May 04, 2025
The Khelo India Games have emerged as a cornerstone of India's sporting ecosystem
It is evident from statistics that the Khelo India Games have been a major supplier for athletes for India for global tournaments
The Khelo India Games will prove to be the launchpad for young Indian athletes: PM Modi
India is rapidly becoming a global creative powerhouse, fueled by its talent pool, cultural richness, and technological advancements
India's media infrastructure is expanding, supporting global programming with cost-effective VFX and animation
Indian studios are increasingly adopting AI and virtual production, creating immersive content and earning international recognition through films and music
May 04, 2025
India’s film, television, and online curated content (OCC) industries contributed a significant Rs 5.14 lakh crore to the national economy in FY24: Deloitte-MPA Report
India’s entertainment sector contributed Rs 5.14 lakh crore to economy in FY24; this figure is projected to rise to Rs 6.88 lakh crore by FY29: Deloitte-MPA Report
The Indian entertainment sector played a key role in job creation, generating over 27 lakh (2.72 million) jobs across direct and indirect roles: Deloitte-MPA Report
India is committed to taking ‘firm and decisive’ against the terrorists who perpetrated the Pahalgam attack and those who support them: PM Modi
After a bilateral meeting with visiting Angola President João Manuel Lourenço, PM Modi says both leaders agreed that terrorism is the biggest threat to humanity
President Lourenço, who currently holds the chairmanship of the African Union, strongly condemned the Pahalgam attack and expressed solidarity with the Indian people
PM Modi announces a $200 million Defence credit line for Angola and expressed commitment to act firmly and decisively against terrorists
President of Angola Mr. Laurenco's visit to India not only gives a new direction to the bilateral relations but also strengthens the India-Africa partnership: PM Modi
India will also share its capabilities with Angola in the areas of digital public infrastructure, space technology and capacity building: PM Modi
May 04, 2025
The meeting between PM Modi and President Lourenço of Angola shows Africa’s indispensable role in Indian foreign policy
The current visit of Angolan President Lourenço to India holds significant weight; it is the first Angolan presidential visit in 38 years
The current visit of Angolan President to India underscores a crucial aspect of India’s foreign policy: diplomatic resilience and an unwavering, strategic commitment to Africa
May 04, 2025
Six made-in-India car models, including Honda City and Hyundai Verna, are now exported more than sold domestically
Made-in-India cars doing well abroad shows the country’s production standards are world-class: Gaurav Vangaal, associate director at S&P Global Mobility.
Carmakers are aiming to turn Indian production into a global success story
India’s media and entertainment industry is undergoing a transformation of historic scale, powered by digital access, global partnerships, and a surge in homegrown creativity
Digital advertising crosses INR 571 billion in 2024, expected to reach INR 957 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 19%
Indians consumed 1.8 trillion minutes of video in 2024, or roughly 3.5 hours per user per day
India’s electric vehicle market records its strongest April
India’s EV register total retail sales of 167,629 units in April
Of all the vehicle segments, it is the electric three-wheeler industry which is witnessing the fastest transition to electric mobility
India is strategically formalizing its creator economy, recognizing its potential as a structured industry
The government is investing heavily through a $1 billion fund and the establishment of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology
The government has sanctioned ₹391 crore to establish the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT), a new institution aimed at building expertise in digital and creative technologies
India's economy is likely to grow between 6.3 per cent and 6.8 per cent in 2025-26
India's FY26 growth to outpace IMF's forecast of 6.2%
India's FY26 growth rate aligns with the Economic Survey's earlier forecast for FY26
India’s rapidly growing creator landscape is poised to drive over USD 1 trillion annually by 2030
India boasts a substantial base of 2 to 2.5 million active digital creators, defined as individuals with over 1,000 followers
The direct revenues generated by the creator ecosystem are estimated at USD 20-25 billion and are anticipated to surge to USD 100-125 billion by the end of the decade
The economy is in good shape: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran
The latest Economic Survey projected 6.3-6.8% economic growth for this financial year
CEA urges state governments to deregulate, especially for MSMEs, to ease business operations and boost productivity
India’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in 10 months in April, driven by strong demand and a sharp rise in output: Report
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 58.2 in April from 58.1 in March and 56.3 in February
The notable increase in new export orders in April may indicate a potential shift in production to India, as businesses adapt to the evolving trade landscape and US tariff announcements: Expert
India’s coal production from captive and commercial mines increased 28.88% in April 2025 to 14.01 MT
India’s overall coal production in April rose 3.6% in April to 81.6 MT compared to the same period last year: Coal Ministry
The overall coal production in the country crossed the 1 billion tonnes mark in FY25 for the first time
India’s per capita income must grow at 7.3% annually to hit $14,000 by 2047 — and I believe it’s possible: Arvind Panagariya
We weathered three big shocks — the global financial crisis, COVID, and a banking collapse — and still grew steadily: Arvind Panagariya
Despite massive NPAs and an NBFC crisis, the Indian economy held its ground with strong momentum: Arvind Panagariya
The upcoming digital census in 2025, championed by PM Modi, aims to move beyond divisive caste politics and deliver accurate, real-time socio-economic data
Census 2025 will correct old errors, move away from historical mischiefs, and reflect PM Modi’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.”
Census 2025 will become a living, breathing digital database. It will record the size, geography, gender distribution, and socio-economic status of every social group
Hyundai Motor India has crossed an impressive 9 million sales in India since its inception in 1996, cementing its position as one of the most successful automobile brands in the country
Hyundai’s consistent innovation and attention to customer preferences have been key to its success, from its humble beginnings with the Santro to the present-day launch of its Creta EV
Hyundai’s success is tied to its strong commitment to the ‘Make in India, Made for the World’ initiative. It has played a crucial role in producing vehicles for the domestic market and for export
The Indian Air Force conducted a "land and go" exercise along a 3.5-km section of the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, marking a significant milestone in the country's defence preparedness
The Ganga Expressway is Uttar Pradesh's fourth expressway with an emergency airstrip after the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, Purvanchal Expressway, and Bundelkhand Expressway
The successful drill demonstrates the Ganga expressway's capability as an alternative runway during emergencies, enhancing the IAF's operational capabilities
The Rs 8,800 crore Vizhinjam project is India's first dedicated transshipment hub with its natural depth of nearly 20 metres
PM Modi linked the Vizhinjam project to India's broader maritime strategy, referring to Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision and India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor announced at the G20 summit
The capacity of the Vizhinjam deepwater port will triple in three years, allowing some of the world's largest cargo ships to dock here: PM Modi
May 03, 2025
WAVES 2025 highlighted India's potential as a creative economy, emphasizing the need to optimize its creative industries for monetary gain and global influence
India's advantages in creative economy are rich story-telling legacy, huge pool of consumers and creators, tech-ableness
Key factors for success in creative economy include creative freedom, genuine critical culture, financial patronage, and prioritizing the individual creator
Boosting India’s maritime future, PM Modi officially commissioned the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district
Developed at an estimated cost of Rs 8,867 crore the Vizhinjam port boasts cutting-edge infrastructure and a strategic location close to vital international shipping lanes
The Vizhinjam port features semi-automation, remote-controlled quay cranes, and India's first AI-powered Vessel Traffic Management System
India is a huge focus market for YouTube for every initiative that it is working on: Gautam Anand, YouTube’s VP, Asia Pacific
India is one of the few markets globally where we are focused on shopping and commerce: Gautam Anand, YouTube’s VP, Asia Pacific
Our attention is here because we understand that India not only has a massive scale, but also has a tremendous growth potential: Gautam Anand, YouTube’s VP, Asia Pacific
Hats off to the Indian Govt for opening exciting opportunities for global media to engage with India’s creative economy: Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley, WAVES 2025
Chris Ripley, President and CEO, Sinclair Inc, expressed strong appreciation for India's expanding media and entertainment ecosystem during the Waves Summit 2025
India’s rich stories and culture can now reach global audiences more impactfully through AI and emerging tech: Chris Ripley, President and CEO, Sinclair
India's spirit is inspiring the world like never before, and young Indians are answering the call: Nita Ambani
This September, Indian culture heads to the global stage, NMACC to host a grand Indian weekend at NYC’s Lincoln Center: Nita Ambani
For centuries, India shared its soul with the world. Our voice dimmed but now, it's rising stronger than ever: Nita Ambani
PM Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport, stating its capacity will triple, allowing larger cargo ships
Vizhinjam International Seaport project valued at ₹8,686 crore, will keep Indian revenue within the country, benefiting Kerala and India’s economy
PPP model has brought billions in investments, upgrading India’s ports to global standards and boosting innovation and efficiency: PM Modi
PM Modi called Amaravati’s foundation a dream becoming reality for Andhra Pradesh, praised it as a world-class capital to drive the state’s aspirations
Amaravati is not just a city, but a "Shakti", a force that will enable the state to become modern : PM Modi
Be it future technology or large-scale works, Chandrababu Naidu is the man for it: PM Modi
May 03, 2025
Pawan Kalyan, Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM switched to English mid-speech, emulating PM Modi's approach
The Pahalgam terror attack was one of the darkest days in the entire country: Pawan Kalyan, Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM
AP's Deputy CM mostly speaks in Telugu at public gatherings, but his switch to English ensured that he reached even those outside of his state
May 03, 2025
PM Modi inaugurated the Rs 8,800-crore Vizhinjam Seaport in Kerala
The Vizhinjam Seaport could save $220 million annually in revenue for India
The port economy reaches its full potential when infrastructure and ease of doing business are promoted together: PM Modi
Saif Ali Khan called Waves Summit 2025 a fantastic platform and PM Modi's wonderful initiative
Saif Ali Khan emphasized India’s success in animation and video games globally and expressed excitement about doing it for India’s own benefits
The WAVES summit holds immense potential to showcase India’s creative industry: Saif Ali Khan
Ektaa Kapoor praised PM Modi’s WAVES 2025 for promoting creativity in India
Ektaa Kapoor called PM Modi's WAVES 2025 initiative a groundbreaking effort to develop and scale creativity, with lasting impact year after year
I've never witnessed such an initiative for creativity in India: Ektaa Kapoor at WAVES 2025
South superstar Nagarjuna lauded the WAVES 2025 and called it a "great initiative" by the government of India for the film and media industry
The legendary actor Anupam Kher said that the ongoing WAVES 2025 is historic and compared it with the World Economic Forum in Davos
WAVES will help in increasing the chances of collaboration between countries for entertainment, which can include countries like Japan and China: Anupam Kher
The GST collection reached an all-time high of Rs 2.37 lakh crore compared with Rs 1.96 lakh crore in March 2025
The UPI transactions moved closer to the mark of 600 million transactions per day
Daily transaction volumes were higher for FASTag payments, used for parking and toll collection, at 12.75 million
India will be the country of origin for a majority of iPhones sold in the US: Apple CEO Tim Cook
India continues to cement its position as a key global hub — not just for local sales, but as a crucial node in Apple’s global supply chain
Apple is expected to increasingly lean on India to soften the blow of rising tariffs under the Trump administration’s reciprocal trade policy
May 02, 2025
India's exports reached a record USD 825 billion in 2024-25, propelled by a surge in services exports to USD 387.5 billion
Services exports jumped to a record high of USD 387.5 billion in 2024-25, registering a robust 13.6% growth over USD 341.1 billion in 2023-24
India's total exports touched a historic USD 824.9 billion in 2024-25, growing by 6.01% over the previous year's USD 778.1 billion: Report
Cargo handled at private ports grow at 2.2% in 2024-25 (FY25), while cargo handled at central government-run ports grew 4.2%, in a reversal of recent trends
Private ports handled 739 million metric tonnes (mmt) of cargo in the previous financial year: Government data
Shipments of coal accounts for 27 per cent, or 201 mmt of their freight mix
The BSE Sensex jumped nearly 4% in April. In March, the Sensex surged 4,216.82 points or 5.76%, and the Nifty climbed 1,394.65 points or 6.30%: Report
After the reciprocal tariff tantrums and the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Nifty is up in April. The surprising resilience of the market is significant: Expert
The Reserve Bank's 25 basis point rate cut on April 9 lowering the repo rate to 6% and its shift in policy stance from "neutral" to "accommodative" bolstered the market sentiment: Expert
Daniel Pinto, a UK tourist, visited Indore in Madhya Pradesh and was surprised by the city's cleanliness
Indore dubbed the 'Singapore of India', has earned the title of the country’s cleanest city—an achievement it has held for seven consecutive years
Daniel Pinto, a UK tourist captured Indore’s essence in a video showcasing its remarkably clean streets and organised infrastructure
Dixon Technologies has entered into a joint venture agreement with Inventec Corporation for manufacturing personal computers, components and servers in India
The joint venture, Dixon IT Devices Private Limited, will focus on manufacturing notebook PC products, desktop PC products, including components, and servers within India
The Dixon-Inventec joint venture partnership aligns with the Government of India's vision of promoting domestic manufacturing & self-reliance under the Make in India scheme
Shah Rukh Khan kicked off the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025
Shah Rukh Khan welcomed PM Modi and other guests at the WAVES Summit event with folded hands
As Khan graced the stage at WAVES Summit, some people from the crowd cheered, “We love you"
India is navigating a complex energy landscape, driven by the twin demands of fuelling rapid economic expansion and meeting ambitious climate goals
PM Modi’s government is making a significant strategic pivot, doubling down on nuclear power with a clear and bold target of 100 GW by 2047
PM Modi’s government determined to make nuclear power a central pillar of India’s sustainable and secure energy future
Nearly 2.74 lakh people are expected to congregate in Amaravati on May 2, as PM Modi will be present to relaunch the capital city project
PM Modi will inaugurate, lay the foundation stone, and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 58,000 crore in Amaravati
Amaravati is envisioned to be the economic hub for the region and is projected to create 1.5 million jobs, support a population of 3.5 million, and reach a GDP of US$35 billion by 2050: Official
May 02, 2025
India leads global IPO scene with 22% share in Q1 2025, raising $2.8 billion: EY Report
India accounted for 22% of global IPO activity, indicating that the country is becoming a global hotspot for companies going public: EY Report
From a billion-dollar tech listing to a rise in retail investor interest, India’s IPO market has started the year on a high
India's overall coal production increased 3.63 per cent to 81.57 million tonnes (MT) in April 2025: Report
Coal imports had fallen 8.4% to 183.42 MT during April–December 2024, down from 200.19 MT in the same period of FY 2023-24: Coal Ministry
Output from captive and other non-Coal India Ltd (CIL) mines reached 14.51 MT in April 2025, marking a 26.6% increase over the 11.46 MT recorded in April last year: Report
The day is not far when India will become the entertainment hub of the world: Mukesh Ambani
India’s media and entertainment industry is valued at $28 billion and has the potential to reach $100 billion in the next decade: Mukesh Ambani
India is leading the charge in the technological revolution of media and entertainment: Mukesh Ambani
PM Modi announced the rise of India’s “Orange Economy," which encompasses the creative sectors of music, films, food, gaming, and animation at WAVES 2025 summit
According to the UN Economic Network, the creative economy is an idea that focuses on the contribution and potential of creative assets to drive economic growth and development
At WAVES 2025 summit, PM Modi highlighted that India’s cultural exports are gaining significant global influence
PM Modi inaugurated the WAVES summit in Mumbai, emphasizing the creator economy's growing contribution to India's future
It is right time for 'create in India, create for world' when world is looking for new ways of story-telling: PM Modi at WAVES Summit
India has lot more to offer; besides being a country of billion plus population it is also a land of billion plus stories: PM Modi
India’s next growth as an economy will not be in software code, but in creativity: Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayan
It’s a matter of great pride that India has become an incubator for the transformative power of technology: Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayan
The next unicorns will not be applications, but the creators: Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayan
Deloitte estimated India's GDP growth at 6.3-6.5% for FY25 and that the FY26 hinges on a delicate balance between evolving trade relations
A bilateral trade agreement between India and the US by the fall, will help India find new opportunities
The government in the FY26 Budget has announced a tax incentive of Rs 1 lakh crore, which would benefit the middle class
India’s economy treads a careful balance between shifting global trade dynamics and government measures: Deloitte
Deloitte sees the Indian economy growing at 6.5-6.7% in 2025-26, up from an estimated 6.3-6.5% in 2024-25
The IMF predicts India’s economic growth to be 6.2%