June 22, 2026
Economy

India Charts Roadmap To Become A Global Skill Hub

India is accelerating efforts to position itself as a global hub for skilled talent through a strengthened and industry-aligned skilling ecosystem under the Skill India Mission. Led by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the initiative focuses on large-scale training, reskilling and upskilling through a nationwide network of institutions and
Policies

India Advances FTA Agenda With Six Key Trade Partners

India is accelerating its trade diplomacy by actively negotiating six Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with a mix of developed economies and emerging markets, as part of a broader strategy to expand export opportunities and strengthen global economic integration. According to the Ministry of Commerce, ongoing negotiations include agreements with Australia, Sri Lanka, Peru,
Event

AI Meets Human Ingenuity At ITAMMA Awards

Innovation, resilience and the role of human capital in driving the textile industry forward were the central themes at the ITAMMA Awards 2024–25, held at Jenny’s Club in Coimbatore. The event brought together key stakeholders from across the textile machinery and manufacturing ecosystem, against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty and evolving trade dynamics. In
Policies

Goyal Urges Industry To Tap India–EFTA TEPA Potential

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has called on industry leaders to actively leverage opportunities under the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), highlighting its potential to attract US$ 100 billion in foreign direct investment and generate up to one million jobs. Speaking at a commemorative session marking two years of the […]
Economy

India Logs 101 Milestones, Accelerates Growth Momentum

The Bharat Progress Report 2025–26, released by the NXT Foundation, highlights India’s accelerated economic and technological advancement, marked by 101 major milestones across sectors including digital infrastructure, transport, space and renewable energy. The report notes that India emerged as the world’s fourth-largest economy in 2025, surpassing Japan, with a nominal