Welcome to the 17 January, 2022
edition of INDIA BULLETIN, presented by the Consulate General of India, Sydney
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India achieved non-fossil energy goals ahead of schedule: PM Modi
India has achieved the target which was set for 2030, of making 40 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil energy, this year itself, said Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. From solar power to hydropower, from wind power to green hydrogen, India is working continuously to make full use of every resource of renewable energy.
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India Pavilion at Dubai Expo marks 100 days of hectic activities; woos over 7 lakh visitors
The India Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai marked its 100th day, becoming one of the most popular enclosures with 7,40,356 visitors, highlighting the country's commercial potential as well as cultural and geographic variety.
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Centre banks on new policy to strengthen tourism sector
India has declared that it will provide 500000 free e-tourist visas to launch inbound travel, and the country is now opening up for international travel in a calibrated manner.
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India to surpass Japan as Asia’s 2nd largest economy by 2030
India is likely to overtake Japan as Asia’s second-largest economy by 2030 when its GDP is also projected to surpass that of Germany and the U.K.
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Intel planning semiconductor manufacturing unit in India
Global chipmaker Intel is aiming to open a semiconductor manufacturing facility in India. The move by the US-based chipset giant comes on the heels of the Union Cabinet's recent decision on semiconductors.
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EV sales double, cross the 3-lakh mark in December 2021
With the Government trying to reduce its carbon footprint in the country, the rise of EV sales in India marks the 3-lakh mark. During December 2021, there was an increase of 444% in EV sales as compared to last year.
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India records highest-ever monthly exports at $37 billion in December
India exported goods worth US$ 37.29 billion in December, the highest ever in a month, as demand for items such as engineering products continued to rise.
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India's real GDP likely to maintain 9 pc growth rate in FY2022, FY2023
Rating agency ICRA expects Indian economy to grow at 9% in fiscal year ending March 2022, and maintain same growth rate of 9% in fiscal year ending March 2023. The Indian economy grew at a pace of 8.4% during July to September quarter of 2021, as compared to same quarter in previous year.
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India’s farm exports likely to increase to US$45 bn in FY22
India’s outbound shipments may hit US$45 billion in FY22, due to the resurgence of marine exports and an increase in supply of non-basmati rice.
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ISRO signed agreements to launch foreign satellites
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed six agreements with four countries for launching foreign satellites during 2021-2023.
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'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' schemes help revive economy: Deloitte
About 91 per cent of respondents to an India Inc survey by Deloitte said that the set of measures announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ have helped put the economy back on the path of recovery.
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Textile exports up 31%, nears $30 billion
During April-December, 2021 the total Textiles and Apparel including Handicrafts exports was $29.8 billion as compared to $21.2 billion for the same period last year. Cotton yarn, fabrics, made-ups and handloom products rose 43% on year during the period.
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Covid vaccine doses administered in India surpass 156 crore
The COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India crossed 156 crore. Cumulatively, 90,68,44,414 first doses and 65,51,95,703 second doses have been administered so far.
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India Investment Grid: Click on the image above for
Investment opportunities in Indian Energy Sector
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Check out the latest ediiton of
'INDIA PERSPECTIVES: THE FLAGSHIP MAGAZINE OF THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA'
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