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8 stories for “Jan” · February 2026
Clear filtersAccording to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), India was the second-biggest purchaser of Russian fossil fuels in January 2026, after China. India bought €2.2 billion (US$2.59 billion) of Russian ene...
The Ministry of Power said India added 52,537 MW of generation capacity in 2025–26 up to 31 January 2026, the highest ever, beating the 34,054 MW added in 2024–25. Renewables contributed 39,657 MW, including 34,955 MW so...
MoSPI reported retail inflation of 2.75% for January 2026, the first reading under the new Consumer Price Index series with 2024 = 100. The new series replaces the 2012 base and draws on the Household Consumption Expendi...
Overview In February 2026, India and the UAE ratified a new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to further strengthen the economic corridor established by the 2022 CEPA. This treaty provides a comprehensive legal framework...
A January 2026 report by the United Nations University (UNU-INWEH), 'Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era', says many water systems can no longer recover to past levels, a...
The State Bank of India launched 'CHAKRA' (Centre of Excellence for Sunrise Sectors) on 31 January 2026 to build expertise in evaluating and financing emerging high-technology industries. SBI has identified eight sunrise...
Two new schemes for persons with disabilities were announced in the Union Budget 2026-27. Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana will offer customised, industry-oriented training in IT, AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Com...
Tabled in Parliament on 29 January 2026, the Economic Survey 2025-26 raised India's potential growth estimate to 7% from 6.5% and projected 6.8-7.2% growth in FY2026-27, keeping India the fastest-growing major economy fo...
