The Government of India’s flagship Startup India initiative has recognised more than 2.07 lakh startups across the country, generating over 21.9 lakh direct jobs as of December 31, 2025. The milestone reflects the rapid growth of India’s innovation ecosystem, supported by government funding, tax incentives, and regulatory reforms aimed at…
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Narendra Modi Highlights Reform Express at ET Summit
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s economic transformation over the past decade has positioned the country as a major driver of global growth. Addressing the ET Now Global Business Summit 2026, he emphasized that reforms, innovation, infrastructure spending, and global trade partnerships have…
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Paradip Port Drives Odisha Growth With Record Cargo
Paradip, Odisha: Paradip Port Authority has emerged as a cornerstone of Odisha’s ambitious economic transformation, achieving record cargo handling while unveiling major expansion plans that position the port as a future global maritime gateway. The port’s operational strength and strategic vision are set to play a crucial role in driving…
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NITI Aayog Tech Services Roadmap Targets $850B by 2035
New Delhi, February 12, 2026: NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub has released a comprehensive ten-year roadmap titled “Technology Services – Reimagination Ahead,” outlining a strategic vision to expand India’s technology services sector from its current estimated value of $265 billion to between $750 billion and $850 billion by 2035. The…
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PM Praises FM’s Budget Vision for Economic Transformation
New Delhi, February 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting what he described as a comprehensive roadmap for India’s economic transformation through Budget 2026. Addressing the Lok Sabha, the Finance Minister outlined how the Union Budget aims to accelerate reforms, strengthen MSMEs, enhance…
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Sagarmala Boosts India’s Maritime Trade, Port Capacity
India’s ambitious Sagarmala Project is significantly transforming the country’s maritime trade landscape by modernizing ports, improving cargo capacity, and strengthening coastal shipping networks. The government has completed multiple infrastructure projects under the initiative, boosting efficiency, reducing logistics costs, and enhancing India’s global trade competitiveness. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and…
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Female LFPR Rises, Unemployment Falls in Oct–Dec 2025: PLFS
New Delhi: India’s labour market showed sustained improvement during October–December 2025, with higher female participation, rising workforce engagement and declining unemployment, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). Female Participation Drives Labour Market Gains The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above increased…
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CCI Logs 54 Antitrust Cases, 149 M&A Reviews in 2025
India’s competition watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), registered 54 cases related to anti-competitive practices and examined 149 merger and acquisition (M&A) filings during the calendar year 2025, reflecting heightened regulatory oversight amid sweeping competition law reforms. The update was shared by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in Parliament…
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Old Tax Regime Back in Focus Under Draft Tax Rules 2026
The release of the draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 has brought an unexpected twist to India’s tax reform journey. While the new rules aim to operationalise the New Income Tax Act, 2025 from April 1, 2026 and significantly simplify compliance, several provisions have quietly restored relevance to the old tax…
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CBDT Opens Feedback Window for New Tax Rules
In a significant step towards ensuring smoother implementation of the Income-tax Act, 2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has invited inputs and suggestions from stakeholders on the proposed Income-tax Rules and Forms. The consultation exercise comes ahead of the Act’s scheduled implementation from April 1, 2026. The Income-tax…