Passive mutual funds gain traction; AUM rises to US$ 137.51 billion in 2025

India’s passive mutual fund industry has surged to US$ 137.51 billion in 2025, driven by growing investor awareness, adoption, and preference for low-cost, diversified, and transparent investment options.

India-Qatar bilateral trade can be doubled by 2030: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Piyush Goyal’s Qatar visit boosts India-Qatar trade partnership and launches UPI, aiming to double bilateral trade by 2030.

India, Chile aim to finalise CEPA by year-end after fast-track talks

India and Chile accelerate CEPA talks to deepen trade, investment, and critical minerals cooperation, targeting deal completion by the end of 2025.

Consumer spending expected to touch US$ 157.8 billion this festive season: Report

Festive season consumer spending in India is projected at US$ 135.26-157.8 billion, driven largely by weddings, clothing, electronics, and automobiles, boosted by recent GST cuts.

India's Satcom market to double in next couple of years: Union Minister of Communications, Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia

India’s SATCOM market is set to double in the next few years, with three licenses issued and 6G standard-setting underway, signalling strong growth in satellite communications and technology.

Atal Innovation Mission & IFCCI join hands to scale up Atal Tinkering Labs across India

IFCCI and NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission signed an MoU to scale STEM education, digital literacy, and innovation-driven learning in Indian schools through CSR-driven Indo-French collaborations.