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Indian Toy Sector Sees 239% Rise In Exports In FY23 Over FY15: Study
January 05, 2025
The Indian toy industry has witnessed 52% decline in imports and 239% increase in exports in …
The efforts of the Government have enabled in creation of a more conducive manufacturing …
India is emerging as a top exporting nation due to the country's integration into the global …
The Economics Times
64.5 mn passengers carried on international routes in Jan-Nov 2024, up 11.4 pc: Centre
January 05, 2025
Indian and foreign airlines carry 64.5 million passengers on international routes between …
Indian carriers transport 29.8 million passengers, while foreign carriers handle 34.7 million …
The Ministry of Civil Aviation highlights significant growth in international air travel, with 6.…
The Economics Times
PM Modi to launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 12,200 crore in Delhi on 5th Jan
January 05, 2025
PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth …
PM Modi will inaugurate the 13 km stretch of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor …
PM Modi will inaugurate the 2.8 km stretch between Janakpuri and Krishna Park of Delhi Metro …
Hindustan Times
Metro section, first Namo Bharat connectivity: PM Modi to flag off big projects in Delhi on Jan 5
January 05, 2025
PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for the 26.5 km long Rithala - Kundli section of Delhi …
PM Modi will launch several development and infrastructure projects in Delhi worth more than ₹12,…
PM Modi will inaugurate new 13-kilometre corridor the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Rapid …
News18
'Inspired And Humbled By...": Infosys Ex-CEO Vishal Sikka Meets PM Modi For Discussion On AI
January 05, 2025
It was a privilege to meet PM Modi for a detailed and wide-ranging discussion on AI, its impact …
Vishal Sikka, former CEO of Infosys, met PM Modi, says “I left the meeting both inspired and …
India is committed to taking the lead in AI, with a focus on innovation and creating …
The Economics Times
PM Modi bats for small business to get rural jobs done right
January 05, 2025
Earlier, villagers had to spend more than 50% of their income on food, but for the first time …
The government’s vision is to empower rural India so that people there have ample livelihood …
We need to work towards creating five-six more cooperatives like Amul, which have a presence …
India Today
Diljit Dosanjh proposes global Indian music festivals to PM Modi
January 05, 2025
Singer Diljit Dosanjh met PM Modi, says “India has the potential to host music festivals …
The unparalleled talent found in everyday Indian settings: Diljit Dosanjh
My idea is that we are such a big country, and most of the world's films are made here. So I'm …
Business Standard
PM Modi launches 6-day Grameen Bharat Mahotsav, unveils rural India vision
January 05, 2025
The more prosperous our villages become, the greater will be their role in realising the …
PM Modi inaugurates the 6-day Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, says “It is an …
Since 2014, I have been continuously working towards serving rural India at every moment. …
The Hindu
Some people trying to disturb peace in name of caste politics: PM Modi
January 05, 2025
“Some people (Opposition)” were working to “weaken the social fabric” of the nation by trying …
With the Congress and other INDIA bloc parties had been raising the pitch on their demand for a …
Certain people are trying to disturb peace by spreading the venom of caste politics: PM Modi
Fortune India
Rural consumption has almost tripled since 2011: PM Modi
January 05, 2025
Rural consumption in India has nearly tripled since 2011: PM Modi
Consumption in rural India has nearly tripled, indicating that people are spending more on …
For the first time since independence, the expenditure on food in rural areas has fallen below …
News18
'Govt's Intentions, Policies, Decisions Filling Rural India With New Energy': PM Modi
January 05, 2025
Central government’s intentions, policies and decisions towards empowering the society are …
During the COVID pandemic, the world doubted how Indian villages would tackle the crisis, but …
Over the last 10 years, our government has implemented special policies and decisions for every …
Business Standard
Despite moderation, India will be fastest growing economy: N Chandrasekaran
January 05, 2025
India will continue to be the fastest growing economy in the world: N Chandrasekaran
Shift to renewable energy, change in global supply chain dynamics, and artificial intelligence (…
The digital infrastructure created in this country is ahead of anything that has happened …
The Economics Times
India’s petroleum demand to rise 3%-4% in FY25: Fitch
January 05, 2025
India’s petroleum product demand is projected to grow by 3%-4% in the financial year ending …
India’s petroleum product demand to grow supported by rising consumer, industrial and …
India's petroleum product demand growth will primarily be driven by diesel and petrol consumption
The Times Of India
PM Modi hails rise in rural consumption, says vision is to empower villages
January 05, 2025
PM Narendra Modi highlights the rise in rural consumption based on the latest household …
The survey reveals rural households are diversifying their spending, allocating more to non-…
An SBI study underscores a significant dip in poverty, complementing the survey findings
The Times Of India
PM Narendra Modi lauds contributions of Sikhs, Sahibzaades in interaction with Diljit Dosanjh
January 05, 2025
PM Modi meets Punjabi icon Diljit Dosanjh, celebrating Sikh contributions to the nation
Tribute to Guru Gobind Singh's sons: PM Modi reflects on their extraordinary legacy during a …
Diljit Dosanjh praises PM Modi for his political journey and commitment to the nation
Business Line
India’s coffee exports zoom 45% to record $1.68 billion in 2024 on high global prices, demand
January 04, 2025
Indian coffee exports in the 2024 calendar year saw a 45% jump in dollar value terms at over $1.…
There has been record-high increased demand from buyers in Europe such as Italy and Germany
In volume terms, coffee shipments top the 4-lakh-tonne mark
Live Mint
Vande Bharat sleeper train achieves peak speed of 180 km per hour; water level in glass remains static
January 04, 2025
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has achieved a milestone after it clocked a peak speed of 180 km …
A 30-km-long run of the Vande Bharat sleeper train in its loaded condition was conducted …
The Ministry of Railways says that a 40-km-long trial run between Rohal Khurd to Kota of Vande …
Money Control
$50 billion and counting: India’s smartphone market expected to hit a new high in 2025
January 04, 2025
India’s smartphone market is on track to hit a huge milestone in 2025. It’s expected to surpass $…
For the first time, the average price of a smartphone in India is set to cross $300 (around Rs …
As India’s smartphone market continues to grow, reaching the $50 billion milestone is just the …
Business Standard
In FY24, rural poverty ratio fell below 5% for the first time: SBI report
January 04, 2025
Poverty declined faster in rural areas during FY24 as the poverty ratio dipped below 5 per cent …
SBI report suggests that the declining rural-urban gap was the rise in transfer schemes such as …
Enhanced physical infrastructure is scripting a new story in rural mobility one of the reasons …
Business Standard
EPFO launches centralised pension system, expected to benefit 6.8 mn members
January 04, 2025
The CPPS is a paradigm shift from the existing pension disbursement system that is decentralised,…
EPFO has completed the Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS) rollout in all its regional …
Under CPPS, a beneficiary will be able to withdraw pension from any bank and there will be no …
Business Standard
Premium devices demand to push India smartphone mkt to over $50 bn: Report
January 04, 2025
Rising demand for premium devices, led by Apple and Samsung, is expected to increase India's …
The Indian smartphone market size was estimated at $ 37.9 billion in 2021, according to the …
Apple India has registered a total income of Rs 67,121.6 crore, while Samsung reported revenue …
Live Mint
NSE achieves 268 successful IPOs in 2024, highest number in Asia
January 04, 2025
NSE announced that it set a record for the highest number of IPOs in Asia and the largest …
The NSE facilitated 268 IPOs in 2024, comprising 90 on the mainboard and 178 in the SME segment,…
NSE facilitated 268 IPOs in 2024; this represents the highest number of IPOs in a single …
Business Standard
MFs' equity buying exceeds Rs 4 trillion in 2024 for the first time
January 04, 2025
Mutual funds’ (MFs) equity buying jumped over twofold in 2024 to top Rs 4 trillion for the …
MFs have the largest institutional buyers in the equity market in two of the last three years — …
The sharp surge in equity buying by MFs has come on the back of record inflows into equity and …
The Times Of India
Development of Andaman, Lakshadweep priority of Modi government: Amit Shah
January 04, 2025
Amit Shah affirmed that enhancing infrastructure and boosting tourism in the Andaman and …
Amit Shah emphasized the need for a holistic approach to projects and advancing renewable …
Amit Shah directed the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to implement the 'PM …
The Economics Times
India's exports to cross USD 800 bn this fiscal: Piyush Goyal
January 04, 2025
Piyush Goyal stated that despite global economic uncertainties, India's exports of goods and …
India's export basket is large, and services exports are growing rapidly, indicating a …
My estimate is that we will cross USD 800 billion in exports, another record given the world …
Live Mint
Modi meets chess ace Koneru Humpy: ‘Source of inspiration for aspiring players’
January 04, 2025
PM Modi meets chess ace Koneru Humpy, says –“ She has not only brought immense pride to India …
Glad to have met Koneru Humpy and her family. She is a sporting icon and a source of …
Koneru Humpy, the chess grandmaster who met the PM along with the family described it "once-in-a-…
Live Mint
PLI schemes to boost revenue of 720 companies by $459 billion: Goldman Sachs
January 04, 2025
According to a Goldman Sachs report, the central government's PLI schemes have the potential to …
The automobile and auto components sector, with 95 projects, has already achieved USD 1.3 …
PLI scheme: To increase exports and employment, the pharmaceutical sector, with USD 1.9 billion …
The Times Of India
'AAPda': PM Modi slams AAP as corrupt and disaster for Delhi
January 04, 2025
Accusing AAP of putting brakes on Delhi's development, the PM says voters have now decided to …
This is the country's capital and it is the right of people to get good governance. But in the …
PM Modi launched a scathing attack on AAP, calling it "AAPda", virtually setting the tone for …
News18
PM Modi Launches Delhi Projects, Targets Arvind Kejriwal: 'I Don't Build Sheesh Mahal, I Build Houses'
January 04, 2025
PM Modi laid the foundation for two Delhi University campuses and a college named after Veer …
By keeping Anna Hazare at the front, a few ‘kattar beimaan‘ people have pushed Delhi towards ‘…
The people of Delhi have waged a war against this ‘aapda‘. Voters of Delhi have made up their …
The Times Of India
Jammu to Srinagar in 3 hours as Railways unveils timetable of 3 new trains
January 04, 2025
Train operations between Jammu and Srinagar will begin in the coming weeks, including a Vande …
Services will start from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, with round trips daily. Railways also …
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video of the newly manufactured sleeper version of …
Business Standard
Securitisation volumes top Rs 68,000 crore in Q3 FY25, says ICRA
January 04, 2025
With increased participation by banks, securitisation volumes topped Rs 68,000 crore in October-…
Of the Rs 68,000 crore, ICRA estimates, Rs 25,000 crore is on account of private banks acting …
Of the banks, securitisation by HDFC Bank, the largest private lender in the country, is nearly …
The Times Of India
Faster train travel! One-fifth of Indian Railways tracks can now handle 130 kmph train speeds
January 04, 2025
Indian Railways officials have said that over one-fifth of India's railway tracks now support …
Around 23,000 track kilometres (TKM) of the total 1.03 lakh TKM of Indian Railways' network is …
Total revenue of Indian Railways stood at Rs 1.93 lakh crore in the first nine months of the …
The Statesman
India’s solar panel exports surge as world looks beyond China
January 04, 2025
India is emerging as a major exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells as countries look for …
In April-October FY25, India exported $711.95 million worth of PV cells assembled in modules or …
India exported $25 million of photovoltaic cells that were not assembled into modules in April-…
The Economics Times
Job creation gathers further momentum in 2024-25
January 04, 2025
The fast pace of employment generation has continued into 2024-25 in both the formal and …
The total estimated employment in India's Unincorporated Sector recorded a double-digit growth …
India's employment in the formal sector, which offers better quality jobs, has kept up its …
Business Standard
Thanks to India's IPO surge, seven entrepreneurs become billionaires
January 04, 2025
A blockbuster year for initial public offerings in India catapulted seven entrepreneurs into …
Prospects for solar players appear bright as India aims to add another 100 GW of capacity in …
The Indian IPO market is no longer dependent on foreign investors as domestic investors and …
Money Control
India Inc enters 2025 with cash reserves of Rs 7.6 lakh crore, up 51% since covid
January 04, 2025
According to ACE Equities’ data, the cash reserves of BSE 500 companies (excluding BFSI and oil &…
India Inc’s cash reserves have grown over 51% since just before COVID (end of FY20), when its …
Several other factors such as digitisation-led increases in productivity and regulatory changes …
The Financial Express
2024: A Year of Milestones and Momentum for India’s Renewable Energy Sector
January 04, 2025
Over the past year, India’s once-aspirational targets are now rapidly translating into on-…
This progress has not occurred in isolation. A series of government initiatives, combined with …
The government’s aggressive approach—assigning ambitious renewable targets to SECI, NHPC, and …
Ani News
India's office sector achieves 89 Million square feet in 2024, net absorption reaches all-time high: Cushman & Wakefield
January 04, 2025
India's office sector closed 2024 with significant achievements, recording 89 million square …
The increase marks the highest-ever GLV recorded in the sector, surpassing 2023's peak by a …
Global capability centres (GCCs) accounted for 27-29% of the overall demand for office spaces …
Live Mint
UPI hits record with ₹16.73 billion in transactions worth ₹23.25 lakh crore in December 2024
January 03, 2025
UPI transactions hit a record 16.73 billion in December 2024, shows data released by NPCI. This …
NPCI reported that the total value of transactions in December amounted to ₹23.25 lakh crore, …
The average daily transaction count in December was 539.68 million, a rise from 516.07 million …
The Times Of India
'Under PM Narendra Modi's guidance, para-sports is getting much-needed recognition,' says Praveen Kumar
January 03, 2025
Paralympian Praveen Kumar praised PM Modi for boosting para-sports in India
Government initiatives under PM Modi helped improve para-sports infrastructure: Paralympian …
Rising recognition and financial backing has uplifted India’s para-athletes globally
News18
More Jobs Created, Better Macro Growth Recorded During PM Modi's Tenure Vs UPA Regime: RBI Data
January 03, 2025
RBI data shows higher job creation under PM Modi compared to UPA years
Employment during the PM Modi govt has jumped by 36% between 2014-24, compared with just 6% …
Manufacturing and services sectors drove economic stability under PM Modi’s leadership
Live Mint
India's manufacturing sector showed robust job creation, December PMI at 56.4
January 03, 2025
India's manufacturing sector showcased continued resilience in December 2024, with employment …
Approximately 10% of companies expanded their workforce, reflecting sustained optimism in the …
India's manufacturing activity ended a strong 2024: Ines Lam, Economist, HSBC
Live Mint
PM Modi govt created 17.19 crore jobs in 10 years compared to UPA's 2.9 crore
January 03, 2025
The employment in the country has increased by 36% to 64.33 crore in 2023-24 from 47.15 crore …
Under Modi government, between 2014-24, 17.19 crore jobs were added, and in the past year, …
Employment in the agriculture sector grew 19% between 2014 and 2023 under PM Modi's tenure but …
Live Mint
Employment increases 36 pc to 64.33 cr in last ten years: Mansukh Mandaviya
January 03, 2025
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said employment in the country has increased by 36% to …
In the last one year (2023-24) alone, the Modi government has created around 4.6 crore jobs in …
Employment in the manufacturing sector grew by just 6% between 2004 to 2014 under UPA tenure, …
Business Standard
Govt clears PLI incentive of Rs 246 cr sought by M&M, Tata Motors
January 03, 2025
Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved incentive claims of Rs 246 crore submitted by …
Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel H D Kumaraswamy has expressed satisfaction with the …
As of September, 2024, the PLI scheme has already facilitated an investment of Rs 20,715 crore, …
The Times Of India
'Article 370 sowed seeds of terrorism': Amit Shah hails creation of Naya Kashmir
January 03, 2025
Article 370 sowed the seeds of separatism in the valley, which later turned into terrorism: …
Article 370 spread a myth that the connection between Kashmir and India is temporary. There was …
After the abrogation of Article 370, terrorism is reduced by 70%. Congress can accuse us of …
News18
Audi India Hits 100,000 Cars Sold Milestone in 2024, Records 36 Percent Surge in Q4 Sales
January 03, 2025
Audi, the renowned German luxury car brand, announced retail sales of 5,816 units for the year …
Audi saw a significant 36% increase in sales during the fourth quarter compared to the third …
Audi India marked a milestone by reaching 100,000 cars on Indian roads with a special ‘100 Days …
Business Standard
PM Narendra Modi lauds ONDC for revolutionising digital commerce in India
January 03, 2025
ONDC empowers small retailers and enhances consumer choices by enabling interoperability among e-…
ONDC is increasing consumer choices across platforms, with over 200 participants, 7,00,000 …
ONDC has contributed to revolutionizing small businesses and e-commerce leading to growth and …
Fortune India
India’s textile, apparel exports rise 7% to $21.36 bn in April-Oct FY2024-25’
January 03, 2025
India’s textile exports rose 7% to $21.36 billion in April-Oct FY 2025
Global demand boosts India's textile sector performance by $1.4 billion
India's ready made garments account for the largest share at 41% 8.733 bn dollars followed by …
Business Standard
White-collar hiring up 9% in Dec, driven by high-skill roles: Report
January 03, 2025
White-collar hiring in India saw a 9% rise in Dec 2024, driven by high-skill roles
The Architecture and Interior Design industry stood out with a 39% growth in fresher hiring
Metro cities witnessed the highest surge in white-collar job recruitment