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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 …
Money Control
'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 …
The Economic Times
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 …
The Times Of India
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 …
Live Mint
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:…
The Economics Times
MSMEs helped propel India out of 'Fragile Five' status
March 12, 2025
Over the past decade, India has risen from the 'Fragile Five' to one of the world's top five …
With 11 crore registered investors and 21 crore accounts, India is uniquely positioned to fund …
MP Anurag Thakur credited the youth for building enterprises - 160,000 startups and 117 unicorns-…
India's e-bus sales likely to grow 3.6-fold in FY27, projects CareEdge
March 12, 2025
Sales of electric buses (e-buses) in India are expected to grow 3.6-fold in 2026-27 (FY27), …
The Indian e-bus industry is dominated by a few players, including Tata Motors, Olectra, JBM, etc.,
The transition to cleaner fuels has decreased conventional diesel and petrol buses' market …
Indian pharmaceutical exports ranked 11th globally in 2023: Anupriya Patel
March 12, 2025
Indian pharmaceutical exports ranked 11th globally in value terms in 2023: Union Minister …
The mobile app of National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Policy, Pharma Sahi Daam provides brand name,…
The entire procedure of price fixation of pharmaceutical in accordance with extant policy is …
The Economics Times
Rising hospitality trends: Tier-3 cities in India see surge in hotel openings
March 12, 2025
India’s hospitality sector is undergoing a ‘dynamic’ shift, with Tier III and IV locations …
Infrastructure development leading to more drivable destinations as the biggest driver for the …
Smaller towns and cities across India are emerging as the latest hospitality hotbed with a …
PM Modi meets Mauritius President, gifts him makhana, Gangajal from Maha Kumbh
March 12, 2025
PM Modi met Mauritius President Dharam Gokhool and presented him with Gangajal from the Maha Kumbh
PM Modi and Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam planted a sapling at the Sir Seewoosagur …
PM Modi attended the Mauritius National Day celebrations as the Chief Guest, underlining the …
The Economics Times
PM Modi announces OCI cards for Mauritian PM Ramgoolam, spouse Veena
March 12, 2025
In a special gesture, PM Modi announced the issuance of Overseas Citizen of India cards to his …
Mauritius is home to 22,188 Indian nationals and 13,198 OCI card holders
PM Modi will inaugurate at least 23 India-funded projects and is likely to announce new …
India's venture capital funding rises 43 pc to USD 13.7 bn in 2024
March 12, 2025
India's Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem exhibited robust growth in 2024, with funding surging 43%:…
Consumer technology emerged as the frontrunner, securing USD 5.4 billion in venture capital funding
India’s VC ecosystem is primed for sustained expansion, fuelled by consumption tailwinds, …
The Economics Times
5G wins hands down at Maha Kumbh
March 12, 2025
For millions of smartphone users who attended the Maha Kumbh, the mobile broadband action on 5G …
The 5G network made it more effective for web browsing and video streaming at the mega …
Jio’s 5G availability was almost double at 83.9% than of Airtel’s at 42.4% at the Maha Kumbh
India receives highest fintech investments in Asia Pacific in 2024
March 12, 2025
Despite investments in the fintech space edging to $4.1 billion, India was the top economy in …
The $334 million investment into DMI Finance from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group was one of the …
Niwas Housing Finance, Mintifi and Finova Capital were the other fintech companies that …
Morgan Stanley expects India to recover lost ground through 2025, says market looks attractive
March 12, 2025
India is poised to become one of the world's most sought-after consumer markets, undergo a …
We expect GDP at 6.3 percent in FY25 and 6.5 percent in FY26: Morgan Stanley
India's policy environment today is far more certain than the rest of the world put together, …
Rediff.com
Housing Sales Surge in India's Top Cities: PropEquity
March 12, 2025
Housing sales across 9 major cities rose 12 per cent annually to Rs 6.73 lakh crore during the …
Among cities, housing sales in Gurugram rose to Rs 1,06,739 crore in 2024: Report
Rising prices and demand buoyance in Delhi-NCR’s housing market is due to the robust …
India emerging as a global sourcing hub for auto components, says top executive of leading auto parts maker
March 12, 2025
Automakers globally are increasingly looking at leveraging India as a sourcing hub for …
India has been Tenecco’s fastest growing market--net sales in 2021 stood at of $18 billion
We are really focused on ‘Make-in-India’ for India, but now what we are really developing is ‘…
India's employment outlook rises 43% in Q2 2025: ManpowerGroup survey
March 12, 2025
India's employment outlook surged 43% in Q2 2025, signaling strong hiring confidence across …
Tech, industrial, and financial sectors continue to power India's hiring momentum, reflecting …
India’s job market stays strong with Financial & Real Estate at 43%, while West leads hiring at …
India’s startup ecosystem expands to 1.61 lakh registered entities; this many jobs created
March 12, 2025
India's startup ecosystem boasts 1.61 lakh registered entities, marking a decade of …
The Startup India programme, launched in January 2016, offers startups a slew of benefits …
The startups registered so far have reportedly created over 17.69 lakh direct jobs including …
Each PM MITRA textile park to generate 3 lakh direct-indirect jobs: Giriraj Singh
March 12, 2025
Each PM MITRA textile park will create 3 lakh direct and indirect jobs, giving a major boost to …
PM MITRA parks will build a fully integrated textile value chain from farm to foreign boosting …
Once completed, each PM MITRA park will generate 3 lakh employment across all elements of …
India to be in our top three growth regions by 2028: Danfoss India prez
March 12, 2025
Danfoss India aims to make India a top-three growth region by 2028, leveraging rising demand …
The Indian subsidiary has moved into the top six in Danfoss' global rankings, recording strong …
The Indian market is poised to be among the top three growth regions for Danfoss globally, and …
PM Modi spreads Holi cheer in Mauritius, says "will take colours with me to India"
March 12, 2025
PM Modi celebrated Holi in Mauritius, sharing festive joy and highlighting the strong cultural …
Emphasizing the historic bond between India and Mauritius, he expressed gratitude for the …
Mauritius is not just a partner country for us, Mauritius is a family. There is a feeling of …
'When you prosper, India celebrates': PM Modi in Mauritius
March 12, 2025
PM Modi in Mauritius reaffirmed India’s strong bond and commitment to the nation's growth, …
Addressing the Indian diaspora, PM Modi said Mauritius is not just a partner, but an integral …
PM Modi while addressing the Indian diaspora, described Mauritius as a vital bridge between …
"Bihar's 'Makhana' Will Soon Be A Global Snack": PM Modi In Mauritius
March 12, 2025
PM Modi announced Bihar’s Makhana will soon be a global snack, boosting exports and farmer …
Rich in nutrition and taste, Makhana’s global push aligns with India’s vision of promoting …
PM Modi in Mauritius hailed Bihar’s Makhana as a future global snack, gifting it to President …
Bhojpuri In Mauritius? Here’s Why PM Modi Was Welcomed With Geet Gawai Performance
March 12, 2025
PM Modi received a grand Bhojpuri welcome in Mauritius, with a Geet Gawai performance, a UNESCO-…
Bhojpuri culture remains deeply rooted in Mauritius, reflecting centuries-old migration and the …
PM Modi praised the community’s efforts in preserving Indian traditions, reinforcing India’s …
Mauritius announces highest award for PM Modi, a first for India
March 12, 2025
Mauritius honored PM Modi with its highest civilian award, ‘The Grand Commander of the Order of …
Mauritius PM Navin Ramgoolam praised PM Modi’s role in strengthening ties, making him the fifth …
In a special gesture, PM Modi presented OCI cards to Mauritius PM, his wife, President …
The sun shining bright, the entire cabinet eagerly waiting, and PM Modi’s grand presence in Mauritius—such a historic welcome was witnessed!
March 12, 2025
PM Modi received a grand reception in Mauritius, with the entire cabinet and 200+ dignitaries …
PM Modi was welcomed by Mauritius PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, top officials, and community …
PM Modi will inaugurate 20+ India-funded projects, contributing to Mauritius’ development and …
India’s GDP growth to remain steady amidst global headwinds
March 12, 2025
India’s GDP growth remains resilient despite global challenges. The latest NSO data projects 7.6%…
The Indian economy continues to show strength, with the ICRA Business Activity Monitor rising 9.…
India's urban demand will drive growth in 2025-26, with the ₹1 trillion tax relief boosting …
When PM Modi Visited ‘Mini India’: A Look Back At His 1998 Mauritius Visit
March 11, 2025
The bond between India and Mauritius is not just political—it is civilisational, woven through …
Ganga Sagar unites all of Mauritius. Though small in size, its devotion gives it a profound …
During his visit to Mauritius, PM Modi visited the sacred Ganga Talao and witnessed how Hindu …
How MSMEs in Tier 2 & Tier 3 Cities Are Fuelling India’s Growth
March 11, 2025
More than half of the 63 million MSMEs are located in Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities
Investor confidence in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities has surged, leading to a 35% rise in business …
MSMEs in cities such as Mysore, Coimbatore, and Visakhapatnam are creating jobs, and …
India produced record rice, wheat, maize in 2024-25, estimates Centre
March 11, 2025
India's Kharif foodgrain production reached 1,663.91 lakh tonnes in 2024-25: Ministry of …
India's Rabi foodgrains (excluding summer crop) reached 1,645.27 lakh tonnes in 2024-25: …
The production of Kharif and Rabi Groundnut is estimated at 104.26 lakh tonne and 8.87 lakh …
Healthcare clocked $30 billion investment in 2 years, says report
March 11, 2025
India’s healthcare sector secured $30B in investments in 2 years
The hospitals in India undertook M&A deals worth $6.74 billion and attracted $4.96 billion from …
India’s healthcare landscape is being reshaped by shifting demographics, increasing cases of …