Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for a series of major infrastructure projects worth approximately ₹18,000 crore in Surat, marking one of the largest development initiatives announced for the city in recent years. The projects are expected to significantly enhance urban infrastructure, transportation networks, public services, and economic...
The Assam government has announced an ambitious roadmap to transform the State into a ₹10 lakh crore economy by 2028, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighting infrastructure expansion, industrial investment, employment generation, and administrative reforms as key drivers of growth. Speaking during discussions linked to the State’s economic and developmental agenda, the Chief Minister...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt Navratri greetings to the nation in a letter addressed to fellow citizens, while also highlighting the benefits of the newly launched Next Generation GST 2.0 reforms. Sharing the letter on his official social media account, PM Modi conveyed his wishes for good health, happiness, and prosperity for...
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday emphasized that India must leverage its exceptional capabilities to transform global trade challenges into new opportunities. Speaking at the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), she noted that India’s engineering export destinations have shifted significantly over the last seven decades. “EEPC should continue this...
Mumbai: Indian stock markets saw a strong surge on Thursday morning following the GST Council’s announcement of a major overhaul to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped by 888.96 points to reach 81,456.67, while the 50-share NSE Nifty gained 265.7 points, closing at 24,980.75. The GST Council has simplified...
India’s economy expanded by 7.8 percent in the first quarter (April–June) of FY 2025-26, surpassing analysts’ expectations and signaling continued momentum despite global uncertainties and inflationary pressures. According to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Friday, real GDP, which accounts for inflation, rose to Rs 47.89 lakh crore from Rs 44.42 lakh...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of development projects worth over ₹5,400 crore in Gujarat, covering railways, roads, power, housing, and urban infrastructure. A major highlight was the dedication of railway projects valued at over ₹1,400 crore, including the doubling of the 65-km Mahesana–Palanpur rail line...