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India generated USD 143 million launching foreign satellites since 2015
March 15, 2025
India generated foreign exchange revenue worth USD 143 million through launching foreign …
India has launched satellites of 34 countries so far, including those of developed countries, …
During the last ten years starting from January 2015 to December 2024, a total of 393 foreign …
Financial services adoption increases with more women participation
March 15, 2025
Around 40% of women in India use Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) face authentication for …
More than six out of 10 women in the country aspire to become entrepreneurs offering financial …
Demand for savings accounts among women grew 58% as customers demand structured financial …
19,826 km roads constructed so far under Bharatmala: Nitin Gadkari
March 15, 2025
The Bharatmala Pariyojana was approved by the central government in 2017
Nitin Gadkari informed that 26,425 km of Bharatmala projects have been awarded, with 19,826 km …
Smart technology and regular safety audits ensure road quality and safety in the National …
India, China outperform global trade in 2024, trade resilience stressed in 2025: UNCTAD
March 15, 2025
India and China outperformed global trade averages in 2024: UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
In 2024, world trade saw record expansion to $33 trillion in 2024 – up 3.7% from 2023 – driven …
Economies such as Russia, Viet Nam, and India, have deepened trade ties with specific partners: …
India Inc happy to give you a 2nd innings
March 15, 2025
Companies that have adopted returnship programmes are seeing the benefits: access to a bigger …
Second career or comeback programmes - designed to help professionals, primarily women, re-…
Returnships are likely to become a standard part of talent acquisition strategies as companies …
Railways loaded 1,465 mn tonnes of freight in FY25
March 15, 2025
The movements of freight and passenger trains have gone up significantly in the past 11 years, …
Indian Railways loaded 1,465.371 million tonnes (MT) of freight in FY 2024-25, up from 1,443.…
Indian Railways is steadily progressing toward its ambitious target of 3,000 MT freight loading,…
Reserve Bank of India gets Digital Transformation Award 2025 by Central Banking London
March 15, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been selected by the Central Banking London: Report
RBI was awarded and recognised for its initiatives, including Pravaah and Sarthi systems, that …
Sarthi, meaning 'charioteer in Hindi, digitised all the RBI's internal workflows
India’s software and IT services exports reach $200 billion in 2023-24: Report
March 15, 2025
India’s software and IT services exports continued to grow in the financial year 2023-24, …
India’s IT and electronics industry has seen remarkable growth, attracting major global …
India’s skilled managerial and technical workforce is meeting global standards, particularly in …
PM Modi in Mauritius: A special relationship blooms
March 15, 2025
PM Modi was the chief guest at the National Day celebrations marking the 57th anniversary of …
Mauritius conferred its highest civilian honour on PM Modi – ‘The Grand Commander of the Order …
Be it the Global South, the Indian Ocean or the African continent, Mauritius is our important …
India one of four nations to demonstrate satellite docking and undocking: ISRO Chairman
March 15, 2025
India is now one of the four countries in the world to have demonstrated both docking and …
On January 16, ISRO scientists successfully demonstrated their space docking ability by docking …
We carried out over 120 computer simulations of the SpaDEx mission to make sure there wouldn't …
Sangam To Sagar: The Prominence of Ganga In PM Modi’s Mauritius Visit
March 15, 2025
In a significant gesture, PM Modi immersed the water from the Sangam in Prayagraj into the …
PM Modi gifted the President of Mauritius, Dharam Gokhool, a brass and copper pitcher …
By keeping Gangajal central during his Mauritius visit, in its physical and symbolic form, PM …
New Zealand PM Luxon, A 'Big Fan Of India', Joins Holi Celebrations, Plays With Colours | Watch
March 15, 2025
I am a big fan of India… It’s a country I love, admire tremendously: New Zealand PM Luxon
New Zealand PM Luxon, who has previously expressed great admiration for India, will meet PM …
The video of the New Zealand PM Luxon throwing colour on the crowd using a cloud gulal cylinder …
Centre announces $1 bn fund for creators' economy ahead of WAVES summit
March 14, 2025
The Centre announced a $1 billion fund to give a boost to the emerging creators' economy in the …
India is positioning WAVES to be held from May 1 to 4 as the first convergence platform for the …
'Create in India Challenge', a precursor to the WAVES, had received over 25 lakh submissions …
Over 15.51 crore rural households now have tap water, says govt
March 14, 2025
Jal Jeevan Mission is designed to supply 55 litres of water per person per day while …
The government is committed to ensuring a regular and long-term supply of potable water to …
Today, more than 15.51 crore rural households, which accounts for 79.91% of the total 19.42 …
Mutual funds increase cash allocation by Rs 55,000 crore in one year to Rs 1.87 lakh crore
March 14, 2025
The cash holdings of mutual funds increased by Rs 54,730 crore year-on-year in February 2025
SBI Mutual Fund, the largest fund house, held the highest cash allocation at Rs 33,289 crore in …
Cash allocation as a percentage of total AUM increased from 4.82% last year to 5.76% in …
India to be 3rd largest economy by 2028: Morgan Stanley
March 14, 2025
India will be the world's third-largest economy by 2028 as it becomes the world's most sought-…
From a USD 3.5 trillion economy in 2023, the Indian economy is projected to expand to USD 4.7 …
In 2028, India will overtake Germany as its economy will expand to USD 5.7 trillion: Morgan Stanley
Putin’s ‘words of gratitude’: Russian leader thanks Trump, Modi for efforts to stop Ukraine war
March 14, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time reacted to USA’s proposal for a 30-day …
President Putin showcased gratitude to the world leaders in which he mentioned PM Modi too on …
India on several global platforms has made clear its commitment to peace, saying India “was not …
India's Hospitality Hiring Surges 20% in Feb Amid Events Boost
March 14, 2025
The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj and the Coldplay concerts, which provided a boost to the hospitality …
Fresher hiring in the hospitality sector witnessed 23% growth in February
The Indian hospitality industry saw robust demand from MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, …
Car sales rise in February with record volumes, Holi, Ugadi likely to drive demand
March 14, 2025
The passenger vehicle (PV) segment remained "resilient" in February 2025, witnessing its highest-…
The PV volumes grew 1.9% y-o-y at 3,77,689 units in February 2025 from 3,70,786 units in the …
The three-wheeler wholesales increased 4.7% y-o-y at 57,788 units in February 2025 from 55,175 …
Quick commerce sector to grow 75-85% in 2025, reach $5 billion GMV
March 14, 2025
India’s quick commerce (q-com) market is evolving rapidly and is expected to grow by 75-85% in …
The monthly transacting users in the quick commerce sector increased by over 40 per cent in 2024:…
The quick commerce market is expected to reach a gross merchandise value (GMV) of $5 billion: Report
Sagar to Mahasagar: India upgrades Mauritius ties
March 14, 2025
India announced a rupee-denominated line of credit amounting to Rs 487 crore for undertaking …
PM Modi advanced the vision of ‘Mahasagar’ (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and …
‘Mother of democracy’ India to gift Mauritius new Parliament building: PM Modi
Indias Forex Reserves Rise To $654 Billion, Biggest Weekly Gain Since 2021
March 14, 2025
India's foreign exchange reserves grew to nearly $654 billion in the week ending March 7: …
The forex reserves kitty rose by $15.3 billion from the preceding week ended Feb. 28, when it …
The central bank injected $10 billion through a foreign-exchange swap auction on Feb. 28, …
India can expect $600 billion in investments for startups over next 3 years, say experts
March 14, 2025
India's startup ecosystem can expect $600 billion in alternative investments over the next …
Capital boost to startup ecosystem is expected to enhance innovation, support entrepreneurship …
$600 billion in startup ecosystem represents nearly 13 percent of the estimated $4.7 trillion …
India set to become World's most sought-after consumer market: Morgan Stanley
March 14, 2025
India is poised to become the world's most sought-after consumer market: Morgan Stanley’s Report
India is gaining a greater share in global output due to strong foundational factors: Morgan …
Morgan Stanley’s Report forecasts GDP growth at 6.3% in FY2025 and 6.5% in FY2026, driven by …
PM Modi’s Dholera Dream A Vision Of Economic Prosperity & Innovation
March 14, 2025
By 2047, Dholera’s semiconductor city is projected to contribute an astounding $1 trillion to …
Tata Electronics announced plans to establish a display manufacturing unit in Dholera, in …
India currently ranks third globally in chip design research papers, showcasing its prowess in …
Chandrayaan discovers water-ice, India finds success on the Moon
March 14, 2025
Data from one of the instruments on Chandrayaan-3 has indicated that the presence of water on …
Space is one of the areas in which India has been functioning almost at the cutting edge of …
The latest finding from Chandrayaan-3 is another significant breakthrough by the Indian space …
From SAGAR to MAHASAGAR, the growing warmth in Indo-Mauritian ties
March 14, 2025
PM Modi has announced an upgrading of the Mauritius engagement to a comprehensive strategic …
PM Modi received a warm welcome in Mauritius as part of a whole-of-government approach, …
Over the past decade, India’s development assistance to Mauritius is over $1.1 billion, with $…
Manufacturing sector pushes India's industrial output growth to 5% in Jan
March 13, 2025
India's industrial production growth accelerated to 5% in January 2025, driven by a rebound in …
The government has revised the December 2024 industrial output figure to 3.5% from the …
The manufacturing sector's output grew by 5.5% in January 2025, up from 3.6% in the year-ago …
'India is our top performing market in the world': Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman
March 13, 2025
Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman called India its top-performing market globally, citing …
We are rapidly growing in India, the largest foreign company and private equity firm here: …
Blackstone aims to double its total exposure in India to $100 billion in the future: Stephen …
Indian tea industry's export reaches decade high of 255 mn kg in 2024
March 13, 2025
According to Tea Board of India, the Indian tea industry has reached a decade high of tea …
The 2 major highlights for the tea Industry in season 2024 - a 10% rise in the exports of …
Indian tea gained more market share in the CIS countries, the Middle East and the USA to record …
PM Modi conferred with Mauritius' highest national award, dedicates it to Indian ancestors in the island nation
March 13, 2025
PM Modi was conferred with Mauritius' highest national award during his visit to the island …
PM Modi dedicated Mauritius' highest national award to the Indian ancestors who migrated to …
India and Mauritius signed 8 agreements to bolster cooperation across key sectors
Key diabetes drug price crashes up to 90% as generic versions launched
March 13, 2025
Prices of key anti-diabetic drug empagliflozin crashed by as much as 90% to ₹5.5 per tablet
The price crash of key anti-diabetic drug empagliflozin will make the drug more accessible to …
The innovator drug named Jardiance by Boehringer Ingelheim costs around ₹60 per tablet
India’s retail inflation eases to 7-month low of 3.61% in February
March 13, 2025
India’s retail inflation eased to a seven-month low of 3.61% in February, as food inflation …
The decline in inflation is likely to help RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee to cut the policy …
The RBI expects inflation to remain muted for the coming year, with FY26 inflation estimated at …
From France to Mauritius: How PM Modi is shaping India’s rising influence across globe
March 13, 2025
PM Modi attended the Mauritius’ National Day celebrations for the second time, an honor he …
PM Modi received Mauritius’ highest honour, meanwhile, extending OCI cards to his Mauritian …
The repeat invitation to PM Modi from Mauritius itself underscores India’s deep-rooted …
SLMG to invest $1 billion in Coca-Cola expansion
March 13, 2025
SLMG Beverages Pvt. Ltd plans to invest up to $1 billion by 2030 to expand production in Bihar …
The Ladhani family, which owns SLMG and also has hospitality interests, will also invest ₹4,…
The Ladhani family’s investment in hotel development aims to double its beverage business by …
India to help build new Parliament in Mauritius as ‘gift from mother of democracy’: PM Modi
March 13, 2025
PM Modi and Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam signed 8 MoUs to strengthen cooperation in …
India and Mauritius are connected not just by the Indian Ocean but by shared culture and values:…
India will cooperate in building the new Parliament building in Mauritius as a gift to …
Estée Lauder partners with Startup India to boost local cosmetics production
March 13, 2025
Global cosmetics major Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has signed MoU with Startup India to support …
Estée Lauder Companies Inc.’s President and CEO, Stéphane de La Faverie, highlighted that the …
India is a market full of energy and opportunities, particularly with the rise in beauty …
Ensuring universal health care with Jan Aushadhi Kendras
March 13, 2025
The government provides free medicines through public hospitals and through over 1.7 lakh …
AB PMJAY provides free inpatient care, including all the necessary medicines, to over 55 crore …
Jan Aushadhi Kendras reaffirms the government’s commitment to ensure that no citizen is left …
Indian space economy to reach $44 bn by 2033: FICCI-EY report
March 13, 2025
The increasing use of Earth Observation (EO) and remote sensing is transforming agriculture, …
A significant shift is underway, with India's space sector evolving from a government-led model …
SATCOM, projected to reach USD 14.8 billion by 2033, will play a critical role in expanding …
India's economic growth to exceed 6.5% in FY26, says Moody's Ratings
March 13, 2025
India's economic growth will exceed 6.5% in FY26, up from 6.3% this year, on higher government …
The finance ministry's Economic Survey has projected GDP growth for next fiscal at 6.3-6.8%. As …
India's economic growth is expected to reaccelerate and record one of the fastest rates among …
Expect 1 million startups in India by 2035, says Nandan Nilekani
March 13, 2025
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, expects the number of startups in India to grow 20% every …
Monthly average gross SIP flows have more than doubled in the last three years, to Rs 23,000 …
At present, India is the second largest IPO market, trailing US. In 2024, India’s IPO market …
Indian Railways’ Rs 1.31 lakh crore rail project to boost connectivity to Kargil: Ashwini Vaishnaw
March 13, 2025
The projected cost of the upcoming Bilaspur-Manali-Leh railway line, which will enhance …
The Bilaspur-Manali-Leh New Line, partly falling within the Union Territory of Ladakh, has been …
The survey for the 489-kilometer Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line project has been completed that a DPR …
Indian IT services industry to see 4-6% revenue growth in FY26: Icra
March 13, 2025
India’s IT services industry is expected to witness revenue growth of 4-6% in FY26: Icra …
Indian IT firms have made significant investments in GenAI, training a large portion of their …
BFSI sector, along with retail and healthcare, has seen an uptick in discretionary IT spending, …
India to see $600 bn in investments over next 3 yrs for startups: Experts
March 13, 2025
India’s startup ecosystem is set for major growth, with over $600 billion in PE/VC investments …
As investors recognize the immense potential of Indian startups, the country is set for a …
Key sectors like fintech, AI, and sustainability were expected to drive this massive funding …
Individual housing loans in India surge 14% to Rs 33.53 lakh crore: NHB Report
March 13, 2025
Individual housing loans in India grew 14% YoY to ₹33.53 lakh crore, showing strong demand and …
Economically Weaker Sections and Low-Income Groups secure 39% of housing loans, reflecting …
Middle-income groups dominate housing loan uptake, accounting for 44% of the total, reflecting …
‘Free, Open, Secure, Safe Indian Ocean Is A Shared Priority For India, Mauritius’: PM Modi
March 13, 2025
A free, open, secure, and safe Indian Ocean is a shared priority for India and Mauritius: PM Modi
PM Modi announced ₹500 million Mauritian Rs for new community projects, training 500 civil …
PM Ramgoolam and I decided to give the India-Mauritius partnership the status of ‘Enhanced …
India & Mauritius: A Look At Their Strategic Partnership As PM Modi Attends Island's National Day
March 13, 2025
PM Modi, the chief guest at Mauritius' National Day, receives a warm welcome as India-Mauritius …
With 70% of Mauritians tracing roots to India, the nation’s March 12 National Day honors …
India’s trade with Mauritius reached $851M in FY 2023-24, with exports at $778M and imports at $…
PM Modi Inaugurates Civil Service College In Mauritius: How PM Made India A Development Partner For Other Countries
March 13, 2025
PM Modi inaugurates Civil Service College in Mauritius, strengthening India’s role as a global …
PM Modi’s commitment to prosperity for all is visible in multiple key development projects …
Under PM Modi’s leadership, India’s approach to global development has focused on mutual respect,…
Indians at forefront of Riyadh Air's 1.4 mn job applications: CEO Douglas
March 13, 2025
Indians lead 1.4M job applications at Riyadh Air, showcasing the global demand for Indian …
93% of the air traffic between India and Saudi Arabia is point-to-point, and there is a huge …
Indian visitors to Saudi Arabia jumped 50% in 2023, reaching 1.5M. With no air service …
Govt saved 48 billion kiloWatt of energy per hour by distributing 37 cr LED bulbs
March 12, 2025
India saved a staggering 48 billion kWh of energy per hour through the distribution of 37 crore …
The Government has distributed around 37 crore LED bulbs across the country so far under the …
LEDs provide a sustainable, energy-efficient lighting solution that supports environmental goals:…