Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari underscored the importance of well-maintained road infrastructure in enhancing regional connectivity, facilitating economic growth, promoting tourism, and improving commuter convenience.
India’s states are discovering an uncomfortable truth: economic growth and economic security are not the same thing.
India possesses more than 200 billion tonnes of proven coal reserves and nearly 400 billion tonnes of total geological coal resources, making it one of the most coal-endowed nations in the world.
India's economic growth could slow by up to 80 basis points if crude averages $130 per barrel in 2026, said S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday.
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report that economic growth across Asia is likely to slow, even if oil prices stabilise in the coming months.
It said the growth will be supported by a positive demand outlook due to GST reforms, favourable monsoons, lower inflation, and monetary easing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday highlighted a visionary write-up by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, underscoring the transformative potential of India’s rivers and maritime sector in driving the nation’s economic growth and connectivity.
In her opening remarks, Sitharaman highlighted the timely execution of the reforms announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the Red Fort.
India is one of the youngest countries in the world, with over 80 crore population (about 65 per cent) under the age of 35.
CM Dr Yadav said that many small-scale units are today emerging as new sources of economic prosperity. With innovation, these units are being established in new forms.
