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India’s digital economy is experiencing robust growth, contributing 12-14% to GDP and projected to reach 20% within the next decade, solidifying its position as the world’s fifth-largest digitalized economy. Government initiatives like the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) are transforming public procurement, facilitating over ₹20 lakh crore in transactions and empowering micro and small enterprises. Simultaneously, the operationalization of a cross-border e-commerce export framework aims to bolster Indian manufacturers and MSMEs, while the expansion of digital infrastructure and skill development programs are creating jobs and fostering a thriving startup ecosystem. These developments signal continued momentum in India’s digital transformation, though regulatory compliance and market diversion risks will require ongoing attention.
GeM Completes Decade with ₹20 Lakh Crore GMV
Government e-Marketplace completes 10 years with cumulative GMV exceeding ₹20 lakh crore through 3.78 crore orders.
IIT Delhi study estimates ₹1.76 lakh crore net social savings and 13.6% price saving
DPIIT Signs Five Strategic Startup Ecosystem MoUs
DPIIT signed five MoUs with industry partners to strengthen India's startup ecosystem through enhanced digital infrastructure and support.
Cashfree Payments will provide digital payment solutions, ide
India Notifies Cross-border E-commerce Export Framework
Government operationalizes inventory-based e-commerce export framework under Foreign Trade Policy 2023 via Notification No. 27/2026-27.
Framework enables export-only inventory operations through regis
West Bengal Kaushal Mahotsav Connects 4500 Youth
Ministry of Skill Development organized West Bengal's first Kaushal Mahotsav in Balurghat with 7500+ interviews conducted.
Over 7000 job opportunities from 50+ employers across manufacturing, retail,
LG Electronics India Wins 10 DIGIT Appliance Awards
LG Electronics India Limited won 10 product awards at DIGIT India's Top Appliance Awards 2026 across multiple appliance categories.
Awards were based on rigorous lab testing of over 150 technical para
India Youth Development Programs Achieve Significant Scale
Government reports 2.22 crore youth registered on MY Bharat platform with 1.52 lakh volunteering opportunities as of July 2026.
Education system serves 24.72 crore students across 14.67 lakh schools w
India's Digital Economy Contributes 12-14% to GDP
India's digital economy contributes 12-14% to GDP and is projected to reach 20% in the next decade, making it the world's fifth-largest digitalised economy.
Electronics production grew 7-fold to ₹13.1
GeM Transforms Public Procurement with ₹20L Cr+ GMV
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has facilitated cumulative procurement worth over ₹20 lakh crore through its digital platform.
Over 11 lakh registered Micro and Small Enterprises executed 51+ lakh orde
Goldiam International Receives ₹50 Crore Export Orders
Goldiam International received ₹50 crore export orders for lab-grown diamond jewellery from US clients.
The orders are to be executed on or before November 30, 2026, excluding online order volumes.
Di
S.P. Apparels Q1 FY27 Profit Up 20%, Declares Dividend
S.P. Apparels declared a dividend of INR 3 per share and proposed a 5:1 stock split to enhance shareholder value.
Consolidated Q1 revenue was stable at INR 401 crore, but PAT grew 20.4% YoY to INR 24.
Thomas Cook India Expands Luxury Cruise Portfolio
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel announced expansion of their luxury cruise holiday portfolio featuring Europe, Mediterranean, Antarctica, and Arctic voyages.
New offerings include Queen Mary 2 journ
PM Modi Endorses GeM's Public Procurement Transformation
PM Narendra Modi shared Union Minister Piyush Goyal's article detailing Government e-Marketplace (GeM) achievements.
GeM strengthened Ease of Doing Business over 10 years through transparent procureme
PM Modi Hosts Commonwealth Games 2026 Medalists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Indian Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners at his official residence for an interaction.
The athletes shared their competition experiences during the meeting at 7
PM Modi Shares Article on National Handloom Day
PM Narendra Modi shared Union Minister Giriraj Singh's article celebrating National Handloom Day and India's textile heritage.
The article positions handloom as one of India's greatest civilizational
PM Modi Congratulates Jasmine Lamboria Commonwealth Gold
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated boxer Jasmine Lamboria for winning gold at Commonwealth Games.
Modi praised Lamboria's commitment and consistency reflected in her boxing success.
The congra
PM Modi Congratulates Sachin Siwach Boxing Gold
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated boxer Sachin Siwach for winning gold in Men's 60 kg at Commonwealth Games 2026.
Modi stated Siwach's achievement would inspire young boxers and expressed hop
PM Modi Congratulates Ankush Panghal Commonwealth Gold
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated boxer Ankush Panghal for winning a gold medal in the Men's 80 kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The Prime Minister lauded Panghal's stre
PM Modi Congratulates Arundhati Choudhary's Boxing Gold
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated boxer Arundhati Choudhary for winning gold at Commonwealth Games 2026.
The PM praised Choudhary's technical excellence and unwavering confidence in the Women
PM Modi Congratulates Yamini Maurya's Judo Silver
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Yamini Maurya for winning a Silver medal in the 57 kg Judo category at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Modi stated her performance reflected exceptional passion
Ministry Issues 2024 National Creche Standards
Ministry of WCD issued National Minimum Standards and Protocol in 2024 for setting up creches by service providers.
Anganwadi-cum-Creche scheme provides daycare for children aged 6 months to 6 years w
Minister Thakur Supports Women Entrepreneurs at Dhamnod Fair
Minister of State Savitri Thakur participated in a fair organized by women entrepreneurs Padma Patidar and Rajni Pattharwala in Dhamnod.
The event aimed to support local women entrepreneurs and showca
Minister Congratulates Aasha Malviya 8500km Cycling Expedition
Union MoS WCD Smt. Savitri Thakur met solo cyclist Aasha Malviya in New Delhi on August 5, 2026.
Malviya completed an 8,500-km solo cycling expedition from western India to Kibithu, Arunachal Pradesh.
PNG Jewellers Opens Gurugram Store in NCR Expansion
PNG Jewellers launched a 3,500 sq. ft. company-owned store in Gurugram on August 15, 2026, marking its entry into the Delhi NCR market.
The store offers gold, diamond, and silver jewellery with openin
Textiles Minister Inaugurates Handloom Experience Centre Janpath
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated Handloom Haat, a comprehensive handloom experience center at Janpath, New Delhi.
The inaugural showcase featured 24 award-winning weavers and 30+ bran
Ambica Agarbathies Q1 Net Profit Rises to ₹110.53 Lakh
Ambica Agarbathies reported Q1 FY27 standalone net profit of ₹110.53 lakh, significantly higher than ₹25.91 lakh in Q4 FY26.
Total income declined to ₹2663.22 lakh from ₹3188.15 lakh in Q1 FY26, with
India Launches CBDC-Based Food Subsidy in Chandigarh, DNH
Government launches CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer for PMGKAY food subsidies in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Subsidy transferred directly to Digital Rupee wallets for foodgrain purchases a
Ministry of Textiles Celebrates Women Weavers Event
Ministry of Textiles organizing 'Srijan: Voices from the Loom' event on August 13, 2026 at India Habitat Centre.
Event features 100+ women weavers from six handloom clusters sharing stories of resilie
MSDE Launches ₹530 Crore Skills Outcomes Fund
MSDE and NSDC announced a ₹530 crore Skills Outcomes Fund, shifting training funding to outcome-based payments linked to employment milestones.
Funding includes ₹225 crore from MSDE and ₹305 crore fro
Goyal Outlines $30 Trillion Economy Vision by 2047
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal presented India's vision to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047 at the Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav.
India achieved record exports of $863 billion last year with $442B me
FADA July'26 Auto Retail Hits Record 25.89% Growth
FADA reports historic July'26 auto retail with 25.89% YoY growth to 25.91 lakh units, marking the first month all six vehicle categories achieved their best-ever July sales.
Alternative fuel share in