A Year of Transformative Progress, laying the groundwork for Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Innovation & Technology Leadership
Global Rankings
- 38th Global Innovation Index (GII) out of 139 economies (up from 48th in 2020), “innovation over performer” for 15th year.
- 36th Network Readiness Index (NRI) out of 170 nations (up from 48th in 2022).
- 3rd Globally in Research and Development (NRI).
Intellectual Property & Research
IP Filings: Nearly 20% YoY increase to 749,946 in FY2024-25. India ranks 6th globally in patent filings.
Research Publications: Over 1.6 million papers submitted to Scopus-indexed journals (Jan 2020 – May 2025).
AI & Quantum Computing
IndiaAI Mission: Launched with ₹10,300 crore, aiming to contribute USD 1.7 trillion to India’s economy by 2035.
‘AI Cities’ Initiative: Lucknow & Noida designated, with ₹5 crore for Lucknow’s 70-acre IT hub and 10 lakh citizens to be trained under ‘AI Pragya’.
QpiAI-Indus: India’s first full-stack 25-qubit superconducting quantum computer launched (April 2025).
Microsoft Majorana 1: New Topological Core architecture with eight topological qubits (Feb 2025).
Next-Gen Tech
- 6G Network Trials: Underway, aiming for global leadership by 2030.
- Satellite Internet: NFAP 2025 released, Starlink anticipated by end of 2025.
- Healthcare: Phenome India National Biobank launched; 3D organ printing advancements.
- Green Hydrogen: India’s largest plant commissioned, 3 major ports as hubs.
- UPI Transactions: 19+ billion transactions worth ₹24.58 lakh crore (Nov 2025).
- Critical Minerals: NCMM approved with ₹34,300 crore outlay.
Space Program Milestones (ISRO)
🚀 SPADEX: Successfully demonstrated autonomous docking & undocking in orbit (Jan 2025).
🌱CROPS-1: First experiment on POEM-4, cowpea seeds germinating in microgravity.
☀️Aditya-L1: Released its first scientific datasets (Jan/Feb 2025).
💾Indigenous Microprocessors: VIKRAM3201 & KALPANA3201 delivered (March 2025).
🌌’The Alaknanda Galaxy’: Discovered by Indian astronomers using James Webb Space Telescope.
🛰️CMS-03: Communication satellite successfully launched (Nov 2025).
Semiconductor & Defense Growth
Vikram-32: India’s first indigenous 32-bit microprocessor unveiled (Sept 2025).
Semiconductor Manufacturing: 10 units approved, attracting ₹1.60 lakh crore ($18B) investments. India’s first commercial SiC fab approved.
Defense Production: Reached ₹1.51-₹1.54 lakh crore ($18.1-$18.5B USD), an 18% YoY increase.
Defense Exports: Hit record ₹23,620-₹24,000 crore ($2.8-$2.9B USD), up 12% YoY, to 100+ countries.
Economic Growth & Startup Boom
$4.18T – World’s 4th-Largest Economy
8.2% – Real GDP Growth (Q2 FY25-26)
0.71% – CPI Inflation (Nov 2025)
4.7% – Unemployment Rate (Nov 2025)
Job Creation
PM-VBRY: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana launched, aiming to generate over 3.5 crore new jobs within two years.
Startup Ecosystem
- 200,000+ Startups: Recognized by DPIIT, 44,000 new in 2025.
- 73 Unicorns: With 11 new additions.
- 2 Million Jobs: Generated by the ecosystem.
- 18 Tech IPOs: Raised nearly ₹33,000 crore.
Infrastructure Development
Navi Mumbai Airport
Commercial flights commenced on Dec 25, 2025.
Chenab Rail Bridge
Inaugurated June 6, 2025, connecting Kashmir Valley.
Vizhinjam Seaport
Formally commissioned on May 2, 2025.
Gorakhpur Expressway
Inaugurated and operational on June 20, 2025.
Ganga Expressway
First phase (Meerut to Prayagraj) expected operational post-Nov 2025.
Khavda RE Park
Targeting 30 GW, world’s largest by 2029.
Digital Highways & Railway Modernization
NHAI plans 10,000 km OFC by FY2025. 155 railway stations fully modernized by December.
Governance & Global Relations
Global Trade Ties
- India-Oman CEPA: Signed Dec 18, 2025, 98% duty-free access.
- India-EFTA TEPA: Oct 1, 2025, EFTA to invest $100B over 15 years.
- India-UK CEPA: Signed July 24, 2025, aiming to double trade to $56B.
- India-Maldives MoUs: Signed in May/July, covering community, fisheries, digital infra.
Regulatory Reforms & Policy
- DPDP Act & Rules: Operationalized Nov 13, 2025.
- Labor Laws: Four consolidated laws effective Nov 21, 2025.
- GST 2.0: Emphasized system-driven enforcement and rate simplification.
- Financial Reforms: RBI rate cuts, direct taxation reforms.
Key Parliamentary Legislation
- SHANTI Bill, 2025: Modernized nuclear energy framework.
- Merchant Shipping Act, 2025: Replaced older statutes.
- National Sports Governance Bill, 2025: Enhanced transparency.
- Health Security Cess: Modified taxation on tobacco.
- Securities Markets Code, 2025: Consolidated securities laws.
- 8th Pay Commission: Set to take effect from Jan 1, 2026.
Global Achievements: India’s Rising Soft Power
Usha Bala Vance
First Indian American Second Lady of the US.
Kashyap “Kash” Patel
Ninth Director of the FBI.
Neal Mohan
YouTube CEO, named TIME magazine’s CEO of the Year.
Jayshree Ullal
Arista Networks CEO, wealthiest Indian-origin executive globally.
Cultural Achievements
Grammy wins for Indian spiritual music; DNEG (Namit Malhotra) 8th Oscar for ‘Dune: Part Two’.
Talent Mobility
Trade agreements with Russia & New Zealand facilitated pathways for Indian professionals.
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