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Barmer, Aug 31: At a time when enhancing domestic production remains a national priority, Mangala field in Barmer, Rajasthan stands as a testament to the potential of India’s hydrocarbon resources, having delivered sustained production since Cairn made India’s largest onshore oil discovery. As Mangala marks 17 years of First Oil, the field continues to be a cornerstone of the nation’s oil and gas industry, making a significant contribution to domestic crude oil output and reducing import dependence. As per its corporate filings,…

Mumbai,  31st August 2026: As India advances toward its Viksit Bharat vision, the real estate sector is emerging as a critical driver of economic growth, productivity, and job creation. The sector remains one of the largest contributors to employment generation, capital formation, and urban development, underpinning robust macroeconomic prospects with the potential to scale up to $10 trillion by 2047. Having reached a market size…

New Delhi, Aug. 31: India’s mobile phone manufacturing sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past decade, emerging as a major pillar of the country’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem.  Representational Image Highlighting the sector’s growth, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said India has moved from having just two mobile phone manufacturing units in 2014 to more than 300 units by 2026.…

New Delhi, Aug 31: Digital foreign exchange services are gaining traction in India, with forex transactions through NBBL’s Bharat Connect platform crossing ₹11.19 crore between April and July 2026. The sharp rise in transaction value highlights growing consumer acceptance of digital channels for foreign exchange, as customers increasingly look for simpler, more transparent and convenient ways to access forex services. The forex category on Bharat…

Chicago, Aug 31: India is expected to maintain an economic growth rate of around 7 per cent or higher in the financial year 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, expressing confidence in the country’s economic resilience despite continuing global uncertainties. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora in Chicago during her visit to the United States, Sitharaman said India has managed to maintain its growth momentum…

Mumbai, 31 August 2026: Ahead of the upcoming Plastics Recycling Show India (PRSI) and Bharat Recycling Show (BRS) 2026, a Plastic Waste Collection Drive brought together students, volunteers and organisers for a morning of collective action at Ismail Yusuf College, Mumbai, on 22 August 2026. Organised by Media Fusion and Crain Communications, and presented by Plastics Recycling Show India and Bharat Recycling Show, the initiative…

  New Delhi, August 30: India’s digital infrastructure for fertiliser distribution has expanded to cover more than 14 crore Aadhaar-linked farmers and fertiliser buyers, strengthening the government’s ability to track the movement and sale of subsidised agricultural inputs across the country. The Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS), developed with technical support from the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for the Department of Fertilizers, has grown into…

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 30 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will lead a high-level state delegation to Dubai on September 8 and 9 as the government steps up its efforts to attract foreign investment and position Odisha as a major industrial destination. The two-day Investors’ Meet will provide the state an opportunity to present its investment potential before companies, business groups and international investors based…

New Delhi, August 30, 2026: For millions of Indian farmers, a failed crop can quickly turn a weather event into a financial crisis. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), now in its second decade, is increasingly positioned as a critical risk-management instrument for agriculture, providing a financial cushion against crop losses caused by extreme weather, pests and diseases. The Centre has earmarked ₹12,200 crore…

New Delhi, August 30, 2026: For millions of Indian farmers, a failed crop can quickly turn a weather event into a financial crisis. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), now in its second decade, is increasingly positioned as a critical risk-management instrument for agriculture, providing a financial cushion against crop losses caused by extreme weather, pests and diseases. The Centre has earmarked ₹12,200 crore…