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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 …
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
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
News18
Diljit Dosanjh Praises Indian Diversity In Chat With PM Modi: 'We Can Host Events Bigger Than Coachella’
January 03, 2025
Diljit Dosanjh believes India can host events bigger than Coachella
Diljit Dosanjh met PM Modi, discussed India’s cultural potential, environmental values, and …
PM Modi aims at making India a global hub for creative and entertainment content
News18
In the first cabinet meeting of the new year, the Modi government gave special attention to farmers
January 03, 2025
The Modi Govt extends DAP subsidy, ensuring farmers pay ₹1,350 per bag
The cabinet has ₹69,515 crore allocated for PM Fasal Bima Yojana till 2025-26
India to export 1M tons of non-basmati rice to Indonesia under a co-op deal
India Tv
PM Modi to inaugurate over 1,600 flats, lay foundation stone of multiple development projects in Delhi today
January 03, 2025
PM Modi to inaugurate 1,600+ affordable flats in Delhi
PM Modi will inaugurate the CBSE's integrated office complex at Dwarka built at around Rs 300 …
For every Rs 25 lakh spent on the construction of a flat by the Central government, the …
The Economics Times
Cabinet extends One-Time Special Package for DAP fertilisers to farmers
January 02, 2025
Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, approved extending the One-time Special Package for Di-…
Under the Cabinet’s approved proposal, the Special Package of Rs 3,500 per MT will be applied …
Since April 2010, 28 grades of Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers, including DAP, have …
The Economics Times
Shipments of banana, ghee, furniture, office stationery and solar photovoltaic modules growing rapidly in new markets
January 02, 2025
Indian bananas, ghee, and furniture see rising demand in new global markets
Solar photovoltaic module exports surge, showcasing India's green tech leadership
The acceptance of Indian single malt whisky is growing in EU, US and far east: Anant Iyer, …
The Times Of India
GST collections 7.3% up in December, totaling Rs 1.77 lakh crore
January 02, 2025
India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for December 2024 rose to Rs 1.77 lakh …
GST collection in December’24 reflects a year-on-year increase of 7.3 per cent, as per the data …
The December collections included Rs 32,836 crore from central GST (CGST), Rs 40,499 crore from …
Business Standard
Govt's 1st decision in 2025 for farmers: PM Modi on crop insurance schemes
January 02, 2025
Govt's first decision of the New Near is dedicated to crores of farmer brothers and sisters of …
The Cabinet's decision on extending the one-time special package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) …
PM Modi says the government's first decision in the New Year is dedicated to farmers, as the …
Business Standard
Auto sales shake off pandemic blues, hit record high of 26.1 mn units
January 02, 2025
Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger …
Vehicle retail sales in India grew by 9 per cent in 2024, reaching a record of nearly 26.1 …
Data from the VAHAN portal shows that total new vehicle registrations were 24.16 million in 2019,…
Live Mint
Agritech sector to create 60-80K new job opportunities in next 5 years
January 02, 2025
Agritech addresses every aspect of farming, from water irrigation advancements for seeds, …
The agritech sector in India employs approximately 1 lakh people across various roles, …
In the five years, the Agritech sector is expected to generate 60-80K new job opportunities, …
Business Standard
India's power consumption increases nearly 6% to 130.40 bn units in Dec
January 02, 2025
India's power consumption rose nearly 6 per cent to 130.40 billion units (BU) in December as …
The highest supply in a day (peak power demand met) rose to 224.16 GW in December 2024 from 213.…
The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-…
Business World
MoD seeks to modernise armed forces, will observe 2025 as 'Year of Reforms'
January 02, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the secretaries of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) unanimously …
In order to give impetus to the ongoing and future reforms, it was unanimously decided to …
Describing the 'Year of Reforms' initiative as a "momentous step" in the modernisation journey …
The Economics Times
Car sales surge for third straight month, pushing annual volumes to a record 4.3 million units in 2025
January 02, 2025
Car sales in India rose for the third consecutive month in December, closing the year at a …
Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors saw significant growth. Festive season demand and new launches …
As per industry estimates, wholesales or vehicle dispatches from factories to dealerships …
Business Standard
Ayodhya Ram temple witnesses unprecedented rush of devotees on New Year Day
January 02, 2025
Ayodhya witnessed an unprecedented rush of devotees on the first day of the New Year as the …
According to local administration estimates, over two lakh devotees had already set up camps in …
Ayodhya has become a prime destination for pilgrims instead of more traditional tourist spots …
Business Standard
New Year's Eve 2025: Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart hit record orders
January 02, 2025
New Year’s Eve (NYE) celebrations reached their peak, with consumers turning to quick commerce (…
Zomato-backed Blinkit achieved several milestones, recording its highest-ever daily order volume,…
This NYE, Zepto is up 200 per cent compared to last year, and we’re currently handling …
Ani News
"Over 4 cr farmers benefitted in 2024...": Shivraj Singh Chouhan after Cabinet extends PM Fasal Bima Yojana till 2026
January 02, 2025
The Union Cabinet has agreed to extend the PM Fasal Bima Yojna til 2026, benefiting more than …
The first decision of the new year is to the crores of farmers of our country: PM Modi
Farmers now protected from climate risks until 2026 under the extended PM Fasal Yojana scheme