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The Economic Times
India introduces G20 Talent Visa to attract top global scholars and professionals
December 19, 2024
In a move to position India as a hub for global academic and technological collaboration, the …
Targeted at scholars, researchers, and professionals from G20 nations, the G20 Talent Visa …
The announcement aligns with PM Modi’s proposal at the G20 Summit, where he emphasized the need …
The Economic Times
Indian realty institutional investments hit all-time high in 2024 with robust outlook
December 19, 2024
India's real estate sector is thriving, with institutional investments reaching a record $8.9 …
The residential sector now leads investments at 45%, surpassing offices
Domestic investor participation has risen to 37%. REITs saw a threefold increase, and equity …
Business Standard
NPCI's international arm to take UPI live in 4-6 new countries in 2025
December 19, 2024
NIPL, the body responsible for deploying NPCI’s homegrown payment products globally, is in the …
NIPL is looking to go live with UPI in geographies relevant to Indian tourists, such as Qatar, …
We are hopeful of going live in 3–4 more countries (next year), and if projects are completed …
The Economic Times
18,714 km highways constructed under Bharatmala Pariyojana in last 7 years: Nitin Gadkari
December 19, 2024
Highway projects covering a total length of 26,425 km have been awarded under the Bharatmala …
NHAI has invested Rs 4.72 lakh crore under Bharatmala Pariyojana up to October, this year: …
A total allocation of Rs 19,338 crore has been made for NH works in the northeast region during …
Live Mint
About 99 pc of mobile handsets being used in India are domestically manufactured: MoS IT
December 19, 2024
India has now reached a stage where 99.2 per cent of mobile handsets being used in India are …
India has become a mobile exporting country as compared to a mobile importing country in FY 2014-…
Approximately 25 lakh employment (direct and indirect) has been created in the electronics …
Live Mint
Net direct tax receipts grows 16.45% to ₹15.82 lakh crore till mid-December
December 19, 2024
The Centre’s direct tax collection from corporations & individuals after adjusting for tax …
Before adjusting for refunds, corporate tax collections rose 17% annually
Nominal GDP growth in the first two quarters averaged 8.85% against the 10.5% growth forecast …
The Times Of India
'Stung and stunned': PM Modi lists Congress 'sins' against Ambedkar
December 19, 2024
PM Modi countered Congress after it accused Union Minister Amit Shah of "insulting" Dr BR …
PM Modi defended Union home minister Amit Shah and said that the grand-old-party is "stung and …
In a series of posts on X, PM Modi listed "sins" of Congress against Ambedkar and said that the …
Live Mint
India set for 12-fold increase in energy storage capacity to 60 GW by FY32: SBI Report
December 19, 2024
India is poised for a major boost in energy storage capacity, with projections indicating a 12-…
India's energy storage landscape is evolving rapidly, with the proportion of RE projects …
By FY32, BESS capacity is expected to soar by 375 times to 42 GW, while PSP capacity will grow …
Business Standard
At $129 bn, India top recipient of remittances this year: World Bank
December 19, 2024
India was the topmost recipient of remittances in 2024 with an estimated inflow of $129 billion:…
Remittance flows to South Asia are expected to register the highest increase in 2024, at 11.8 …
The growth rate of remittances this year is estimated to be 5.8%, compared to 1.2% registered …
Money Control
India’s refurbished smartphone witnesses increased growth, outpaces new sales in 2024
December 19, 2024
Refurbished smartphone market outpaces new phones in India, fuelled by affordability and …
Organized players boost trust with warranties and quality checks, formalizing the refurbished …
India's refurbished smartphone witness increased growth, outpaced new sales in 2024
Money Control
Indian mills can export up to 2 million tons of sugar this season, industry says
December 19, 2024
India’s sugar mills could export 2M tons this season: ISMA Director Deepak Ballani
Record sugar output expected in 2024-25 as cane cultivation expands and water supplies remain …
India’s improving sugar supply offers a golden export opportunity for the global market
CNBC TV18
India’s tourism sector to add 61 lakh jobs by 2034, spending to rise 1.2 Times: Report
December 19, 2024
Tourism in India to create 61 lakh jobs by 2034, driving economic growth and workforce …
Domestic tourism fuels a booming hospitality sector, contributing 8% to India’s total …
Specialized skills like sustainable tourism and digital marketing to power the future of India’…
Business Standard
With $4 bn across 87 deals, PE-VC funds' investments see 156% rise in Nov
December 19, 2024
November PE/VC investments hit $4B, a 156% YoY increase across 87 deals
Industrial products led PE/VC sectors with $1B in investments, followed by financial services …
Fundraising soared to $1.1B in November, tripling YoY growth
The Economic Times
Sugar mills pay Rs 8,126 cr to farmers in first 70 days of 2024-25 season
December 19, 2024
Sugar mills have paid ₹8,126 crore to farmers in the first 70 days of 2024-25 seasons: Union …
99% of ₹1.11 lakh crore cane dues cleared for the 2023-24 season
Policy interventions have significantly reduced sugarcane arrears, benefiting farmers
Zee Business
Cybercrime portal saved Rs 3,431 crore, resolved nearly 10 lakh complaints
December 19, 2024
The national cybercrime reporting portal has helped save over Rs 3,431 crore through the …
The 'Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System' automatically routes …
The portal, cybercrime.Gov.In, aims to enable immediate reporting of financial frauds and …
Business Standard
India's pharmaceutical market for FY 2023-24 valued at USD 50 billion
December 19, 2024
India’s pharmaceutical market for FY 2023-24 is valued at USD 50 billion: Official update
India’s pharma industry is considered to be the world's third largest by volume and 14th in …
India’s pharmaceutical market’s domestic consumption is valued at USD 23.5 billion & export is …
Outlook
Start-ups Could Add $100 Billion to India's GDP by 2030: Kalaari Capital
December 19, 2024
India's start-ups to contribute $120 billion to GDP by 2030, tripling current levels
Deeptech sector poised to expand from 3,600 to 10,000 start-ups by 2030, fuelling innovation
India's first private deeptech hub targets $100M for innovation and growth
News18
'One Nation, One Election' Will Accelerate India Towards Viksit Bharat
December 19, 2024
Unified elections will minimize disruptions and improve governance efficiency across the nation:…
The Constitution (129th) Amendment Bill seeks to reduce election frequency, enabling …
Over 7 million personnel managed polls in 2019, unified elections will optimize resources and …
Ani News
"91.8% of India's schools now have electricity": Union Education Minister Pradhan
December 18, 2024
Addressing a press conference, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan noted that 91.8% of …
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the high-level committee that was formed …
In the next academic year, NCERT will publish 15 crore quality and affordable books: Union …
Business Standard
Taiwan laptop maker MSI begins manufacturing in India with Chennai facility
December 18, 2024
Taiwanese laptop maker MSI announced the commencement of its manufacturing operations in India …
In line with the objective of "Make in India", MSI will introduce locally-produced versions of …
MSI is excited to contribute to India's thriving tech ecosystem by offering locally …
The Economic Times
India's renewable energy capacity addition doubled to 15 GW in April-November: Pralhad Joshi
December 18, 2024
India's renewable energy capacity additions nearly doubled to 15 GW between April and November …
Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted the 214 GW existing non-fossil capacity and a fourfold …
India is not only witnessing an energy revolution but is also becoming the renewable energy …
Business Standard
Double engine govt becoming symbol of good governance, says PM Modi
December 18, 2024
PM Modi lauded the work done by CM Bhajanlal Sharma-led BJP government in Rajasthan and said …
Addressing the 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' programme organised to mark the completion of one …
BJP's double-engine government is becoming the symbol of good governance: PM Modi
The Economic Times
Investment of Rs 1.46 lakh cr realised across 14 PLI sectors till Aug
December 18, 2024
The government said investment of Rs 1.46 lakh crore have been realised, resulting in …
Incentives of Rs 2,968 crore in eight sectors and Rs 6,753 crore in nine sectors during 2022-23 …
As of date, 764 applications have been approved under PLI schemes across 14 sectors: Commerce …
Business Standard
In a first, Maruti crosses annual production milestone of 2 mn vehicles
December 18, 2024
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) announced it has manufactured 2 million cars in a calendar year for …
Of the 2 million vehicles, almost 60 percent were manufactured in Haryana and 40 percent in …
Ertiga was the 2 millionth car to be rolled out from the production line at the company’s …
The Economic Times
EV sales up 25.64% from last year: MHI
December 18, 2024
The number of electric vehicles (EVs) sold in the country this fiscal is over 25% more than the …
13.06 lakh EVs were registered in the country from April 1 to November 30, 2024: Minister of …
The PM E-DRIVE scheme aims to support electric mobility through support for 14,028 e-Buses, 2,05,…
The Economic Times
I-T dept issues 2nd FAQ on Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, covers all appeals pending as on July 22
December 18, 2024
The Income Tax Department has clarified eligibility for the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024, …
A second set of FAQs addresses taxpayer queries, confirming eligibility even if appeals were …
Nangia & Co LLP Partner Sachin Garg said this clarification provides equal opportunity to all …
Money Control
India Inc raises $16 billion from large buyers via share placements in 2024
December 18, 2024
India has also emerged as one of the busiest venues globally for first-time share sales this …
Indian companies have raised a record-breaking $16 billion via share sales to large investors …
The beeline to raise funds is so strong that three firms launched secondary sales to raise over $…
The Economic Times
A decade of Make in India: Growth propeller for electronics mfg industry
December 18, 2024
Make in India initiative has turned out to be more than a game-changer for the country’s …
The EMS sector’s meteoritic upward momentum has been fuelled by government’s goal of scaling …
India’s mobile phone exports have skyrocketed from a mere ₹1,556 crore to an astounding ₹1.2 …
Business Line
Make-in-India: Pawan Hans to deploy Dhruv NG choppers for ONGC in ₹2,000-cr deal
December 18, 2024
India’s State-owned helicopter services provider Pawan Hans (PHL) will deploy the ‘Make-in-India’…
Sources confirmed that the contract worth ₹2,141 crore has been awarded to PHL for a period of …
HAL’s Dhruv NG is an indigenously developed helicopter. It is the civil variant of the ‘Advance …
Business Standard
Garment exports rise 11.4% in Apr-Nov despite global uncertainties: AEPC
December 18, 2024
India's readymade garment exports rose 11.4% to USD 9.85 billion during April-November this …
AEPC said that with the changing geopolitical equations, a lot more business will shift to …
With India's inherent strengths and strong supportive policy framework by the Centre and states,…
Business Line
Amazon aims for 2 million jobs in India by 2025, expands export pledge to $80 billion by 2030
December 18, 2024
Amazon, which claims to have created 1.4 million direct and indirect jobs in India to date, is …
We are humbled to share that we have hit our pledge to digitise 10 million small businesses one …
We have enabled nearly $13 billion in cumulative exports and have created nearly 1.4 million …
Zee Business
36.16 crore Ayushman Cards created under PMJAY Scheme: Centre
December 18, 2024
About 36.16 crore Ayushman Cards have been created for beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Jan …
29.87 Crore cards have been created for the beneficiaries residing in rural areas: MoS for …
MMR has reduced from 103 per 100,000 live births in 2017-2019 to 97 per 100,000 live births in …
Business Standard
Business activity between India, UK flourishes in 2024, shows HSBC data
December 18, 2024
Business activity between the UK and India has flourished in 2024 as the value of payments …
In the nine months to October 2024, the value of payments made by HSBC UK business clients to …
Our data shows that business between the UK and India is not only strong, it's getting even …
Business Standard
Macron thanks PM Modi for India's support after Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte
December 18, 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron thanked PM Modi for India's support following the devastating …
In response to PM Modi's message, President Macron said on X "Thank you for your thoughts and …
Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido in Mayotte. My thoughts and prayers …
Ani News
Indian Pharma and healthcare sectors are poised for long-term growth: Centrum
December 18, 2024
The recent policy initiatives taken by the government of India will boost Indian Pharma and …
The PLI scheme will ensure greater resilience to external shocks, enforce greater drug security …
The Government of India has allocated Rs 10 billion for each Bulk Drug Park, with a total …
Hindustan Times
Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India
December 18, 2024
The introduction in Parliament of amendment bills to usher in simultaneous elections is a …
When implemented, “one nation, one election” will reclaim the sanctity and spirit of the …
PM Modi said one nation, one election can’t be thought of merely as a subject of debate; rather,…
News18
Congress Promoted Water Disputes Between States, Does Little For Farmers: PM Modi
December 18, 2024
PM Modi hit out at the Congress, saying they talk big in the name of farmers but neither do …
The Congress never wants to reduce water problems. The water of our rivers used to flow across …
Instead of finding a solution, the Congress continued to promote water disputes between states: …
FirstPost
How Dissanayake’s Delhi visit is a show of India’s diplomatic deftness
December 18, 2024
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumar Dissanayake’s (AKD) recent visit to India has been widely …
Both President Dissanayake & PM Modi adopted a forward-looking approach, emphasising the …
Sri Lanka expressed gratitude for India’s continued support. India’s timely & impactful …
Mid-Day
Indian economy ends 2024 with strong growth as PMI hits 60.7 in December
December 17, 2024
India’s HSBC Composite Output Index rose to 60.7 in December, the highest since August 2024
Services PMI surged to 60.8 and Manufacturing PMI climbed to 57.4, reflecting sharp growth in …
Workforce expansion reached a record high, driven by robust domestic and international demand
The Economic Times
India sees over 90 pc rise in smartphone exports in Nov, Apple leads
December 17, 2024
Smartphone exports from India hit USD 10.6 billion in 7 months, showcasing India's growing …
Mobile phone production surged 2,000% in a decade, from INR 18,900 crore (2014-15) to INR 4.10 …
India aims to emerge as a top 3 global exporter in electronics manufacturing by 2030, driving …
Business Standard
Centre launches Rs 1,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for farmers
December 17, 2024
Union Minister Prahlad Joshi launches an Rs 1,000 crore credit guarantee scheme to help farmers …
The newly launched Rs 1000 credit guarantee scheme for farmers aims to reduce banks' reluctance …
We are hoping that post-harvest lending will grow to Rs 5.5 lakh crore over the next 10 years: …
Business Standard
Loan worth Rs 13,422 cr given to street vendors under PM SVANidhi scheme
December 17, 2024
No fraud-related complaints have been received against the agencies or companies disbursing …
The ministry of housing has disbursed 9,431,000 loans amounting to a total of Rs 13,422 crore …
Out of total 9,431,000 loans provided under PM SVANidhi scheme, 4,036,000 loans have been …
Business Standard
WPI inflation eases to three-month low in Nov as food prices cool
December 17, 2024
India’s wholesale price index (WPI) in November eased to a three-month low of 1.89 per cent as …
The retail inflation rate, which based on the consumer price index, last week fell within the …
Food prices in India declined to 8.63% in November 2024; eased to a three month low: Ministry …
Business Standard
With 11 IPOs announced so far, December tops as busiest month for listings
December 17, 2024
The sharp rally in the market over the past month has emboldened companies to advance their …
A total of 11 IPOs announced so far in December 2024, making it the busiest month of the year
December is shaping up to be the busiest month for IPOs this year. With half a dozen companies …
The Times Of India
'Emphasised investment-led growth': PM Modi after talks with Sri Lanka President Dissanayake
December 17, 2024
PM Modi met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in New Delhi and expresses delight …
In our economic cooperation, we have laid emphasis on investment-led growth and connectivity: …
Pace will be given to the Sampur Solar Power Plant. LNG will be supplied for Sri Lankan power …
The Financial Express
India’s Aviation Hub: Delhi Airport achieves unmatched connectivity with 150 destinations
December 17, 2024
Delhi Airport has cements its position as a global aviation hub, becoming the first in India to …
With the inauguration of direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang, Delhi airport …
In the past decade, Delhi Airport has witnessed a remarkable 100% increase in transfer …
Live Mint
FPIs make a comeback, lap up Indian stocks worth ₹14,435 crore in December
December 17, 2024
Indian markets rebounded sharply in December, supported by renewed activity from foreign …
FPIs purchased Indian equities worth ₹14,435 crore through December 13: NSDL
Positive political developments, increased foreign investments in both primary and secondary …
The Indian Express
One Nation One Subscription could take high-quality research beyond elite institutes
December 17, 2024
By expanding access to scholarly resources, One Nation One Subscription will empower students, …
With its vast coverage of journals, One Nation One Subscription has ensured 98-100 per cent …
One Nation One Subscription initiative represents a fundamental shift in the way scholarly …
News18
Sri Lanka’s Pivot Away From China Is A Big Win For India’s Foreign Policy
December 17, 2024
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is in India for his first overseas visit
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s first overseas visit to India shows how India …
At the time of economic crisis, India swiftly extended a lifeline to Sri Lanka with assistance …
The Economic Times
Emerging cities put up a strong show in India's job growth, reveals Naukri
December 17, 2024
India’s hiring saw resurgence in Q3 2024: Reports
Emerging cities like Jaipur & Indore experienced significant growth in hiring: Reports
FMCG, Pharma, and Insurance performed well in hiring increased Q3 2024: Reports