India’s private sector growth accelerates in April as Composite PMI rises to 58.3, manufacturing leads recovery
India’s private sector activity accelerated at the start of the new financial year, with the HSBC Flash India Composite PMI Output Index rising to 58.3 in April from 57.0 in March, indicating a strong expansion in business activity. The uptick follows a moderation in March linked to disruptions arising from the Middle East war, with […]
Indian Air Force activates emergency landing facility on Purvanchal Expressway in UP’s Sultanpur, demonstrates day-night ops capability
The Indian Air Force (IAF) activated an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur district on Wednesday, 22 April, conducting operations both during the day and at night to demonstrate operational readiness. The activation showcased the IAF’s ability to use highway infrastructure as an alternative to conventional runways, ensuring continuity […]
India’s first bullet train project advances with 185 Km RC track bed laid, 70 Km track slab installation completed
A total of 185 Km of RC track bed has been laid on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (bullet train) corridor, marking a key milestone in track installation works on the viaduct section of the project, according to a Ministry of Railways update. The project is deploying a J-Slab ballastless track system, based on Japanese Shinkansen […]
Indian Railways’ plantation drive adds 81.59 lakh trees across zones in 2025-26, supporting safer and greener operations
Indian Railways has planted 81 lakh 59 thousand trees across all its zones during the year 2025-26, as part of a coordinated nationwide effort aimed at strengthening environmental sustainability and improving ecological balance across its vast network. The large-scale plantation drive has been carried out along railway tracks, station premises and other available railway land, […]
India records highest-ever wind capacity addition of 6.1 GW in FY26, total installed capacity crosses 56 GW
India added a record 6.1 GW of wind energy capacity during 2025-26, marking the highest annual addition in the sector to date, according to a statement by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The country’s cumulative installed wind capacity has now crossed 56.1 GW, placing India fourth globally in wind energy deployment. An additional […]
India, Germany Sign Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap During Berlin Talks Between Defence Ministers
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday, 22 April, held bilateral talks with Germany’s Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius in Berlin, focusing on strengthening the strategic defence partnership and expanding cooperation in key areas including co-development and co-production of defence equipment. During the meeting, both sides signed and exchanged the Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap along […]
India plans ₹12,500 crore LPG pipeline push; nearly 2500 Km network to strengthen supply chain, cut road transport dependence
India is set to significantly expand its LPG pipeline infrastructure with an investment of around ₹12,500 crore and a proposed network of nearly 2500 Km, as part of a broader push to strengthen energy logistics and reduce reliance on road-based transportation. “The proposed pipelines are designed to connect key supply sources, including refineries and import […]
India’s installed power capacity reaches 532.74 GW; non-fossil sources account for 53.21%
India’s total installed power generation capacity has reached 532.74 GW as of 31 March 2026, with non-fossil fuel sources now accounting for a majority share of 53.21 per cent, according to data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The data shows that the country’s total non-fossil fuel capacity stands at 283.47 GW, surpassing fossil […]
India’s flagship social security scheme Atal Pension Yojana crosses 9 crore subscribers; FY26 adds record 1.35 crore
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY), a flagship social security scheme of the Government of India, has crossed a major milestone with total gross enrolments surpassing 9 crore subscribers as of 21 April, according to a statement by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, 22 April. The scheme also recorded its highest-ever annual addition, with more […]
India’s textile exports grow 2.1% in FY26 to ₹3.16 lakh crore, garments remain top driver
India’s textile sector recorded steady growth in FY 2025-26, with total exports, including handicrafts, rising to ₹3,16,334.9 crore from ₹3,09,859.3 crore in FY 2024-25, marking an increase of 2.1%, according to a statement by the Ministry of Textiles on Wednesday (22 April). The growth reflects stable global demand and sustained competitiveness of Indian textile products […]