India’s data centre sector is poised to generate 100,000 new high-value engineering jobs as the nation scales its digital capacity under the Central government’s proactive policy framework
The rapid expansion of data centres is creating a wealth of opportunities for engineers in power, cooling and network infrastructure
Data localization, the rise of AI and tax holidays are combining to double the projected size of India’s data centre industry over the next 6 years
India exported 3.15 lakh tonnes of sugar during October-February in the current 2025-26 marketing year, with the UAE emerging as the top destination: AISTA
The central government has approved total exports of 2 million tonnes for 2025-26 marketing year (October-September)
India will be able to do physical shipments of more than 8,00,000 tonnes, including to Asian and Gulf countries: AISTA Chairman
UPI accounts for around 81% of total retail digital payment transactions in FY25, reinforcing its position as the largest real-time retail payment system in the world
Retail digital payment transaction volume increased sharply from 7,176.9 crore transactions in FY22 to 22,167.9 crore transactions in FY25
Digital payments have expanded consistently over the past three financial years, with transaction volume increasing by 58.42% in FY23, followed by 44.39% in FY24 and 35.04% in FY25
The Indian gem and jewellery sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year, with overall gross exports in February 2026 growing by 3.86%
For the period April 2025 to February 2026, the overall gross exports of gems and jewellery grew 0.07% (4.34% in rupee terms) YoY to $25.93 billion
The Government of India’s proactive trade diplomacy through FTAs has been instrumental in opening new opportunities and helping the gem and jewellery industry diversify its export base
India is stepping up diplomatic engagement with Iran to restore shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz
India’s direct talks with Iranian authorities have delivered results, as two Indian-flagged gas tankers were allowed to pass through the vital shipping corridor
India is engaged in a delicate diplomatic balancing act - maintaining engagement with Tehran to protect its energy security while preserving its broader partnership with the US
The Central government has raised the commission rates payable to ‘arthiyas’ in Punjab and Haryana by 10.32%
The government undertakes large-scale procurement of wheat and paddy every year at the MSP to maintain buffer stocks and supply grain under the PDS and other welfare schemes
For paddy procurement, the commission payable to arthiyas has been raised by 10.32% from Rs 45.88 per quintal to Rs 50.61 per quintal
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