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India Surpasses 1 Million EV Sales Milestone in FY 2024-25
April 03, 2025
MHI recorded over 1 million electric vehicle (EV) sales in FY 2024-25: Government
EV sales achievement aligns with PM Modi’s vision of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070 and …
Crossing 1 million EV sales is a testament to the success of MHI’s flagship schemes, including …
Poverty has declined – for all Indians
April 03, 2025
India’s economic growth as well as government welfare programmes have been widely inclusive: …
Under the Modi government, poverty has come down among all communities: Expert
In principle and practice, democracy is also about how the elected political leaders cater to …
India's March factory activity expands at its fastest pace in 8 months
April 03, 2025
India’s manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace in eight months in March: Survey
Strong demand prompted firms to tap into their inventories, causing the fastest drop in …
Firms countered declining stocks by acquiring additional production inputs at the quickest pace …
Record no of companies, LLPs registered in March
April 03, 2025
India saw a record number of company and LLP registrations in March, indicating strong investor …
March company registrations rose 27% year-on-year, while LLP registrations surged 62%, …
India is expected to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy over the next two years …
India produces 1,681 locos in FY25, more than US, Europe
April 03, 2025
India has emerged as a global leader in railway locomotive manufacturing, achieving a record …
The continuous rise in locomotive production is a direct result of strategic decisions taken to …
From 2014 to 2024, locomotive manufacturing witnessed a significant surge, with 9,168 …
NHAI constructs 5,614 km of national highways in FY25; surpasses its target
April 03, 2025
NHAI surpassed its construction target for 2024-25 closing the year with 5,614 km of national …
The capital expenditure incurred by NHAI in FY’25 reached an all-time high of over Rs 2,50,000 …
NHAI monetized assets for a total of Rs 28,724 crore, during the FY
Indian companies raise Rs 58,000 cr in FY25 from overseas capital market
April 03, 2025
Indian companies have raised around ₹58,000 crore from overseas capital markets in FY25
Domestic companies have raised ₹57, 815 crore in FY25, up 28.5 per cent from FY24: Data
India’s inclusion in global bond indices has enhanced the visibility of Indian debt
Over 50 foreign varsities applied to UGC for approval: Pradhan in RS
April 03, 2025
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan informed the RS that 3 foreign universities are …
The UGC is likely to grant approval to 50 qualitative foreign varsities in the coming times in …
Union education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan said the government believed in the autonomy of …
‘Innovation has always been a part of the Indian DNA’
April 03, 2025
After the success of Mahakumbh, it’s time to celebrate the confluence of 3 streams of …
The confluence of 3 streams of development – innovation, job creation and entrepreneurship are …
GOI’s supporting policies for entrepreneurship are creating a culture where new ideas and R&D …
Govt okays 2nd phase of Vibrant Villages Programme of Rs 7k cr; to cover villages bordering Bangladesh, Myanmar
April 03, 2025
The govt approved second phase of Vibrant Villages Programme for next five years with an outlay …
The govt approved four railway line projects with a total length of 650 km, which will improve …
The second phase of Vibrant Villages Programme will cover villages, including the ones close to …
Govt destroys 20.8 lakh Kg of narcotics from 2022 to 2024, Home Ministry tells Rajya Sabha
April 03, 2025
A total 20.8 lakh kg of narcotic drugs, seized by various drug law enforcement agencies across …
96 cases of drugs being trafficked via Darknet platform were interdicted by the NCB between …
The total seizures of opium-based drugs increased from 2 lakh kg in 2018 to 3.3 lakh kg in 2022,…
India leads in Agentic AI adoption, 80% firms onboard: Deloitte report
April 03, 2025
India is emerging as a global leader in Agentic AI adoption, with over 80% of businesses …
Around 70% of firms expressed a strong desire to use GenAI for automation: Deloitte report
Most Indian organisations prefer buying AI solutions over developing them in-house: Expert
India subsidises over 10 lakh electric-2-wheelers in FY25, sales jump 21%
April 03, 2025
India subsidised over 10 lakh electric two-wheelers (e2w) in the financial year 2024-25: …
The MHI introduced PM E-DRIVE scheme, with a budget of ₹ 10,900 crore, runs for two years until …
India’s e-mobility sector is growing due to government policies, technology, and environmental …
India set for $100 billion startup IPO surge by 2027
April 03, 2025
India’s stock market is poised for a wave of high-profile IPOs as more than three dozen tech …
Leading the pack of companies planning IPOs are Walmart-backed e-commerce giant Flipkart, …
Firms are looking to tap into India’s public markets, which ranked as the world’s second-…
UPI, mobile payments drive India’s digital boom in July-December 2024: Report
April 03, 2025
India’s digital payments ecosystem witnessed a significant surge in July-December 2024, driven …
PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm maintained their dominance, handling 93% of UPI transaction …
Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) saw robust growth, with 103.1 million tags issued by December …
Skoda Auto Volkswagen exports from India increases to 40% in 2024
April 03, 2025
SAVWIPL has witnessed an increase in exports, with 40% of its locally manufactured vehicles …
SAVWIPL’s export destinations include key markets in North America, Africa, the ASEAN region, …
SAVWIPL’s growing export influence has been recognised by the Mumbai Port Authority, which …
Hiring in India's white-collar job market stable in March 2025: Report
April 03, 2025
Hiring trends in the Indian white-collar job market remained stable in March 2025: Report
Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI-ML) are making a significant mark, with hiring …
Chennai emerged as the unicorn hiring powerhouse, delivering a +29% growth in unicorn …
Indian Railways’ passenger traffic jumps 5% on rise in reserved class travel; freight loading up 1.68% in FY25
April 03, 2025
Indian Railways' passenger traffic surged 5.07% in FY25, reaching 715 crore passengers
The East Coast Railway led freight transport with 259 MT, followed by South East Central …
Freight loading grew 1.68% to 1,617 MT, driven by coal, containers, and foodgrain transport, …
Indian Railways produces 19 per cent more locomotives in 2024-25 as compared to previous year
April 03, 2025
Indian Railways manufactured 1,681 locomotives in FY25, marking a 19% increase from last year
India surpassed the US, Europe, and Australia in locomotive production, strengthening its …
India produced 9,168 locomotives between 2014-2024, averaging 917 per year, up from 470 (2004-…
Centre has started implementing PLI scheme for textiles on pan India basis: MoS
April 03, 2025
India rolls out the PLI scheme for textiles to boost MMF apparel, fabrics, and technical …
22% of the 2025-26 textile budget is dedicated to the PLI scheme, supporting 74 firms, …
₹5,272 crore allocated for textiles in FY26, a 19% rise from last year’s ₹4,417 crore
"May god shower blessings upon India and its leadership!": Myanmar locals hail Operation Brahma
April 03, 2025
May god shower blessings upon India and its leadership: Myanmar locals hail Operation Brahma
India successfully executed Operation Brahma, rescuing its nationals from Myanmar
India delivered 625 MT of Humanitarian Aid and disaster relief material to Myanmar as a part of …
PM Modi departs for Thailand to attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit, followed by Sri Lanka visit
April 03, 2025
PM Modi departed for Thailand to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, focusing on regional …
PM will meet Thai leaders, including PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and King Vajiralongkorn, marking …
Over the next three days, I will be in Thailand and Sri Lanka to take part in various programs …
‘PM Modi has ties with all… I want to make Chile hub for India in the region’: Chilean President Gabriel Boric
April 03, 2025
My wish and my goal is to make Chile the hub for India in Latin America: Chilean President …
Chile wants to collaborate with India on technology, trade, and cultural exchanges: Chilean …
With this visit, I aim to strengthen Chile-India ties. India, the world’s largest democracy, is …
Waqf Showdown Takeaway: Modi Is Not A ‘One-Third PM’; NDA Is Not A ‘Paralytic’ UPA
April 03, 2025
Passing the Waqf Amendment Bill shows that true governance is about determination, not just …
BJP’s amendment to the Waqf Act reflects its commitment to equal governance, ensuring no …
PM Modi’s leadership remains strong as the NDA successfully pushes key reforms, proving critics …
BIMSTEC: As India Leads The Way, The Unique Group for Cooperation Emerges Stronger
April 03, 2025
BIMSTEC unites 1.7 billion people and a $5 trillion economy, bridging South Asia and Southeast …
India’s leadership in BIMSTEC drives security, trade, and climate action, reinforcing its role …
The 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand will shape the future of economic connectivity, food security,…
India-Thailand leadership can reinvigorate Bimstec
April 03, 2025
PM Modi joins the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand, focusing on regional security, trade, and …
Stronger India-Thailand ties can unlock BIMSTEC’s full potential by enhancing trade, …
From free trade to digital payments, India is shaping a more connected and secure Bay of Bengal
India's defence exports surge to record Rs 23,622 crore in 2024-25: Rajnath Singh
April 02, 2025
India's defence exports have surged to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore (approx. $2.76 billion) …
The Defence Public Sector Undertakings have shown a significant increase of 42.85% in their …
The private sector and DPSUs have contributed Rs 15,233 crore and Rs 8,389 crore respectively …
In a boost to co-operatives, Parliament passes Tribhuvan bill
April 02, 2025
The Parliament passed the bill to set up the Tribhuvan Sahkari Universityin Gujarat's Anand …
The Tribhuvan Sahkari Universityin Gujarat's Anand will have a capacity to train 8 lakh people …
An estimated 17 lakh trained professionals would be required in the co-operative sector over …
Net GST collection surges by 7.3% to Rs 1.76 trillion in March 2025
April 02, 2025
The net GST collection grew marginally by 7.3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹1.76 trillion …
The gross GST collection — the amount before adjusting for refunds — rose by 9.9% in March to ₹1.…
Domestic refunds rose by 2.8%, while total refunds, including those on imports (201.9% Y-o-Y), …
UPI transactions touches record high of Rs 24.77 lakh crore in March
April 02, 2025
Transactions through popular UPI touched a record high of 24.77 lakh crore in March: NPCI data
The UPI transaction count was 21.96 lakh crore in February, with daily transactions averaging …
24.77 lakh crore transactions through UPI underscore the rapid adoption and trust in digital …
PM Modi calls Chile ‘important friend, ’ discusses strengthening ties in trade, defence and critical minerals
April 02, 2025
PM Modi called Chile an "important friend and partner" within Latin America, while emphasising …
Chile is considered a gateway to Antarctica primarily due to its geographic proximity and the …
The declaration of November 4 as National Yoga Day in Chile is an inspiration for all of us: PM …
India’s educational transformation — the true picture - Dharmendra Pradhan ji
April 02, 2025
The National Education Policy of 2020 is based on one of most extensive democratic …
India has witnessed the monumental neglect of the education system by previous governments
For the current government, women empowerment is at the heart of the educational reforms
Field hospital operationalised in Mandalay, India sends more relief in ships and aircraft
April 02, 2025
The field hospital being set up by the Indian Army’s 90 Para Brigade in Mandalay has been …
A fifth naval ship INS Gharial, with 440 tonnes of relief material sailed out of the …
An Indian Air Force C-130 landed in Mandalay, with relief material including medicines, water, …
'Most affected' Naxal districts down to just six from 12: Amit Shah
April 02, 2025
The total number of Naxal-hit districts across country has dipped to 18 spread over 7 states …
The districts most affected by LWE - together accounting for 90% of LWE violence - have halved …
The Modi govt is building a 'sashakt, surakshit and samriddh (strong, secure and prosperous)' …
India, Brazil well placed to withstand shocks, says Moody's Ratings
April 02, 2025
Brazil and India are more equipped than smaller peers to continue attracting capital and …
India's growth will remain highest amongst the advanced and emerging G-20 countries due to …
India's inflation to average 4.5 per cent in the current financial year from 4.9 per cent in FY …
Near 10% boost takes GST kitty to Rs 22 lakh crore
April 02, 2025
GST collection rose nearly 10% to ₹1.96 lakh crore in March from the year earlier: Official data
Gross GST collection for the full fiscal year was ₹22.1 lakh crore, 9.4% higher than ₹20.2 lakh …
After adjusting for refunds, net GST revenue for March was ₹1.76 lakh crore, up 7.3% over a …
India's car exports hit record in FY25, Maruti leads the way
April 02, 2025
The automotive industry exported a record number of passenger vehicles in FY25, underscoring …
Industry estimates showed 755,000-765,000 vehicles were shipped out from India in the fiscal …
Maruti Suzuki, which leads sales in the local market, was at the vanguard of the list of …
New project announcements at all-time high in March quarter: CMIE data
April 02, 2025
New project announcements at all-time high in March quarter: CMIE data
Electricity projects in India dominated the landscape, accounting for Rs 8.8 trillion in new …
Maharashtra's initiatives & investment summits in MP & Chhattisgarh helped drive ₹18.7T in new …
Domestic passenger vehicle sales rise 2.6% in FY25 to 4.34 million units
April 02, 2025
India’s PV sales hit 4.34M in FY25, with SUVs driving demand and Mahindra & Toyota posting …
Maruti’s exports soared 17.5% to 332K units, with EV exports set to boost numbers further in …
In FY24, PV wholesale in India totalled 4.23 million units, marking a 9% annual increase
Raw silk production reaches 34,042 MT till January 2025, showing positive growth
April 02, 2025
India's raw silk production reached 34,042 MT till Jan 2025, showing steady growth backed by …
Silk Samagra-2 and ₹1,075.58 crore in central support have strengthened India's sericulture …
Through research and development activities, the production and productivity of silk has been …
‘Waterway users rose from 33L to 1.6cr in 5 years’
April 02, 2025
Passengers using national waterways soared from 33 lakh to 1.61 crore in just five years, …
With 29 operational national waterways, India is strengthening connectivity and unlocking new …
Cargo movement on national waterways nearly doubled to 133.03 million tonnes, boosting India’s …
India Inc's balance sheets stay strong; credit quality outlook positive
April 02, 2025
India Inc credit quality robust amid profit growth, low capital expenditure
FY26 credit outlook remains positive, showcasing India Inc’s strength despite global …
India Inc’s credit quality remained strong in H2FY25, with profit growth and disciplined capex …
India's growth to be highest among advanced, emerging G20 nations: Moody's
April 02, 2025
India is set to be the fastest-growing G20 economy in FY26, with a projected 6.5% growth backed …
India and Brazil's large, diverse economies and deep markets make them resilient to capital …
Strong domestic capital markets and foreign reserves make India resilient to global financial …
"PM Modi can talk to every leader in world": Chile Prez hails PM Modi's global leadership skills
April 02, 2025
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font praised PM Modi's effective global leadership adding he is …
Chile wants to work on our relationship with India: Chilean President Gabriel Boric
India and Chile strengthen ties, advancing talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership …
Toyota reports best-ever sales in FY25 at 3,37,148 units
April 02, 2025
Toyota Kirloskar Motor achieved its highest-ever sales in FY 2024-25 with a 28 per cent increase,…
Toyota sold 30,043 units, a growth of 11 per cent, as compared with 27,180 units in the same …
Toyota attributes growth to robust export momentum and enhanced engagement in Tier II and III …
India can lead the charge in creating a global and seamless energy network
April 02, 2025
India’s energy future is bright—by 2047, we could shift from an importer to a $100 billion …
India’s One Sun One World One Grid vision is shaping the future—clean energy will soon flow …
HVDC tech and large-scale storage will enable India to power homes from Saudi Arabia to Japan …
Exploring India’s border areas through battlefield tourism
April 02, 2025
Project Shaurya Gatha is transforming battlefield tourism, linking war memorials & museums for …
Indian Army opens 14 Ladakh, 21 Arunachal, 11 J&K & 7 Sikkim locations for domestic tourism, …
Bharat Rann Bhoomi Darshan is unlocking remote border areas, inviting travelers to witness India’…
Commercial LPG cylinders price reduced by Rs 41 from today
April 01, 2025
Commercial LPG cylinder prices reduced by ₹41 from April 1, 2025, bringing Delhi’s rate to ₹1,…
Latest commercial LPG rates: Kolkata ₹1,872, Mumbai ₹1,714.50, Chennai ₹1,924.50—all reflecting …
Despite commercial LPG fluctuations, domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, offering stability …
'Nano drones, loiter munitions and more': How India is enhancing special forces capabilities
April 01, 2025
India is ramping up its Special Forces with cutting-edge tech, including nano drones and loiter …
The Army’s first vertical wind tunnel is now operational to enhance combat freefall skills at …
Guided aerial delivery systems are now reportedly available to ensure commandos can operate …
How India is upgrading its ‘first responder’ status with ‘Operation Brahma’ after Myanmar quake
April 01, 2025
India emerged as one of the first countries to respond to the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake …
India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour: PM Modi
India has a history of offering humanitarian assistance to countries struck by natural disasters,…