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PIB NEWS

NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of Export Preparedness Index 2024 which assesses export readiness across India’s States and Union Territories through four pillars 13 sub-pillars and 70 indicators aligned with USD 1 trillion merchandise exports target by 2030.

Annual Wholesale Price Index inflation rate reached 0.83 per cent provisional for December 2025 over December 2024 primarily due to price increases in other manufacturing minerals, machinery equipment, food products and textiles.

The 22nd High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Japan Coast Guard was held in New Delhi on January 14, 2026, reaffirming the strong maritime partnership and discussing enhanced cooperation in search and rescue, pollution response, law enforcement, capacity building, and emerging technologies.

The Department of Financial Services launched a composite Salary Account Package for Central Government employees integrating banking, insurance, and cards to enhance financial well-being under a single seamless account structure aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited established a new benchmark by handling 892 interchange trains on 5 January 2026 between DFC network and five zones of Indian Railways surpassing the previous record of 865 trains achieved on 4 January 2026.

Union Minister Shri C.R. Paatil inaugurated Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre Dolphin Rescue Ambulance and Indian Skimmer Conservation Project at Wildlife Institute of India under Namami Gange Mission emphasizing aquatic biodiversity protection as true indicator of river health.

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IMPORTANT CIRCULARS

Reserve Bank of India granted in-principle approval to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Japan for setting up a Wholly Owned Subsidiary in India through conversion of its existing four branches under RBI Guidelines 2025.

Reserve Bank of India issued final Master Directions on Internal Ombudsman for commercial banks, small finance banks, payment banks, NBFCs, PPI issuers, and credit information companies after incorporating stakeholder feedback on the October 2025 draft to strengthen customer grievance resolution mechanisms.

INDUSTRY NEWS

NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd commenced commercial supply of 300 MW electricity from its 500 MW Bhadla Solar PV Project in Rajasthan effective January 13, 2026 increasing NTPC group’s total installed capacity to 87,287 MW and commercial capacity to 86,207 MW.

BCG report projects India’s chemical market to grow from current $220 billion to $300 billion by 2030 driven by domestic consumption specialty chemicals expansion and global supply chain diversification.

India’s green building market is projected to hit $85 billion by 2032 with interior fit-outs contributing 30-45% of embodied carbon emissions where furniture reuse can achieve up to 40% carbon reduction through material swaps and sustainable practices.

Cochin Shipyard Limited successfully delivered its first multi-purpose vessel to German shipping company HS Schiffahrts GmbH & Co. KG marked a significant milestone in India’s shipbuilding export capabilities.

Government of India moves to allocate remaining 10 GWh Advanced Chemistry Cell battery manufacturing capacity under PLI scheme completing 50 GWh target with ACC Limited securing allocation to boost domestic EV and renewable energy storage capabilities.

FINANCIAL NEWS

Deloitte India has projected that India’s GDP will grow at 7.5–7.8 per cent in FY2025-26 and moderate to 6.6–6.9 per cent in FY2026-27 due to a high base effect and global uncertainties.

Canara Bank will integrate UPI services into its Canara ai1Pe application using technology support provided by NPCI BHIM Services Limited.

A report has highlighted that weak deposit accretion has become a structural concern for Indian banks, with elevated credit-deposit ratios likely to constrain credit growth in the coming years.

Economists have projected that India’s tax revenue growth may recover to nearly 11 per cent in FY2026-27 after remaining subdued in the preceding year.

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has constituted a standing advisory committee to assist in developing an assured payout framework under the National Pension System.

NATIONAL & STATES NEWS

Maharashtra has emerged as the leading state in DPIIT-recognised startups, while nearly one lakh recognised startups across India are led by women.

The IndiaAI Mission has partnered with UPDESCO to promote the development of the artificial intelligence ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.

WORLD NEWS

The 27th edition of Intersec concluded at the Dubai World Trade Centre after showcasing global advances in safety and security technologies.

MISCELLANEOUS

Virat Kohli became the second‑highest run‑scorer in international cricket history by surpassing Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara with over 28,000 runs behind only Sachin Tendulkar.

The Central Government has notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 to strengthen governance, representation, and elections in national sports organisations.

Major Swathi Shantha Kumar, an Indian Army officer from Bengaluru serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan, has been awarded the UN Secretary‑General’s Award 2025 for promoting gender-inclusive peacekeeping initiatives.

India’s first legged mobile manipulator named SCORP has been developed by deep‑tech startup xTerra Robotics, incubated at IIT Kanpur, combining terrain mobility with manipulation capabilities for complex and hazardous environments.

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