New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that nearly 44,000 startups were registered across India in 2025, marking the highest annual addition since the launch of the Startup India initiative a decade ago. Addressing a mega event commemorating 10 years of the flagship programme, the Prime Minister described…
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Female Labour Participation Hits Yearly High in Dec 2025
The latest Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) shows a continued upward trend in overall labour force participation for persons aged 15 years and above, reaching 56.1% in December 2025. Female labour force participation (LFPR) recorded a…
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IHG Sets Bold Goal: 400 Hotels in India by 2030
IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled an ambitious expansion roadmap for India, aiming to scale its portfolio to 400 hotels that are either operational or under development by 2030. The strategy reflects the British hospitality giant’s confidence in India’s fast-growing travel and tourism sector, driven by a strong rebound in…
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MoSPI Releases Discussion Paper on Chain-Based IIP Adoption
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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CCI Clears ChrysCapital-Led Acquisition of Nash Industries
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the acquisition of a stake in Nash Industries (I) Private Limited by a consortium of private equity investors led by ChrysCapital Fund X, along with Two Infinity Partners and Blue Wave Investments Limited. The regulatory clearance marks a significant development…
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Budget 2026: Mining Policy Targets Silver, Copper
The Union Budget for 2026–27 is expected to introduce a dedicated mining policy aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported metals and boosting domestic production of silver, copper and zinc. People familiar with policy discussions say the move is intended to support the government’s broader manufacturing push at a time…
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Mukesh Ambani Hails PM Modi as India’s Protective Wall
Amid intensifying geopolitical uncertainty across the world, Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has expressed strong confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, describing him as India’s “invincible protective wall.” Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, Ambani said the country remains insulated from global turbulence…
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8th Pay Commission: Comparing 6th & 7th CPC Raises
Central government employees and pensioners across India are closely tracking developments related to the proposed 8th Pay Commission, hoping for a meaningful revision in salaries and pensions after years of rising living costs. While the government has not yet issued a formal notification, discussions around possible pay hikes and fitment…
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Sitharaman Chairs Pre-Budget Consultations with States, UTs
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the pre-budget consultation meeting with States and Union Territories (with Legislature) in New Delhi on 10 January 2026. The discussions focused on budget priorities for FY 2026-27, with a particular emphasis on capital investment schemes to support infrastructure and…
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National Traders’ Welfare Board Reviews Retail Sector Reforms
New Delhi: The 8th Meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board (NTWB) convened at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, with Shri Sunil J. Singhi presiding as Chairperson. The meeting focused on initiatives to strengthen India’s retail trade sector, enhance trader welfare, and encourage adoption of digital and local commerce strategies. Shri…