India’s railway network is undergoing a major transformation, and Punjab is emerging as one of the key beneficiaries of this modernisation drive. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shared an article highlighting how modern railway infrastructure is opening new opportunities for economic growth, connectivity, trade, and tourism across Punjab. The railway sector has become a major…
Modi Government Shifts Strategy Billions Funneled Into State-Run Firms as Privatization Plans Stall. In a significant shift from its earlier stance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is halting its aggressive privatization plans and instead is pouring billions into reviving struggling state-run companies. This reversal comes amid political pressure and challenges in privatizing several key public…
In a remarkable achievement for India’s digital economy, the country witnessed a historic milestone in August 2023, with the total number of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions crossing the monumental figure of 10 billion. This extraordinary feat was celebrated and commended by none other than the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi himself.
The twelfth round of discussions concerning the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) unfolded over the course of August 8-31, 2023. This phase, like its predecessors, embraced a hybrid format, featuring the physical presence of certain UK officials in Delhi, while others participated virtually.
In a recent administrative move, Shri R K Mishra IRS (C&IT 1995), who is currently serving as Additional DGFT in Mumbai, has been entrusted with an additional responsibility. He has been assigned the crucial role of Development Commissioner at the Santa Cruz Exclusive Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ), SEZ Mumbai.
