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The Financial Express
India’s digital economy surge: Powered by JAM trinity
January 08, 2025
In the last decade, India’s internet economy has exploded on the shoulders of the JAM trinity
With over 900 million smartphone internet connections, the Indian digital ecosystem has shifted …
India’s digital economy accounted for 4.5% of India’s GDP in 2014 and is expected to contribute …
The Economic Times
UJALA scheme completes 10 years, saves ₹19,153 crore annually
January 08, 2025
UJALA scheme which offers LED bulbs at reduced rates of ₹70 compared to the earlier market …
Annual energy savings from UJALA scheme stand at 47,883 million kWh, with a reduction in peak …
UJALA has completed a decade with the distribution of 36.87 crore LED bulbs, resulting in ₹19,…
The Financial Express
10 million farmers now have digital IDs linked to land records
January 08, 2025
The agriculture ministry in collaboration with states has provided digital ids to 10 million …
Under AgriStack, 110 million farmers will be given a digital identity similar to Aadhaar
The unique IDs or referred as Kisan Pehchaan Patra contains the details of the farmers’ land …
The Economic Times
e-Shram portal now available in all 22 scheduled languages
January 08, 2025
The e-Shram portal now available in 22 Indian languages for better access
Multilingual e-Shram portal ensures inclusivity for unorganized workers
30,000 workers register daily on the upgraded multilingual e-Shram platform
Live Mint
Microsoft announces $3 bn investment in India after Nadella's meet with PM Modi
January 08, 2025
Microsoft commits $3B to India after Nadella’s meet with PM Modi
Satya Nadella shared plans to make India AI-first after meeting PM Modi
Microsoft to invest in Azure expansion and train 10M people in AI skills by 2030 in India
The Times Of India
'Immensely touched': Sharmistha thanks PM Modi after govt earmarks land for memorial of ex-president Pranab Mukherjee
January 08, 2025
Sharmistha Mukherjee thanks PM Modi for memorial land for Pranab Mukherjee
Govt allocates land for Pranab Mukherjee's memorial within Rashtriya Smriti complex
Sharmistha Mukherjee reveals Congress didn't hold a condolence meeting for her father, unlike …
Business Standard
Six new fund houses set to join Rs 68-trillion MF industry in 2025
January 08, 2025
6 new fund houses to enter India’s ₹68 trillion MF industry in 2025
The firm aims to redefine investment solutions in India with tech, global partnerships, and …
The growing investor interest in MFs has led to the entry of multiple new players in recent years
The Times Of India
EV sales zoom 20% to nearly 1Lunits in 2024 on price cuts
January 08, 2025
EV sales saw a 20% rise in 2024, with nearly 1L units sold, fueled by price reductions
Price cuts and govt incentives have been key to boosting EV demand and adoption in 2024
Tata motors leads the EV market with sales of 61,496 units in 2024, JSW MG Motor is 2nd ranked …
The Economic Times
India logs 9.1% jump in automobile sales in 2024 with growth in most segments
January 08, 2025
India’s automobile sales saw a 9.1% growth in 2024, fueled by demand across passenger, two-…
66% of automotive dealers foresee growth in 2025
Govt. initiatives to strengthen infrastructure played a pivotal role in driving the growth of …
The Economic Times
India's manufacturing sector - demonstrating notable resilience
January 08, 2025
India's manufacturing sector demonstrated strong resilience in 2024, showing steady growth
Government initiatives and improved supply chains boosted India's manufacturing growth last year
New export orders rose at the fastest pace since July 2024, indicating strong international …
Business Standard
Powering ahead: India adding nuclear power faster than global peers
January 08, 2025
India is increasing its nuclear power capacity faster than global peers, boosting energy security
Accelerated nuclear energy growth supports India's transition to sustainable power and reduced …
NTPC partners with Clean Core Thorium Energy to develop thorium-based fuel, boosting India’s …
The Economic Times
India’s human capital its biggest satya: Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella
January 08, 2025
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stresses the need for constant innovation to maintain global …
The rapid diffusion of technology globally and underscores the role of Microsoft’s investments …
Innovation is key to staying ahead in the evolving global tech landscape: Satya Nadella, Microsoft
The Economic Times
India IPO volumes likely to double from 2024 levels: Goldman Sachs' Iain Drayton
January 08, 2025
Dealmaking through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) will accelerate globally: Goldman Sachs' Iain …
In 2024, deal volumes in Indian equity capital markets–initial public offerings, QIPs, block …
India’s domestic capital markets may see the IPO party extending into 2025 with another bumper …
The Economic Times
Tyre makers investing Rs 100 cr in NE, Bengal for enhancing rubber production, says association
January 08, 2025
Tyre manufacturers are investing Rs 100 crore in the Northeast and West Bengal for training …
In the last four years, an area of 1,25,272 hectare has been covered under new rubber …
Arnab Banerjee, MD, CEAT Ltd, says INROAD is a first-of-its-kind project in the world under …
CNBC TV 18
Government announces major projects to boost capacity at Kandla Port with Rs 57,000-crore investment
January 08, 2025
The government announced two major capacity expansion projects at Kandla Port with a combined …
A new Multi Cargo Terminal at Tuna Tekra is under consideration, which will add 18.33 MTPA to …
One Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) and 2 product jetties are being constructed at Vadinar
The Financial Express
Export of petroleum products up 3 per cent in December
January 08, 2025
India’s export of petroleum products in December increased by 3.1% to 1.37 million barrels per …
Africa emerged as the top destination for India’s exports of petroleum products in December
India exported 349,736 barrels per day of petroleum products to Asia last month
Business Standard
Office space leasing in top 8 cities surpasses 2019 levels: Knight Frank
January 08, 2025
Demand for office space across eight major cities was at an all-time high during last year: Data
Total office space absorption during the 2024 stood at an impressive 719 lakh square feet
The exceptional demand for office spaces underscores the confidence of global and domestic …
Money Control
Urban India's economic drive powers rural consumption growth
January 08, 2025
In 2023-24, the urban-rural gap was 70%, 14 percentage points lower than the level recorded in …
A narrowing urban-rural gap, and thereby a reduction in inequality in consumption, is a …
Niti Aayog, in a report, stated that cities in India contribute 60% of the country’s GDP
Money Control
India Gears Up for 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar
January 08, 2025
Bhubaneswar is set to host the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from January 8 to 10, 2025
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas themed "Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat," …
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas aims to strengthen bonds with global Indians and celebrate …
Money Control
India's defence spending up 50% since 2020
January 08, 2025
India has seen a steady rise in defence allocation, with capex creation 50% higher from the pre-…
India has set an ambitious target to more than treble the defence production to Rs 3 lakh crore …
India was the fourth largest military spender in 2023, Stockholm International Peace Research …
The Financial Express
Over 300 new steel units including MSMEs set up in last 5 years: Govt
January 08, 2025
India’s National Steel Policy implemented in 2017 to increase the country’s steel production …
Gujarat has topped the tally for the highest number of steel units set up since 2017
India’s total crude steel capacity had reached 179 MT & 305 steel units including MSMEs have …
Ani News
India's life insurance industry at an "inflexion point", poised to grow strong: Centrum report
January 08, 2025
The life insurance sector in India is at an inflexion point and is poised to grow due to …
Currently over 80% of the Indian adults have a formal financial account
India’s insurance sector is poised to grow due to reasons like increased share of financial …
News18
Bengaluru: Namma Metro Gets Its First 'Made in India' Train Set for Yellow Line
January 08, 2025
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar launched the first …
The Yellow Line, which spans 18.8 km from RV Road to Bommasandra, will ease congestion in key …
By February another train set will be rolled out of Titagarh and then one each in March & April,…
The Indian Express
6,000 leaders from 75 nations to attend Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention
January 08, 2025
Ashok Mago, a prominent voice of the Indian-American community will participate in a session at …
The theme of the PBD Convention 2025 is ‘Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat’
As many as 6,000 business leaders, philanthropists, academicians, economists, cultural …
The Times Of India
Namo Bharat Trains: Travel From Delhi To Meerut In Just 35 Minutes At 160 Kmph On RRTS!
January 07, 2025
With the launch of new section of RRTS corridor travel time between Delhi and Meerut has come …
The Namo Bharat trains operate at the speed of 160 kmph and a ride from New Ashok Nagar in …
By using Namo Bharat RRTS commuters will be able to travel between Delhi and Meerut in under 40 …
Hindustan Times
Making Digital India safe, secure and inclusive
January 07, 2025
The Indian citizen is at the heart of the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, …
Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 empower citizens with rights such as …
The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 mandate verifiable parental or …
DD News
Indian economy in robust spot globally in 2025 with high frequency indicators picking up growth
January 07, 2025
India’s economy shows strong momentum in 2025, with high-frequency indicators signaling steady …
Sensex hit a record 85,500 in CY24 with an 8.7% surge: Economist, BOB
Sectors including real estate, consumer durables, and IT were amongst the best-performing …
The Economics Times
Jan Aushadhi outlets cross Rs 1,255-cr sales till Nov-end; entails benefit of Rs 5k cr for citizens
January 07, 2025
Jan Aushadhi sales hit ₹1,255 crore in 2024, offering ₹5,000 crore savings to citizens
Affordable medicines via Jan Aushadhi benefited citizens with ₹5k crore in savings by Nov 2024
A ₹500 crore scheme was launched to strengthen India’s pharmaceutical industry, boosting …
The Economics Times
RBI adds 8 tons gold to its reserves in November 2024: WGC
January 07, 2025
The RBI continued with its 2024 gold buying streak, this lifted the year to date buying to 73 …
RBI remains the second largest gold buyer in 2024 after Poland: World Gold Council
In November 2024, Reserve Bank of India added 8 tonnes gold to its reserves: World Gold Council
The Economics Times
Railway capex tops Rs 2 lakh crore in FY25; PM Modi inaugurates Rail projects in J&K, Telangana, and Odisha
January 07, 2025
PM Modi inaugurates the new Jammu Railway Division; he also inaugurated rail projects in …
Capital Expenditure (Capex) for the current fiscal by the Indian Railways has topped Rs 2 lakh crore
Rs 1,198 crore total expenditure in Railway has been incurred in Jan itself, taking total …
The Economics Times
Regional air connectivity will remain govt's priority, says official
January 07, 2025
10 years ago the passenger traffic was at 11 crore and the count has doubled to 22 crore: Civil …
Regional air connectivity will continue to be the priority for the government and air passenger …
An ecosystem is being developed for operations of seaplanes: Civil Aviation Secretary …
Money Control
India’s services activity rises to a 4-month high of 59.3 in December
January 07, 2025
India’s services activity rises to a four-month high of 59.3 in December compared with 58.4 in …
The HSBC India Services Business Activity Index remained above the 58 mark for a third …
Forward-looking indicators such as new business and future activity suggested that the strong …
The Times Of India
Partnership at new heights: PM Modi after Sullivan meeting
January 07, 2025
PM Modi hosts US NSA Jake Sullivan, highlights the strides made in India-US strategic partnership
India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights, including in the …
PM Modi appreciates a letter from President Biden handed over to him by US NSA Jake Sullivan; …
News18
Grameen Bharat Mahotsav: A Roadmap For Rural India’s Empowerment
January 07, 2025
The SBI report shows a sharp decline in rural poverty reflects India’s strides towards …
PM Modi’s inauguration of the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav underscores the government’s emphasis on …
The Grameen Bharat Mahotsav is more than just a celebration, it is a strategy. It emphasises …
The Times Of India
Won't be long before Bharat sees its first bullet train: PM Modi
January 07, 2025
The demand for high-speed trains is growing; the day is not far when the first bullet train …
The aspirational India now wants to accomplish more in less time and people wish to take long-…
Government is taking several steps to improve transport infrastructure, from expressways to …
The Economics Times
Specialty steel gets new PLI
January 07, 2025
The government launched production-linked incentives scheme (PLI) 1.1 for specialty steel made …
The new PLI scheme 1.1 for speciality steel aims to reduce India’s dependence on speciality …
The government has set an investment threshold of 50% for companies to be eligible for …
The Economics Times
Industrial & warehousing dominate with $ 2.5 billion in realty investments for 2024
January 07, 2025
Industrial & warehousing attracted $2.5B in realty investments in 2024, leading the sector’s …
$2.5B poured into industrial real estate reflects rising demand for logistics infrastructure
Warehousing dominated realty investments in 2024, signaling a boom in logistics
The Economics Times
Big 4 in India outshine MNC parents; combined revenue seen at over Rs 45,000 crore in FY25
January 07, 2025
India’s Big 4 projected to cross ₹45,000 crore in revenue by FY25, outshining their global …
Strong consulting & advisory demand drives Big 4 firms' revenue growth in India
"We will grow 23-25% in FY25. For Deloitte India now, more than 60% of revenue comes from …
Deccan Herald
Titagarh Rail delivers India's first driverless 'Make-in-India' trainset to Bengaluru Metro
January 07, 2025
India’s first driverless ‘Make-in-India’ trainset delivered by Titagarh Rail to Bengaluru …
Bengaluru Metro’s new driverless trainset showcases India’s push for self-reliant innovation in …
Titagarh Rail to deliver 2 more trains by April 2025 and ramp up production to 2 trains/month …
The Indian Express
Maha Kumbh | Beautification campaign: Railways pitch in with ‘Paint My City’ drive
January 07, 2025
The Indian Railways’ ‘Paint My City’ drive aims to beautify infrastructure for Maha Kumbh 2025, …
Prayagraj’s railway stations, including Junction and Sangam, have been transformed into …
Prayagraj’s station makeover for Maha Kubh 2025, highlights its spiritual legacy, celebrating …
Business Standard
Over 3.3 million users from 183 countries visit Maha Kumbh website
January 07, 2025
3.3 million users visited the Maha Kumbh website
People from 183 countries across the world are actively seeking information about the Maha …
CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the official Maha Kumbh website in Prayagraj on October 6, 2024, …
Ani News
PM Modi meets Jake Sullivan, says India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights
January 07, 2025
PM Modi met U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to discuss bilateral relations
PM Modi highlighted the growing India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership
India and US are strengthening ties in defense, technology, and economic sectors
Deccan Herald
Ajmer Sharif deewan hails PM Modi for sending 'chadar' for shrine
January 07, 2025
Ajmer Sharif Deewan praised PM Modi for sending a sacred chadar during the annual Urs festival
PM's act symbolised respect for India's diverse religious fabric and countered attempts to …
The gesture by PM Modi of sending a ceremonial 'chadar' for the Ajmer Sharif shrine is a …
News18
NEP 2020: Building The Bedrock For A Viksit Bharat By 2047
January 07, 2025
The NEP 2020 policy lays the foundation for India’s development by 2047
India's education system, with 26 crore children, 1 crore teachers, and 15 lakh schools, is the …
Modi govt’s NEP 2020 aspires to nurture a generation of young people while being fully equipped …
The Economics Times
Income inequality declining with support from Govt initiatives: Report
January 06, 2025
Income inequality in India is declining, with government initiatives like DBT and subsidies
Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) have been effective in reducing the income gap in India
Government welfare programs are improving financial inclusion and supporting lower-income households
The Financial Express
Direct benefit transfers in FY25 cross Rs 4.15 lakh crore
January 06, 2025
Direct Benefit transfers (DBT) in FY25 have crossed ₹4.15 lakh crore, reflecting a rise in …
In FY25, ₹2.54 lakh crore (61%) of DBT transfers were in kind, with the remainder in cash to …
DBT has led to ₹3.5 lakh crore savings from FY15 to FY23, improving welfare spending efficiency
Swarajya
India Achieves Milestone: World's Third Largest Metro Rail Network With 1,000 km Operational Length
January 06, 2025
India is on track to become the second largest Metro network in the world
PM Modi inaugurated the 2.8 km stretch between Janakpuri and Krishna Park of Delhi Metro Phase-…
India's vast metro rail network, now the third-largest in the world, trails only China and the US
Business Today
‘Most preferred destination’: Piyush Goyal says FDI inflows into India rising rapidly
January 06, 2025
India has been averaging over $4.5 billion in monthly FDI inflows since January, despite global …
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India are on the rise, leading to millions of new …
Investors from the Middle East, the EFTA region, Japan, the EU, and the US are all realising …
The Indian Express
‘Infrastructure is govt’s main focus over past decade’: PM Modi in Delhi
January 06, 2025
PM Modi inaugurates the first section of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS in Delhi and he also interacts …
Over the past decade, the government’s primary focus has been on infrastructure development: PM …
10 years ago, the budget for infrastructure was around Rs 2 lakh crore, and has now increased …
News18
‘Delhi Sheeshmahal Work Done During Covid’: PM Modi Cites C&AG Report, Attacks AAP
January 06, 2025
The cost of renovation of the Delhi CM’s residence rose three times, and this work was done …
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has been deliberately blocking (C&AG report) it from being …
The cost of refurbishing the Delhi CM’s residence escalated three times to Rs 33 crore, as per …