India economic growth
India's Economic Transformation: Rural Poor Closing Wealth Gap as Asset Ownership Soars
Dec 16, 2025 10:59 am CST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reports significant economic progress in India, with rural areas experiencing remarkable growth in asset ownership and purchasing power. Data shows the Bottom 40% acquiring wealth faster than the Top 20%, dramatically reducing inequality across key consumer goods and positioning India as the fastest-growing major economy at 8.2%, despite global challenges.
India-EU Free Trade Agreement Nears Completion: Piyush Goyal Confirms Framework Almost Ready
Dec 10, 2025 11:23 pm CST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement framework is nearly complete following productive meetings with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. India is simultaneously advancing trade negotiations with multiple countries including Israel, Chile, Oman, and New Zealand, positioning itself as a central player in global trade relations thanks to its strong economic growth and skilled workforce.
Telangana Unveils Ambitious $1 Trillion Economy Target by 2034 at Global Summit
Dec 09, 2025 01:41 am CST
Telangana's Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has inaugurated the Telangana Rising Global Summit, unveiling an ambitious economic roadmap targeting a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and $3 trillion by 2047. The strategy includes a pioneering three-zone economic structure and development of the 30,000-acre Bharat Future City as a net-zero urban hub featuring specialized zones for AI, health, education, and manufacturing, aiming to increase the state's GDP contribution to India from 5% to 10%.
PM Modi Challenges "Hindu Rate of Growth" Concept While Unveiling Major Governance Reforms at Leadership Summit
Dec 06, 2025 10:37 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 23rd Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, rejecting the "Hindu rate of growth" terminology while announcing significant governance reforms including self-attestation policies and initiatives to return unclaimed funds to citizens. Modi emphasized India's economic resilience amid global uncertainties and outlined his vision to eliminate colonial mindsets within the next decade through citizen-centric governance.
Washington Post Faces Credibility Crisis in India Over Adani Group Reporting
Oct 27, 2025 02:27 pm CST
The Washington Post's reporting on India's economic growth and Adani Group faces intense scrutiny as Indians question its journalistic integrity. Following allegations of government-directed investments without verifiable evidence, the publication's history of retractions and corrections has eroded trust, with many viewing its coverage as geopolitically motivated rather than factual reporting about India's economic advancement.
PM Modi Highlights India's Transformation: From Maoist Challenges to Economic Powerhouse at NDTV World Summit
Oct 18, 2025 12:03 am CST
At the NDTV World Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined India's remarkable journey from a 'Fragile Five' economy to a global top-five economic power. He emphasized how government initiatives have reduced Maoist-affected districts from 125 to just 11, democratized policies previously limiting economic participation, and positioned India as a center for global investment. The Prime Minister contrasted current achievements with past challenges, highlighting growth in digital transactions, financial inclusion, and infrastructure development that has transformed India into an "Unstoppable Bharat."
India's Economic Resilience: RBI Governor States US Tariffs Not a Major Concern for 8% Growth Trajectory
Oct 16, 2025 07:18 am CST
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra addressed the IMF annual meeting highlighting India's exceptional 8% economic growth despite global uncertainties. He emphasized that US tariffs pose minimal concern for India's domestic-driven economy, while noting significant achievements in inflation reduction to 1.5%, managing fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP, and maintaining rupee stability amid international currency fluctuations.
Beyond Diplomacy: Will Britain Ever Apologize for Its Colonial Legacy in India?
Oct 14, 2025 07:22 pm CST
This article examines the complex relationship between the UK and India, exploring how colonial attitudes persist in British mindsets despite growing economic partnerships. As both nations work toward a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the question remains whether Britain will ever formally apologize for imperial injustices like Jallianwala Bagh and engineered famines, a step many believe is necessary for true reconciliation and equal partnership in the 21st century.
UK PM Keir Starmer Celebrates India's Path to Becoming Global Economic Superpower by 2028
Oct 10, 2025 09:34 am CST
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has lauded India's remarkable economic trajectory, predicting its rise to become the world's third-largest economy by 2028. During his visit to Mumbai leading the UK's largest-ever trade delegation to India, Starmer emphasized the strategic importance of the recently signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the two nations, which grants unprecedented duty-free access for 99% of India's exports to the UK and is expected to generate £1.3 billion in new investments and create over 10,600 jobs in Britain. The partnership focuses particularly on technology collaboration, with both countries ranking among the world's top AI powers, while Starmer also expressed support for India securing a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.