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Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated that trust and a strong position are the two pillars of India's trade agreements. Addressing industry leaders and global stakeholders at the Global Economic Cooperation Summit in Mumbai, Mr. Goyal said that India is at the forefront of...

New Delhi, February 18 Cochin Shipyard has secured new shipbuilding orders worth approximately USD 360 million (around Rs 3,267 crore) from France-based CMA CGM Group to deliver six LNG-powered vessels.With this latest win, the company's total order book has reached around Rs 23,000 crore...

Mumbai, February 18 – Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated on Wednesday that India is expected to add approximately $26 trillion to its economy by 2047—a scale of growth that is unparalleled in history and unlikely to be replicated anywhere else in the world.Addressing the...

February 17, New Delhi: Addressing the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growing startup ecosystem, noting that the nation now has over 120 unicorns and ranks as the third largest globally.Prime Minister Modi said that India's startup growth was...

New Delhi, February 17 Venture capitalists have committed $17 billion to Indian startups, Union Electronics & IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday.During the award ceremony of the AI Impact summit, Vaishnaw said that the ongoing AI summit has now become the largest summit globally."I...

Mumbai, February 17 India has become a confident and credible voice of the Global South, shaping global conversations and contributing to a more balanced and inclusive world order, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.In his written address at the `Global Economic Cooperation 2026', an event...

New Delhi, February 17 – Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Tuesday that the youth are driving a resurgent India that is steadily moving towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy.Addressing the 35th Annual Day and Prize Distribution Function of Dr. Bhim Rao...

India's total exports, including merchandise and services, increased by 13.17% year-over-year to $80.45 billion in January this year, compared to $71.09 billion in January last year.According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce today, overall imports during the month grew at a faster...

New Delhi, February 16 Trade agreements with the US and the 27-nation European Union (EU) have opened up a $400 billion opportunity for India's agricultural sector, an official said on Monday.Currently, India's agricultural exports to the US stand at $2.8 billion, while imports are only $1.5...

Mumbai, February 16 The rupee closed flat at 90.66 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as positive momentum in domestic equities was offset by a strong US dollar in the overseas market.According to forex traders, lower crude oil prices supported the local unit, while foreign fund...

New Delhi, February 16 Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said that the adoption of AI cannot simply happen organically and requires a clear commitment to aligning technological adoption with mass employability.In a virtual address to the AI Impact Summit 2026, Nageswaran said that...

Agartala, February 15 – Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that India is on track to become the world's third-largest economy by 2030, with young people and students playing a crucial role in shaping the country's future.Addressing a conference for tribal students organized by...

New Delhi, February 15 In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's criticism of trade negotiations under his predecessor, Manmohan Singh, the Congress said on Sunday that his accusations were "incorrect," as India negotiated and signed several important trade agreements during the UPA rule as...

New Delhi, February 15 – This year's budget wasn't a "now or never" situation born out of necessity, but a "we are ready" moment resulting from preparation and inspiration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday, asserting that it reflects India's "desire" to become a developed nation...

Chandigarh, February 14 Punjab BJP working president Ashwani Sharma on Saturday welcomed the Punjabi diaspora, acknowledging their immense contribution in bringing global recognition and pride to the state and the country.He was addressing an NRI Sammelan, 'Punjabi Diaspora Meet', here...

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal praised the 2026-27 Union Budget as a strong foundation for a "Developed India" by 2047. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai to discuss the budget with the media, Mr. Goyal described it as a plan based on economic growth, infrastructure...

New Delhi, February 14 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of cheating cotton farmers and textile exporters in the country over the India-US interim trade deal on Saturday, saying the agreement is likely to inflict deep damage on both sectors.In a post on X, he said the...

Mumbai, February 14 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday described Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as "immature" and lacking an understanding of the economy, and accused the opposition party of spreading misinformation because it had no constructive agenda to criticize the...

New Delhi, February 13 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India contributes more than 16 per cent to global growth today and expressed confidence that the country will emerge as a new engine of the world economy.In this decade of the 21st century, he said, India is "riding the...

February 13, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a global business summit organized by a private media house. Addressing the event, he stated that even during times of global upheaval, India has emerged as a rapidly growing economy, and the "Century of Change" will have India at its...