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August 14, 2026

India’s infrastructure push: Rail, roads, airports and urban connectivity expand over 12 years

India’s infrastructure transformation is accelerating across railways, highways, aviation, metro networks and ports, supported by higher public investment, integrated planning and large-scale connectivity projects.

India's electronics exports surge 11-fold to US$ 47.98 billion, women's workforce nears 30%

India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem is gaining global scale, with exports reaching Rs. 4.24 lakh crore in FY26, mobile phone exports expanding sharply and rising female participation supporting employment and domestic manufacturing.

Drug formulations & biologicals keep India's pharma exports healthy in Q1

India’s pharma exports grew 6.8% in Q1 FY27, supported by drug formulations and biologicals, while strong growth in vaccines and bulk drugs and expanding demand across global markets strengthened the sector’s export performance.

Agriculture GVA rises to US$ 589.34 billion as India’s farm economy expands

India’s agriculture sector is strengthening its contribution to the economy, with rising GVA reflecting expanding farm and allied activities and growing opportunities across agricultural value chains.

Passenger vehicle dispatches jump 34.3% YoY to 4,57,810 units in July: SIAM

India’s automobile market recorded strong July momentum, with passenger vehicle dispatches rising 34.3% and two- and three-wheeler sales registering double-digit growth ahead of the festive season.

BharatBenz gets US$ 419.51 million boost as Daimler India expands in Tamil Nadu

Daimler India’s proposed investment will strengthen BharatBenz’s manufacturing, R&D and technology capabilities in Tamil Nadu, while expanding localisation, employment and export potential across the commercial vehicle ecosystem.

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