
India’s Business Activity Recovers in August — But Manufacturing Sends a Warning Signal
India’s private-sector growth improved slightly in August as services strengthened, but manufacturing activity weakened for a third consecutive month.

India’s private-sector growth improved slightly in August as services strengthened, but manufacturing activity weakened for a third consecutive month.

India has notified a ₹62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme aimed at expanding domestic production, increasing local sourcing and strengthening Indian mobile brands.

A major demand before the 8th Pay Commission has grabbed the attention of Central Government employees: raise the minimum basic pay from ₹18,000 to ₹72,000 with a fitment factor of 4.0. But is ₹72,000 confirmed? Here’s what employees need to know.

India celebrates National Space Day 2026 on August 23, remembering Chandrayaan-3’s historic Moon landing while highlighting ISRO’s achievements and the country’s rapidly expanding ambitions in space exploration.