India recorded highest-ever exports in FY 2025-26 reaching a record US$ 863.1 billion, with merchandise exports reaching US$ 441.8 billion and services exports expanding further to US$ 421.3 billion, reflecting the combined strength of India’s merchandise and services sectors in driving export growth. Destination-wise data is available for merchandise exports and FTA wise India’s merchandise exports during FY 2025-26 is ...

The 17th Toy Biz International B2B Exhibition was organized by the Toy Association of India from 4th to 7th July, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Exhibition aimed at promoting Indian toys, facilitating business networking, and creating opportunities for growth in domestic sales and exports. It witnessed participation of 400 Indian toy brands, 100 international buyers from 40 countries, ...

The Government has notified two new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The proposals were approved by the Board of Approval for SEZs under the Department of Commerce during its 137th meeting held on 27.02.2026. The projects mark a decisive step in the Government’s continued push towards strengthening the country’s industrial base, expanding exports, and deepening ...

India is breaking ground on its first advanced glass chip packaging unit in Odisha hoping to be the global leader by 2028-2030. Odisha is proud of establishing such advanced electronics manufacturing project with a vision to place itself in global map. Hon’ble Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha laid the foundation stone for a 3-D glass chip packaging unit ...

The Government has recognized more than 55,200 startups during Financial Year 2025-26, marking the highest number of startups recognized in a single year since the launch of the Startup India initiative. The Startup India initiative was launched on 16th January 2016 with an Action Plan comprising schemes and incentives aimed at creating a robust ecosystem for nurturing innovation, encouraging private ...

Everybody can survive in start-up market as long as one does it with patience and perseverance. The next phase of Odisha’s start-up journey then is unlikely to be louder. But it will be sturdier. As founders trade adrenaline for architecture, the ecosystem is beginning to resemble what it long aspired to be, economically relevant, institutionally credible and built to last. ...

Odisha is now a favoured destination for investors for setting up of various sunrise industries. A sunrise industry is characterised by significant future potential, higher investment level, newer technology, rapid innovation and high growth rate. In view of transforming our nation to “Viksit Bharat by 2047”, our state Odisha also has envisioned to make the state “Samruddha state by 2036”. ...

India’s trade performance has remained robust and resilient, with exports recording a steady upward trajectory both in the current fiscal year (FY 2025–26, Apr–Jan) and over the longer term (FY 2021–25). Despite persistent global uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and volatile commodity prices, India’s exports have continued to expand in a broad-based manner. During Apr–Jan of FY 2025–26, total exports of ...

The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, will anchor the implementation of the BHAVYA scheme aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). Under the BHAVYA scheme, NICDC will develop industrial ...

(BASE 2011-12=100) Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 4.8 % year-on-year growth in January 2026, supported by 4.8% growth in Manufacturing sector and 5.1% growth in Electricity sector. The Quick Estimate of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is released on 28th of every month (or next working day if 28th is a holiday). The index is compiled with data received from ...