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Operationally, the picture was more mixed. Net sales of these FDI companies grew 8.7% in 2024-25, lower than 9.4% in the previous year. The moderation was sharper in manufacturing, where sales growth eased to 5.1% from 6.8%, while the services sector performed better, with growth inching up to 12.7%.
The export surge was supported by the rapid scale-up of production in India by global technology majors such as Apple and Samsung, alongside broader efforts to position the country as an export-oriented manufacturing hub.
The report said economies in South and South-West Asia grew 5.4% in 2025, up from 5.2% in 2024, and noted that the improvement was driven largely by India’s strong performance. It added that India’s growth had accelerated to 7.4% in 2025, supported by robust consumption, especially in the rural economy, along with GST rate cuts and export front-loading ahead of U.S. tariff actions.
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is stepping up its effort to bring livelihood-focused
The plantation campaign formed the centrepiece of the announcement. According to the ministry, major contributions came from Northeast Frontier Railway with 9.3 lakh trees, South Central Railway with 9 lakh, Northeast Railway with 8.7 lakh, and Northern Railway with 8.5 lakh.
The minister said the country’s wind energy potential at 150-metre hub height is estimated at nearly 1,164 GW, and reiterated the government’s target of reaching 100 GW by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036. He linked that expansion to India’s longer-term net-zero by 2070 objective.
At the core of the new system is the creation of the Online Gaming Authority of India, which will function as an attached office of MeitY with its head office in Delhi.
Broadband continued to be a major growth driver. Total broadband subscriptions increased from 1,059.05 million at the end of February to 1,065.88 million at the end of March, a monthly growth of 0.65%. Within this, wired broadband climbed to 46.51 million, while wireless broadband reached 1,019.37 million.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian cheesemakers for their remarkable debut, highlighting that four Indian entries brought home top honors: one Super Gold, two Golds, and one Silver medal.
Designed to develop proprietary processes for active ingredients and patented formulations, the R&D hub will cater to both regulated and non-regulated global markets. Its focus will be on delivering high-purity, cost-efficient chemical solutions aligned with evolving industry needs.
