AUG 15, 2026
PM Modi said India has transformed from the ‘Fragile Five’ to the world’s fastest-growing major economy, highlighting economic growth, semiconductors and AI skills.
AUG 8, 2026
Rahul Gandhi said India’s youth and data will be key drivers of the 21st century economy, stressing the fundamental role of data in building AI.
AUG 6, 2026
Speaking at the C.D. Deshmukh Lecture hosted by NCAER, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reflected on India's early post-independence development strategy. She highlighted the establishment of institutions such as ISRO, BARC, BHEL and the IITs, while noting that slow infrastructure execution, dependence on external powers, and limited focus on exports affected India's long-term economic trajectory.
AUG 5, 2026
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra reaffirmed that headline inflation will remain the central benchmark for monetary policy decisions, while core inflation will be used to assess underlying price pressures and future inflation trends.
AUG 5, 2026
The RBI has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the third consecutive monetary policy review, citing global uncertainties, rising energy prices and supply disruptions amid the West Asia crisis.
JUL 29, 2026
Piyush Goyal says India's new FTAs with 38 developed economies provide preferential access to a $70 trillion GDP market while exports continue to grow despite global challenges.
JUL 20, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's resilient economy achieved a 7.7% growth rate despite global conflicts and energy challenges. Addressing the Monsoon Session of Parliament, he highlighted major achievements, including a new oil refinery in Rajasthan, the country's third semiconductor plant, and the launch of India's advanced green hydrogen-powered train, crediting reforms and the efforts of scientists, engineers, innovators and workers for driving the nation's rapid progress.
JUL 18, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the YiFi Entrepreneurship Summit 2026 in Madurai, highlighting India's booming startup ecosystem, digital transformation, and urging young entrepreneurs to build boldly for India's future.
JUL 17, 2026
Union Minister Piyush Goyal invited Estonian businesses to deepen trade and investment ties with India, highlighting the country's rapid economic growth and stable business environment.
JUL 7, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the rapid growth of India's toy industry, with exports touching $186 million in FY2025-26, imports dropping 71% since 2019, and exports now reaching 153 countries.
JUL 4, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Rajasthan, describing it as a major milestone for India's energy security, manufacturing growth, employment generation and the vision of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
JUL 3, 2026
India has unveiled its first Made-in-India EXIM shipping container, marking a major milestone in maritime self-reliance. Maersk has ordered 1,000 additional containers, while the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme aims to raise annual production capacity to 7.9 lakh TEUs.