India’s industrial activity gathered strong momentum in November 2025, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registering a year-on-year growth of 6.7 percent, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The growth marks a sharp acceleration from the marginal 0.4 percent expansion recorded…
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DMart, TCS, Ashok Leyland Emerge as Key Bets for 2026: CLSA
As India heads into 2026 amid global uncertainty and currency volatility, global brokerage firm CLSA believes the next phase of stock market returns will be driven not by broad rallies but by selective, high-quality companies with structural advantages. In its latest market assessment, CLSA flagged DMart, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS),…
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India in Goldilocks Zone, 2026 Rally Capped at 15%
India’s economy is positioned in a Goldilocks scenario, with steady growth and controlled inflation, but a major stock market rally above 15% appears unlikely in 2026. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments, projects GDP growth at 7.3% for FY26 and expects earnings growth of around 15% in FY27….
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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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India-Netherlands Launch Joint Trade & Investment Committee
India and the Netherlands have formalized a significant step in bilateral economic cooperation by establishing the India Netherlands Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC). The announcement coincided with the visit of Dutch Foreign Minister H.E. David van Weel to India and his bilateral meeting with Union External Affairs Minister Dr….
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MoSPI Invites Feedback on New National Accounts Methodology
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has initiated a key revision of India’s national accounts by setting FY 2022-23 as the new base year. To support this, MoSPI has released a discussion paper on methodological improvements in the compilation of National Accounts aggregates using the expenditure approach, inviting…
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Govt Pushes Women Startups with 3 Schemes
The Government of India is actively supporting the nation’s startup ecosystem through three flagship programmes under the Startup India initiative: the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS). Together, these schemes provide a mix of equity…
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India IIP Growth Slows to 0.4% in October 2025
India’s Industrial Growth Moderates in October The Quick Estimate of India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2025 reveals a modest growth of 0.4%, down from 4.0% in September. This slowdown is largely attributed to fewer working days during key festivals including Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath. Sector-Wise Performance The…
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Women in Science: A Growing Force in India
The number of women scientists supported under government programmes has doubled since 2014, the Department of Science & Technology (DST) told Parliament on 28 November 2025. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said targeted interventions and the “Nari Shakti” vision of the central government have expanded fellowships, scholarships and leadership opportunities…
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‘Safe House’ Wins ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2025
The Norwegian film Safe House, directed by Eirik Svensson, was awarded the prestigious ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the closing of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The jury honoured the film for its clear moral vision and its powerful, humane depiction of aid workers confronting ethical…