The 9th National Nutrition Month will begin on 9 September 2026 with the theme “Our Anganwadi, Our Responsibility”: Union Minister Annapurna Devi
During Nutrition Month, emphasis will be placed on the formation and meetings of Anganwadi Management Committees, social audits and installing menu boards at every centre: Union Minister Annapurna Devi
Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, ₹21,511 crore has already been transferred directly into the bank accounts of 4.65 crore beneficiaries: Union Minister Annapurna Devi
Indian industry is entering the second half of FY27 with greater confidence, supported by domestic demand, improving capacity utilisation and positive employment expectations: CII
Business confidence rebounded strongly in Q2 FY27, with the CII Business Confidence Index rising 5.2 points to 66.0, signalling renewed optimism across Indian industry
Higher capacity utilisation could unlock a fresh private investment cycle, with more than half of firms expecting utilisation to exceed 80% in H2 2026: CII
A strong domestic market, digital economy and young population can form the foundation for India’s next growth phase: ALEI President Rama Devi Kanneganti
India’s rapidly advancing digital economy is emerging as a major growth driver, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurship, innovation and business expansion: Rama Devi Kanneganti
The next phase of India’s growth can build on its young population and digital economy, creating fertile conditions for entrepreneurship and innovation, says RD Kanneganti
UK recognition of India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme can directly reduce carbon-border costs for Indian exporters, improving their competitiveness in the British market
Indian goods covered by the UK CBAM can receive carbon-price relief for charges already paid under India’s CCTS, helping prevent double taxation
Indian exporters of aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen, iron and steel can potentially benefit from lower UK carbon-border liabilities under the new recognition
SBIFM Research expects India’s FY27 economic growth to remain above 7%, reflecting a strong growth trajectory supported increasingly by investment and exports
Exports, manufacturing and capital goods are emerging as attractive growth segments as investment and global trade take on a larger role in India’s expansion: SBIFM Research
Higher investment in iron, steel and capital goods is expected to strengthen India’s industrial expansion, supporting productive capacity across the economy: SBIFM Research
Strong public interest filled every seat at PM Modi’s Vadodara programme within an hour, while more than 42,000 additional applicants joined the waiting list
Digital registration and QR-based M-Tickets are being used for PM Modi's Vadodara programme, creating a technology-enabled system for verification, entry and crowd management
At the Vadodara event, PM Modi will inaugurate three WDFC sections spanning 326 route km, strengthening connectivity between industrial centres and JNPT
The DAC has given in-principle approval for military procurements worth ₹1.10 lakh crore, covering helicopters, radars, fighter-jet modernisation, CBRN vehicles, and other equipment
Around 98% of the ₹1.10 lakh crore defence procurements will come from Indian industry, giving a major boost to domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers
Sukhoi fighter jets are set for modernisation, alongside proposals aimed at enhancing the war-fighting capabilities of India’s fighter, transport and helicopter fleets
Alternative-fuel cars overtook petrol-powered cars in India’s passenger vehicle market for the first time, with 41.95% of PV sales in August 2026: FADA
The shift toward alternative-fuel vehicles has accelerated sharply, closing the gap with petrol from 21.03 percentage points in August 2024 to just 1.10 points in August 2026: FADA
India recorded its best-ever August for automobile retail sales, with 24,23,201 vehicles sold, recording an 18% year-on-year increase: FADA
India has joined the US and 24 other countries in shaping the development of next-generation 6G networks, strengthening its participation in the global technology ecosystem
India’s presence in the 6G initiative reflects its growing role in advanced technology cooperation, moving beyond current connectivity toward shaping future digital infrastructure
The 26-country 6G initiative aims to drive innovation and strengthen competitiveness while ensuring next-generation networks reflect shared security interests
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