India’s Strategic Rise Through Free Trade Agreements: Achievements and Impact (2025–26)
In the period from late 2025 to early 2026, India accelerated its engagement with global
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Reforming for Growth: How Policy Changes Are Transforming India’s Business Environment
As of February 2026, India had over 2.16 lakh startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), placing the country among the largest startup ecosystems in the world.
India to Build First Riverine Lighthouses on Brahmaputra to Boost Inland Waterway Navigation
he project involves the construction of four modern lighthouses at Pandu, Bogibeel, Silghat and Biswanath Ghat, strategically located along the Brahmaputra to support navigation and economic activity on the river.
With a combined investment of approximately ₹84 crore, the four lighthouses will serve both as
India Assures Energy Security Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East
To ensure real-time monitoring of the situation, the government has also established a 24×7 control room that continuously tracks the availability and distribution of petroleum products across the country. The control centre monitors supply chains, stock levels, and logistics movements, enabling authorities to respond quickly if market conditions change.
GPS Technology Transforms Fishing Livelihoods in Car Nicobar
The introduction of GPS technology has dramatically changed the way fishermen operate. With accurate location tracking, fishermen can now identify and return to productive fishing zones quickly and efficiently. Instead of spending long hours searching for fish, they can reach the most promising fishing grounds in a shorter time, resulting in improved productivity and reduced risk at sea.
India Strengthens Self-Reliance and Expands Global Footprint with Solid Export Growth and Strategic Manufacturing
The performance underlines India’s growing export resilience and diversity, supported by robust policies to strengthen domestic supply chains and global integration. As noted in the Economic Survey 2025-26, India’s growth trajectory remains among the fastest in the world, underpinned by stable macroeconomic fundamentals, abundant foreign reserves and a healthy banking system.
Industrial Production Grows 4.8% in January 2026; Manufacturing and Electricity Lead Recovery
India’s industrial activity recorded a 4.8 % year-on-year growth in January 2026, according to the
₹4,400 Crore Push for Tamil Nadu: PM Narendra Modi Unveils Major Infrastructure Projects in Madurai
On March 1, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone in Tamil Nadu’s
₹3,000 Crore Catalyst: How India’s 11 Industrial Corridors Are Redrawing the Manufacturing Map
New Delhi: With a fresh allocation of ₹3,000 crore in the Union Budget 2026–27 to
India, Israel Sign Landmark MoU to Boost Fisheries and Blue Economy
The pact aims to modernise India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector through technology-driven, sustainable practices while improving the livelihoods of coastal and fishing communities. Officials said the agreement is expected to provide a major boost to India’s Blue Economy initiatives.