Download IPFS India’s petroleum product exports experienced a notable downturn in the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (Q1 FY26), declining by 3% in volume terms to 14.5 million tonnes compared to 15.0 million tonnes in the same period of the previous fiscal year. In value terms, the drop[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s refining giant, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), is facing a pivotal strategic decision as fresh European Union (EU) sanctions targeting Russian oil-derived fuels come into play. With a significant portion of its crude imports historically sourced from Russia and a substantial volume of refined products exported to Europe,[Read More…]

Download IPFS India has made substantial progress in its fight against poverty, with the government reporting a notable decline in multidimensional poverty from 29.17% in 2013-14 to 11.28% in 2022-23. This remarkable achievement, representing a nearly 18 percentage point reduction, signifies that approximately 24.82 crore (248.2 million) people have escaped[Read More…]

Download IPFS Maharashtra, already India’s leading state economy with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $536 billion, is poised to achieve a monumental $1 trillion GDP by 2030, a feat that would place it among the top 20 global economies. This optimistic projection comes from a recent Morgan Stanley research[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s robust Information Technology (IT) ecosystem has reached a significant milestone, employing more than 6 million individuals. This impressive figure, confirmed by the government, underscores the sector’s continued growth and its pivotal role in India’s economic landscape, generating annual revenues exceeding $250 billion. The substantial employment numbers highlight[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS In a significant stride, the Indian passport has jumped eight ranks to 77th position in the mid‑year Henley Passport Index update. This marks the country’s biggest rise in six months, with its holders now enjoying visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to 59 destinations, up from 57 previously. The Henley[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS India is actively collaborating with like-minded countries to address pressing global security and economic concerns, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Tuesday. His remarks came during the seventh Indian Ocean Conference, where he emphasized the need for shared efforts to ensure peace, stability, and growth in the region.[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Despite India’s information technology sector experiencing significant growth, entry-level engineers at top IT firms such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys continue to earn salaries that are lower than those of many skilled tradesmen, including plumbers. This disparity has raised concerns about wage stagnation for young professionals[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Indian cities are projected to create nearly 70% of the nation’s employment by 2030, according to a new report from the World Bank. However, this urban job boom comes with a significant warning: without major infrastructure upgrades, cities could face annual economic losses of up to $5 billion[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Jaipur, India’s celebrated “Pink City,” has been named the 5th Best City in the World by Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Cities Survey, outperforming iconic global destinations such as Florence. Known for its rich cultural legacy, vibrant architecture, and royal hospitality, Jaipur’s recognition highlights its growing global[Read More…]