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

Artificial intelligence is reshaping India’s $315-billion IT services sector as clients demand greater productivity, lower costs and contracts increasingly linked to outcomes rather than employee numbers.

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

SBI Chairman C.S. Setty says the banking giant’s total business could reach around ₹200 lakh crore by 2030 if its current growth trajectory continues.

Concise Excerpt Summary **India begin the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo with a 1-0 series lead and their eyes firmly on a clean sweep. Kuldeep Yadav misses out through illness, opening the door for 33-year-old Saransh Jain to make his Test debut.

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.

Planning to build a house in Hyderabad or anywhere in India? This simple guide explains the complete construction process from plot checks and approvals to structure, interiors and final handover.