Economy

This approach directly supports India’s post-2020 space-sector reforms. The Indian Space Policy 2023 opened the door for greater participation of non-government entities across the space value chain, including manufacturing, launch vehicles, ground infrastructure, satellite operations, remote sensing, navigation and space-based services. The policy also identifies IN-SPACe as the single-window body to promote, guide and authorise private participation in the sector.

Domestic consumption alone is projected to reach ₹15.64–18.86 lakh crore, or US$170–205 billion, by 2035. Exports could cross ₹5.52 lakh crore, or US$60 billion, giving India a chance to move from being a large domestic market to becoming a serious global supply-chain hub for electrical equipment.

The agreement was signed in New Delhi by Shri Neeraj Kumar Jha, General Manager, Parcel Directorate, Department of Posts, and Shri Harvinder Kapur, Director – Commercial, Flipkart India Private Limited. Senior officials from both organisations were also present during the signing ceremony, marking an important institutional step in the growing convergence between public logistics infrastructure and India’s private digital commerce ecosystem.

Highlighting India’s entrepreneurial momentum, the Prime Minister noted that the country today has more than 23.30 lakh recognised startups, with innovation increasingly flourishing in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Cold-water fisheries are practiced in high-altitude snow-fed rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs with temperatures ranging between 5°C and 25°C, dissolved oxygen above 6 mg/L, and pH levels between 6.5 and 8.0. Species such as rainbow trout, golden mahseer, and snow trout are cultivated using specialized infrastructure including hatcheries, raceways, RAS, biofloc systems, and cold chain facilities. Trout farming is generally practiced above 1,500 metres altitude, while mahseer culture is suitable at relatively lower elevations.

The size of the transfer reflects the strength of the RBI’s balance sheet during FY26. According to the available details, the central bank’s balance sheet expanded by 20.61% to ₹91.97 lakh crore as of 31 March 2026. Its gross income rose by 26.42%, while expenditure before risk provisions increased by 27.60%. Net income before risk provisions and transfers to statutory funds stood at ₹3,95,972.10 crore, compared with ₹3,13,455.77 crore in the previous year.

According to the Minister, India’s data centre capacity is projected to expand sharply from around 1.5 GW to nearly 6.5 GW by 2030. This growth is expected to create new employment opportunities for engineers and technical professionals in areas such as artificial intelligence systems, cooling technologies, smart grids, renewable energy integration, secure digital infrastructure and advanced data management systems.