PM Modi has approved the proposed northern bullet train corridor, connecting 10 cities across northern and eastern India from Delhi to Guwahati, improving regional connectivity
The proposed bullet train corridor is expected to create employment opportunities for Indian engineers and skilled workers through large-scale domestic manufacturing and construction
The northern bullet train project is planned around domestic manufacturing, with infrastructure components expected to be produced in India under the Make in India initiative
India's FTA with New Zealand establishes a comprehensive framework for expanding bilateral trade, investment, services, and economic cooperation
The India-New Zealand FTA creates new export opportunities for Indian MSMEs and labour-intensive industries, supporting employment generation and deeper integration into global value chains
New Zealand has committed to facilitating $20 billion in investment in India over 15 years, opening opportunities across renewable energy, digital services and modern infrastructure
PM Modi said India's investments in renewable energy over the past decade helped cushion the economic impact of the West Asia crisis, strengthening the country's energy security
Speaking at BRES, PM Modi highlighted that India has already achieved nearly 300 GW of installed non-fossil energy capacity, accounting for more than 50% of its total power capacity
PM Modi said India's clean energy sector could offer investment opportunities exceeding ₹20 lakh crore by the end of this decade across generation, manufacturing, transmission and storage
Indian Railways has placed additional orders for 9,638 wagons worth ₹3,925.41 crore, expanding its existing procurement contracts by 24.57% to strengthen freight transportation capacity
The additional wagon orders take Indian Railways' total contracted quantity across seven contracts to 48,864 wagons, strengthening its push for record cargo loading
The additional procurement comprises open wagons designed to transport bulk commodities, strengthening Indian Railways' capacity to handle large-scale freight movement
The International Solar Alliance, launched by PM Modi, has grown into a 128-country coalition, bringing nations together to accelerate solar adoption and mobilise clean-energy investments
India's renewable energy leadership is at the centre of the ISA's global mission, with the country sharing its policy frameworks, technical expertise and financing models with member nations
India's installed solar capacity increased from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 171.05 GW by September 2026, demonstrating the scale of the country's solar energy transformation
India's automobile industry witnessed record-breaking October sales as festive demand boosted passenger vehicle purchases across major manufacturers and vehicle segments
Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai recorded their highest-ever monthly domestic passenger vehicle sales in October, with volumes rising to 2,12,384 units and 62,799 units, respectively
Tata Motors' electric vehicle sales, including exports, surged 75% YoY to 16,244 units in October, accounting for more than one-fifth of its passenger vehicle volumes
CRPF Director General GP Singh announced that the force recorded no operational fatalities between October 30, 2025, and October 30, 2026, marking an unprecedented achievement since 1979
CRPF Director General GP Singh credited modern equipment, contemporary hardware, and improved training for helping the force achieve 12 months without an operational fatality
The CRPF achieved this milestone while remaining deployed and actively engaged across major operational theatres, where its personnel continued to deliver significant operational results
India Exim Bank projects merchandise exports to grow 28.7% year-on-year to $141.8 billion in October-December 2026, reflecting a positive outlook for India's external trade
India's merchandise exports increased 18.51% to $259.89 billion during April-September FY27, highlighting the country's expanding presence in international markets
India's exports to China increased 36% year-on-year to $11.4 billion during April-September FY27, reflecting growing trade activity with one of its largest trading partners
PM Modi projected over ₹20 lakh crore in renewable energy investments by 2030, with the sector attracting more than ₹6 lakh crore since the 2024 RE-Invest summit
India has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil installed capacity and is progressing towards its 500 GW target by 2030, with solar and wind contributing a growing share
“The country needs hardware. We need storage facilities. We have to create new capacity for battery storage”: PM Modi
