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Tata Chemicals Ltd acquires land, will soon begin its manufacturing facility for Lithium-ion cells in Dholera region of Gujarat under the PLI Scheme.
The Modi Govt had last month announced ₹18,000 Cr PLI subsidies for ACC batteries manufacturing in India.
livemint.com/industry/manuf…

The power corridors in New Delhi will bid adieu to British Era Lutyens' Architecture.
PM @narendramodi will do Bhumipujan for new Parliament Complex in 5 days on 10th of December.
It will be built in 64,500 Sq m — 17,000 Sq m larger than present building.
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Pravaig Extinction MK1 Electric Vehicle was unveiled on Dec 4.
The Bengaluru based start up has launched first Indian all electric Premium Sedan, being called Indian Tesla.
0 to 100 Kmph in 5.4 Sec. 
504 km Range once charged.
0 to 80% charging in 30 mins.
carwale.com/news/pravaig-e…

When Yogi Govt came to power in 2017, UP had 2 expressways built by 2 Govts over 9 yrs.
By 2022, Yogi Govt will have completed 3 long expressways begun by it — Purvanchal, Bundelkhand & GKP Link Expressways.
Ganga Expressway will be under construction too.
swarajyamag.com/infrastructure…

Indian Pharma industry is expected to export medicines & other pharma goods worth over $25 Billion in 2020-21, up from $20.5 Bn in 2019-20 — 20%+ growth in exports.
Modi Govt is bringing in investments of over ₹50,000 Cr in Pharma Sector under PLI Scheme.
thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indian…

Hindalco to set up a new ₹730 Cr (100Mn USD) Aluminium Extrusion plant in Silvassa.
The fully automated plant will cater to needs of construction, auto, electrical, consumer & industrial goods sectors.
Investment of ₹7,000 Cr planned over next few years.
thehindubusinessline.com/companies/hind…

India’s exports in terms of volumes grew 24% July-Oct, while imports reduced 28% from previous year.
Exports are so high that it led to container shortage due to paucity of importing containers, esp Chinese ones (good news!).
Hope we overcome this soon !
bloombergquint.com/business/conta…

UAE Entities will invest USD 7 Billion in India’s food sector over next 2-3 years in India UAE Food Corridor Project, benefiting 2 Mn+ Indian farmers, creating 200,000 jobs & securing UAE's food security needs.
8 Food Processing Units to come in MP alone.
gulfnews.com/business/inves…

PM Modi will lay foundation stone for world's largest 30,000 MW renewable energy park at Kutch tomorrow, entailing an investment of >₹1 Lac Cr.
There will be a 49,600 Ha Hybrid Park with wind & solar power plants;and a 23,000 Ha exclusive wind power zone.
news18.com/news/buzz/guja…

Foxconn will construct industrial houses for 19,500 employees on 30 acres at SIPCOT Industrial Park near Chennai.
Foxconn is investing up to 1Bn USD at the 150 Acres iPhone manufacturing facility at SIPCOT SEZ, Sriperumbudur to manufacture iPhones in India.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai…

Yogi Govt will be setting up India's First Mega Leather Park in Kanpur, bringing in investments of ₹5,850 Cr and setting up 150 tanneries to manufacture leather bags, jackets, shoes and export them.
The Park will employ 2 lakh people and has got GOI's nod.businessworld.in/article/Mega-l…

In 2019-20, India imported 11 Mn Tonnes of Urea for USD 2.89 Billion — 3 MT+ (1Bn) from China.
Modi Govt is investing ₹22,000 Cr to begin 4 Plants in Gorakhpur (pics below), Barauni, Sindri & Ramagundam in 2021 to make India self reliant in urea.
PM mentioned it in speech today.

15 global and Indian Cos will be investing ₹22,500 Cr or USD 3 Bn to manufacture 10 GW of solar wafers and 20GW each of solar cells & modules in India under Modi Govt's PLI Scheme.
This will greatly reduce India's dependence on solar equipment from China.
livemint.com/news/india/15-…

The Modi Govt begins production at West Bengal's first petroleum reserve at Ashoknagar — 47 km from Kolkata.
This oilfield was discovered in 2018 and the Modi Govt via ONGC has already invested ₹3,381 Cr into the project.
The Crude Oil is of high quality.
livemint.com/news/india/dha…

Karnataka Govt clears investment proposals worth ₹26,659 Cr.
— Manufacturing units for electric vehicles & Li ion batteries in Hubli/Dharwad.
— EV & Li cell units in Chikkaballapur too.
— Solar parks in Davengere.
— 13K+ Direct jobs, Lacs of Indirect Jobs.moneycontrol.com/news/business/…

Noida Airport Region gets ₹7617 Cr investments amid Covid, will create 1.9 Lac jobs.
Yogi Govt aims to develop Jewar into toys & apparels mfg hub to stop Chinese toys imports worth Billions of USD.
Investments of ₹30KCr expected (details in this thread).
livemint.com/news/india/noi…

The Yogi Govt is going to develop a 1200 Acre Greenfield City in Ayodhya based on Vedic City Planning & Architecture.
Tender floated to select a consultant for the same.
TOI reports it will be developed as a Holy City for Hindus as Vatican is for Catholics.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/a…

Partners of Apple Inc — BYD, Luxshare, Quanta & AT&S will be investing Bns of USD to make iPads, AirPods, MacBooks(Laptops) & Printed Circuit Boards in India under PLI Scheme.

Foxconn, Pegatron & Wistron are already investing Bns to make iPhones in India.
m.economictimes.com/industry/cons-…

PM Modi had laid foundation stone for ₹30,274 Cr 82 KM Delhi—GZB—Meerut RRTS in March 2019.
India's first Rapid Rail Corridor.
Max Speed : 180 KM/hr
Delhi to Meerut in 55 Mins.
Deadline: Sahibabad-Duhai by Feb 2023, Total Project by 2024-25.
Drone's view of amazing pace of work.

Salcomp acquires 4th factory in Chennai, will invest ₹1300 Cr and employ 12,000 for components making under PLI.
Besides Apple's Components, Salcomp will make in India adapters & chargers for other smartphones/laptops.
No more "Made in China" adapters now.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india…

The Modi Govt via IOCL is investing 255 Mn USD (₹1950 Cr) to set up large mfg units of Butyl Acrylate & Acrylic Acid at Vadodara.
Italian Co awarded tender for the same.
India imported 2 chemicals worth Billions of USD over last 5 years from China & Saudi.energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-g…

ISRO will build a new chip unit/fab for making 65 nanometre chips at SCL, Chandigarh to cater to chipset needs of Pvt Sector for mfg in defence & space sectors.
Under Modi Govt, ISRO Budget has risen by 350% from ₹4000 Cr (2013-14) to ₹13479 Cr (2020-21).m.economictimes.com/news/science/i…

The Yogi Govt achieves its ₹20,000 Cr Investment &3 Lac Job Creation Target in IT Sector in 3 yrs.
A state of the art 40 Acre IT Park will be set up in Lucknow.
IT Parks will be set up in all 18 divisions of UP to attract investments all around the state.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/u…

PM Modi had laid foundation stone of Delhi Meerut Expressway.
Out of 4 Sections, sections 1 & 3 have been inaugurated.
Section 2 will be ready in few months.
Section 4 (Dasna-Meerut new alignment) being constructed at a cost of ₹1078Cr is almost ready.
Drone's view of Section 4.

Modi Govt via CIL is setting up a ₹6,000 Cr Coal to Methanol Plant at Dankuni in WB to reduce oil imports. This will create thousands of jobs locally. Tender issued in Sept.
CIL will also invest ₹5650 Cr to set up 3000MW of 14 Solar Projects across India.financialexpress.com/industry/cil-l…

PM Modi will inaugurate ₹3918 Cr Rewari - Madar (306 KM) Section of WDFC on Jan 7.
Not a Km track of DFC track was laid till 2014 despite 2006 approval.
The Modi Govt will complete 3360 km of EDFC & WDFC by 2022, transforming logistics landscape in India.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-to-fl…

The Modi Govt has floated PSU KABIL that's investing 500 Mn USD + to acquire strategic Li deposits in S America to cut Chinese imports.
Deal inked with Argentine firm in Aug 2020.
Indian Industry is investing Bns to make Li cells for Phones, laptops & EVs.
indianexpress.com/article/india/…

Tata begins setting up unit at Hosur in TN, is investing ₹5,000 Cr to make Apple Components in India, creating 18000 jobs.
After Foxconn, Pegatron too will invest ₹1200Cr to set up iPhone mfg plant in Chennai under Modi Govt's PLI Scheme, employing 14000.telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/pegatron-…

The Modi Govt had begun the strategic ₹16,200 Cr Rishikesh - Karnaprayag Railway Line in 2018.
The 125 km route will have 16 bridges & will be 85% inside tunnels.
India's longest tunnel (15.1km) will be built too.
L&T is lowest bidder for another section.
livemint.com/companies/news…

India will see at least 28 large hyperscale data centres coming up over next 3 years for which capital investments worth USD 9.5 Bn are in pipeline.
Besides, US based firm Blackstone & Canadian Brookfield have both hit 20 Bn USD investment mark into India.
livemint.com/companies/news…

Karnataka CM @BSYBJP begins work for India's 1st toy making cluster at Koppal; completion by Dec 2021.
₹4,000 Cr ($545Mn) Investment to set up 100 mfg units.
Six Cos Investing ₹1500Cr for high end remote controlled toys' units.
1.3 Lac Jobs to be created.thenewsminute.com/article/india-…

The Modi Cabinet approves India's MoC with Japan to provide employment opportunities to lakhs of skilled Indian workers in workforce strapped Japan in 14 critical sectors.
Under the MoC, Japan will grant Indian skilled workers a new status of residence too.business-standard.com/article/econom…

The Modi Govt expedites the 800KM Varanasi—Delhi Bullet Train Project.
After submission of DPR in Oct, Aerial LiDar Survey begins.
Land acquisition in UP will be smooth. The 1.7 Lakh Cr Project connecting 10 cities will be carried out at a never seen pace.livemint.com/news/india/del…

In a big development, Tesla registers its Indian subsidiary in Bengaluru.
Tesla will be investing Bns of USD into India, in talks with GOI & 5 State Govts to set up mfg and R&D units for EVs.
The Modi Govt had announced ₹57000 Cr PLI for automobile sector.moneycontrol.com/news/automobil…

PepsiCo — Lay's Parent Co — is investing ₹814Cr to set up a Potato Chips Plant in Mathura, benefiting lacs of farmers & creating jobs.
The Yogi Govt has allotted 35 Acres for it.
While people had talked abt "Aalu se Sona", Yogi Govt is doing Aalu se Rupya.indiaretailing.com/2020/12/22/foo…

The Yogi Govt will be setting up 5 New Industrial Parks in Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Barabanki & Chitrakoot districts along Agra-Lucknow, Purvanchal and Bundelkhand Expressways.
An endeavour to develop whole of UP and bring more investments beyond Noida !
indianexpress.com/article/india/…

Manikaran Power Ltd will be investing ₹1,000 Cr to set up India's 1st Lithium refinery in Gujarat.
Li Ore imported from Aus will be processed into Battery Grade Li.
3 Lithium Battery Mfg Plants by TDS (a JV), Tata Grp & Adani Grp are coming up in Gujarat.
indianexpress.com/article/india/…

Under Sagarmala Project, the Modi Govt is developing SEZ at Nhava Sheva Port (JNPT), Navi Mumbai with big capital investments for infra upgrades.
The SEZ plans to attract an investment of ₹4,000 Cr+ and generate 72,600 direct jobs & 1.5 lac jobs in total.
m.economictimes.com/industry/trans…

The Modi Cabinet today approved ₹5282 Cr Investment for 850 MW Ratle Hydel Project on Chenab in Kishtwar, J&K.
India's share of water under the Indus Treaty was allowed to go to Pakistan for decades.
GOI is building 3.8 GW of Hydel Projects to correct it.
livemint.com/news/india/cab…

As part of UP Defence Corridor, Yogi Govt allots 78 Hectares for ₹1500 Cr Defence Park in Aligarh.
Small arms & drone units planned in Aligarh.
The UP Defence Corridor is being set up in 6 districts by the Modi Govt & Yogi Govt and will create 3 lac jobs.
uniindia.com/~/defence-corr…

To push PM Modi's Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, the Gujarat Govt launches 8 New Industrial Estates to push manufacturing of medical devices, auto ancillary, ceramics, toys & engg products.
The Estates will provide ₹1223 Cr Capital Investment and 20,000 new jobs.
thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/…

Aurobindo, Kinvan & K'taka Antibiotics qualify for Modi Govt's PLI in bulk drugs & API segment.
Aurobindo Pharma will invest ₹3039 Cr to set up 3 Plants for producing Erythromycin TIOC, Penicillin G & 7-ACA.
Kinvan investing 447Cr for Clavulanic Acid Unit.businesstoday.in/sectors/pharma…

Gujarat Govt signs pact with Adani Ports to set up India's largest Multi Modal Logistics Park in 1450 Acres with ₹50,000 Cr Investment at Sanand, Ahmedabad.
The park will employ 25000 people.
It'll be a part of Modi Govt's Plan to build MMLPs in 34 cities.businessinsider.in/business/news/…

The Modi Govt via NALCO will invest ₹30,000 Cr over 6 years to ramp up India's Aluminium Production in a big way.
NALCO's Smelter Plant in Angul, Odisha will be expanded & a 1.4 GW feeder captive power plant added.
Pottangi Bauxite Mines will be developed.business-standard.com/article/econom…

The good news today — IMF projects impressive 11.5% growth for India in 2021-22.
India will be the only big economy with 2 digit growth. China's will be 8%.
We'll not allow politics of vandalism & nihilism to affect Indian growth story.
India stands strong.livemint.com/news/india/imf…

The Yogi Govt has received 77 Investment Proposals worth ₹57000 Cr, including from firms based in Japan, UK, US, Germany, Singapore et al.
Nodal officers have been appointed, land being allotted.
Every MoU is being tracked,monthly progress being monitored.freepressjournal.in/india/uttar-pr…

In line with PM Modi's Atma Nirbhar Bharat, DCM Shriram will invest ₹1,070 Cr in chemical mfg in Bharuch, Gujarat to build:
—a 52,500 tonne p.a Hydrogen Peroxide Unit
—a 51,000 tpa Epichlorohydrin Unit
—a Glycerine Purification Facility.
Thousands of Jobs.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/dcm-…

Boosting Atma Nirbhar Bharat, TN Govt clears 34 Investment Proposals worth ₹52,258 Cr, creating 94K jobs.
Sun Edison investing ₹4629 Cr for making solar PV modules.
Tata Grp & Pegatron investing ₹5763 Cr & 1100 Cr under PLI for making iPhones, mob parts.business-standard.com/article/econom…

In a big move, the Yogi Govt doubles Noida's area, notifies transfer of 80 more villages(20K Ha) to NOIDA from Bulandshahr Dist.
With investments of ₹1.5 Lac Cr lined up (scroll up) & upcoming Jewar Airport, Noida will be commercial capital of North India.hindustantimes.com/cities/noida-n…

The Modi Govt will set up 7 Mega Textile Parks of each over 1000 Acres in next 3 years to double textile industry size to $300 Bn, raise exports & create Mns of jobs.
Textiles make for 12% of India's exports, employ 4.5 Cr workers, incl 35 Lakh in handloom.m.economictimes.com/news/economy/i…

The Modi Govt will invest ₹2.17 Lakh Cr to build 3 New Dedicated Freight Corridors besides EDFC&WDFC that'll be completed by 2022.
DFCs will be leased(not sold) to highest bidder to provide best of services to the industry. National assets are being built.moneycontrol.com/news/business/…

India’s Exports grew by 5.4% YoY in Jan to USD 27.24 Bn. It was 2nd straight month of growth.
Imports also grew by 2.07%, suggesting revival of consumption.
Engg Goods' Exports grew at 18.7%, Pharma at 16.4%.
Growing India is their problem.
#IndiaTogether business-standard.com/article/econom…

The Yogi Govt is inking 17 Pacts for further investments worth ₹5,000 Cr into UP Defence Corridor from SMPP Grp, Kalyani Strategic Systems, Saru Defence, HAL & BEML et al.
The UP Defence Corridor will see investments of over ₹1 Lac Cr & create 3 lac jobs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/upeida-t…

In 2017, PM Modi & PM Shinzo Abe had laid foundation stone of India's 1st Li battery mfg facility by Suzuki, Toshiba & Denso JV in Hansalpur, Gujarat.
The plant is ready, will begin work in April.
The JV is investing ₹5,000 Cr to make 30Mn Li cells a year.livemint.com/companies/news…

Japan's Fujifilm is investing ₹1450 Cr to set up 100 AI enabled health screening centres across India with focus on diagnosing major cancers & lifestyle disorders.
Modi Govt's Ayushman Bharat is bringing world class cancer diagnostics to smaller cities.
moneycontrol.com/news/business/…

The Modi Govt will spend ₹15,000 Cr to equip 111 cities with 20,000 clean fuel buses and further ₹3000 Cr to enhance green mobility in Indian cities.
It's part of 2021-22 Budget Proposals and will begin a new era in clean urban public transport in India.
swarajyamag.com/infrastructure…

Karnataka Govt is coming up with state's biggest township of 2,000 Acres at Jigani, 30 km from Bengaluru to take care of congestion in B'lore.
Land has been acquired, 30,000 Plots to be on offer in the township.
Project to begin in March, deadline 2 years.
newindianexpress.com/states/karnata…

Trident Group proposes to set up an agro composite mill complex in MP, to invest ₹6,500 Cr over next 2-3 years. The investment will create 15,000 jobs and benefit lakhs of sugarcane and cotton farmers.
Trident is already running a spinning mill in Budhni.
freepressjournal.in/bhopal/madhya-…

The GOI & Japanese Govt are setting up North East's 1st Japanese Industrial Township in Kamrup, Assam where Japanese firms will be setting up mfg units, creating thousands of jobs.
2000 Bighas Acquired.
EAM taking a Japanese Delegation to Assam on 14 Feb.
thehansindia.com/news/national/…

The Modi Govt expedites ₹5,521 Cr Bairabi—Sarang Railway Project to connect Aizawl with Railways Network by 2023.
GOI has also expedited ₹12,500 Cr Imphal Jiribam Line to connect Imphal (scroll up this thread).
Railways Revolution in North East underway.
livemint.com/news/india/ind…

In 2019-20, India imported medical devices worth ₹41,142 Cr.
Now under Modi Govt's PLI Scheme, 9 Firms will set up mfg units to make CT, MRI, USG, SPECT Machines, Dialyzers, Stents, Pacemakers, Aortic Heart Valves in India.
Production to begin in a year.
swarajyamag.com/insta/siemensw…

The MP Govt is setting up a 4500 Acre Special Investment Region in Ratlam near 8 Lane Delhi Mumbai Expressway, eyes investments worth ₹18,000 Cr by 2000+ firms in logistics, agro & pharma sectors.
Ratlam already has an industrial belt with mid level firms.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/mp…

Nexgen Energia will begin 1000 Compressed Biogas Units in India, 300 in UP.
Investments will exceed ₹5,000 Cr, create jobs, raise farmers' income & lead to efficient waste mgmt.
The Modi Govt aims to set up 5000 CBG Units & reduce gas imports by ₹1Lac Cr.businessworld.in/article/Nexgen…

Right now, India invests only 0.6% of GDP towards research & innovation while South Korea and China spend 4% & 2%.
The Modi Govt has allocated ₹50,000 Cr in Budget to set up National Research Foundation for funding quality research in Science & Tech et al.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education…

The Modi Govt today approved PLI Scheme worth ₹12K Cr with a target to make Telecom Equipment worth 2.4 Lac Cr to make India self sufficient and an export hub in the sector besides creating thousands of jobs.
India won't need Huawei/ZTE as it rolls out 5G.livemint.com/news/india/gov…

The Modi Govt is building India's longest River Bridge (19 KM) on Brahmaputra from Dhubri in Assam to Phulbari in Meghalaya, reducing 250km distance to 19km.
PM Modi today began work on ₹4997 Cr Project.
PM also began work on ₹700 Cr Majuli—Jorhat Bridge.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-…

The Yogi Govt allots 48K Sq M plot to IKEA in Noida for ₹850 Cr.
IKEA will invest ₹5500 Cr in Noida for its largest mall in India.
The venture will employ >2000 directly & 45K-50K indirectly in 5 yrs as IKEA will take services of local artisans & workers.moneycontrol.com/news/business/…

Inox supplied 60% of medical oxygen during Covid times.
Inox Group will invest ₹2,000 Cr to build 8 new Industrial & Medical Gases Mfg Units in eight states to increase production by 50% from 3300 Tonnes Per Day to 4800 tpd, creating thousands of jobs too.m.economictimes.com/industry/indl-…

Hyundai will invest ₹3,200 Cr in India to launch new cars, including EVs.
Hyundai will invest ₹1000 Cr alone in making & launching an affordable India made electric car.
The Modi Govt has already announced PLIs worth ₹ 57K Cr for automobile mfg in India.m.economictimes.com/industry/auto/…

The Yogi Govt goes for massive Infra Push in 2021-22 UP Budget, allocates ₹1107 Cr, ₹1492 Cr & 860 Cr for Purvanchal, Bundelkhand & Gorakhpur Link Expressways, will complete all 3 in 21-22.
₹7200 Cr for Ganga Expressway.
₹1326 Cr for Delhi Meerut RRTS.
dnaindia.com/business/repor…

US based Triton is in talks with UP & Gujarat Govts to set up Electric Vehicle Mfg Facility in India with an investment of $650Mn to 1Bn USD.
It'll create thousands of jobs & help thousands of MSMEs.
Tesla & Hyundai too are investing big in EV mfg in India.businessline.global/triton-evs-man…

Reliance Jio will invest ₹7,000 Cr to build a Hyperscale Data Centre in UP, consisting of 6 buildings with 30,000 racks capacity and needing 200MW of power. It will generate thousands of jobs in IT sector.
The Yogi Govt has allotted 20 Acres for the same.
livemint.com/industry/telec…

Gujarat Govt clears Investments worth ₹6,000 Cr.
—ReNew Power to invest 4,000 Cr to set up a 2-4GW solar modules & Li cells mfg plant in Dholera in 100Acres.
—Diaper maker Avgol to invest 1K Cr for Plant at Halol.
—630Cr by Furniture Maker Merino at Halol.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad…

Ola begins construction of world's largest ₹2400 Cr Mega E-Scooter Factory spread over 500 Acres at Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
The Factory will begin production in months and employ 10,000 people.
Ola will launch a range of E scooters for India & European Markets.cnbctv18.com/auto/ola-comme…

UP becomes 2nd largest contributor to India's GDP.
In 4 years, Yogi Govt has brought investments worth USD 55 Bn+ into UP
(Scroll up the thread).
Exports from UP surged 32% in 2 yrs.
Given its size, UP should have been #1 in GSDP long back.
The Race Begins.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/u…

The Modi Govt via IOCL will be building a GW Scale Aluminium (not Lithium) based EV Battery Mfg Plant with an Israeli Firm.
Battery to have 400km running capacity.
The GOI via IOCL is also investing ₹1200 Cr to set up Ethanol Plants in Telangana & Andhra.
thehindubusinessline.com/news/ioc-to-se…

The Yogi Govt eyes investments worth ₹40,000 Cr in electronics mfg, is setting up a 700 Acre Electronics City in Yamuna Authority's Sector 7.
3 Clusters of 200 Acres will be set up for firms from Taiwan, Japan & South Korea.
Targeted Job Creation in Lakhs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/e…

PM Modi will inaugurate India Maritime Summit tomorrow.
The Modi Govt will approve investment proposals worth ₹10,000 Cr in the summit, creating over 55,000 Jobs.
400 Projects worth ₹2 Lac Cr will be offered to Pvt Investors in the Port & Shipping Sector.businesstoday.in/current/econom…

The Karnataka Govt & the GOI have together set up India's 1st Machine Tool Park in Tumkuru.
The 530 Acres Park will bring in investments worth Billions of USD, creating thousands of jobs.
Out of 158 Plots on offer, 22 have already been taken by large firms.deccanherald.com/business/busin…

Karnataka Govt unveils new Engg R&D Policy with 20% subsidy for new ER&D Centres on EVs, semiconductors, aerospace, IT etc.
At $31Bn, India accounts for 30% of global ER&D outsourcing.
K'tata so far has 400 ER&D Centres.
New Policy aims to create 50K Jobs.moneycontrol.com/news/business/…

ArcellorMittal will invest 6.9 Bn USD (₹50K Cr) to set up a 12 Mn Tonnes p.a. Mega Steel Plant in Odisha's Kendrapara, creating lakhs of jobs.
ArcelorMittal Nippon acquired Essar Steel last year.
Since 2018, India is 2nd Largest Steel Producer after China.bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

The Yogi Govt aims to bring in investments worth ₹20,000 Cr in food processing sector, create 3 lakh jobs besides benefiting millions of farmers.
UP farmers will be linked with 62K food processing units.
UP Govt to set up corn, banana & potato based units.indiaupdates.in/up-farmers-to-…

Karnataka issues Renewable Energy Policy 2021-26, targets huge 20 GW of RE Projects, entailing Investments of Billions of USD.
Focus on RE (solar, wind & hybrid SW) Parks, Rooftop solar (2GW), waste to energy etc.
K'tata already leads India in solar energy.saurenergy.com/solar-energy-n…

World's largest steel maker Arcelor Mittal Group will invest ₹45K Cr to ₹65K Cr in Gujarat.
The FDI will come at multiple locations in Gujarat, including for doubling capacity of 10MTPA Hazira Steel Plant (Essar).
The Group is investing big in Odisha too.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad…

The Himachal Govt will set up a ₹1,190 Cr Bulk Drug Park at Una with an aim to bring in investments worth ₹80,000 Cr & create 15,000 Jobs.
The Drug Park Proposal has been sent to GOI for approval.
A Power Equipment Mfg Hub will also come up at Nalagarh.
outlookindia.com/website/story/…

Volkswagen will invest ₹ 8,000 Cr in India into car making to launch 4 new cars.
An EV too is on the cards (reported earlier).
The German Co already has factories in Chakan(Pune) & Aurangabad.
The Modi Govt has launched PLIs worth ₹57K Cr for Auto Sector.auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger…

The Modi Govt's ₹1.8 Lakh Cr+ worth of PLI Schemes to push manufacturing in 14 sectors will bring in capital investments worth ₹2 to 2.7 Lakh Cr over next 3 years and can generate incremental revenue worth ₹35-40 Lakh Cr over 5 years, says S&P's CRISIL.
m.economictimes.com/news/economy/f…

The Modi Govt has approved setting up of 33 API Mfg Units with a committed investment of ₹5,082 Cr under PLI Scheme.
This will create >25K jobs, make India self reliant in APIs' production, end Chinese imports and boost exports.
More API approvals on way.
financialexpress.com/industry/govt-…

US based EV maker Triton registers subsidiary in New Delhi, will set up an Electric Vehicle manufacturing unit in either UP or Gujarat (Scroll up the Thread).
Triton will invest between $650 Million to 1 Billion USD and create 21,000 jobs over next 3 years.energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/tri…

Lko - Kanpur in 50 Mins ! The Modi Govt will be building 63 Km Lucknow Kanpur Expressway at a cost of ₹4700 Cr.
Delhi Meerut E'way being built by GOI is almost complete.
Besides GOI,Yogi Govt too is building Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, GkpLink & Ganga E'ways.swarajyamag.com/news-brief/wor…

Japanese IT Services Major NTT will invest 1.5 Billion USD in India over next 3 years to build 6 new Mega Data Centre Parks — 3 in Mumbai and one each in Chennai, NCR & Bengaluru, creating thousands of jobs.
NTT has committed total CapEx of $2 Bn in India.
telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/ntt-i…

Kodak TV is investing ₹500 Cr+ to set up a TV mfg facility in Hapur, UP. The unit will begin rolling out 1 million smart TVs annually by 2021 end.
Besides, Kodak & Thomson's brand licencee SPPL will invest ₹300 Cr to build an R&D centre with focus on IoT.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/sppl…

The Modi Govt has invited 2nd round of proposals from electronics & e-components makers under PLI to make semiconductor devices — diodes, transistors, capacitors, PCBs etc in India.
20 Firms (Foxconn, Samsung etc) are investing ₹11K Cr under PLI 1st round.bloombergquint.com/business/meity…

In 4 years, the Yogi Govt has electrified 1.21 lakh new villages & hamlets having a population of 250 & above.
From 1.8 Crore power consumers in 2017, UP has 2.93 Crore consumers today.
It's not just a number. This is tens of millions of lives transformed.energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/in-…

Pharma major Mankind will invest ₹1100 Cr to set up a large export oriented Greenfield Pharma Plant in Vadodara, creating thousands of jobs.
Over last 2 decades, Gujarat has become India's Pharma hub and manufactures one third of India's medicines.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad…

The Modi Govt built record 12,205 Km of National Highways in financial year 2020-21 despite lockdown, improving own record of highest NH construction in 2018-19.
The speed of 34 km/day is almost 3 times the rate of NH construction at 12 km/day in 2014-15.
outlookindia.com/newsscroll/nat…

The Yogi Govt will hold Employment Fairs in all 822 blocks of Uttar Pradesh tomorrow on 24th March.
At least 100 people will be provided jobs in each block in MSMEs, medium scale & large industries as well as projects, thereby creating 82,200 jobs tomorrow.swarajyamag.com/news-brief/up-…

Samsung to apply for Modi Govt's ₹12K Cr PLI Scheme to make 4G, 5G gear & telecom equipment in India, will be setting up a mega telecom equipment factory in UP.
Cisco, Foxconn, Flex & Nokia have already applied to set up telecom equipment units under PLI.telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/samsu…

The Modi Govt will complete ₹1 Lakh Cr+ Delhi Mumbai Expressway in a year, 60% work complete.
This Expressway with a new alignment will reduce Delhi Mumbai distance to 12 hrs from present 40 hrs.
It'll have a separate e-lane with charging facility for EVs.livemint.com/news/india/del…

Karnataka Govt approved a total of 382 Projects in 2020. The Projects will bring in investments worth ₹76,000 Cr over next 2-3 years and create direct jobs for 1.77 Lakh People.
Karnataka Govt will also develop 5-6 new industrial townships over next 2 yrs.thehindu.com/news/cities/Ma…

NXP India — one of the biggest R&D centres for NXP Semiconductors has launched the 1st ‘Semiconductor Startup Incubation Programme’ with MeitY & Fabless Chip Design Incubator(FabCI), IIT-Hyd to find, facilitate & mentor semiconductor start-ups across India.economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-…

Auto Parts maker UNO Minda will invest ₹250 Cr to:
—Build a Greenfield 4 wheel lighting mfg unit in Gujarat,
—Double its Alloy wheel mfg capacity by 60K wheels/month at its Bawal Plant, Haryana.
With this, ₹1K Cr+ investments by Minda Grp are in pipeline.auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-comp…

The Modi Govt is coming up with PLI Scheme worth $8 Billion for EV mfg in India.
GOI expects it to attract investments worth $14Bn, create 5.8 million jobs over 5 years & make India an EV mfg hub.
Tesla & 9 more firms are already going to make EVs in India.reuters.com/article/india-…

The Modi Govt's GeM Portal recorded whopping sales of ₹50K Cr in a year, giving Govt Procurement from MSMEs a fillip.
Sellers on GeM grew from 3.45 lakh to 12.67 lakh in a year.
They include sellers of office stationery, furniture, transporters etc —MSMEs.retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerc…

Vedanta invites EOI from coastal Indian states, will set up a new ₹10,000 Cr, 5 Lakh TPA Copper Smelter Plant in a coastal state of India, employing 10K people.
Closure of Sterlite Plant, Tuticorin made India a net copper importer for 1st time in 18 years.swarajyamag.com/news-brief/exi…

In last one year, Yogi Govt expedited setting up of 17 New Oxygen Plants in UP, enhancing UP's capacity to produce 33,600 Oxygen Cylinders everyday.
65 Sanitizer Mfg Units Set up.
Besides doing well in Covid mgmt, UP extended critical support to 27 states.
uniindia.com/up-tops-in-cov…

The Modi Govt electrified 6015 Route KM of Railways in 2020-21—highest ever in a year.
71% BG Route is now electrified. Entire Route will be electrified by 2023.
Moreover by 2030, Indian Railways will draw its entire electrical load from Renewable Sources.livemint.com/news/india/ind…

The Modi Govt has given nod to 422 Ethanol Projects worth ₹41,000 Cr, aiming to create 2 lakh+ jobs, augment farmers' income & double production capacity in 3 years.
To reduce oil imports, GOI targets 8.5% Ethanol Blending in Petrol in 2021 & 20% by 2025.
m.economictimes.com/news/economy/a…

The Yogi Govt approves Greenfield Investments worth ₹1,583 Cr in hinterland districts of Barabanki, Gorakhpur, Hamirpur & Hardoi.
Britannia, JK Cem Central, Berger Paints & Gallant will set up manufacturing units in 4 districts, creating thousands of jobs.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-edi…

Microsoft will invest ₹3,000 Cr in Noida to set up a world class tech hub. This IT & IT enabled Service (ITeS) Hub will employ 3000-4000 professionals and bring in more investments.
The Yogi Govt allots 60K sq metre Plot to Microsoft in Noida for 104 Cr.
hindustantimes.com/cities/noida-n…

The Modi Govt operationalized 22 routes under UDAN in last few days.
Till date, 57 unserved airports with 347 routes made operational under UDAN.
Civil Aviation Revolution has reached millions in Tier 2&3 cities, making flying affordable for common Indians.businesstoday.in/sectors/aviati…

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts will invest ₹1200 Cr in India over next 3-4 years to add 1500 new rooms by building new resorts & expanding existing ones, creating thousands of jobs.
The Company opened 10 new resorts in 2021.
Good news for Hospitality Sector !travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hospitali…

Singapore Stock Exchange(SGX) will establish its Offshore Office in India at GIFT City by April end.
This will bring many Singapore based firms to GIFT City.
FDI inflow to Gujarat from Singapore was $1Bn in 2020-21 across sectors.
It's expected to multiply.m.economictimes.com/markets/stocks…

Flipkart will set up its largest fulfilment centre in Asia in Manesar.
Haryana Govt allots 140 Acres to Walmart owned Flipkart for ₹450 Crores.
The fulfilment centre will see investments worth thousands of crores, create 6000 direct & 12,000 indirect jobs.m.economictimes.com/tech/startups/…

In only the 1st quarter (Oct—Dec 2020) of Modi Govt's PLI Scheme, Mobile Makers made phones worth ₹35,000 Cr, invested ₹1300 Cr & created 22k jobs.
This is just one sector !
₹2 Lakh Cr worth of PLIs across sectors will usher in a mfg revolution in India.telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/mobile-ma…

Mahindra will invest ₹3,000 Cr over 3 years to develop new EVs and put 5 Lakh EVs on road.
M&M has already opened Electric Tech Plant in Bengaluru to produce battery packs, power electronics & motors.
It has also built an EV Mfg Unit at its Chakan Complex.business-standard.com/article/automo…

The Modi Govt via NHAI aims to award ~ 5000 Km of NH Projects worth ₹2.25 Lakh Crore in 2021-22. The NHAI awarded 141 Projects (4,788 km) worth ₹1.71 Lakh Cr in 2020-21.
The NH Length was 91,287 km in April 2014.
Now, NH Length is 1,37,625 km — up by 50%.swarajyamag.com/insta/nhai-pla…

The Yogi Govt has converted 15,000 out of 1.5 Lakh Primary & Upper Primary Schools in UP to English Medium to hone English of children in Govt Schools.
The UP Govt has renovated 1.39 Lakh Schools too, adding smart classes, labs, libraries & other amenities.swarajyamag.com/insta/up-yogi-…

The MP Govt is bringing in investments worth ₹13,800 Crore in Pithampur, creating 20,000 jobs.
MP CM has inaugurated 156 MSMEs in Pithampur, of which
36 MSMEs have started functioning while other 120 industries are u/c and will start functioning very soon.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-edi…

Adani Group will invest ₹2500 Cr to set up a data centre in ~10 Acres in Sector 80 of Noida.
The Yogi Govt has alloted industrial plots to Adani Enterprises, Dixon Tech & 11 other companies. This will bring in investments of ₹3870 Cr and create 48K+ Jobs.livemint.com/companies/news…

The Empowered Group of Ministers (EG2) of the GOI has ordered early completion of 162 Oxygen Plants sanctioned under PM-Cares Fund.
The EG2 has also directed Health Ministry to identify hospitals to set up 100 more PSA Plants and import 50,000MTs of Oxygen.swarajyamag.com/insta/battling…

India's Pharma Exports rise 18.7%, touch record USD 24.44 Billion in 2020-21 despite a decline in Global Market by 1-2%.
₹5,000 Cr is being invested under Modi Govt's PLI Scheme for making APIs in India & will result in Pharma Production of ₹3 Lakh Cr+.
thehindu.com/business/Indus…

Avigna Group is in talks with MP Govt to invest ₹5,000 Cr in developing a 800 acre Food Terminal Market with ~₹30,000 Cr annual turnover.
Avigna will build a place for national & global trade with a yard, a dry port, hospitals & budget hotels for farmers.m.economictimes.com/industry/servi…

12.2 Crore already vaccinated, 80 Crore more to be vaccinated now in largest ever vaccination drive anywhere in the world.
The Modi Govt approves ₹4,500 Cr for SII & B.Biotech to ramp up vaccine production, opens up vaccination for all above 18.
swarajyamag.com/insta/modi-gov…

The Modi Govt has increased Medical Oxygen Supply by nearly 4 times from 1273 Metric Tonnes per day in Feb last week to 4739 Metric Tonnes per day on April 17.
It'll increase manifold in coming weeks. The GOI has taken multiple steps to boost oxygen supply.timesnownews.com/india/article/…

Samsung begins production from its Mobile Display Factory at Noida, set up after relocating it from China with investment of ₹4825 Cr under Modi Govt's SPECS & PLI Schemes.
Many mobile brands use Samsung Displays.
This component can now be locally sourced.m.economictimes.com/industry/cons-…

The Yogi Govt is setting up 13 new Oxygen Plants in UP in a week to augment Oxygen Supply.
81 Units in UP are producing 900 MT of Oxygen per day. The GOI is also giving 700 MT to UP per day.
GOI is continuously increasing Oxygen Supply to states.(Scroll Up)livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/…

The Modi Govt has approved 25 new mfg plants for Remdesivir. Plants will come up in less than a month and increase production to 90 lakh vials/month from 40 lakh.
GOI is air lifting 23 Mobile Oxygen plants from Germany too, adding 1200 MT of Oxygen per day.zeebiz.com/education/news…

The French Govt Owned EDF has made a final offer to the Govt of India to build world's biggest 10 GW Nuclear Power Plant, having 6 New Gen EPR Reactors in Jaitapur, Maharashtra. It'll create 30K jobs.
Protest Lobby & PIL Lawyers get a new assignment.energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/ind…

Gold Plus Glass, the only Indian owned Firm Making Float Glass (clear, tinted, reflective, architectural, frosted glass etc) will invest ₹2400 Cr to set up new float glass & solar glass (used in solar panels) Mfg Units and ramp up capacity by 7 Lakh Tonne.economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks…

4,000 Covid Care Coaches with 64,000 Beds placed at Railway Stations across India for usage by state govts for Covid Patients.
14 Crore vaccinated(fastest in world), 90 Cr+ to be vaccinated in 2021.
The Modi Govt has augmented Oxygen Supply to 7000+ MT too.m.economictimes.com/industry/trans…

India will Get 1st Batch of Sputnik 5 Vaccine on May 1.
Russia's RDIF has signed pacts with 5 Indian Firms to produce 850 Million(85 Cr) doses a year in India.
5 Crore doses/month production to start in summers only.
Sputnik's Efficacy is reportedly 91.6%.livemint.com/news/india/ind…

Pharma & Biotech Firm Syngene will invest ₹750-900 Crore in 2021-22 only to scale up R&D and mfg capabilities by expanding/building new plants, new labs and increasing scientists' headcount by 40%.
Syngene's Mangalore API Mfg facility to see expansion too.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/syng…

The Odisha Govt has approved 9 Industrial Projects involving investments of ₹ 2,570.54 Crore.
Projects are in metal and metal downstream, mfg, plastic, cement, chemical & food processing sectors and will create ~2800 direct and thousands of indirect jobs.
aninews.in/news/national/…

The Yogi Govt will float a global tender in 2 days to procure 4 Crore Vaccine Doses.
DCGI Approved Vaccines (3 now, may increase) will compete offering best price and earliest delivery.
UP Govt has already ordered 50 lakh doses each of Covaxin & Covishield.swarajyamag.com/news-brief/up-…

The GOI will spend ₹15 Lakh Crore to build roads over next 2 years.
Under National Infra Pipeline, the Modi Govt aims to invest ₹111 Lakh Cr by 2025 in 7300 Projects relating to highways, railways, ports, airports, mobility, energy, agri & rural industry.auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/news/indi…

India will vaccinate half its adults against Covid-19 with 1st dose by July.
The GOI, states & Pvt sector will get enough doses to vaccinate 30 Cr adults by July.
The Modi Govt has vaccinated 15.7 Cr. There are 90 Cr adults. 45 Cr will get 1st dose by July.news18.com/news/india/cov…

India's exports in April jumped 3 Fold YOY to USD 30.21 Billion.
Healthy growth in key sectors— engg, gems & jewellery and petroleum products.
Exporters expect high growth in outbound shipments despite rise in COVID cases.
Pick up in demand in rich markets.m.economictimes.com/news/economy/f…

Zydus Cadila will apply for emergency use authorization of ZyCov-D (India's 2nd Fully Indigenous Vaccine) in May only after getting interim efficacy data of Phase 3 Trials.
After DCGI Nod, it'll roll out 1 Crore doses from Month 1, raising it to 2 Cr/month.moneycontrol.com/news/business/…

Oxygen supply has jumped 300% to 9200 MTs/Day after the Modi Govt via PSUs took steps to augment oxygen production coupled with efforts from Pvt Sector.
Setting up of 500 Oxygen Plants under PM Cares by DRDO will see O2 Supply cross 17K MTs/Day in 3 months.businesstoday.in/current/econom…

India has approved (EUA) Roche's antibody-drug cocktail of Casirivimab & Imdevimab for treatment of Covid Patients to stop worsening of symptoms.
Cipla will market it in India.
In Phase 3 trials in US, the drug reduced risk of symptomatic infections by 81%.businesstoday.in/sectors/pharma…

Standard Chartered, Barclays, HSBC, Kedaara Capital and aircraft leasing firms Vman & Accumen among 37 Cos that have set up business units at IFSC, GIFT City in last 6 months.
Index Derivatives daily trading vol at IFSC is >$14Bn vis-a-vis 10Bn in Sep 2020.m.economictimes.com/markets/stocks…

The Yogi Govt will launch vaccination drive for above 18 in UP in all 17 Municipal Corporations from tomorrow.
UP will get 1 Crore new Doses (50 Lac each of Covishield & Covaxin) next week, will vaccinate 1 Cr over 2 weeks.
1.3 Cr vaccinated in UP till now.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/v…

Vaccine Production being doubled from 8.5 Cr today to 16.7 Cr doses per month from July.
Covishield Roll Out already hiked from 5 Cr to 6.5 Cr, being raised to 10 Cr/month by July.
Covaxin being hiked from 2 Cr to 5.5 Cr/month by July.
Sputnik 1.2 Cr/month.thehindu.com/news/national/…

Gujarat Govt approved 75 Investment Proposals worth over ₹7,400 Crore in April and allotted 642 Acres to industries to set up mfg units, creating 19,000 new Jobs.
Japan's Sumitomo Chemical,Troikaa Pharma, Merino, Avgol, DCM Shriram among major investors.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad…

Karnataka Govt clears 9 Investment Projects of ₹13,847 Crore.
Gold Plus's ₹2,527 Cr glass mfg plant in Mangaluru, NextGen's 2K Cr Data Centre at Bidadi, Emmvee's 825 Cr solar module plant at Dobbspet, JSW's O2 plant & 5 more Projects will create 6K+ Jobs.thehindu.com/news/national/…

In an important development, Renewable Energy accounted for 7.7 GW, 64% of India's 12.1 GW power generation capacity addition in 2020-21.
Coal capacity addition too fell by 6%.
Solar power added was 5.5 GW;Windpower 1.5GW.
India moving towards clean energy.energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable…

The Modi Govt targets USD 400 Billion worth of Merchandise Exports in FY 2021-22.
Since April began with $30 Bn of Exports, the target looks gettable.
This will be a jump of 35% over 2020-21 ($288 Bn) and a jump of 25% even over pre Covid 2019-20 ($314 Bn).m.economictimes.com/news/economy/f…

The Yogi Govt is setting up an oxygen grid across UP that'll extend from Saharanpur to Deoria.
19 Mid Sized Firms will invest ₹530 Crore to produce 770 Tonnes of Oxygen/day. 7 already allotted land.
47 PSA plants are also being set up under PM Cares in UP.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/a…

Reliance Jio is constructing the largest international sub sea cable systems centred on India — IAX & IEX to meet demands of streaming video, WFH, 5G, IoT & beyond by adding 200 Tbps of capacity over 16K KM.
IAX connects India to AsiaPacific, IEX to Europe.livemint.com/companies/news…

Ventilators allocated under PM Cares have tripled the numbers of ventilators in public hospitals from 16,000 to 60,000.
Of 43,788 ventilators dispatched, 38,803 installed & working.
95%+ recovered from hosps.
Lakhs have been saved due to these ventilators.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-cares…

Karnataka's BSY Govt is giving a ₹1250 Crore Lockdown Relief Package:
₹3000 each to 15.8 Lakh construction workers & 2.1 Lakh Auto/Taxi Drivers.
₹2000 to 2.2 Lakh Street Vendors & 3 Lakh in unorganized sectors.
₹10K/Ha to farmers.
More states shd do it.livemint.com/news/india/kar…

While other states reduce testing, the Yogi Govt conducted highest ever (in a state) 2.99 Lakh tests on Wednesday, 2.19 lakh tests done in rural areas.
Only ~7,000 tested +ve.
Situation Improving. 64% Beds vacant in Lko. 150+ ICU Beds Vacant.
Similar reports from other districts.

In a move that'll save thousands of crores of millions of parents, the Yogi Govt bans fees hike in all pvt schools in 2021-22 session.
2019-20 fees applicable as UP Govt had banned hike last session too.
Schools having already hiked the fees will adjust it.swarajyamag.com/insta/yogi-gov…

Gujarat commissioned 1.02 GW of wind power generation capacity in 2020-21 — 68% of wind power added in 20-21.
Gujarat's installed wind power capacity is now 8.56 GW, 2nd to TN.
With u/c Projects, Gujarat will be largest wind powerhouse in India in a year.
energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable…

Saint Gobain will invest ₹2,500 Crore in India in 2 years.
The French maker of construction material, glass, steel, AL & fabrication will invest ₹1,000 Cr to set up a new construction material Greenfield Plant.
2 Brownfield Investments of 500 Cr each too.thehindu.com/business/Indus…

The UP Govt will begin vaccination for 18+ in all 75 districts from June 1st as more vaccines will be available.
Presently, 18+ vaccination is going on in 23 districts of UP.
UP has administered 1.62 Cr doses so far, expects to cross 2 Cr doses by May end.
livemint.com/news/india/up-…

Drug Firm Granules India will invest ₹1,000 Crore over 3 years, including ₹400 Cr in this FY alone.
Granules will invest ₹320 Crore on a new formulation plant, ₹180 Cr on a Multiple Units Pellet System(MUPS) block and ₹250 Cr on expanding API capacity.m.economictimes.com/markets/stocks…

CM Yogi has visited all 18 Divisions, held Covid review meetings in 40 out of 75 districts in last 25 days.
UP had 38K new cases on April 23 with 2.9 Lakh Active Cases.
UP is testing 3 Lakh+/day yet daily cases have come down to ~4000 with 85K active cases.swarajyamag.com/insta/up-chief…

Andhra Investment Board clears 14 Investment Proposals worth ₹16,000 Crores, creating 30K Jobs.
French Firm Saint Gobain will set up unit at Visakhapatnam.
Pitti Rail Engg will set up its unit at Kadapa.
Jindal Steel in Nellore, Chakra Cements at Guntur.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawad…

Vedanta will invest ₹10,000 Crore to set up an Aluminium Park in Odisha to facilitate downstream MSMEs, which can set up their mfg units and draw hot metal from Vedanta’s AL smelter in Jharsuguda to make their end products.
The Park will create 1Lac+ Jobs.m.economictimes.com/industry/indl-…

US-based semiconductors and wireless tech giant Qualcomm will invest ₹3900 Crore to set up a 17 storeyed, 1.6 Mil Sq feet mega facility at a SEZ in Hyderabad, creating 8700 Jobs.
Qualcomm aims to avail schemes of Modi Govt—PLI & schemes for semiconductors.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad…

The Modi Govt has approved transmission lines worth ₹1310 Crore to link remotest corners of Ladakh to the grid and phase out Diesel Generator Sets to achieve carbon neutrality in the UT.
This will provide army and far flung villages with clean power 24*7.
m.economictimes.com/industry/energ…

The Yogi Govt has invited bids till 8 June to set up 350 oxygen plants in govt hospitals across UP to make the state Oxygen surplus even in worst cases.
Plants will be operational in 2 months of placing orders. Vendors will maintain the plants for 10 years.news18.com/news/india/up-…

Greenply is investing ₹115 Crore to set up a Greenfield Plywood mfg unit in UP's Hardoi by March 2022, creating thousands of jobs in hinterland.
The Yogi Govt had cleared investments worth ₹1583 Crore in Barabanki, Gkp & Hardoi last month too (Scroll up).timesnownews.com/business-econo…

Despite Pandemic, India’s Merchandise Exports grow 67% YOY to $32 Billion in May 2021 — higher than $30.21 Bn in April 2021.
Exports hit $30 Bn 3 months in a row.
With the worst of Pandemic behind us, the Modi Govt targets record Exports of $400 Bn this FY.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india…

The Modi Govt places orders to procure 30 Crore doses of Biological E's COVID-19 vaccine between Aug & Dec, will pay an advance of ₹1500 Crore.
This RBD Protein sub unit vaccine is in Phase 3 Trials and has been developed with GOI's grant in aid of 100 Cr.republicworld.com/india-news/gen…

GOI grants approval to 4 Firms under PLI Scheme to bulk produce 1,1 Cyclohexane DA, Meropenem, Ritonavir & Levofloxacin in India.
The Modi Govt has now approved 46 Greenfield Investments worth ₹5355 Crore under PLI for bulk drugs/APIs, creating 11200 Jobs.moneycontrol.com/news/business/…

Out of 341 Projects sanctioned under Namami Gange by Modi Govt, 147 Projects worth ₹11K Crore stand completed.
61 out of 157 STPs completed.
From 10% in 2014, now 31% of sewage discharged into Ganga is treated. On completion of 96 more STPs, it'll be ~85%.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/147-pr…

Looking set to achieve 10% Blending this FY, Modi Govt targets 20% ethanol blending by 2023.
Besides reducing oil import bills, this entails 10 Bn Litres of Ethanol Production—bringing investments & new jobs.
GOI has okayed 422 Ethanol Projects this April.m.economictimes.com/industry/energ…

Despite Pandemic, the Modi Govt is procuring 433 Lakh Tonnes of Wheat this RMS — 11% higher than 390 Lakh MT last year.
GOI has already disbursed ~ ₹76,000 Crore via DBT for this with >50% going to farmers in Punjab & Haryana alone, eliminating middlemen.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/76000-cr…

The Modi Govt via IOC will invest ₹24,000 Crore to set up 6 Petrochemical Projects around Vadodara, creating 25000 jobs.
Projects include India's 1st Hydrogen Dispensing Facility for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles & the mega LuPech Project for Petrochemicals.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ioc-…

The Modi Govt is targeting upto 1 Crore daily vaccinations from July end- August onwards.
28.5 lakh doses were administered yesterday.
GOI has ordered 74 Cr doses in last one week, will order 22 Cr more — making ~100 Crore doses available between July-Dec.
republicworld.com/india-news/gen…

Bihar Govt has approved 70 Projects, entailing investments of ₹3,516 Crore.
15 Projects that got Stage 1 approval are of Ethanol Production and entail investments of ₹2,554 Crore.
Bihar had become first state to come out with Ethanol Policy in March 2021.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/sip…

As per Policy stated in the Budget, the Modi Cabinet will soon approve a scheme to promote share of Indian owned ships in trade fleet.
Subsidy of ₹1600 Cr on cards for Indian Shipping Firms.
Only 8% of Ships in Indian Export-Import Trade are Indian owned.m.economictimes.com/industry/trans…

US based semiconductor major Applied Materials Inc aims to set up a plant for complex equipment components in India, is currently in talks with the GOI.
The Firm looks to take advantage of Modi Govt's Incentives for promoting fabs & components mfg in India.swarajyamag.com/insta/us-based…

The Modi Govt via Petronet LNG will invest ₹18,700 Crore to ramp up gas infra across India:
—₹8,000 Cr to set up 1000 LNG Stations.
—₹4,000 Cr to set up 100 CBG Plants over 3 years.
—₹4500 Cr at Dahej Terminal
—₹1500 Cr on upcoming East Coast Terminal.livemint.com/companies/news…

The Modi Govt is investing 57,000 Cr in Indian Railways' Telecom & Signalling Systems :
Entire Railways to have its own 4G/LTE Network by 2025-26.
37,000 Route KM to have Train Collision Avoidance System.
11,021 Route KM to have Centralized Traffic Control.railpost.in/indian-railway…

India asserts sovereignty in IOR.
The Modi Cabinet Approves ₹4,077 Crore Deep Ocean Mission to explore minerals, energy and marine diversity of unexplored underwater world in India's vast EEZ & Continental Shelf.
ISRO, BARC, DRDO & Industry to be Roped In.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cabinet-…

In last 4 years, the Yogi Govt has approved proposals to set up 139 food processing units (factories) worth ₹9105 Crore.
101 out 139 units have already begun production, creating 20,176 Jobs.
38 Factories are under construction, will create 21K more jobs.swarajyamag.com/insta/uttar-pr…

Major investors include SLMG Pvt Ltd in Lucknow - ₹300 Cr, BL Agro in Bareilly - ₹160 Cr, Khattar Edibles in Rampur -₹150 Cr, Organic India Pvt Ltd in Barabanki - ₹55 Cr, Patanjali in GB Nagar - ₹ 2,118 Cr, Pepsico in Mathura - ₹514 Cr & Haldiram in GB Nagar - ₹490 Crore.

The Modi Govt is setting up a 10 GW Mega Renewable Energy Park in Ladakh.
Power Evacuation Survey has been done, land identified. Construction will begin later this year only.
GOI is also coming up with a ₹20,000 Cr scheme to solarize agriculture feeders.
energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable…

UP again becomes highest sugar producing state in India as Yogi Govt opened new sugar mills at Pipraich & Mundera and revived 6 closed mills.
12 Pvt Mills too raised capacity.
UP Govt paid 1.37 Lakh Cr to 45 Lakh Sugarcane Farmers,50% more than last regime.swarajyamag.com/news-brief/up-…

13 Firms have committed investments worth ₹22,000 Crore to set up 14 hyperscale data centres in Noida.
Yogi Govt has already allotted land to most.
Hiranandani Group has begun work on its ₹6,000 Cr Project.
Adani Group has begun 2 Projects of ₹5,000 Cr.
financialexpress.com/industry/13-co…

The Modi Govt via state owned HPCL will set up a Grain Based Mega Ethanol Plant in Una, Himachal with an initial investment of ₹400 Crore and production capacity of 1.25 Lakh Litres per day.
This will create jobs and benefit maize/rice growers in 3 states.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigar…

Over 20 semiconductor mfg and designing firms in high-end, display & specialty fabrication have submitted proposals to set up manufacturing plants in India under PLI & other schemes.
The Modi Govt may raise incentives from existing 1BN USD per Chip company.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/over…

US Based EV Maker Triton will set up its EV manufacturing plant in Gujarat. Triton had already registered its India subsidiary in March.
As already said earlier (Scroll Up), Triton plans to invest $650 Mn to $1 Bn over next 3 years and create 21,000 Jobs.
ahmedabadmirror.com/triton-ev-plan…

Reliance will invest ₹75,000 Crore to build 4 New Energy Giga Factories in Jamnagar :
—A Solar Photovoltaic Module Giga Factory.
—An Advanced Energy Storage Battery Giga Factory.
—A Green Hydrogen Factory.
—Fuel Cell Factory to convert Hydrogen into Power.moneycontrol.com/news/business/…

The Yogi Govt administers 1 Crore Vaccine Doses in June, achieving its target for June with 6 days left.
Total jabs done in UP stand at ~3 Crore now.
UP Govt targets 10 Crore more doses in next 3 Months,making it 13 Crore by Sept end.
UP has 14.5 Cr adults.swarajyamag.com/insta/uttar-pr…

The Yogi Govt will build a ₹20,000 Crore Solar Powered Vedic Smart City spread over 1200 Acres in Ayodhya with Bhavans for states & nations on lines of Chanakyapuri.
World class Museum, New International Airport, Luxury Hotels & Ashrams are all lined up.m.economictimes.com/news/politics-…

In 7 years of the Modi Govt, India got investments worth USD 70 Billion or ₹5.2 Lakh Crore in Renewable Energy Sector — creating lakhs of jobs as India looks all set to achieve 175 GW RE Target by 2022.
Next 3 years look more promising for the RE Sector.
energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable…

29 Telecom Equipment Makers including Global Firms like Foxconn, Flex, Jabil & Sanmina SCI have applied under Modi Govt's ₹12K Crore PLI Scheme for making 5G & 4G Telecom Gear in India.
The PLI aims telecom gear production worth ₹2.4 Lakh Cr over 5 years.financialexpress.com/industry/globa…

The Yogi Govt allots 150 Acres in Noida for UP's 1st Mega Textile Park.
152 Companies will set up factories in the Textile Park with an investment of ₹8,365 Crore, creating 5 Lakh direct & indirect jobs.
92 Factories will start production by Jan 2022 only.financialexpress.com/industry/a-fir…

Tata Motors will launch 10 new EVs by 2025, entailing investments of thousands of crores into EV making in India.
It'll also invest in tie ups in battery making for EVs.
Jaguar will be made fully electric by 2025. Land Rover's EV share to be increased too.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/auto/news/tata…

The Modi Govt via IOCL will invest ₹4,500 Crore to set up a Styrene Monomer Unit in Panipat with a production capacity of 3.87 Lakh Tonnes p.a.
India imports ~9 Lakh Tonnes p.a of Styrene presently.
This Project will save imports of ₹3,650 Cr per annum.
thehindubusinessline.com/companies/indi…

India's Merchandise Exports cross $30 Billion 4 months in a row, Grow 47% YOY to $32.46 Bn in June.
India clocks highest ever Merchandise Exports of $95 Bn in April June Quarter.
The Modi Govt aims to cross Exports worth $400 Bn for 1st time in FY 2021-22.
hindustantimes.com/business/india…

The Yogi Govt will begin 9 New Medical Colleges in UP this July in Deoria, Etah, Fatehpur, Ghazipur, Hardoi, Jaunpur, Mirzapur, Pratapgarh & Siddharthnagar.
PM will inaugurate them.
70% of 450 faculty members required for these colleges already recruited.
livemint.com/education/utta…

In last 14 months of the Pandemic, the Yogi Govt has received 92 investment proposals worth ₹66,000 Crore.
Out of the 92 proposals, 24 are from foreign firms willing to invest ₹17,221 Crore in UP.
Most of the proposals have been approved, land allotted.
livemint.com/news/india/utt…

US based Li Ion Battery Maker C4V will invest over ₹4,000 Crore in Karnataka in to set up a massive 5 Gigawatt Hours (GWh) EV Battery manufacturing plant, creating 4,000+ direct jobs.
The firm will look to take advantage of the Modi Govt's PLI Scheme too.
indiatoday.in/india/story/us…

Odisha Govt has approved 5 Mega Investment Proposals worth ₹1.46 Lakh Crore in metal and metal downstream sectors, creating 27K jobs.
Bhushan Power & Steel will invest ₹55,000 Crore.
Rungta Mines — ₹18,921 Cr.
Tata Steel — ₹47,599 Cr.
JSPL — ₹24652 Cr.indiatoday.in/india/story/od…

Two new satellite phones with Indian GPS(NaVIC) launched for Indian Armed Forces by US tech major Garmin with ISRO.
In 2020, NaVIC became the 4th Navigation System to be recognized by International Maritime Organization. The name NaVIC was given by PM Modi.geospatialworld.net/news/two-new-s…

16 Ethanol Plants worth ₹1,250 Crore will come up in UP this FY.
DCM Shriram, Balrampur Chini, Dalmia Bharat & Rana Group will be major investors.
Dwarikesh Sugar too will invest ₹232 Cr to set up a 1.75 Lakh Litres/Day Ethanol Plant at its Bareilly unit.financialexpress.com/industry/16-ne…

The Modi Govt is setting up over 1,500 PSA oxygen plants across India to support more than 4 Lakh oxygen beds.
200+ PSA Plants have been made operational, remaining will be ready over next few months.
8,000 Experts Being Trained to Manage these PSA Plants.
hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-…

UK based AB Mauri will invest ₹1,100 Crore to set up a Greenfield yeast & bakery ingredients/products manufacturing plant in Pilibhit, creating 5000+ direct jobs.
The Yogi Govt has already allotted 257 Acres for the Project in the Pilibhit Industrial Area.business-standard.com/article/compan…

Maruti Suzuki will invest ₹18,000 Crore to set up a new mega car mfg plant in Haryana with a production capacity of a million units p.a(3000cars/day), creating thousands of jobs.
The firm will look to avail Modi Govt 's PLI Scheme for cars worth ₹56 K Cr.timesnownews.com/business-econo…

Space Tech Start-up Pixxel will build and launch 36 hyperspectral satellites by Dec 2023.
Hyperspectral imageries are in high global demand across sectors.They give 50 times more info than traditional sats.
Modi Govt had opened space for Pvt sector in 2020.thehindu.com/business/space…

23 firms commit investments worth ₹28,000 Crore in Karnataka, to create 15K direct jobs.
Adani Group will invest ₹5,000 Cr to set up data centres across Karnataka.
Singapore based LNG Alliance will invest ₹2,250Cr.
Investments in EVs, Li cell making too.deccanherald.com/state/top-karn…

The Modi Govt will launch 10 New Vande Bharat Trains linking 40 cities by Aug 2022.
GOI will launch 100 VB Trains over next few years. With tracks being renovated and Train Collision Avoidance System being installed,Vande Bharat can easily run at 160 KMPH+.indianexpress.com/article/india/…

Aditya Birla Group will invest ₹700 Crore in Gorakhpur district to set up a mega mfg unit to manufacture paints. UP Govt will allot 70 Acres for the plant.
Besides, the mega fertilizer plant being built in Gorakhpur by Modi Govt will be inaugurated in Oct.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/…

UP got investments worth ₹4 Lakh Crore in MSME Sector in last 4 years, creating employment opportunities for millions.
The Yogi Govt with help of GOI ensured disbursement of loans worth ₹2.5 Lakh Crore to lakhs of MSMEs.
Exports from UP rise by 35% too.
hindustantimes.com/india-news/up-…

The Modi Govt approves PLI worth ₹6,322 Cr for making high grade specialty steel in India, targeting 5 Lakh Jobs & investments of 40K Cr.
India's steel imports have come down from 11.71 Million Tonnes in 2015-16 to 4.75 MT in 2020-21. Exports have doubled.livemint.com/news/india/cab…

The Modi Govt will add about 18,000 MBBS seats in India in a year—a 22% increase from 82,500 now to 1 lakh+ by 2022.
The Modi Govt has added 30,000 MBBS seats(up 50%) and 24,000 PG seats (up 80%) since 2014.
PM will open 9 new med colleges in UP on 30 July.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad…

The Modi Govt via state owned SECI will be setting up a 2,000 MWH Standalone Renewable Energy Storage System. Global Tender in Aug.
India has RE Targets of 175 GW by 2022 & 450 GW by 2030. Capacity value of RE sources is limited sans Grid Scale RE Storage.
m.economictimes.com/industry/renew…

Reforms undertaken by the Modi Govt—IBC and formation of Banks Board Bureau et al—have helped banks recover ₹5.5 Lakh Crore of bad debt.
₹1 Lakh Cr was recovered using IBC like in cases of Bhushan Steel & Essar Steel from technically written off accounts.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india…

Staggering 16,100 KM of rural roads in UP !
The Yogi Govt will seek aid from the GOI to lay 10,000 KM of rural roads in all 75 districts under PMGSY.
Besides, the Modi Govt has already sanctioned ₹4,172 Cr for 898 rural roads measuring 6,100 KM in January.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/u…

Adani Group will invest ₹2,400 Crore to set up its 2nd Hyperscale Data Centre in Sector 62 of Noida.
Adani Group is also setting up a ₹2,500 Cr Data Centre in Sector 80,Noida.
8 Firms setting up 11 Hyperscale Data Centres in Noida,15K+ jobs to be created.m.economictimes.com/industry/servi…

EV maker Omega Seiki Mobility will invest 300 to 600 Million USD to set up its 2nd EV mfg unit & an R&D Facility in Faridabad as it plans to roll out E-Cargo Vehicles, E tractors and Electric buses in Indian markets in collaboration with a European OEM. outlookindia.com/newsscroll/ome…

The Modi Govt via state owned IOCL and HPCL will invest ₹1370 Crore (870Cr +500Cr) to set up two 5 Lakh Litres per day Grain Based Ethanol Plants in Balasore and Umerkote, Odisha—adding 10 Lakh LPD capacity, creating jobs and benefiting lakhs of farmers.
auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/…

Indian EV industry records ₹25,045 Crore investments/committed investments in last 7 months.
Collective investments done by e 2 wheeler, e 4 wheeler, EV component makers and E commercial vehicles was recorded at ₹25,045.31 Crores during January-July 2021.auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/…

India's Merchandise Exports hit 35.17 Billion USD in July, up 47.9% YOY and 34% over July 2019.
Exports cross $30 Bn mark for 5th straight month in a row.
India achieves 33% of Modi Govt's Ambitious $400 Bn Merchandise Exports Target for FY 22 in 4 months.
economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/f…

172 Projects worth ₹88,235 Crore have already been completed under the Modi Govt's Flagship Sagarmala Programme.
Besides, 235 projects worth ₹2.16 Lakh Cr are underway.
395 Projects are in Pipeline too.
Lakhs of jobs being created across Indian ports.
swarajyamag.com/insta/172-proj…

The Modi Govt will finance the ₹584 Crore Naranpura Sports Complex in Ahmedabad.
The 20 Acre Complex will have world class indoor multi sports arena, outdoor sports facilities, an aquatic complex with many swimming & diving pools and many other facilities.ahmedabadmirror.com/rs-584-cr-spor…

The Yogi Govt has allotted land and approved investments worth ₹400 Crore in upcoming 100 Acre Toy Park in UP's Jewar Area by 134 toy making firms.
Stuffed, electronic, plastic, silicon and wooden toys worth thousands of crores will be manufactured there.
indianexpress.com/article/cities…

Investments worth ₹23,000 Cr have been finalized in J&K in profile sheet making, telecom, cyberoptics, food processing, tourism & hosiery sectors. Not MOUs, investors have paid for land.
₹12,000 Cr will be invested in Jammu region, ₹11,000 Cr in Kashmir.indianexpress.com/article/india/…

The Modi Govt has increased Ethanol Procurement by state owned Oil Firms by 900% (9 Times) From 38 Crore Litres In 2013-14 To 343 Cr Litres In 2020-21.
This will be doubled as GOI targets 20% Ethanol Blending by 2023 after achieving 10% Blending this FY.
swarajyamag.com/insta/ethanol-…

ITC will invest ₹15,000 Crores across segments, double its number of hotels and launch a new category of Storii hotels—boosting hospitality sector.
ITC will also launch ITC Maars Super app in 2021 to create new revenue streams for small farmers using FPOs.business-standard.com/article/compan…

Tata Group had last week announced setting up a chip manufacturing plant in India.
Tata Electronics appoints Intel's head of Chip Business Randhir Thakur as Director.
A Tata Motors Car uses ~600 chips.
Tata's Jaguars & Range Rovers use 1,000+ Chips per car.livemint.com/companies/news…

₹2,345 Crore Being Invested in Two MSME Parks in YEIDA. Both Parks will create 43,000 Jobs.
The Yogi Govt has allotted 239 Acres to 812 Investors in Sectors 29 & 32 of YEIDA near Noida.
Plans for MSME Parks in Agra, Kanpur, Moradabad, Varanasi & Gorakhpur.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/two-…

Aligarh Node emerges as favoured destination for investors among the six nodes of UP Defence Corridor.
The Yogi Govt has allotted 55.4 Hectares to 19 firms in Aligarh that will invest ₹1245 Crore; 580 Cr for making drones.
Investors' List in the newslink.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow…

DCGI grants emergency use approval to Zydus Cadilla's Indigenous Zycov-D for all above 12 — 1st vaccine approved for children.
Zydus targets 12 Cr doses/year Production for now, will increase subsequently.
ZycovD was developed in partnership with GOI's DBT.livemint.com/news/india/ind…

World's Leading Steel Maker ArcelorMittal will invest ₹ 1 Lakh Crore in Gujarat over next few years—₹50,000 Crore for expansion of its Hazira Steel Plant.
The Group will invest ₹50,000 Cr into solar energy, wind energy and hydrogen production in Gujarat.m.economictimes.com/industry/indl-…

MP : Balaghat District, once known for Maoist Terrorism, has got investment proposals worth ₹4,500 Crore.
₹2200 Cr has been committed for Ferro & Alloy Industries.
Other Investment Proposals for ethanol production, rice processing and making bamboo goods.news18.com/news/politics/…

Led by strong demand from US, Europe and UAE, India's engineering goods exports reached an all-time high of USD 9.14 Billion in July 2021, accounting for 25% of Indian exports.
Surge in exports of iron & steel products and automobiles et al has led to this.m.economictimes.com/industry/indl-…

The Yogi Govt via GNIDA is setting up 8 new industrial sectors in Greater Noida on 900 Ha (2250 Acres).
Investments worth >₹2 Lakh Cr are underway in Noida, Gr Noida & YEIDA—all in GB Nagar.
Investments will grow multifold in the region with Jewar Airport.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/gni…

UP's GB Nagar District will get a 350 Acre medical device park, which will attract investments worth ₹5250 Crore and provide employment to over 20,000 people.
The Yogi Govt (YEIDA) has set aside 350 acres of land for first medical device park in the state.ehealth.eletsonline.com/2021/08/noida-…

The Modi Govt is coming up with ₹11,000 Crore PLI Scheme for Textile Industry to raise production & exports and create lakhs of new jobs.
Why are Textiles Important?
Textiles make for 12% of India's exports, employ 4.5 Cr workers, incl 35 Lakh in handloom.businesstoday.in/industry/top-s…

Greater Noida has received a record investment of ₹26,530 Crore in last 4.5 years. The Yogi Govt has allotted land to 391 Indian & Foreign Investors. This will create 70,000+ Direct Jobs.
More Investments than Greater Noida have come to both Noida & YEIDA.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rec…

India attracted FDI worth USD 22.53 Billion in the first Quarter of the current FY 2021-22 vis-a-vis USD 11.84 Bn in the first Quarter of 2020-21 — a 90% YOY Jump.
Exports, FDIs ,GDP of 20%+ for Q1, GST collections — all point out to a great year for India.hindustantimes.com/india-news/for…

India added 2.488 GW Solar Power Capacity in April-June 2021 (Q1, FY 22) — a growth of 12 fold YOY and 19% higher than Jan-March Quarter.
In six months of 2021 only from January-June, India has added 4.57 GW of solar power vis-a-vis 3.2 GW in entire 2020.
m.economictimes.com/industry/renew…

The Modi Govt has Launched Programme For Cultivation Of Medicinal Plants On 75,000 Hectares across India In 1 Year.
GOI will distribute Saplings freely to farmers.
Demand for herbs has increased globally.
Ashwagandha has been 3rd Best Selling Product in US.swarajyamag.com/news-brief/gov…

The Modi Govt via Oil PSUs — IOCL & HPCL — will invest ₹5,000 - 7,000 Crore to set up 12 Ethanol Plants across India over 3 years.
The Plants will have a cumulative production capacity of 150 Crore Litres p.a. to meet 20% Ethanol Blending Target in Petrol.financialexpress.com/industry/three…

The 340 KM long Purvanchal Expressway is complete, PM Modi to inaugurate it in Sept only.
This will transform lives in entire eastern UP and even adjacent areas of Bihar.
It will be India's longest Expressway till completion of Delhi-Mum Expressway in 2022.abplive.com/states/up-uk/a…

The Yogi Govt has formed 700 clusters of organic farming, involving 21,142 farmers in organic farming in an area of 35,000 Acres in 11 districts along the banks of the Ganga.
UP Govt will also set up an organic certification body to promote organic farming.swarajyamag.com/insta/up-yogi-…

Voltas, Blue Star, Dixon, Amber Enterprises, Panasonic, Lloyd & Hindalco are all set to invest ~₹3000 Crore to set up mfg units for ACs and components thereof under the Modi Govt's PLI Scheme to catapult India as one of leading global centres of AC making.m.economictimes.com/industry/cons-…

Investments worth >USD 4 Billion (~₹30K Cr ) are in pipeline in auto sector in India.
Volkswagen, Hyundai, Triton, Tata Motors, Maruti, Omega Seiki & Ola are already investing big over next few years.
Oman's Bahwan & Kinetic GE are interested in EV space.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india…

The Modi Govt via state owned CESL has floated a ₹3,000 Crore tender to buy 1 Lakh Electric 3 Wheelers for different use categories such as garbage disposal, freight loaders, food transport and passenger transport.
The target is 30% EVs on road by 2030.
m.economictimes.com/industry/renew…

15 Textile Mills have been set up in UP in last 3 years. 6 more mills will start operations in next 3 months.
Besides 21 Mills mentioned, Yogi Govt has allotted land to 10 more investors to set up textile mills. 35 More Proposals.
5 Lakh Jobs to be created.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/u…

52 Major Global, Domestic Firms Apply For the Modi Govt's PLI Scheme For ACs, LED Lights; Commit Investments worth ₹5,866 Crore for manufacturing of components for air conditioners and LED lights.
GOI intends to make India a global hub of AC & LED making.
thehindu.com/business/Indus…

The state owned HPCL will build 5,000 EV charging stations over 3 years to help boost wider adoption of EVs in India and secure a big share of charging market for itself.
The Modi Govt aims to take the number of EVs to 30% of all vehicles on roads by 2030.
m.economictimes.com/industry/renew…

Logistics firm Avigna is investing ₹2,000 Crore over next 3 years to set up industrial warehousing centres in Hosur, Chennai, Nellore, Bhiwandi, Jaipur, Farrukhnagar, Patna, Guwahati & Kolkata to have 10 Million Sq feet of warehousing space across India.
livemint.com/companies/news…

The Yogi Govt will set up an Electronic Park over 250 Acres near Jewar Airport in the YEIDA Area with an aim to bring in investments worth ₹50,000 Crore.
Makers of mobile phones,LED TVs and other electronic goods will establish their mfg units in the park.hindustantimes.com/cities/noida-n…

GOI approves 4 out of 14 proposals to set up medical devices park in India.
The states granted approval are UP, HP, MP & TN.
The Yogi Govt will set up UP's Medical Devices Park over 350 Acres at Sector 28 of YEIDA, drawing investments worth ₹15,000 Crore.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/m…

UP To Promote Wine Production In Areas Where Fruit Cultivation Is High; Over A Dozen Wineries (Wine Making Units) To Be Set Up across Uttar Pradesh.
The Yogi Govt has come up with new provisions to promote wine production units in UP’s new Excise Policy.
financialexpress.com/economy/uttar-…

Torrent Gas will invest ₹ 3,300 Crore in UP over next 4 years to develop City Gas Distribution network of PNG in 15 districts in UP and set up 225 CNG stations.
₹1800 Cr will be invested in eastern UP alone.
The firm has begun supply of PNG in Gorakhpur.
energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-g…

More than 84 million people were employed in salaried jobs in India at the end of September, at least 6.92 million more than in August.
Monthly addition of 6.92 Million salaried jobs in September is the best since Feb 2020—before outbreak of the pandemic.
livemint.com/politics/news/…

After textiles PLI, the Modi Govt allocates ₹4,445 Crore to set up 7 Mega Textile Parks across India.
This will create 7 lakh direct and 14 lakh indirect jobs.
Textiles are important as they account for 12% of India's exports and employ 4.5 Crore workers.
moneycontrol.com/news/business/…

Epsilon Carbon will invest ~₹2,000 Crore to produce and process Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) Cathode and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Cathode in India.
Cathode constitutes 50% of cell cost, including in Li Ion Batteries used in EVs & consumer electronics.m.economictimes.com/industry/indl-…

Chennai-based Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospitals will invest ₹1,000 Cr to set up 100+ hospitals across India over next 3 years.
GOI pays for free treatment to millions under PM Modi's Ayushman Bharat. Pvt Investment in healthcare is bound to come to small towns.
thehindubusinessline.com/companies/dr-a…

Bharat FIH, a subsidiary of FIH Mobiles (a Foxconn Group Company), has opened its Research & Development Centre at the IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai.
Bharat FIH R&D Centre will be among the first R&D Centres to design end-to-end 5G devices in India.
thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/bhar…

After giving ₹5 lakh medical cover to ~50 Crore poor people, the Modi Govt envisages Ayushman Bharat like medical cover for every Indian !
GOI has shortlisted 21 Insurance Firms to offer a highly subsidized medical cover to the uninsured 40 Crore Indians.
news18.com/news/india/pmj…

Hyderabad based palm oil major 3F Oil Palm will invest ₹1,750 Crore to develop 60,000 Hectares of oil palm plantation in Assam & Arunachal (30,000 Ha plantation in each state) in line with Modi Govt's National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NPEO-OP).
thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-b…

Foxconn will set up a mega EV factory in India over next 2-3 years as it enters global the EV race in a big way.
It is expected to avail Modi Govt's multi billion dollar PLI Scheme on EVs.
Foxconn has already set up an iPhone (&parts) mfg unit in Chennai.
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Techn…

GOI under PLI Scheme has invited global bids to set up greenfield giga-scale ACC(Battery) mfg units in India within 2 years, entailing investments worth ₹45,000 Cr.
This will create jobs, push use of EVs and reduce fuel imports by Billions in USD annually.news18.com/news/india/exc…

Hyderabad based VEM Tech will invest ₹1,000 Crore to set up an Integrated Defence Factory in Sangareddy.
Spread over 511 Acres, the factory will be making next generation weapon systems end-to-end, including missiles, radars, seekers, engines and avionics.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hy…

Every district across India to get ~₹100 Crore for health infra !
The Modi Govt will invest ₹64,000 Crore to set up critical care hospitals in 602 districts, 17,788 rural and 11,024 urban health centres, Integrated Labs in 730 districts, 4 new NIVs et al.indianexpress.com/article/explai…

Major Investments in food processing in UP over 4 years:
Pepsico—₹814 Crore, Mathura
Patanjali—₹2100 Cr,GB Nagar
AB Mauri—₹1500 Cr,Pilibhit & Chitrakoot
Britannia—340 Cr,Barabanki
Haldiram — 490 Cr,Noida
ITC—760 Cr,Hardoi
SLMG—300 Cr,Lko.
There are more.m.economictimes.com/industry/cons-…

Merchandise Exports cross 30 Billion USD for 8 months in a row, rise 42.33% YOY to USD 35.47 Bn in Oct.
Engg goods, petro products & other chemicals, gems & jewellery lead the exports.
The Modi Govt's target of $400 Bn of Goods Exports in FY22 is reachable.business-standard.com/article/econom…

GOI since 2014 has invested USD 160 Billion (₹12 Lakh Cr) on creating and upgrading urban infra. India's investment in urban sector in housing, urban mobility (incl metros), energy, waste management etc has jumped by 600% during 2014-21 vis-a-vis 2004-14.
aninews.in/news/business/…

Japanese investments into Indian IT space grew 4 times between 2016 and 2021, reached 9.2 Billion USD and created 1,02,000 new tech jobs.

In next 2 years i.e. by 2023, Japanese investments will grow multifold and will create about 3.61 Lakh new Tech Jobs. thehindu.com/business/Indus…