Piyush Goyal, India’s minister of commerce and industry, made the announcement that the country had laid the groundwork for an interim trade agreement with the United States. The Indian export sector, including MSMEs, farmers, and fishermen, stands to gain the most from this pact’s anticipated $30 trillion market opening, which should result in a significant […]
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said Friday that India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, which will take place from January 27 to 30, 2026, at the ONGC Advanced Training Institute in Goa, will bring together international energy ministers, business executives, legislators, financial institutions, academic institutions, and technology providers at a pivotal […]
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) would continue until the fiscal year 2030–31, with additional financing for promotional efforts and gap funding, according to the Union Cabinet, which is led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. For low-income and unorganised sector workers, the APY seeks to provide old-age income security. Beginning at age 60, a basic pension […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Union Cabinet authorised a Rs 5,000 crore equity support for the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) on January 21. Three tranches of this capital will be infused: Rs 3,000 crore in FY 2025–2026 and Rs 1,000 crore in each of FY 2026–2027 and FY 2027–2028. By FY 2028, this […]
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Christopher Luxon announced the successful conclusion of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during a recent phone call, aiming to double bilateral trade over the next five years and secure $20 billion in New Zealand investments in India over 15 years. The FTA, concluded in nine months, eliminates and […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the long-standing relationship between India and Ethiopia during his first visit to the country, describing both as partners in the Global South. In talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, Modi highlighted the rich cultural connections and democratic values shared by the two nations, which have collaborated on international […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with King Abdullah II of Jordan, proposing to increase bilateral trade to US $5 billion over the next five years. Modi emphasized collaboration between Jordan’s digital payment system and India’s UPI and noted Jordan’s importance as a fertilizer supplier. The leaders discussed strengthening ties in various sectors including trade, defense, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Skyroot’s Infinity Campus and unveiled its first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, emphasizing the private sector’s significant role in India’s space ecosystem. During the event, he noted the transformation of India’s space capabilities, from limited resources to a strong global presence in space technology. Modi highlighted the availability of expert engineers, manufacturing […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat led the ‘Dhwajarohan Utsav’ at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, hoisting a 22-foot saffron flag designed to withstand high altitudes and winds. The flag symbolizes Lord Rama’s Suryavanshi heritage, featuring a Sun symbol and images representing divine elements. The event marks a significant cultural milestone and the […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the delegation of the 16th Finance Commission (XVIFC), led by Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya, to discuss their report covering five years starting April 1, 2026. The report recommends the distribution of tax proceeds between the Union and States, allocation shares to States, and financing for Disaster Management. The XVIFC’s […]
