India has crossed a major milestone in its clean power journey, with total non-fossil fuel based installed electricity generation capacity reaching 300.50 GW as of July 31, 2026. The achievement takes the country more than 60% of the way towards its target of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. For businesses and […]
India and Mauritius are set to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation as Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), begins a four day official visit to Mauritius from August 10 to 13, 2026. The visit comes as both countries continue to expand their defence and maritime partnership in the Indian Ocean Region. It also […]
During the C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture at the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined the Government’s vision for Viksit Bharat, describing it as a restoration of India’s historical legacy rather than an unprecedented national ambition. She said the goal is to build a developed nation by 2047 through inclusive […]
The Ministry of Textiles will celebrate the 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi, highlighting the Government’s continued efforts to preserve, promote and strengthen India’s handloom sector while recognizing the contribution of the country’s weaving community to cultural heritage and rural livelihoods. President Droupadi Murmu […]
Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur has congratulated renowned solo cyclist, endurance athlete and mountaineer Aasha Malviya for successfully completing an 8,500-km solo cycling expedition across India. The remarkable journey stretched from the westernmost part of the country to Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh, carrying a message of women’s empowerment, patriotism, […]
India’s GI-tagged handloom and handicraft products took centre stage at the GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit, where policymakers, exporters, overseas buyers, industry leaders, and artisans came together to explore new opportunities for promoting traditional products in domestic and international markets. Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) under the Ministry of Textiles in […]
More than a decade after its launch, the Digital India programme continues to reshape the country’s digital landscape by expanding internet connectivity, strengthening cybersecurity, accelerating digital payments, and creating new opportunities for businesses, startups and technology-driven innovation. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the initiative has played a key role in improving […]
Government backed financial support has helped Maharashtra-based J’Yani Fabrics Pvt. Ltd. expand its manufacturing operations, strengthen exports and generate employment, showcasing the impact of the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC) in promoting entrepreneurship. Based in Sangli, Maharashtra, the company manufactures premium terry towels for domestic and international markets. Led by entrepreneur Aditya Jede, […]
India’s chemicals and petrochemicals sector has witnessed steady growth over the past 12 years, driven by higher investments, policy support, infrastructure development, and manufacturing expansion, according to the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. One of the biggest contributors to this growth has been the country’s three operational Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions (PCPIRs) in […]
DoT and COAI hosted two industry engagements in Mumbai to attract investments for India’s proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The Investor Roundtable and Strategic Roundtable for India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone were jointly chaired by Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Madhya Pradesh […]
