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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:…
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 ‘…