Economy

The ministry said the milestone highlights the impact of ongoing reforms and investments aimed at modernising port infrastructure, improving logistics efficiency and strengthening India’s standing as a major maritime economy under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the record cargo throughput demonstrates the government’s push to build world-class port infrastructure and seamless logistics systems to support economic growth.

It reflects India’s central role in making affordable medicines available across both developed and developing markets, and explains why the country is so often described as the “pharmacy of the world.” India’s pharmaceutical strength has been built on its ability to manufacture large volumes of quality medicines at relatively low cost, giving it a competitive advantage in a world where healthcare affordability has become a strategic concern as much as a public health one.

A large part of this fresh capacity has come up at the Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat, which is steadily emerging as one of the most ambitious clean-energy projects in the world. IBEF reports that Adani Green has already installed 9,413 MW at Khavda out of a planned 30 GW by 2029, a pace that reflects growing execution confidence in mega-scale renewable infrastructure.

As of February 2026, the scheme had reportedly generated Rs. 17,519 crore in investments, Rs. 11,01,813 crore in production, and Rs. 6,20,974 crore in exports. It has also supported direct employment of more than 1.85 lakh people,

Under the approved plan, 2×48 fibre optical fibre cable will be laid over a total network length of 1,929 route kilometres. Of this, 1,456 route kilometres will fall under the Ahmedabad division, while 473 route kilometres will be covered in the Ratlam division.

Joha rice, an aromatic variety known for its distinct fragrance, fine grain, and rich taste, received Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2017 and is cultivated across more than 21,000 hectares in Assam.

The scale-up is visible in output numbers. Fish production has risen from 141.64 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 to 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, reflecting average annual growth of around 7%. That production growth has translated into export momentum as well. India’s marine product exports have more than doubled over the past 11 years, climbing from ₹30,213 crore in 2013-14 to ₹62,408 crore in 2024-25, with shrimp continuing to anchor the export basket at ₹43,334 crore.