Welfare Vs. Growth
Across India’s states, cash transfer schemes have become among the most powerful instruments of electoral politics.
Across India’s states, cash transfer schemes have become among the most powerful instruments of electoral politics.
The growth was primarily driven by a strong performance in the manufacturing sector, which expanded by 8 per cent during the month.
Among individual sectors, coal production increased by 2.1% in November 2025 on a year-on-year basis. However, its cumulative index declined by 1.4% during April–November 2025-26.
It is indicative of the growing usage of Aadhaar, as well as the growth of the digital economy in the country, it added.
During the event, Paradip Port Authority was honoured with the Maritime Excellence Achievers Award under the category “Best Exhibit Award for Future Port Concept” at India Maritime Week 2025.
The surge in passenger traffic not just reflects statistical growth but the success of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s visionary “Connected UP, Prosperous UP” mission, which seeks to ensure that every district has access to modern transport infrastructure to drive tourism, trade, and employment, officials claimed.
On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, the industry reported a 7.64% increase, with collections climbing from Rs 1,89,214.04 crore in 2024 to Rs 2,03,668.19 crore this year.
S&P further revised India’s inflation outlook downward. "We have revised our inflation forecast down to 3.2 per cent for FY26 after a sharper-than-expected decrease in food inflation," it said.
Coal production registered strong growth of 11.4% in August 2025 compared to August 2024. However, its cumulative index for April–August 2025-26 showed a marginal decline of 0.7% over the same period last year.
PM Modi highlighted the importance of Manipur in India's development journey. "I believe that Manipur will play an important role in the goal of a developed India by becoming a strong centre of the country's growth," he stated.
