi
March 05, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron wished PM Modi “Happy Holi, my friend,” reflecting the warmth …
The US envoy to India visited the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Delhi during Holi …
Global leaders and diplomats joining in on Holi greetings, showcases the growing international …
Fortune India
India can help restore global governance
March 05, 2026
India’s balanced diplomacy and ties with multiple global actors position it as a potential …
As a leading voice of the Global South, India’s emphasis on sovereignty and territorial …
India’s strategic links with Israel, Iran and Gulf nations give it unique leverage to promote …
The Financial Express
Centre okays Rs 84,000-cr in boost to post-harvest assets
March 05, 2026
The Centre has cleared ₹83,528cr worth of projects under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund to …
Over 1.65 lakh projects have been sanctioned since its the launch of AIF in 2020, mobilising ₹1 …
Strengthened farm-gate storage and logistics under the AIF are expected to reduce post-harvest …
The Economic Times
Defence ministry inks Rs 5,083 cr pact for acquisition of six Mk-III light helicopters and missiles
March 04, 2026
MoD signs contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (…
Big Defence Boost! Missile pact with Russia, ALH Mk-III deal with HAL: This is India is …
India inks Rs 2,182 cr missile deal with Russia; It has been signed with JSC Rosoboronexport, …
The Financial Express
Jan Dhan A/c average balance touches new high of Rs 5,100
March 04, 2026
Deposits in PMJDY accounts have grown to Rs 2.95 lakh crore, with the average balance rising to …
The average deposit per PMJDY account increased from Rs 3,694 in March 2022 to Rs 5,510 by …
The total number of PMJDY beneficiaries reached 577.1 million accounts, with 451.2 million …
The Economic Times
PM Modi speaks to leaders of 8 West Asian countries over 48 hours
March 04, 2026
PM Modi has engaged in extensive diplomatic talks with leaders from the UAE, Israel, Saudi …
Iran war: PM Modi reiterates India's commitment to peace and stability through dialogue and …
PM Modi speaks to Amir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and condemns the attacks on Qatar and …
The Times Of India
'Build, Produce, Export More': PM Modi Calls India's Economy The Beacon Of Hope For The World
March 04, 2026
PM Modi underlines the role of manufacturing, MSMEs and logistics as pillars that drive jobs, …
In a strong economic pitch, PM Modi says India’s growth trajectory has made it a source of hope …
Addressing the Budget webinar, PM Modi emphasises that the global supply chains are changing …