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Economy

India’s GST cut on nearly 400 products fueled an 8.5% rise in festive spending from September 22 to October 21, totaling ₹6 trillion. Strong sales of cars, jewelry, and appliances signaled revived consumer demand. Automakers led gains, with Hyundai, Tata, and Mahindra reporting record sales. While economists caution about pent-up demand and economic headwinds, businesses remain optimistic that India’s consumption momentum will stay strong into early 2025.

India’s GST cut on nearly 400 products fueled an 8.5% rise in festive spending from September 22 to October 21, totaling ₹6 trillion. Strong sales of cars, jewelry, and appliances signaled revived consumer demand. Automakers led gains, with Hyundai, Tata, and Mahindra reporting record sales. While economists caution about pent-up demand and economic headwinds, businesses remain optimistic that India’s consumption momentum will stay strong into early 2025.

India’s Tax Cuts Ignite Festive Shopping Frenzy, Powering Economic Optimism

India is poised to become a $10 trillion economy by 2040, emerging as the world’s third largest, according to DBS Bank’s Radhika Rao. The transformation hinges on four pillars—the 4Ds: Development, Diversification, Digitalisation, and Decarbonisation. These focus on infrastructure, trade expansion, technological innovation, and green growth. Together, they outline a roadmap for India’s sustainable rise toward Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047.

India is poised to become a $10 trillion economy by 2040, emerging as the world’s third largest, according to DBS Bank’s Radhika Rao. The transformation hinges on four pillars—the 4Ds: Development, Diversification, Digitalisation, and Decarbonisation. These focus on infrastructure, trade expansion, technological innovation, and green growth. Together, they outline a roadmap for India’s sustainable rise toward Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047.

India’s Economic Crossroads: The Four Pillars Driving a $10 Trillion Future

India is set to remain a global growth leader with a projected 6.6% GDP rise in 2025–26, driven by strong domestic demand, manufacturing recovery, and service-sector expansion, according to the IMF. It is expected to outpace China’s 4.8% growth.

India is set to remain a global growth leader with a projected 6.6% GDP rise in 2025–26, driven by strong domestic demand, manufacturing recovery, and service-sector expansion, according to the IMF. It is expected to outpace China’s 4.8% growth.

Tariffs cannot slow India: IMF growth forecast to 6.6%

Politics

eijing’s 15th five-year plan outlines strategies to boost the private sector, modernize financial systems, and enhance China’s global financial role.

eijing’s 15th five-year plan outlines strategies to boost the private sector, modernize financial systems, and enhance China’s global financial role.

Beijing’s Vision for Economic Growth: A New Five-Year Blueprint

Sergio Gor Nominated as US Ambassador to India

Sergio Gor Nominated as US Ambassador to India

Sergio Gor Nominated as US Ambassador to India

Strengthening Bridges: India and China Discuss Future Ties

Strengthening Bridges: India and China Discuss Future Ties

Strengthening Bridges: India and China Discuss Future Ties

International

Three 22-year-old friends — Adarsh Hiremath, Surya Midha, and Brendan Foody — have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after their AI startup Mercor hit a $10 billion valuation. Founded in 2023, Mercor links AI labs with experts to train foundational models and has raised $500 million from investors like Peter Thiel and Jack Dorsey. Their rise underscores the growing influence of Indian-origin innovators in Silicon Valley’s booming AI sector.

Three 22-year-old friends — Adarsh Hiremath, Surya Midha, and Brendan Foody — have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after their AI startup Mercor hit a $10 billion valuation. Founded in 2023, Mercor links AI labs with experts to train foundational models and has raised $500 million from investors like Peter Thiel and Jack Dorsey. Their rise underscores the growing influence of Indian-origin innovators in Silicon Valley’s booming AI sector.

Meet the 22-Year-Old AI Founders Who Just Became the World’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaires

India has become a cornerstone of global labour mobility, with nearly 600,000 Indians migrating to OECD countries in 2023—an 8% rise from 2022. The OECD International Migration Outlook 2025 highlights India’s dominance in healthcare, technology, and care sectors. Structured migration pathways and bilateral agreements are driving this trend. Despite stricter visa rules, global demand remains high, positioning India as a crucial supplier of skilled professionals worldwide.

India has become a cornerstone of global labour mobility, with nearly 600,000 Indians migrating to OECD countries in 2023—an 8% rise from 2022. The OECD International Migration Outlook 2025 highlights India’s dominance in healthcare, technology, and care sectors. Structured migration pathways and bilateral agreements are driving this trend. Despite stricter visa rules, global demand remains high, positioning India as a crucial supplier of skilled professionals worldwide.

India’s Global Workforce: Fueling the World’s Talent Demands

China is developing a revolutionary cargo ship powered by a thorium molten salt reactor, offering safer, more efficient, and eco‑friendly nuclear propulsion. The 200‑megawatt system drives a supercritical CO₂ generator, supplying 50 MW of power for long voyages without refueling. With inherent safety, modular design, and up to 50% efficiency, the project could transform global shipping—though high costs mean government support may be essential for widespread adoption.

China is developing a revolutionary cargo ship powered by a thorium molten salt reactor, offering safer, more efficient, and eco‑friendly nuclear propulsion. The 200‑megawatt system drives a supercritical CO₂ generator, supplying 50 MW of power for long voyages without refueling. With inherent safety, modular design, and up to 50% efficiency, the project could transform global shipping—though high costs mean government support may be essential for widespread adoption.

China’s Bold Leap Toward Nuclear-Powered Shipping: Inside the Thorium Revolution at Sea

Culture

India’s women cricketers achieved a historic World Cup triumph over South Africa, marking a watershed moment akin to the men’s 1983 victory. Overcoming early setbacks, the team displayed remarkable resilience, unity, and individual brilliance from stars like Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma. Their success, supported by growing institutional backing and the Women’s Premier League, promises to inspire future generations of female athletes across all sports in India.

India’s women cricketers achieved a historic World Cup triumph over South Africa, marking a watershed moment akin to the men’s 1983 victory. Overcoming early setbacks, the team displayed remarkable resilience, unity, and individual brilliance from stars like Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma. Their success, supported by growing institutional backing and the Women’s Premier League, promises to inspire future generations of female athletes across all sports in India.

A Game-Changing Victory: India’s Women Cricketers Redefined the Spirit of the Game

India is leading globally in employee volunteering, with 31% participation, surpassing the 22% global average, as per Goodera's VQ Report 2025.

India is leading globally in employee volunteering, with 31% participation, surpassing the 22% global average, as per Goodera's VQ Report 2025.

India Leads the Way in Employee Volunteering: 3 in 10 Indian employees participated

Lukshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, is the world’s largest private residence and home to the royal Gaekwad family of Baroda. Spanning 30.5 million square feet, this Indo-Saracenic marvel, built in 1890, features opulent interiors, lush gardens, a golf course, and a historic stepwell. Valued at ₹24,000 crores, it eclipses Buckingham Palace in size. Open for public events, the palace reflects India’s royal heritage and architectural brilliance.

Lukshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, is the world’s largest private residence and home to the royal Gaekwad family of Baroda. Spanning 30.5 million square feet, this Indo-Saracenic marvel, built in 1890, features opulent interiors, lush gardens, a golf course, and a historic stepwell. Valued at ₹24,000 crores, it eclipses Buckingham Palace in size. Open for public events, the palace reflects India’s royal heritage and architectural brilliance.

The Splendor of Lukshmi Vilas Palace that dwarfs Buckingham Palace

Insight

The Wake-Up Call When Harsh Goenka and Sridhar Vembu — two of India’s most prominent industrial voices — raised concern over India’s deep dependence on U.S.-based digital technology, they publicly echoed an underlying anxiety long whispered in policy corridors. Goenka’s hypothetical scenario — what if a U.S. leader, perhaps Trump, suddenly banned India from using American technology? — captured in a single tweet, crystallized the fragility of India’s digital ecosystem. Vembu’s reply, urging a “National Mission for Tech Resilience”, expanded the conversation into a national imperative. Beneath the seemingly improbable prospect of a digital blockade lies an urgent truth: India’s economic, political, and strategic future hinges on technologies it neither controls nor produces. From the chips that power smartphones to the cloud services that host national data, U.S. companies constitute the backbone of India’s digital infrastructure. If that spine were ever fractured — by sanctions, polit

The Wake-Up Call When Harsh Goenka and Sridhar Vembu — two of India’s most prominent industrial voices — raised concern over India’s deep dependence on U.S.-based digital technology, they publicly echoed an underlying anxiety long whispered in policy corridors. Goenka’s hypothetical scenario — what if a U.S. leader, perhaps Trump, suddenly banned India from using American technology? — captured in a single tweet, crystallized the fragility of India’s digital ecosystem. Vembu’s reply, urging a “National Mission for Tech Resilience”, expanded the conversation into a national imperative. Beneath the seemingly improbable prospect of a digital blockade lies an urgent truth: India’s economic, political, and strategic future hinges on technologies it neither controls nor produces. From the chips that power smartphones to the cloud services that host national data, U.S. companies constitute the backbone of India’s digital infrastructure. If that spine were ever fractured — by sanctions, polit

India’s Tech Toward a Decade of Technological Resilience from Dependence to Digital Swaraj

ISRO’s successful launch of CMS-03 aboard the powerful LVM3-M5 “Bahubali” rocket marks another milestone in India’s ascent as a space power. The 4,410 kg satellite strengthens national communications and showcases India’s heavy-lift capabilities.

ISRO’s successful launch of CMS-03 aboard the powerful LVM3-M5 “Bahubali” rocket marks another milestone in India’s ascent as a space power. The 4,410 kg satellite strengthens national communications and showcases India’s heavy-lift capabilities.

Bahubali Soars Again: ISRO’s CMS-03 Launch Heralds a New Era in India’s Space Story

India’s total installed power capacity has surpassed 500 GW, with non-fossil fuel sources contributing 51%. Achieving this milestone five years ahead of its 2030 COP26 target, India now leads in the clean energy transition. Renewables, led by solar (127.33 GW) and wind (53.12 GW), continue to grow rapidly. The ministry credits policies, investments, and innovation for this success, which is also generating new employment opportunities nationwide.

India’s total installed power capacity has surpassed 500 GW, with non-fossil fuel sources contributing 51%. Achieving this milestone five years ahead of its 2030 COP26 target, India now leads in the clean energy transition. Renewables, led by solar (127.33 GW) and wind (53.12 GW), continue to grow rapidly. The ministry credits policies, investments, and innovation for this success, which is also generating new employment opportunities nationwide.

India Surpasses 500 GW Power Capacity, Achieving Clean Energy Goal Ahead of Schedule

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