India's economic growth is currently driven by strong public investment, while private domestic investment remains weak despite high corporate profits. Indian firms are increasingly investing abroad, but global uncertainties highlight the need to refocus capital within the country.
Click to View MoreIndia is leveraging global supply chain realignments to emerge as a major manufacturing hub. With flagship schemes like Make in India, PLI, and National Manufacturing Mission, sectors such as electronics, pharma, automotive, and textiles are witnessing rapid growth.
Click to View MoreThe Union Cabinet approved ₹69,725 crore package to empower maritime sector. Anchored on a four-pillar approach—financing, capacity, technology, and reforms—this initiative aims to make India a global shipbuilding hub. Key components include extending Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS), establishing a ₹25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund (MDF), and creating a dedicated Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS).
Click to View MoreThe Department of Fisheries and FAO are investing ₹369.8 crore to modernize three pilot harbors under the Blue Port Infrastructure project, integrating 5G and AI for sustainable, inclusive fisheries, aligning with India’s Blue Economy goals and long-term sectoral transformation.
Click to View MoreNITI Aayog’s proposed Manufacturing & Infrastructure Index to benchmark states on policies, logistics, and approvals, promoting competitive federalism. By guiding investors and policymakers, it seeks to diversify supply chains, cut geopolitical risks, and secure critical resources essential for India’s industrial growth.
Click to View MoreIndia is deploying AI in its power grid for real-time risk detection, cyber security, and market surveillance, enhancing resilience amid renewable growth. This initiative strengthens grid stability, safeguards markets, reduces cyber vulnerabilities, and promotes indigenous innovation, aligning with global best practices.
Click to View MoreInsurance Surety Bonds (ISBs) are a significant financial reform, offering a collateral-free alternative to traditional bank guarantees for government contractors. Driven by the IRDAI, ISBs aim to boost infrastructure development, ensure project performance, mitigate risks, and promote financial efficiency.
Click to View MoreUndersea cables, crucial for the global digital economy, pose a significant strategic vulnerability for India, particularly with Mumbai and Chennai landing stations. The recent Red Sea cable cuts highlight geopolitical and physical risks. To ensure resilience, strategic diversification of landing sites, simplified regulations, and indigenous repair capabilities are essential.
Click to View MoreIndian textile industry faces challenges like outdated technology, fragmentation, and global competition. Government initiatives like the PM MITRA scheme for infrastructure and the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aim to address these issues. A key strategy for the future involves embracing technical textiles and sustainable practices to boost competitiveness and exports, leveraging India's rich heritage in the sector.
Click to View MoreBiogas is produced through a biochemical process in which certain types of bacteria convert the biological waste into useful biogas. Biogas decreases deforestation and methane emissions, while the slurry byproduct promotes organic farming. Experts believe residential air pollution is a huge global health issue, accounting for 3.1 million premature deaths in 2021.
Click to View MoreThe National Telecom Policy 2025 aims to achieve universal and meaningful connectivity by 2030, bridging the digital divide. Targets include 100% 4G and 90% 5G population coverage. To achieve these goals, the policy plans to increase fiberisation of towers, BharatNet Project, fixed-line broadband, and a flexible framework for satellite services.
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