Investment refers to the allocation of resources for future benefits. It can take various forms, such as financial, physical, or human capital. In India, investment plays a crucial role in economic growth. It drives innovation and creates jobs. The government encourages foreign direct investment. This helps improve infrastructure and technology. Overall, investment is vital for sustainable development and prosperity.
Tamil Nadu has emerged as India’s leading state in textile exports in 2024-25, with shipments worth USD 7,997.17 million. The state’s export value has risen by 29.12 per...
India’s bioeconomy has expanded rapidly, crossing $195 billion in 2025 from about $10 billion in 2014. The growth reflects stronger policy support, rising startup activity, and wider use...
India’s statistical system has undergone a major update with the revision of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The revised estimates were released...
India has overtaken China as the largest supplier of cotton products, including apparel and home textiles, to the United States in 2025. The shift reflects higher US tariffs...
India’s 40th AAHAR International Food and Hospitality Fair was inaugurated in New Delhi, bringing together stakeholders from the food processing, hospitality and export sectors. The event is jointly...
Maharashtra’s economy is projected to grow by 7.9 per cent in 2025-26, slightly above the 7.3 per cent recorded in 2024-25. The state continues to remain India’s largest...
India’s industrial production recorded a modest recovery in January 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 4.8 per cent year-on-year. The growth was lower than the...
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose sharply to a record $725.727 billion in the week ended 13 February, reflecting stronger external buffers and improved financial stability. The increase came...
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is revising the base year of National Accounts to FY 2022–23. As part of the new series, an Advisory Committee on...
India’s sandalwood sector is drawing renewed attention after a farmer’s protest brought into light the tension between tree felling for infrastructure and the value of mature sandalwood plantations....
