In a major boost to India’s maritime ambitions, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has notified operational guidelines for two flagship initiatives aimed at revitalising the domestic shipbuilding ecosystem. With a combined financial outlay of ₹44,700 crore, the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme…
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People-Centric Security Key to Viksit Bharat: President Murmu
New Delhi, December 23: President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu on Monday underlined that national security rooted in citizen welfare and community participation is essential for building a developed and prosperous India, describing security as a major driver of economic investment and growth. The President was addressing the IB Centenary…
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Amit Shah Hails India–New Zealand FTA as Trade Diplomacy Milestone
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has hailed the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark achievement in India’s evolving trade diplomacy, stating that it reflects the Modi government’s people-centric foreign policy and sets a new benchmark for global economic engagement. In a public…
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India–New Zealand Conclude Landmark Free Trade Agreement
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal emphasized that public sector banks in India are now competing on an equal footing with private and foreign banks, reflecting their strengthened role in the country’s economic growth. Addressing the MSME Banking Excellence Awards in New Delhi, Shri Goyal highlighted how…
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Tripura CM Leads 3rd HLTF on NER Connectivity
Agartala, 22 Dec 2025: Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, chaired the third meeting of the High-Level Task Force (HLTF) on Infrastructure, Logistics Cost and Connectivity in the North Eastern Region (NER) today. Union Minister of MDoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, along with Mizoram CM Shri Lalduhoma and…
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Amit Shah Lauds Modi’s Diplomacy on CEPA Deal
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has hailed the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as a landmark achievement, describing it as a victory of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s diplomacy for the prosperity of farmers, artisans, women, and MSMEs. The agreement, according to the…
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India’s Exports Rise 5.43% to $562 Billion in Apr–Nov 2025
New Delhi: India’s exports continued to show resilience amid global uncertainties, with cumulative exports of merchandise and services rising to US$ 562.13 billion during April–November 2025, marking a growth of 5.43% Strong Performance in Merchandise and Services Merchandise exports during April–November 2025 stood at US$ 292.07 billion, compared to US$…
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SAIL Records Strong Sales Growth During April–November 2025
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the country’s largest steel producer, has reported a strong and resilient sales performance during the April–November 2025 period, underlining its market leadership and customer-centric approach. Despite global price pressures and uncertain trade conditions, the Maharatna PSU achieved cumulative sales of 12.7 million tonnes, marking…
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MoU to Expand Mutual Fund Access Nationwide
The Department of Posts (DoP) and BSE on Friday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable India Post to distribute mutual funds through its nationwide postal network. The partnership, inked in New Delhi, pairs India Post’s last-mile reach with BSE’s StAR MF distribution platform to expand investment access…
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NITI Aayog Report: Deepening India’s Corporate Bond Market
NITI Aayog on 11 December 2025 released a comprehensive report titled “Deepening the Corporate Bond Market in India,” presenting a sequenced, reform-oriented roadmap to expand issuance, boost liquidity, and widen investor participation. The report unveiled in New Delhi by NITI Aayog CEO Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam sets out practical policy measures…