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25 stories for “Sector” · January 2026
Clear filtersIn January 2026, the Government of India accelerated the implementation of the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and reduce dependency on imports. The initiative focuses on establi...
UNICEF signed a landmark partnership with the Government of Tamil Nadu, making it UNICEF's first-ever sub-national government partner anywhere in the world. UNICEF's Office of Innovation will support technical capacity a...
In January 2026, the Government of India introduced new measures to strengthen irrigation infrastructure as part of its broader agricultural development strategy. The initiative focuses on improving water management syst...
The Tamil Nadu Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UN Women in Chennai to strengthen women's welfare, gender equality and inclusive development, focusing on gender-responsive governance, planning and bud...
Kerala has introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, for private-sector employees. It would let them ignore work calls, emails, messages and online meetings after working hours without facing any penalty or discipli...
In January 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) continued to advance its space capabilities through key mission developments and technological progress. The organisation focused on deploying advanced Earth...
In early January 2026, India’s economic outlook reflected cautious optimism ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27. Key indicators such as GDP growth, inflation trends, and fiscal deficit projections played a crucial role in...
OverviewOil marketing companies have implemented a significant revision in fuel prices starting the New Year. While commercial LPG prices saw a steep hike, Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were reduced to support the a...
OverviewMarking the third anniversary of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), 100% of Indian goods entering Australia became tariff-free starting January 1, 2026. This strengthens the econ...
Overview The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India, in collaboration with the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), released a groundbreaking report titled "Carbon Uptake by Concrete" on...
Overview The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has established a dedicated 24×7 Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) to provide round-the-clock support for air travellers across India. This initiative marks a signifi...
Overview The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has notified comprehensive operational guidelines for two landmark initiatives: the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Dev...
