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Gujarat Becomes India’s Largest Contributor to Renewable Energy CapacityAs of December 31, 2025, Gujarat emerged as the largest contributor to India’s Renewable Energy(RE) capacity, with cumulative installations of 42.583 Gigawatt (GW), accounting for 16.50% of the country’s total RE capacity.About RE Leadership:Overall Rank: It ranks first in total installed RE capacity (42.583 Gigawatt(GW)), first in wind power capacity (14,820.94 Megawatt(MW)), second in solar power capacity (25,529.40 MW), and first in rooftop solar installations.Rooftop Scale: It crossed 11 lakh rooftop solar installations with a cumulative capacity of 6,412.80 MW.Solar Pumps: Gujarat installed 12,700 standalone off-grid solar water pumps under Component B of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Surakshaevam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, generating 89.54 MW.Wind Policy: Gujarat pioneered wind energy development in India by launching the country’s first Wind Power Policy and has an installed wind capacity of 14,820.94 MW.National Goals: Gujarat is contributing significantly to achieving India’s net-zero emissions target by 2070 and the goal of sourcing 50% of electricity from RE by 2030.
Gujarat Becomes India’s Largest Contributor to Renewable Energy CapacityAs of December 31, 2025, Gujarat emerged as the largest contributor to India’s Renewable Energy(RE) capacity, with cumulative installations of 42.583 Gigawatt (GW), accounting for 16.50% of the country’s total RE capacity.About RE Leadership:Overall Rank: It ranks first in total installed RE capacity (42.583 Gigawatt(GW)), first in wind power capacity (14,820.94 Megawatt(MW)), second in solar power capacity (25,529.40 MW), and first in rooftop solar installations.Rooftop Scale: It crossed 11 lakh rooftop solar installations with a cumulative capacity of 6,412.80 MW.Solar Pumps: Gujarat installed 12,700 standalone off-grid solar water pumps under Component B of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Surakshaevam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, generating 89.54 MW.Wind Policy: Gujarat pioneered wind energy development in India by launching the country’s first Wind Power Policy and has an installed wind capacity of 14,820.94 MW.National Goals: Gujarat is contributing significantly to achieving India’s net-zero emissions target by 2070 and the goal of sourcing 50% of electricity from RE by 2030.
Gujarat Becomes India’s Largest Contributor to Renewable Energy CapacityAs of December 31, 2025, Gujarat emerged as the largest contributor to India’s Renewable Energy(RE) capacity, with cumulative installations of 42.583 Gigawatt (GW), accounting fo...
Overview of Wings India 2026 Held in Hyderabad, TelanganaIn January 2026, Union Minister Rammohan Naidu, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), inaugurated Asia’s largest civil aviation event ‘Wings India 2026’, held from 28 to 31 January 2026, at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, Telangana.About Wings India 2026:Theme: The theme of Wings India 2026 was “Indian Aviation: Paving the Future- From Design to Deployment, Manufacturing to Maintenance, Inclusivity to Innovation and Safety to Sustainability”.Organised by: The 4-day biennial event was organised by the MoCA in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).PM Modi Addressed Event: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually addressed the Wings India 2026. While addressing the event, he highlighted that India has emerged as the world’s 3rd-largest domestic aviation market.Wings India 2026 Awards: These awards were formally presented by the Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and MoCA Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha.Delhi International Airport Limited was awarded with the Best Airport of the Year.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was named the Best Contributor to Atmanirbhar Bharat).Uttarakhand, Telangana, and Gujarat were awarded with the ‘Best State for Promotion of Aviation Ecosystem’ award at the event, while Andhra Pradesh (AP) won the Best State with a Dedicated Outlook for the aviation sector.Key Announcements by Air India: Air India placed an order for additional 30 fuel-efficient Boeing narrowbody aircrafts, comprising 20 Boeing 737-8 and 10 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, bringing its total orders with Boeing to 250 planes.In addition to that, Air India has revamped its existing partnership with Airbus, converting 15 A321neo orders into the more advanced A321XLR (Extra Long Range)variant.Key MoUs Signed by HAL: The Indian Public Sector aerospace manufacturer, HAL signed an agreement with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)for cooperation in the production of Superjet 100 (SJ-100), a twin-engine regional commercial aircraft designed to carry a maximum 100 passengers, in India.It also secured a contract worth over Rs 1,800 crore from domestic entity Pawan Hans Limited, for the supply of 10 Dhruv New Generation (NG) helicopters, including associated spares, and accessories.
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World Leprosy Day 2026 – January 25World Leprosy Day (WLD) is observed globally on the last Sunday of January to raise awareness about leprosy and address stigma and discrimination.In 2026, WLD was observed on 25 January, marking its 73rd observance, while in 2027, WLD will be observed on 31 January.In India, National Leprosy Day is observed annually on 30 January, coinciding with the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.Theme:2026 Theme: “Leprosy is curable, the real challenge is stigma.”Significance:It promotes awareness about leprosy, addresses social stigma, and urges collective action to eliminate the disease.About Leprosy:Hansen’s Disease: Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease and named after Norwegian physician Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, is caused by Mycobacterium bacteria and mainly affects the skin, peripheral nerves, eyes, and upper respiratory tract.Incubation Period: Leprosy has a long incubation period, with symptoms often appearing 5 to 20 years after infection.Mode of Transmission: The disease spreads through droplets from the nose and mouth during prolonged close contact with untreated individuals.Treatment: Leprosy is completely curable with Multidrug Therapy (MDT), which has been provided free of cost by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1995.Global Status : Leprosy is classified as a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) and remains endemic in more than 120 countries, with around 2,00,000 new cases reported worldwide each yearInitiatives for Leprosy in India:National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP): Under the NLEP, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) has reiterated the government’s commitment to eliminating leprosy and the stigma associated with it. The programme provides free diagnosis and MDT at government health facilities.The NLEP has set an ambitious goal of ‘Zero Transmission, Zero Leprosy’ by 2027.
World Leprosy Day 2026 – January 25World Leprosy Day (WLD) is observed globally on the last Sunday of January to raise awareness about leprosy and address stigma and discrimination.In 2026, WLD was observed on 25 January, marking its 73rd observance, while in 2027, WLD will be observed on 31 January.In India, National Leprosy Day is observed annually on 30 January, coinciding with the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.Theme:2026 Theme: “Leprosy is curable, the real challenge is stigma.”Significance:It promotes awareness about leprosy, addresses social stigma, and urges collective action to eliminate the disease.About Leprosy:Hansen’s Disease: Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease and named after Norwegian physician Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, is caused by Mycobacterium bacteria and mainly affects the skin, peripheral nerves, eyes, and upper respiratory tract.Incubation Period: Leprosy has a long incubation period, with symptoms often appearing 5 to 20 years after infection.Mode of Transmission: The disease spreads through droplets from the nose and mouth during prolonged close contact with untreated individuals.Treatment: Leprosy is completely curable with Multidrug Therapy (MDT), which has been provided free of cost by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1995.Global Status : Leprosy is classified as a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) and remains endemic in more than 120 countries, with around 2,00,000 new cases reported worldwide each yearInitiatives for Leprosy in India:National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP): Under the NLEP, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) has reiterated the government’s commitment to eliminating leprosy and the stigma associated with it. The programme provides free diagnosis and MDT at government health facilities.The NLEP has set an ambitious goal of ‘Zero Transmission, Zero Leprosy’ by 2027.
World Leprosy Day 2026 – January 25World Leprosy Day (WLD) is observed globally on the last Sunday of January to raise awareness about leprosy and address stigma and discrimination.In 2026, WLD was observed on 25 January, marking its 73rd observance,...
Overview of India Energy Week 2026 Held in Goa from January 27–30, 2026The 4th edition of India Energy Week (IEW 2026) was held at the Advanced Training Institute (ATI) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) in Goa, from 27-30 January 2026, hosted under the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).About India Energy Week 2026:Organization: The event was jointly organized by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) and dmg events under the patronage of the MoPNG.Theme: The central theme of the event was “Energizing Growth, Securing Economies, and Enriching Lives.”Key Focus: The four-day summit featured both a Strategic Conference and a Technical Conference, enabling high-level discussions on energy collaboration, energy transition and resilience, net-zero strategies, hydrogen, Renewable Energy(RE), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and City Gas Distribution (CGD).Agreement Signed: India and Canada signed a joint statement to strengthen strategic cooperation in the energy sector during India Energy Week 2026, held in Goa.GAIL (India) Limited and Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Limited (MOL), Tokyo, entered into a long-term charter agreement for an LNG carrier named “GAIL BHUWAN” strengthening India’s LNG shipping and maritime energy infrastructure, during the India Energy Week 2026 in Goa.Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) and Oil India Limited (OIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at India Energy Week 2026 in Goa to explore collaboration in oil and gas exploration.Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Tata Motors signed a MoU at India Energy Week 2026 to jointly develop India’s largest Mega Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging and Engagement Hubs.Conclusion: The IEW 2026 concluded with an awards ceremony celebrating startups, industry leaders, and academic institutions for their contributions to clean energy, upstream technology, and sustainable exploration.
Overview of India Energy Week 2026 Held in Goa from January 27–30, 2026The 4th edition of India Energy Week (IEW 2026) was held at the Advanced Training Institute (ATI) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) in Goa, from 27-30 January 2026, hosted under the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).About India Energy Week 2026:Organization: The event was jointly organized by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) and dmg events under the patronage of the MoPNG.Theme: The central theme of the event was “Energizing Growth, Securing Economies, and Enriching Lives.”Key Focus: The four-day summit featured both a Strategic Conference and a Technical Conference, enabling high-level discussions on energy collaboration, energy transition and resilience, net-zero strategies, hydrogen, Renewable Energy(RE), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and City Gas Distribution (CGD).Agreement Signed: India and Canada signed a joint statement to strengthen strategic cooperation in the energy sector during India Energy Week 2026, held in Goa.GAIL (India) Limited and Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Limited (MOL), Tokyo, entered into a long-term charter agreement for an LNG carrier named “GAIL BHUWAN” strengthening India’s LNG shipping and maritime energy infrastructure, during the India Energy Week 2026 in Goa.Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) and Oil India Limited (OIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at India Energy Week 2026 in Goa to explore collaboration in oil and gas exploration.Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Tata Motors signed a MoU at India Energy Week 2026 to jointly develop India’s largest Mega Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging and Engagement Hubs.Conclusion: The IEW 2026 concluded with an awards ceremony celebrating startups, industry leaders, and academic institutions for their contributions to clean energy, upstream technology, and sustainable exploration.
Overview of India Energy Week 2026 Held in Goa from January 27–30, 2026The 4th edition of India Energy Week (IEW 2026) was held at the Advanced Training Institute (ATI) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) in Goa, from 27-30 January 2026...
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Former CBSE Chairman and Padma Shri Father Thomas V.Kunnunkal Passed AwayIn January 2026, Father Thomas V. Kunnunkal, a Jesuit priest and one of the most prominent personalities in India’s post-Independence education system, passed away at the age of 99 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was born on July 03, 1926 in Alappuzha, Kerala.He was awarded with the Padma Shri, India’s 4th highest civilian honor, in 1974 in the field of ‘literature and education’.About Father Thomas V Kunnunkal :CBSE Chairman: Father Kunnunkal widely known as Father Stany, served as Chairman of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from 1980 to 1987.Other Key Roles: He played a pivotal role in founding the National Open School in November 1989 as an autonomous organisation in pursuance of the National Education Policy (NEP 1986) by the Ministry of Education (MoE).Books: In 2005, he published a book titled ‘The Role of Teachers on National Regeneration’.
Former CBSE Chairman and Padma Shri Father Thomas V.Kunnunkal Passed AwayIn January 2026, Father Thomas V. Kunnunkal, a Jesuit priest and one of the most prominent personalities in India’s post-Independence education system, passed away at the age of 99 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was born on July 03, 1926 in Alappuzha, Kerala.He was awarded with the Padma Shri, India’s 4th highest civilian honor, in 1974 in the field of ‘literature and education’.About Father Thomas V Kunnunkal :CBSE Chairman: Father Kunnunkal widely known as Father Stany, served as Chairman of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from 1980 to 1987.Other Key Roles: He played a pivotal role in founding the National Open School in November 1989 as an autonomous organisation in pursuance of the National Education Policy (NEP 1986) by the Ministry of Education (MoE).Books: In 2005, he published a book titled ‘The Role of Teachers on National Regeneration’.
Former CBSE Chairman and Padma Shri Father Thomas V.Kunnunkal Passed AwayIn January 2026, Father Thomas V. Kunnunkal, a Jesuit priest and one of the most prominent personalities in India’s post-Independence education system, passed away at the age of...
SAIL Earns ‘Great Place to Work’ Certification for Third Consecutive TimeIn January 2026, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) and India’s largest steelmaker, earned the ‘Great Place to Work’ certification for the period February 2026 to February 2027.This marks the third consecutive year that SAIL has received the certification, following a company-wide assessment conducted by the Great Place To Work Institute, India.About SAIL’s Recognition:Commitment: This recognition reflects SAIL’s commitment to nurture a workplace culture that is contemporary, agile and deeply aligned with the professional and personal growth of its people.Assessment : SAIL achieved a notable increase in its TRUST INDEX© score, indicating a high level of positive feedback from employees during the evaluation.Performance Transparency: SAIL continues to introduce progressive Human Resource (HR) initiatives, with SAIL DARPAN promoting a transparent, performance-driven system that ensures objective evaluation, aligned target setting, and empowers employees to take ownership of their growth.
SAIL Earns ‘Great Place to Work’ Certification for Third Consecutive TimeIn January 2026, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) and India’s largest steelmaker, earned the ‘Great Place to Work’ certification for the period February 2026 to February 2027.This marks the third consecutive year that SAIL has received the certification, following a company-wide assessment conducted by the Great Place To Work Institute, India.About SAIL’s Recognition:Commitment: This recognition reflects SAIL’s commitment to nurture a workplace culture that is contemporary, agile and deeply aligned with the professional and personal growth of its people.Assessment : SAIL achieved a notable increase in its TRUST INDEX© score, indicating a high level of positive feedback from employees during the evaluation.Performance Transparency: SAIL continues to introduce progressive Human Resource (HR) initiatives, with SAIL DARPAN promoting a transparent, performance-driven system that ensures objective evaluation, aligned target setting, and empowers employees to take ownership of their growth.
SAIL Earns ‘Great Place to Work’ Certification for Third Consecutive TimeIn January 2026, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) and India’s largest steelmaker, earned the ‘Great Place to Work’ certificat...
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Patna Bird Sanctuary & Chhari-Dhand Designated as India’s 97th & 98th Ramsar SitesOn January 30, 2026, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), announced that Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah, Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch, Gujarat were designated as Ramsar wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.With this move, the total Ramsar sites in India have grown to 98.About Newly Added Ramsar Sites:Patna Bird Sanctuary: The Patna Bird Sanctuary, spanning an area of approximately 109 hectares, is located at Patna village in Etah. It is located on the banks of the Upper Ganga Canal, which provides water to the wetland.It is a key habitat for migratory and resident birds, especially during the winter season. It supports diverse avian species, including waterfowl such as ducks, geese; waders and shorebirds; and Kingfishers, herons, egrets, and other wetland birds.Chhari-Dhand: Chhari-Dhand is situated in the Kutch district, part of the Great Rann of Kutch. It is a seasonal wetland, forming a shallow water body during the monsoon and drying out in the summer.It is surrounded by salt flats and desert-like terrain, making it a unique ecosystem in western India.Ramsar Sites in India: First Sites: Chilka Lake (Odisha) and Keoladeo National Park (NP) (Rajasthan) were designated as India’s first Ramsar sites in 1981.Top Ramsar Sites: Tamil Nadu (TN) with 20 Ramsar Sites, followed by UP with 11 sites and Odisha with 6 sites, are the top 3 states in India by number of Ramsar sites.Largest Ramsar Site: The Sundarban Wetland in West Bengal (WB) is the largest Ramsar Site in India, covering an area of 4,230 Km².Smallest Ramsar Site: Renuka Lake in Himachal Pradesh (HP) is the smallest Ramsar Site in India, with an area of just 0.2 km².
Patna Bird Sanctuary & Chhari-Dhand Designated as India’s 97th & 98th Ramsar SitesOn January 30, 2026, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), announced that Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah, Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch, Gujarat were designated as Ramsar wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.With this move, the total Ramsar sites in India have grown to 98.About Newly Added Ramsar Sites:Patna Bird Sanctuary: The Patna Bird Sanctuary, spanning an area of approximately 109 hectares, is located at Patna village in Etah. It is located on the banks of the Upper Ganga Canal, which provides water to the wetland.It is a key habitat for migratory and resident birds, especially during the winter season. It supports diverse avian species, including waterfowl such as ducks, geese; waders and shorebirds; and Kingfishers, herons, egrets, and other wetland birds.Chhari-Dhand: Chhari-Dhand is situated in the Kutch district, part of the Great Rann of Kutch. It is a seasonal wetland, forming a shallow water body during the monsoon and drying out in the summer.It is surrounded by salt flats and desert-like terrain, making it a unique ecosystem in western India.Ramsar Sites in India: First Sites: Chilka Lake (Odisha) and Keoladeo National Park (NP) (Rajasthan) were designated as India’s first Ramsar sites in 1981.Top Ramsar Sites: Tamil Nadu (TN) with 20 Ramsar Sites, followed by UP with 11 sites and Odisha with 6 sites, are the top 3 states in India by number of Ramsar sites.Largest Ramsar Site: The Sundarban Wetland in West Bengal (WB) is the largest Ramsar Site in India, covering an area of 4,230 Km².Smallest Ramsar Site: Renuka Lake in Himachal Pradesh (HP) is the smallest Ramsar Site in India, with an area of just 0.2 km².
Patna Bird Sanctuary & Chhari-Dhand Designated as India’s 97th & 98th Ramsar SitesOn January 30, 2026, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), announced that Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah, Uttar Pra...
IOCL Signs LoI with Akasa Air to Jointly Explore SAF SupplyIn January 2026, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Akasa Air to jointly explore the future supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) during the Wings India 2026 airshow in Hyderabad, Telangana.Key Details of LoI:Framework : The LoI establishes a framework for collaboration to assess how IOCL might supply SAF to Akasa Air in the future.Role of Entities: IOCL and Akasa Air will evaluate potential SAF supply volumes, delivery locations, timelines, and approved sustainable feedstocks and production pathways that meet global standards.SAF: It is a lower-carbon alternative to conventional jet fuel that can significantly reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aviation.About IOCL: IOCL, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), was established in 2019 in New Delhi, Delhi, under the MoPNG. It is India’s largest integrated oil & gas company, operating across refining, pipelines, fuel marketing, petrochemicals, and clean energy initiatives.
IOCL Signs LoI with Akasa Air to Jointly Explore SAF SupplyIn January 2026, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Akasa Air to jointly explore the future supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) during the Wings India 2026 airshow in Hyderabad, Telangana.Key Details of LoI:Framework : The LoI establishes a framework for collaboration to assess how IOCL might supply SAF to Akasa Air in the future.Role of Entities: IOCL and Akasa Air will evaluate potential SAF supply volumes, delivery locations, timelines, and approved sustainable feedstocks and production pathways that meet global standards.SAF: It is a lower-carbon alternative to conventional jet fuel that can significantly reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aviation.About IOCL: IOCL, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), was established in 2019 in New Delhi, Delhi, under the MoPNG. It is India’s largest integrated oil & gas company, operating across refining, pipelines, fuel marketing, petrochemicals, and clean energy initiatives.
IOCL Signs LoI with Akasa Air to Jointly Explore SAF SupplyIn January 2026, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Akasa Air to jointly explore the future s...
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SBI Strengthened its Trade Finance and Global Banking Operations, with the launch of GTFC in Kolkata In January 2026, India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), State Bank of India (SBI) , bolstered its trade finance and global banking operations with the launch of a Global Trade Finance Centre (GTFC) in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB).In July 2025, the bank launched two specialized GTFCs i.e. in Kolkata and Hyderabad (Telangana) on the occasion of 70th anniversary of SBI.About SBI’s GTFC:Centralized System: It is designed to streamline Inland trade and the processing of Import and Export transactions.Significance: It also supports all SBI branches across eastern and northern parts of the country, facilitating faster turnaround times, robust compliance oversight and a significantly improved customer experience for businesses involved in domestic and cross-border trade.Technology-driven: GTFC uses the advanced technologies such as: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Blockchain, among others, thereby transitioning from traditional paper-based systems.Operational Details: Staff Strength: 277 total (161 SBI employees, 105 outsourced, 11 temporary)Local Hiring: 61% workforce (169 employees) from West BengalEconomic Contribution: Rs.1.40 crore Goods and Services(GST) to West Bengal since 2024
SBI Strengthened its Trade Finance and Global Banking Operations, with the launch of GTFC in Kolkata In January 2026, India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), State Bank of India (SBI) , bolstered its trade finance and global banking operations with the launch of a Global Trade Finance Centre (GTFC) in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB).In July 2025, the bank launched two specialized GTFCs i.e. in Kolkata and Hyderabad (Telangana) on the occasion of 70th anniversary of SBI.About SBI’s GTFC:Centralized System: It is designed to streamline Inland trade and the processing of Import and Export transactions.Significance: It also supports all SBI branches across eastern and northern parts of the country, facilitating faster turnaround times, robust compliance oversight and a significantly improved customer experience for businesses involved in domestic and cross-border trade.Technology-driven: GTFC uses the advanced technologies such as: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Blockchain, among others, thereby transitioning from traditional paper-based systems.Operational Details: Staff Strength: 277 total (161 SBI employees, 105 outsourced, 11 temporary)Local Hiring: 61% workforce (169 employees) from West BengalEconomic Contribution: Rs.1.40 crore Goods and Services(GST) to West Bengal since 2024
SBI Strengthened its Trade Finance and Global Banking Operations, with the launch of GTFC in Kolkata In January 2026, India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), State Bank of India (SBI) , bolstered its trade finance and global banking operations with...
India Partners with World Bank on USD 8-10 Billion-a-year Plan to Boost Jobs and GrowthIn January 2026, the Government of India (GoI) and the World Bank Group (WBG) announced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF), aimed at accelerating job creation across both urban and rural areas of the country with USD 8-10 billion in annual financing over the next 5 years.This newly announced plan took effect from the start of January 2026, fully aligns with India’s “Viksit Bharat” vision which aims to make the country a developed nation by 2047.Key Details:Key Pillars: The WBG’s global jobs strategy is structured around 3 main pillars i.e. investing in critical infrastructure, both physical and human; strengthening a business-friendly environment via predictable laws, rules and regulations; and using risk-management tools to help private investment scale.
India Partners with World Bank on USD 8-10 Billion-a-year Plan to Boost Jobs and GrowthIn January 2026, the Government of India (GoI) and the World Bank Group (WBG) announced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF), aimed at accelerating job creation across both urban and rural areas of the country with USD 8-10 billion in annual financing over the next 5 years.This newly announced plan took effect from the start of January 2026, fully aligns with India’s “Viksit Bharat” vision which aims to make the country a developed nation by 2047.Key Details:Key Pillars: The WBG’s global jobs strategy is structured around 3 main pillars i.e. investing in critical infrastructure, both physical and human; strengthening a business-friendly environment via predictable laws, rules and regulations; and using risk-management tools to help private investment scale.
India Partners with World Bank on USD 8-10 Billion-a-year Plan to Boost Jobs and GrowthIn January 2026, the Government of India (GoI) and the World Bank Group (WBG) announced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF), aimed at accelerating job creati...
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