Indian Industry Plus A Pratisrutiplus Suppliment

As India prepares to host Bharat Steel 2026, a global platform to reshape future of steel, the nation is signalling its intent to showcase the next era of global steelmaking forged by R&D, digitalization, innovation, and access to high skilled engineering and technology human resources. The two-day summit in New Delhi will bring together policymakers, technology pioneers and industry leaders ...

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the progress of area coverage under rabi crops as on 16th January 2026 as tabled below. (Area in lakh hectare)     S. No.     Crops   Normal Rabi Area (DES)   Final Rabi Area 2024-25 Prograssive Area Sown Increase (+)/ Decrease (-) over corresponding period 2024-25     2025-26   Corrosponding ...

States like Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha have pioneered unique programmes. Kerala’s responsible tourism, Madha Pradesh’s rural tourism policy and Odisha’s eco-retreat programme emphasize sustainability and local participation Ecotourism in Odisha focuses on community managed sustainable nature tourism in forest areas; offering stays in nature camps, safaris, trekking and boating,leveraging destinations like Similipal, Daringbadi, Debrigarh and Ansupa lake to support local livelihoods, ...

NITI Aayog today released a comprehensive report titled “Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes”, outlining a strategic roadmap to strengthen the effectiveness of government support for India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The report was launched by Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member, NITI Aayog & Sh B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog. The report presents ...

India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for December 2025* is estimated at US$ 74.01 Billion, registering a negative growth of (-)1.01 percent vis-à-vis December 2024. Total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) for December 2025* is estimated at US$ 80.94 Billion, registering a positive growth of 6.17 percent vis-à-vis December 2024. Table 1: Trade during December 2025*     December ...

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), and other Government partners and industry stakeholders, organised the National Conference on Strategic Trade Controls (NCSTC) 2026 in New Delhi today. The Conference provided a platform for discussions on India’s Strategic Trade Control (STC) framework, including policies ...

In a significant step towards reinforcing India’s energy security and accelerating economic growth, the Ministry of Coal has executed Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) with Damodar Valley Corporation for three commercial coal blocks—Dhulia North, Mandakini B, and Pirpainti Barahat. These blocks were successfully auctioned under the 13th round of commercial coal mining auctions. The execution of these agreements ...

NITI Aayog released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across India’s States and Union Territories (UTs). The Index recognises the diversity of subnational economic structures and their critical role in advancing India’s global trade ambitions. The first edition of the EPI was published in August 2020 and this is the 4th edition. Aligned with India’s ...

Indian Railways is redefining freight transportation in the country and has set a new record in freight movement by providing a speedy, reliable, and affordable end-to-end rail freight solution. By combining advanced infrastructure, high-capacity corridors, and modern operational systems, the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network is ensuring efficient movement of goods across regions, reducing transit times and costs. Continuing its ...

The annual rate of inflation based on All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) number is 0.83% (provisional) for the month of December, 2025 (over December, 2024). Positive rate of inflation in December, 2025 is primarily due to increase in prices of other manufacturing, minerals, manufacture of machinery and equipment, manufacture of food products and textiles etc. The index numbers and ...