Services-led expansion lifts GDP growth forecast above last fiscal’s 6.5% Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.4 per cent during FY 25-26, the Statistics Ministry said on Wednesday. Here are the highlights: - Real GDP has been estimated to grow by 7.4 per cent in FY25-26 against the FY24-25 growth rate of 6.5 per cent. - Nominal GDP is estimated to grow at 8 per cent in FY25-26....

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·       BEL bags fresh orders worth Rs 569 crore https://bit.ly/3NphgQt ·       Ola Electric reports higher market share in December on Hyperservice rollout https://bit.ly/49wKupj ·       KEC International bags new orders worth Rs 1,050 crore https://bit.ly/4qsOSv8 ·       Kalpataru Projects wins Rs 7…

Reliance Jio led the market with 51 crore subscribers, followed by Bharti Airtel with 31.42 crore. Broadband subscriber base in the country crossed the 100 crore-mark in November 2025, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said on Wednesday.....

·       BS CEO poll: India Inc expects faster growth, stronger earnings in 2026 https://bit.ly/3KY3MKZ ·       India’s broadband subscriber base crosses 100 crore mark in November: TRAI https://bit.ly/3KUzWqL ·       Strong end-user demand lifts Mumbai home registrations in 2025 https://bit.ly/3Yk5Yzm ·   &nbs…

Growth has been driven largely by robust private consumption and strong domestic demand. India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy with a size of USD 4.18 trillion, and is poised to overtake Germany to become the third-largest by 2030, the government has said.....

It is moving towards trade deals with richer nations so Indian companies can find their niche in global supply chains. FOR much of the last few decades, India has been widely perceived as a protectionist power. However, that may now be changing with the Modi government having recently concluded its third significant trade deal since the spring.... More https://bit.ly/3MVuy7m Via businesstimes.com.sg

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As part of a strategic collaboration, e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, in partnership with ZTT, a leading provider of advanced fibre optic solutions, today announced the successful completion of the region’s first hollow-core fibre (HCF) field trial. Conducted over a live external plant link between two facilities, the trial validated measurable latency gains versus conventional solid-glass fibre, with…

DAC approvals to boost drone warfare, missiles, surveillance systems Proposals worth nearly ₹79,000 crore aimed at significantly enhancing the combat capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) at its final meeting of 2025 on Monday.....

·       Purchases of ₹79,000 cr cleared to power up the Tri-Services https://bit.ly/491WdMA ·       Siem Reap (Cambodia) benefits from redirected Indian tourism after statue demolition https://bit.ly/4qveNSP ·       GST Council may weigh 5% levy on air, water purifiers as AQI worsens https://bit.ly/4ba940k ·   &nb…

  A comprehensive three-tiered development at the Juna Vadaj Junction in Ahmedabad, is in progress. The project encompasses the construction of a flyover bridge and an underpass to enhance traffic flow and urban infrastructure. - Four-lane overbridge from Usmanpura end (Ashram Road) towards Ranip (both ways) - One lane ramp from the Gandhi Ashram end towards Usmanpura, connecting the above flyover - Two-lane underpass from Nava Vadaj end tow…

This comes after the Union Cabinet on September 25 approving a comprehensive package of ₹69,725 crore to revitalise India’s shipbuilding and maritime ecosystem. In a further boost to the shipbuilding capacity, the Centre on Saturday notified guidelines for two shipbuilding initiatives with an outlay of ₹44,700 crore.....

·       Centre notifies guidelines for two shipbuilding initiatives with an outlay of ₹44,700 crore https://bit.ly/4pdoGUg ·       Coforge to acquire Encora. Reaffirms intent to be the leading AI‑driven engineering firm for the new era https://bit.ly/3YN7Ssp ·       Rolls Royce plans major expansion in India eyeing jet engine, naval …

Electronic goods production increased from ₹1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to ₹11.3 lakh crore in 2024-25, while exports grew from ₹0.38 lakh crore to ₹3.3 lakh crore India saw a ramp-up of electronics production by 6 times and export increasing 8 times in the last 11 years, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said, lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.....

Sea buckthorn berries are celebrated globally as a nutritional powerhouse, rich in Vitamin C, omega fatty acids (including rare omega-7), antioxidants and phytonutrients Riding on the successful procurement of Ladakh apples and apricots, the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is now moving to bring another Himalayan treasure — sea buckthorn — into mainstream markets by potentially sourcing it from farmers in Ladakh and Kargil and…

Coforge has announced (26.12.2025) that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire Encora, an AI‑native firm born in the Silicon Valley with deep strengths across AI‑driven engineering underlaid by Cloud and Data. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Encora is one of the select tech services firms founded with an AI‑native DNA providing engineering services to Fortune 1000 enterprises and …

Proposal now moves to PPPAC with possibility of a budget announcement The proposal to lease 11 airports, including Amritsar, Varanasi, Bhubaneswar, Raipur and Tiruchirappalli, has gathered significant momentum. It was recently reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), and the final parameters of the scheme may be announced during the upcoming Union Budget, sources said.....

State-owned developer enters Dubai property market through new subsidiary NBCC (India) Ltd has entered the Dubai property market with a Dh15 million land purchase, marking a rare overseas real estate investment by an Indian state-owned firm and signalling a shift toward global diversification.....

·       Govt expediting action on leasing 11 more airports https://bit.ly/49953Xl ·       India to start exporting semiconductors soon? Decoding New Delhi’s push for chip manufacturing https://bit.ly/4qkrShQ ·       Zoho-backed VoxelGrids builds India’s first indigenous MRI scanner https://bit.ly/4jfpUx4 ·  &…

The partnership aims to accelerate Haier India’s growth through expanded manufacturing, deeper localisation, and product innovation Bharti Enterprises on Wednesday announced a strategic investment in Haier India, a subsidiary of the Haier Group. Under this agreement, Bharti and PE major Warburg Pincus will collectively own a 49 per cent stake in Haier India, with the Chinese parent company retaining a 49 per cent stake in the India unit, an…

The collaboration also includes joint participation in opportunities related to the ATEMM platform, further strengthening Plasan’s presence in India. Auto component company Belrise Industries and Israel-based Plasan Sasa, an advanced armour and survivability solutions provider, have entered into a strategic agreement to jointly pursue opportunities in the Indian military market with the All-Terrain Electric Mission Module (AT…

The company is currently operating at 80–85 per cent utilisation and will decide on the next expansion location within 12–18 months, with a preference for sites close to Nashik. Having established Nashik as its largest manufacturing base, Samsonite, one of the world’s largest hard luggage manufacturers, plans to further expand capacity at a new location on the back of growing demand....

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·       India-NZ FTA: Delhi gains zero-duty access for all goods; shields dairy sector https://bit.ly/4pNHoD1 ·       Data centres expand beyond legacy areas https://bit.ly/48RTmpp ·       Ambuja Cements to merge Orient Cement, ACC with itself https://bit.ly/48SkO6q ·       How GIFT City is fuelling g…

  Singapore ·       Singapore bets on high-end tourism as demand rises, luxury hotel supply grows https://bit.ly/3YEjr55 ·       Seatrium, Maersk resolve contract dispute, with giant line to pay $465 million upon vessel delivery https://bit.ly/3KYm4f2 ·       Higher CPF monthly salary ceilings, CPF contribution rates and other chang…

  ·       India can always find new markets: JK Tyre’s Singhania on US, Mexico tariffs https://bit.ly/4p74IdR ·       Adani group plans heliport, hub for air taxis at Navi Mumbai https://bit.ly/3Y3KOFJ ·       Funding boost for IREL: Parliamentary Panel calls for tech tie-ups in rare earth mining https://bit.ly/48ZQ2Y0 ·…

·       India-Oman FTA signed: 99% of Indian exports to get duty-free access https://bit.ly/4qhqXi3 ·       'We seek to strengthen warm bonds': After Trump, US Embassy shares JD Vance's message on India https://bit.ly/49laLH2 ·       UPI to be next engine of growth, says MobiKwik Co-founder https://bit.ly/3Y3k4oM ·  &nbs…

·       India, Oman to sign FTA in the presence of PM Modi https://bit.ly/4ah7hq2 ·       Japanese firms make a beeline for India eyeing long-term growth opportunities https://bit.ly/3Y49PR1 ·       Japan’s Mizuho to buy over 60% stake in Avendus Capital for up to $524 million https://bit.ly/48MHZPy ·    …

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·       India emerges as most optimistic consumer market for 2026 : BCG https://bit.ly/4j8heZm ·       Strong 19.4% export growth in November ‘evens out’ dip in October https://bit.ly/4s6ufqr ·       India’s Star Air considers $1 billion Embraer jet order to expand regional fleet https://bit.ly/48FNAXN · &nb…

·       US keeps up pressure for GM crops but India holds firm https://bit.ly/4pCyYye ·       CII charts investment roadmap for India’s next decade of growth https://bit.ly/3MJD3C9 ·       Benign inflationary trends leave space for RBI’s MPC to cut repo further, economists say https://bit.ly/48ElZGu ·   …

Cybersecurity has moved to the forefront of India’s power sector as grid digitalisation expands, with Parliament seeking updates on audits, firewall deployment and coordination with national cyber agencies. The increasing digitalisation of India’s power sector has brought renewed focus on strengthening cybersecurity safeguards across the national transmission network. With modern grids relying heavily on connected systems, e…

Carmakers are lining up facelifts for 2026 as quicker development cycles, affordable tech features, and tighter norms drive more frequent upgrades over all-new model launches The new year is set to bring a fresh round of facelifts across India’s passenger vehicle market, with automakers choosing upgrades and mid-cycle refreshes over all-new model launches. Industry experts believe 2026 will mark a shift driven by faster product development …

The NUDGE campaign gives taxpayers an opportunity to update their Income Tax Returns and withdraw wrong claims, if any Alarmed by fake donation claims to political parties and trusts, the Income Tax Department has initiated the NUDGE (Non-intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable) campaign to encourage taxpayers to file correct returns if they have taken advantage of bogus deductions.......

According to the norms, the drivers’ owned motor vehicles will receive at least 80 per cent of the fare, and, on the other hand, for motor vehicles which are owned by the aggregator, the on-boarded driver shall receive at least 60 per cent of the fare. In a good news for people tired of paying surge prices for cab rides across aggregator apps like Ola, Uber and Rapido, the Union transport minister on Thursday informed the Parliament of…

Dhurandhar’s stellar collections come despite the fact that it has been banned in Gulf countries – a significant source of collection for Indian movies.  Dhurandhar box office day 8: Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar is running strong in the box office. In its first seven days at the box office, Dhurandhar made Rs 207.25 crore. The second week has started off on a higher note still. More https://bit.ly/4s02csK Via businesstod…

Naidu lays foundation stone for Cognizant and 7 other IT firms in Visakhapatnam Cognizant, a Nasdaq-listed technology and professional services company, has kicked off construction work at Visakhapatnam to build a campus to house 8,000 employees. The company will spend ₹1,583 crore to develop the campus in three phases....

Silver, Axis Securities said, has broken out of a multi-year consolidation phase, signaling the early stages of a long-term structural uptrend Silver prices that hit Rs 200,000-per-kilogram (kg) milestone in India on Friday have more room to climb, suggests a note from Axis Securities. In the domestic market, any correction down to the Rs 170,000-178,000 range, Axis Securities said, can be used for staggered accumulation, with the target of aroun…

Silver, Axis Securities said, has broken out of a multi-year consolidation phase, signaling the early stages of a long-term structural uptrend Silver prices that hit Rs 200,000-per-kilogram (kg) milestone in India on Friday have more room to climb, suggests a note from Axis Securities. In the domestic market, any correction down to the Rs 170,000-178,000 range, Axis Securities said, can be used for staggered accumulation, with the target of aroun…

The upcoming facility is expected to employ 45,000 people directly and indirectly, with an MoU to be signed soon The Maharashtra government, in collaboration with Brookfield Corporation, will build Asia’s biggest Global Capacity Centre (GCC) worth an investment of over $1 billion, said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Jio World Centre on Friday. The Memorandum of Understanding for the same will be signed soon....

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Earlier in the day, Scindia met Starlink Business Operations at SpaceX Vice President Lauren Dreyer and other senior officials to discuss expanding satellite-powered last-mile internet connectivity across India. SpaceX chief Elon Musk on Wednesday said he is looking forward to bringing Starlink’s satellite-based internet service to India. Responding to a post about Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s meeting with Starlink executiv…

Amazon on Dec 10 pledged to invest US$35 billion (S$45.4 billion) in India over the next five years, boosting its spending in the key growth market to expand in businesses from quick commerce to artificial intelligence (AI) cloud computing. US tech giants are pouring billions of dollars into India, especially in AI, as they bet on one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets.... More https://bit.ly/4a9OgpA Via straitstimes.com

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The bank aims to use its wholly owned subsidiary State Bank Operations Support Services (SBOSS) in rural and semi-urban areas Country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) will hire 16,000 employees in current financial year and will hire similar number of employees each fiscal to aid its business expansion plans and beef up its customer service, chairman CS Setty told businessline in an interaction. The bank also intends to …