Publications (Volume I and Summary Results of Factory Sector) of Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2024-25 (Survey period: October 2025 to June 2026) November, 2026

India, Nov. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Range of Capital Factories in Fixed Capital Total Total Total Output Net Value Added Up to 25 59.56 7.63 24.06 13.93 12.56 10.86 25 ------500 19.13 2.92 10.26 8.67 6.68 6.75 500 -----1000 5.48 2.03 6.01 5.60 3.94 4.32 1000 & above 15.84 87.42 59.66 71.80 76.82 78.07 Total 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Total Output (Rs. Lakhs) Factories in Operation Fixed Capital ...


Cabinet approves 'Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR)', a central sector scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31

India, Nov. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the 'Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR)' Scheme for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 with an outlay of Rs.4,371.10 crore. Aligned with the central objective of Viksit Bharat 2047, the VISTAR Scheme is designed to establish a dynamic, real-time and future-ready official statistical architecture for e...


MY Bharat Organises 100 Programmes in a Day Under 'Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote' Campaign

India, Nov. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), organised 100 Yuva Samvads across 23 States/UTs today as part of its nationwide 'Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote' campaign, aimed at promoting electoral awareness and encouraging informed and responsible participation of young people in democracy. The programmes brought together over 16,600 youth and 100 Youth Icons, with interactions involving...


Department of Sports Launches 'Khelo Bharat: From Manufacturing to Podium Finish Quiz' to Promote Awareness of India's Sports Ecosystem on MY Bharat Portal

India, Nov. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, has launched the 'Khelo Bharat: From Manufacturing to Podium Finish Quiz' on MY Bharat portal today, 4 November 2026. The quiz aims to enhance public awareness of the Government of India's initiatives to strengthen the country's sports ecosystem, promote domestic sports goods manufacturing and celebrate India's participation and achievements at the Asian Games 2026 and Asi...


NITI Aayog and GIZ India Sign Implementation Agreement under Nationally Determined Contribution-Transport Initiative for Asia Phase II (NDC-TIA II) to Accelerate Road Freight Decarbonisation

India, Nov. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NITI Aayog and the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH signed an Implementation Agreement under the Nationally Determined Contribution-Transport Initiative for Asia Phase II (NDC-TIA II) on 3rd November 2026. NDC-TIA II is a regional initiative supported by the German Government's International Climate Initiative (IKI). World Resources Institute (WRI) India, International Council on Clean Transportatio...


Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026: A Modern Rulebook for India's Skies

India, Nov. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Civil Aviation in India and the Need for New Rules India is among the fastest-growing civil aviation markets in the world, with air travel increasingly connecting major cities, smaller towns and remote regions. The expansion of India's aviation network is reflected in the rise in operational airports from 74 in 2014 to 166 as of October 2026. As the sector grows, its regulatory framework must keep pace with developments in aircraf...


Commission approves subscription of certain securities of Gentari Renewables India Pte. Ltd. by Sapphire US HoldCo (USA), LLC

India, Nov. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the subscription of certain securities of Gentari Renewables India Pte. Ltd. by Sapphire US HoldCo (USA), LLC. The proposed combination subscription of certain securities of Gentari Renewables India Pte. Ltd. (Target) by Sapphire US HoldCo (USA), LLC (Acquirer). The Acquirer is a special purpose vehicle incorporated solely for the purpose of the Proposed Transaction. It is ind...


CCI approves acquisition of certain business of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft by Kotak Mahindra Bank, and other related transactions

India, Nov. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of certain business of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft by Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, and other related transactions. The Proposed Combination envisages acquisition of Retail Banking/ Private Banking and Wealth Management business of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (Seller) undertaken through its branches in India (Target Business), as a going concern on a sl...


High-Level Meeting at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi reviews preparations for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0

India, Nov. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A high-level meeting to review the preparatory arrangements and inter-agency coordination for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 (KTS 5.0) was held at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, on Nov 3, 2026. Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Smt. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee chaired the Meeting. Vice-Chancellor, BHU, Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi; Additional Chief Secretary (Higher Education), Uttar Pradesh Government, Shri Amit Kumar Gh...


India Aiming for Global Competitiveness Through Indigenous Capabilities and International Cooperation: Dr. Jitendra Singh at IPRD 2026

India, Nov. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India is aiming to achieve global competitiveness in ocean research and exploration through indigenous capabilities, international cooperation and global co-creation, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said while addressing the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2026, organised by...