Come, Make in India, Partner with India, and Together, Let Us Make for the World: PM Modi at Russia-India forum

Today, India and Russia are embarking together on a new journey of innovation, co-production, and co-creation: PM Modi at Russia-India forum

Our goal is not limited to increasing mutual trade. We want to ensure the well-being of all humanity: PM Modi at Russia-India forum

PM Modi says India and Russia could meet the $100 billion trade target well before 2030, citing trust and scope for cooperation in EVs, healthcare and auto components

The greatest strength of India-Russia relations is this trust. It is this trust that gives direction to our joint efforts and also provides momentum: PM Modi

Russian companies are ready to increase purchases of a wide range of goods and services from India, to narrow the trade gap between the two nations: President Putin

India signs a major MoU with Russia’s Uralchem to build a 1.8–2 MT urea plant - one of our biggest global fertiliser joint ventures yet

RCF, NFL & IPL join hands with Russia’s Uralchem for a mega urea plant, boosting India’s secure fertiliser supply and global footprint

India-Russia collaboration scales up: a new 2 MT urea project marks one of India’s biggest overseas fertiliser ventures since the Oman JV

Russian businesses are ready to increase purchases from India across a wide range of goods and services: President Vladimir Putin

India is pursuing an independent and sovereign policy under the leadership of PM Modi and achieving very good results: Russian President Vladimir Putin

President Vladimir Putin says India is conducting an independent and sovereign policy and at the same time achieving very good results

India’s central bank has announced a quarter of a percentage point cut to its benchmark interest rate, as it sought to take advantage of a “Goldilocks period”

Inflation has eased from above 6 per cent last year to near-zero levels, which analysts said gave the central bank room to cut rates further

RBI revises up full-year growth forecast as governor hails ‘Goldilocks’ moment despite US tariffs

Economic activity during the first half of the financial year benefited from income tax and GST rationalisation, softer crude oil prices, front loading of government etc

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2025-26 to 7.3%, up from 6.8%

In the July–September quarter, GDP grew 8.2%, a six-quarter high driven by robust consumer demand boosted by GST rate cuts

The real GDP growth surged to 8.2% in Q2, powered by strong festive-season consumption and GST rate rationalization

Despite global uncertainties and divergent inflation trends worldwide, India continues to show strong resilience and monetary stability

India has entered a rare “Goldilocks period”, achieving an extraordinary balance of very low inflation and very high growth

Indian Railways has achieved an overall punctuality rate of 80%, surpassing several European countries, with 70 divisions exceeding 90% punctuality due to strengthened maintenance and operational upgrades

Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted a significant increase in the railway project budget for Uttar Pradesh and efforts to improve safety with over 100 designs for over-bridges

Prior to 2014, a mere Rs 100 crore budget was earmarked, which today has gone up by several times: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Mobile phone imports in the country have become almost negligible at around 0.02 per cent of domestic demand in 2024-25 from 75 per cent 10 years ago: Ministry

Production of electronic goods has increased 6 times to Rs 11.3 lakh crore in 2024-25 from 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15, following measures taken by the government

Mobile phone production in the country has increased 28 times now to Rs 5.5 lakh crore from around Rs 18,000 crore in 2014- 15: Govt

India’s economy remains on a firm footing even as some high-frequency indicators soften, says Alex Muscatelli, Director, Economics Group at Fitch Ratings

Alex Muscatelli says Fitch has raised India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4% from 6.9%, reflecting both a stronger-than-expected Q2 print and sustained underlying momentum

Fitch expects India’s real GDP growth to remain above trend for the next two years.

E-Shram - 'One-Stop-Solution' entails integration of different social security/ welfare schemes at a single portal, i.e. e-Shram

The national database of the informal sector workforce, e-Shram portal, has 31.38 crore registered unorganised workers, Parliament was informed

So far, 14 schemes of different central ministries/departments have already been integrated/mapped with the e-Shram to enhance social security coverage to unorganised workers, including migrant workers

President Droupadi Murmu hosted a state banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Rashtrapati Bhavan

At the banquet, President Putin highlighted the partnership between the two nations, noting that the declaration that he and PM Modi adopted encompasses a wide range of cooperation across different spheres

Russian President Vladimir Putin's grand farewell dinner in India showcased not just culinary diversity but also the deepening ties between India and Russia

PM Modi gifting President Putin a Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita reflects India’s strategic use of its spiritual and literary heritage to deepen global ties

Prime Minister Modi first mooted the ambitious idea of translating ten modern Indian literary works into the official languages of the SCO member nations

That cultural outreach traces back to India’s initiative at the 2019 SCO Summit in Bishkek, where its foundation was first laid

ISKCON Kolkata expressed its gratitude to PM Modi for gifting the Russian edition of ISKCON’s Bhagavad Gita to President Putin

ISKCON has distributed over 60 crore copies of the Bhagavad Gita worldwide in more than 110 languages

Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world: PM Modi

PM Modi told Russian President Putin that India is “not neutral" on the Ukraine conflict and is firmly “on the side of peace”

Russian President Putin thanked PM Modi for the invitation and warm reception, saying, “I am thankful to Prime Minister Modi for inviting me"

The longstanding India–Russia relationship reflects Putin’s strategic vision, with the partnership standing as an example of durable ties built over decades: PM Modi

PM Modi gave Panch Pran (five sacred vows) to the nation on 15 August 2022 from the ramparts of the Red Fort

In September 2022, the historic Rajpath — literally the “Path of the King", built by Edwin Lutyens to stage imperial durbars — was renamed Kartavya Path, the Path of Duty

As we shed the last vestiges of mental slavery, we do not just change names on signboards; we change the destiny written in our stars

PM Modi has pursued a singular, unwavering strategy: transforming India’s navy into the instrument through which the nation will claim its place as a true superpower

Indian shipyards have delivered 40 warships over the last 11 years, with 51 large ships currently under construction in the country

India has recorded a 34-fold rise in defence exports over a decade, jumping from ₹686 crore in 2014 to ₹23,622 crore in 2024–25

Lockheed Martin, Tata has delivered the 250th C-130J Super Hercules tail component, marking a key milestone in the ongoing aerospace collaboration between India and the US

Lockheed Martin and TLMAL’s empennage program supports India’s “Make in India” initiative and contributes to the company’s production needs for the C-130J

The C-130J-30 is used by the Indian Air Force for various missions. India received its first aircraft in 2011

The ongoing SIR exercise isn’t the first time ECI is undertaking a thorough voter inventory

Over the decades, ECI has introduced many innovations to ensure the fairness of elections

SIR will add some more conviction to the global belief that India does its elections well

India’s labour market has long been shaped by protective laws that turned into a stranglehold, pulling back its economic potential

By simplifying regulation, expanding protections, embracing new forms of work, and giving firms the flexibility to grow, labour reforms create the conditions for a more dynamic labour market

The new labour codes offer a pathway for India to move from a fragmented, informal labour system to a more modern, inclusive and growth-oriented framework

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has welcomed the Joint Statement issued following the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit

The India-Russia Joint Statement clearly outlines a forward-looking and comprehensive cooperation agenda: FIEO President S C Ralhan

FIEO has lauded the Leaders' focus on strengthening transport corridors such as the INSTC, the Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor, and cooperation on the Northern Sea Route

Electronics manufacturing has grown almost six times in the last 11 years – from ₹1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to ₹11.32 lakh crore in 2024-25: MoS Jitin Prasada

Since the launch of PLI for LSEM, mobile manufacturing has increased from ₹2.2 lakh crore in 2020-21 to ₹5.5 lakh crore: MoS Jitin Prasada

Central government-led schemes, including PLI for large-scale electronics manufacturing (LSEM) and PLI for IT hardware, have fueled both manufacturing and exports

India added an estimated 14 million new manufacturing jobs between 2018 and 2024, amid a post-pandemic recovery and rising informal-sector participation

By 2024, the total number of new jobs for tailors reached roughly 5 million, while all other manufacturing segments combined accounted for about 9 million

Nearly two out of every five new manufacturing jobs created since 2018 were taken up by custom tailors: Report

Home loan rates are set to drop, with the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee reducing the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%

On a Rs 1 crore home loan for 15 years, a 0.25 percentage-point reduction in the rate reduces the EMI by roughly Rs 1,440 per month

Several banks currently offer home loans at 7.35%, and borrowers at this repo rate will see their interest rate decline to 7.1%

India and Russia will work to set up joint ventures to meet the needs of the Indian armed forces

PM Modi and Russian President Putin have expressed satisfaction with the regular military contacts between the two countries

PM Modi and Russian President Putin reaffirmed their strong commitment to preventing and countering terrorism in all its forms and manifestations

PM Modi presented an array of culturally significant gifts to Russian President Putin, underscoring the enduring friendship between New Delhi and Moscow

PM Modi’s gifts to President Putin, ranging from Assam Black Tea to a Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita, highlighted India’s rich heritage, artisanal craftsmanship and shared cultural values

During his two-day visit to India, Russian President Putin held talks with PM Modi and other officials, with discussions covering strategic, economic and cultural cooperation

India has initiated Operation Sagar Bandhu to deliver urgent relief, including food supplies, medical assistance, rescue support and other essential items to affected areas in Sri Lanka

The Indian field engineers have started the work to restore vital road connectivity along key routes damaged in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah

The scale and speed of India's ongoing support reflect its commitment to assisting neighbouring nations in times of crisis, consistent with its Neighbourhood First policy and MAHASAGAR outlook

Ahead of his arrival in Delhi, Russian President Putin spoke about his impromptu carpool with PM Modi during the SCO Summit in China

The car ride with PM Modi was my idea. It was a symbol of our friendship: Russian President Putin

In Delhi, PM Modi and Russian President Putin will hold bilateral talks, followed by the signing of multiple agreements between the two nations and a joint press meet

President Vladimir Putin praised India's remarkable economic rise since independence, saying the nation has "come a long way"

The world will be watching our visit. There is no big deal here. India is an enormous country, home to more than a billion people, with a growing economy of a 7% annual growth rate: President Putin

India's economy in purchasing power ranks third," President Putin said, noting that some G7 members including the UK now sit far lower in global parity measurements

The roots of the India-Russia’s long-standing relationship trace back to the year 2001, when PM Modi, then the newly appointed CM of Gujarat, accompanied then-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his official state visit to Moscow

Under the Modi-Putin era, the partnership has demonstrated its continuity and expansion despite significant global geopolitical shifts

The current visit, the first by President Putin since December 2021, is set to further deepen ties beyond traditional areas

PM Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita during the latter’s two-day visit to India

In a rare protocol departure reflecting the importance of the visit, PM Modi received the Russian president at Palam airport with a hug

The 23rd India-Russia Summit is likely to focus on bolstering defence cooperation, strengthening bilateral trade mechanisms and much more

President Vladimir Putin called PM Modi a reliable leader deeply committed to India and to strengthening India-Russia ties

He is a very reliable person. In that sense, I’m speaking very sincerely. India got lucky. He lives and breathes India: President Putin on PM Modi

He is deeply committed to strengthening ties between India and Russia across a wide spectrum, particularly on key areas: President Putin on PM Modi

Fitch Ratings has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7.4% from 6.9%, citing stronger consumer spending

Consumer price inflation fell to an all-time low in October of 0.3%, driven by lower food and drink prices

India's GDP quickened a six-qurter high of 8.2% in the second quarter of FY26, up from 5.6% in the same quarter last year

Parliament was informed that the Ministry of Coal has auctioned 133 coal mines in 12 rounds of auctions over the last five years

The all India raw coal production target for the year 2025-26 is 1157 million tonnes (MT): Union Minister

Coal India Limited is implementing the revival of certain legacy and non-operational underground mines through the Revenue Sharing Model for abandoned and discontinued coal mines

In the ongoing financial year 2025-26, the overall punctuality of Mail/Express trains stood at around 80%

Indian Railways is making every possible effort to ensure trains run on time: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project is currently under execution

In a rare gesture, PM Modi received President Putin at Delhi airport with a warm embrace. This marks President Putin’s first visit to India since Ukraine war

PM Modi stated in a post on X that India-Russia friendship is a “time-tested" one that has greatly benefitted the people of both nations

During talks, India-Russia are expected to focus on expanding trade, defence cooperation, and energy partnerships

The relations between India-Russia are a blend of durable strategic habits and fast-changing structural realities

Normatively, India and Russia both proclaim a shared commitment to a “multipolar" world order, reform of global institutions, and the dilution of Western dominance

India-Russia defence ties are the most visible anchor, from legacy platforms (MiG and Sukhoi aircraft, T-90 tanks, INS Vikramaditya) to flagship projects like BrahMos and the S-400 system

President Putin highlighted defence cooperation with India, emphasising that his country also shares technology, and citing, among other instances

PM Modi & President Putin discussed ways to further strengthen the special and privileged strategic partnership, along with regional and global issues

According to govt sources, the Putin visit to India will go a long way in strengthening economic co-operation

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported domestic sales of 5,33,645 units in November 2025, marking a 23% increase

Honda India Foundation (HIF) launched a Kaushal Vikas Kendra for Persons with Disabilities in Bengaluru and announced a career progression programme

For the April–November 2025 period of FY26, HMSI reported total sales of 42,32,748 units, comprising 38,12,096 domestic units and 4,20,652 exported units

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised PM Modi's leadership and said that the Indian PM does not succumb to pressure from any country, including the US

The Indian people can certainly take pride in their leader. This is absolutely obvious. His stance is unwavering and straightforward: President Putin on PM Modi

President described his relationship with PM Modi as both professional and personal, rooted in mutual trust and long-term cooperation

The Indian Railways has accelerated its hiring drive for over 1.2 lakh vacancies announced across 2024 and 2025

The Indian Railways has provided 5.08 lakh jobs over the last 11 years, marking a significant rise compared to the previous decade: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

In 2024 alone, the Railways issued ten Centralised Employment Notifications (CENs) covering more than 92,000 posts

Russian President Putin arrived in New Delhi to a rare tarmac welcome from PM Modi as the two leaders prepare for a high-stakes summit on defence, trade, technology and future cooperation

The Russians have termed President Putin’s visit to India as “Druzhba Dosti”, which means ‘friendship’ in Russian and Hindi, respectively

PM Modi and President Putin will hold their 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit and are expected to sign agreements across a range of sectors

PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled in the same official car as they came out of the airport in Delhi

While PM Modi's car followed Putin's vehicle, the Aurus Senat, in China, the Russian President's vehicle trailed the Toyota Fortuner in which the two leaders were travelling in Delhi

PM Modi and Russian President Putin had travelled in the same vehicle in September 2025 during SCO Summit in Tianjin

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has made Passport Verification Records (PVR) available on DigiLocker

PVR can now be securely accessed, stored, shared and digitally verified within the DigiLocker ecosystem, promoting paperless, contactless and citizen-centric service delivery

Citizens will be able to access and retrieve their PVR from the “Issued Documents” section of their DigiLocker account

Worli has become India’s ultra-luxury housing hub, logging ₹5,500 crore in home (priced over ₹40 crore) sales in two years: Report

In the last three years, Worli has seen 40 deals worth ₹7,500 crore, over 20 deals each worth over ₹100 crore, and it now captures 40% of India’s ultra-luxury apartment market

With marquee developers and ₹69,000 crore of infrastructure upgrades, Worli is evolving into a mixed-use hub with premium homes, limited grade-A offices, and two upcoming ultra-luxury malls

Russia is exploring the joint production of polar-class vessels in India: First Deputy PM Manturov

Russia is exploring joint production of Arctic-class vessels in India, deepening maritime and logistics cooperation

Currently, India and Russia have operationalised the eastern corridor between Chennai and Vladivostok

Sberbank, Russia's largest lender has plans to gradually expand its business in India and would invest about USD 100 million over the next three years

Indian economy is expected to grow 6-7% over the next 10 years: Herman Gref, Sberbank CEO

It is the right moment to invest in India as its economy is growing at a much faster rate compared to China, and at the same time, it is sustainable: Herman Gref, Sberbank CEO

India’s sugar production rose 43% to 4.11 million tonnes in the first two months of the 2025–26 marketing year: ISMA

India’s sugar production rose, driven by strong output from Maharashtra: ISMA

India’s sugar output rose to 4.11 MT in the first two months of the 2025-26 marketing year, up from 2.88 MT in the same period last year

In 2025, India's E&M industry’s projected annual growth rate is estimated at 8.9%: Report

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the E&M industry till 2029 is projected at 7.8%, nearly double the global industry growth rate of 4.2%: Report

India’s entertainment and media (E&M) industry is estimated to reach $35.3 billion in revenue this year: Report

India is well placed to emerge at the forefront of global artificial intelligence adoption, supported by its rapid digitalisation and sophisticated financial-market ecosystem: BlackRock’s Ben Powell

India has made inroads in building world-class digital infrastructure and, as AI moves into the mainstream, the country is positioned to benefit meaningfully: BlackRock’s Ben Powell

Indian equities could be an outperformer in 2026: BlackRock’s Ben Powell