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Trade agreement with US accelerates India’s global ambitions

04-02-2026

Industry leaders have welcomed the India-US trade agreement, calling it a major boost to India’s economic growth and its ambitions to become a global hub for manufacturing and innovation.

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UPI transactions cross Rs 230 lakh crore mark in FY26

04-02-2026

Transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record value of Rs 230 lakh crore in the current financial year till December 2025, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, highlighting the rapid expansion of India’s digital payments ecosystem.

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Sensex surges over 2,000 points

04-02-2026

Benchmark indices surged sharply on Tuesday after India and the US agreed on a trade deal, under which Washington will reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent.

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US-India trade deal boosts farm exports, targets Russian oil

04-02-2026

Top American leaders have welcomed the trade agreement announced by US President Donald Trump with India, saying it will significantly expand American farm exports to the Indian market and strengthen efforts to counter Russian aggression, particularly amid the ongoing Ukraine war.

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India-UK FTA seen as strategic boost for rules-based trade

04-02-2026

A parliamentary scrutiny report in the UK has described the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a historic and strategic step that offers stability and long-term benefits for rules-based international trade amid global geopolitical uncertainty.

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Over 26 lakh households benefit from PM Surya Ghar scheme

04-02-2026

Over 26 lakh households across India have benefited under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), with Rs 14,771.82 crore disbursed as central financial assistance, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

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