The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released Discussion Paper 2.0 proposing the adoption of a chain-based Index of Industrial Production (IIP), marking a significant step towards modernising one of India’s most important economic indicators. The paper was made public on January 13, 2026, as part of the…
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NITI Aayog Releases Trade Watch Quarterly on India’s Auto Exports
NITI Aayog on Tuesday released the fifth edition of its flagship publication, Trade Watch Quarterly, offering a detailed and data-driven assessment of India’s trade performance amid changing global economic conditions. The latest edition, covering the first quarter of FY 2025–26 (April–June 2025), places a special emphasis on the structure, competitiveness,…
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Union Budget 2026 Likely on Feb 1 Despite Sunday Debate
The Union Budget 2026 is increasingly likely to be presented on Sunday, February 1, despite the date coinciding with a weekend. Government sources, industry signals, and parliamentary precedent all suggest continuity with the post-2017 budget calendar, even as formal confirmation awaits the official notification of the Budget Session. Since 2017,…
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PM Meets Economists at NITI Aayog on Viksit Bharat 2047
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday held an extensive interaction with a group of eminent economists and domain experts at NITI Aayog, focusing on India’s long-term development roadmap. The discussion centred on the theme “Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat,” with emphasis on sustaining high growth and…
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PM Modi Highlights Landmark Reforms Powering India’s Growth
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the transformative reforms undertaken during 2025, stating that India has firmly “boarded the Reform Express” and is moving with renewed momentum on the path of accelerated growth and development. Sharing his thoughts through a LinkedIn post, the Prime Minister said the reforms…
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VP Showcases India’s Transformation Under Modi
The Vice-President of India on Tuesday highlighted what he described as a decade of transformative economic reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that India has emerged as the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Speaking at the release of the book “Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era”…
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India’s Ease of Doing Business Reforms Since 2014 Explained
India’s Ease of Doing Business landscape has undergone a structural transformation since 2014, driven by sustained policy reforms, large-scale decriminalisation of laws, and technology-led governance. The government has focused on simplifying regulatory frameworks, reducing compliance burdens and creating a predictable business environment to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth. These initiatives,…
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Profits Surge, NPAs Decline: India’s Banks Strong
India’s banking sector is emerging from a decade of challenges with renewed strength, stability, and global confidence. Supported by reforms, digital transformation, and disciplined balance sheet management, the sector is delivering its strongest performance in years with record-low non-performing assets (NPAs), robust profitability, and sustained credit expansion. According to data…
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India Strengthens Global Indices Tracking and Methodologies
The Government of India is strengthening its statistical methodologies and global indices tracking to better monitor economic, governance, and industrial performance. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation compiles key indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI), and Index of Industrial Production (IIP) following internationally…
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“PM Modi Unveils Labour Reforms for Future India”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an insightful article by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, underlining how India’s newly implemented labour reforms are simplifying compliance, empowering women workers, and bolstering the nation’s standing in the global value chain. PM Endorses Mandaviya’s Vision On 24 November 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a…