From small towns to metro cities, UPI is powering everyday payments across India. In just 8 years, its daily transaction value has jumped from ₹103 million in June 2017 to ₹80,000 million in June 2025, an 800-times surge in digital transactions.

India continues to set the global pace in manufacturing growth, recording a PMI of 58.4 in June, far ahead of major economies like the US, China, and Germany. At a time when the world is staring at a slowdown, India’s industrial momentum remains firmly intact.

India’s services sector is gaining steam, with PMI hitting a 10-month high of 60.4 in June, driven by surging demand, rising exports, and robust new business growth. Even as global headwinds persist, India’s domestic momentum continues to power ahead.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, the nation’s highest civilian honour, a recognition of his global stature and the growing strength of India’s partnerships across Africa and the world.

PM Modi’s visits to the Global South countries and advanced economies reaffirm India’s timeless vision of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. These engagements mark India’s growing role in shaping a just global order, based on mutual respect, shared aspirations, and lasting peace.

Himachal Pradesh has been battered by relentless monsoon rains, setting off deadly landslides and flash floods. Nearly 70 people have lost their lives and over 100 have been injured as the state grapples with widespread destruction.

In the last 11 years, India's Public Sector Banks have transformed from loss-making entities to engines of growth. Record profits, soaring market caps, stronger balance sheets, and tech-driven services reflect the Modi government’s commitment to financial resilience & inclusion.

For all the voice MNS is making on the streets of Maharashtra, the 2024 Assembly elections told a different story. It contested 125 seats, failed to win even one, lost deposits in 119, and polled fewer votes than NOTA in 28, revealing a sharp gap between noise and support.

India’s maritime sector is powering economic growth—modern ports, growing trade volumes & strategic sea routes are turning India into a global trade hub. From shipbuilding to the blue economy, our coasts are driving prosperity and making India a key player in global commerce.

Rare Earth Elements power everything from smartphones to fighter jets. From Yttrium in semiconductors to Dysprosium in nuclear rods, these hidden minerals are essential to modern tech, the silent drivers of today’s innovation and tomorrow’s dominance.

As China holds the largest share of rare earth reserves, India is looking to expand its supply chain through collaborations with Brazil and Australia. With 6.9 million tonnes in reserves, India ranks third globally and is emerging as a key player in the rare earth supply

As Indo-US trade negotiations are ongoing, the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on countries across the world are set to impact the U.S. economy, raising import costs, disrupting trade flows, straining global supply chains, and ultimately weighing down its own GDP.

India’s live event industry is booming beyond metros, with Tier 2 and 3 cities emerging as vibrant hubs for concerts, sports, festivals, and business summits. Powered by youth, digital reach, and rising aspirations, it's fuelling local economies and India's creative growth.

The capex announced by the Modi Government, of more than Rs. 11 Lakh Crore, is not only transforming the highways network, but also focuses on several other sectors, including defence, communications, and housing and urban affairs.

China’s 21–30 workforce has dropped from 30.2% in 2014 to 15.8% in 2024, while those over 50 have surged from 17.1% to 31.6%. This demographic shift and the rise in labour costs present India with a strategic window to position itself as the next global manufacturing powerhouse.

India’s push for infrastructure is echoed by states like Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, each spending over 20% of their budgets on capex, on par with the Centre’s 22%. But states like Punjab and Himachal, constrained by debt, spend under 8%, reflecting stark fiscal divergence.

While BJP-led states ramp up infrastructure investment by committing a larger slice of their budgets to capital spending, most Congress and opposition-ruled states continue to lag behind, weighed down by debt driven by fiscally unsustainable policies.

Apple’s smartphone market share in China has consistently fallen to 13.9% in Q2 2025, while in India it rose from 7.3% in Q1 2024 to 9.5% in Q1 2025, presenting India with an opportunity to reassess tariffs, scale up local production, and counter Chinese dominance in smartphones.