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India's Economic Growth and Reforms Highlighted at ICAI Foundation Day

Official Press

01 Jul 2025

At the 77th Foundation Day of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri emphasized India's remarkable economic growth, noting that the country has risen to the fourth largest economy globally, with a GDP increase from USD 2.1 trillion in 2014 to USD 4.3 trillion in 2025. He highlighted significant social initiatives, including poverty alleviation and health coverage expansion, and the success in attracting foreign investment. Puri urged chartered accountants to adopt AI and analytics for better decision-making as India aims for developed nation status by 2047.

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Foreign Secretary Meets Executive Vice Foreign Minister of China in Diplomatic Talks

The Media Center's recent press releases include significant diplomatic and international events. On February 10, 2026, the Foreign Secretary met with China's Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu to discuss important bilateral issues. Additionally, India and the United Kingdom signed an agreement on social security contributions,

IndiaAI Launches 'Kaushal Rath' to Promote AI Literacy Across India

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India and UK Sign Social Security Contributions Agreement

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Ministry of Defence Invites Feedback on New Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026

The Ministry of Defence has released the draft of the new Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026, aiming to foster jointness, technological advancement, and integration within India's defence sector. The document is pivotal for reducing dependency on imports by boosting homegrown production, aligning defence procurement with modern technological needs,

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Foreign Secretary Meets Executive Vice Foreign Minister of China in Diplomatic Talks

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India and UK Sign Social Security Contributions Agreement

Ministry of Defence Invites Feedback on New Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026