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WEF’s Global Risks Report 2026: Geoeconomic Confrontation Emerges as the Biggest Global ThreatIn January 2026, the World Economic Forum (WEF) published the 21st edition of its annual risk assessment, titled ‘Global Risks Report: 21st Edition Insight 2026’. As per the report, the top global risks are geoeconomic confrontation, state-based conflict, extreme weather, social protection gaps, and misinformation.The 2026 global risks outlook is marked by pervasive uncertainty. Extreme weather has dropped from 2nd place to 4th place in the two-year outlook, but remains the most severe long-term (10-year) risk.About Global Risks Report 2026:Source: The report is based on insights from the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS), which gathers input from over 1,300 global leaders and experts, covering a list of 33 key global risks.The report also used the WEF’s Executive Option Survey (EOS 2026) to identify risks that pose the most severe threats to each country over the next two years.Key Components: GRPS 2025-26 featured 4 key components, including risk landscape, consequences, risk governance, and outlook.Key Time Horizons: This annual edition of the report examines global risks across 3 time horizons i.e. immediate (2026); short-to-medium term (to 2028) and long term(2036), revealing a reprioritisation of threats in the near future.Top Risks in Long Term: The report highlighted that extreme weather events emerged as the most significant risks in the long term (up to 2036); followed by biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse (2nd); critical change to earth systems(3rd); misinformation and disinformation (4th)and adverse outcomes of AI technologies (5th), among others.Key Risks Faced by India :The report has identified cyber insecurity as the major risk faced by India; followed by other risks which include inequality (wealth, income); insufficient public services and social protections (such as: education, infrastructure, pensions); economic downturn (recession and stagnation); and state-based armed conflict (proxy wars, civil wars, terrorism etc.)
WEF’s Global Risks Report 2026: Geoeconomic Confrontation Emerges as the Biggest Global ThreatIn January 2026, the World Economic Forum (WEF) published the 21st edition of its annual risk assessment, titled ‘Global Risks Report: 21st Edition Insight 2026’. As per the report, the top global risks are geoeconomic confrontation, state-based conflict, extreme weather, social protection gaps, and misinformation.The 2026 global risks outlook is marked by pervasive uncertainty. Extreme weather has dropped from 2nd place to 4th place in the two-year outlook, but remains the most severe long-term (10-year) risk.About Global Risks Report 2026:Source: The report is based on insights from the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS), which gathers input from over 1,300 global leaders and experts, covering a list of 33 key global risks.The report also used the WEF’s Executive Option Survey (EOS 2026) to identify risks that pose the most severe threats to each country over the next two years.Key Components: GRPS 2025-26 featured 4 key components, including risk landscape, consequences, risk governance, and outlook.Key Time Horizons: This annual edition of the report examines global risks across 3 time horizons i.e. immediate (2026); short-to-medium term (to 2028) and long term(2036), revealing a reprioritisation of threats in the near future.Top Risks in Long Term: The report highlighted that extreme weather events emerged as the most significant risks in the long term (up to 2036); followed by biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse (2nd); critical change to earth systems(3rd); misinformation and disinformation (4th)and adverse outcomes of AI technologies (5th), among others.Key Risks Faced by India :The report has identified cyber insecurity as the major risk faced by India; followed by other risks which include inequality (wealth, income); insufficient public services and social protections (such as: education, infrastructure, pensions); economic downturn (recession and stagnation); and state-based armed conflict (proxy wars, civil wars, terrorism etc.)
WEF’s Global Risks Report 2026: Geoeconomic Confrontation Emerges as the Biggest Global ThreatIn January 2026, the World Economic Forum (WEF) published the 21st edition of its annual risk assessment, titled ‘Global Risks Report: 21st Edition Insight ...
India Ranks Sixth in Asia Manufacturing Index 2026In January 2026, the third edition of the Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI 2026), released by Hong Kong-based advisory firm Dezan Shira & Associates, showed that India retained its 6th rank among 11 Asian countries, underscoring the need for stronger reforms and faster execution.China maintained the 1st position leading in economy, workforce, and international trade, followed by Malaysia in 2nd place and Vietnam in 3rd place.What? Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026 ReleasedBy Whom? Dezan Shira & Associates, Hong KongPurpose: Assess manufacturing competitiveness of Asian economiesIndia’s Rank: 6th (out of 11 Asian countries)Top Performers: China (1st), Malaysia (2nd), Vietnam (3rd)About Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026:AMI: It is conducted annually to evaluate the manufacturing competitiveness of major Asian economies.Assesses eight key pillars: Economy, Political Risk, Business Environment, International Trade, Tax Policy, Infrastructure, Workforce, and Innovation.Insights of India: India’s strengths lie in its large domestic market, improving infrastructure, and expanding workforce, whereas its weaknesses include slower execution, policy instability, and limited innovation capacity.Other Country Rankings: Singapore ranked fourth, while South Korea placed fifth. Indonesia secured the seventh position, followed by Thailand at eighth. Japan ranked ninth, the Philippines tenth, and Bangladesh eleventh.
India Ranks Sixth in Asia Manufacturing Index 2026In January 2026, the third edition of the Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI 2026), released by Hong Kong-based advisory firm Dezan Shira & Associates, showed that India retained its 6th rank among 11 Asian countries, underscoring the need for stronger reforms and faster execution.China maintained the 1st position leading in economy, workforce, and international trade, followed by Malaysia in 2nd place and Vietnam in 3rd place.What? Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026 ReleasedBy Whom? Dezan Shira & Associates, Hong KongPurpose: Assess manufacturing competitiveness of Asian economiesIndia’s Rank: 6th (out of 11 Asian countries)Top Performers: China (1st), Malaysia (2nd), Vietnam (3rd)About Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026:AMI: It is conducted annually to evaluate the manufacturing competitiveness of major Asian economies.Assesses eight key pillars: Economy, Political Risk, Business Environment, International Trade, Tax Policy, Infrastructure, Workforce, and Innovation.Insights of India: India’s strengths lie in its large domestic market, improving infrastructure, and expanding workforce, whereas its weaknesses include slower execution, policy instability, and limited innovation capacity.Other Country Rankings: Singapore ranked fourth, while South Korea placed fifth. Indonesia secured the seventh position, followed by Thailand at eighth. Japan ranked ninth, the Philippines tenth, and Bangladesh eleventh.
India Ranks Sixth in Asia Manufacturing Index 2026In January 2026, the third edition of the Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI 2026), released by Hong Kong-based advisory firm Dezan Shira & Associates, showed that India retained its 6th rank among 11 Asia...
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CGCA Links SAMPANN Pension Portal with UMANG for DoT PensionersOn January 21, 2026, The Office of Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) has linked its System for Administering Multi-purpose Pension Accounts and New Norms (SAMPANN) pension management system with the Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UNMANG)platform, benefiting nearly 4 lakh Department of Telecommunications (DoT) pensioners.This integration allows seamless access to Pension Payment Order (PPO) numbers and Life Certificate (LC) validity via the UMANG app or web portal, eliminating office visits.What? SAMPANN Pension Portal and UNMANG linkedWho? CGCAPurpose: Enhanced access to PPO and LC via UMANG app or web portalSAMPANN Developer: CGCAUNMANG Developer: MeitYDigital Enhancements UMANG services complemented by recent DigiLocker integration highlight CGCA’s focus on prompt, transparent pension access. This reduces visits and boosts Digital India goals.About SAMPANN Portal: The SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) Pension Portal, developed by the Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts, is a comprehensive online pension management system for the DoT pensioners.About UMANG: It is a single platform available as a mobile app and web portal for Central, State, and Local government services, launched in 2017 as part of the Digital India initiative.It was developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD).
CGCA Links SAMPANN Pension Portal with UMANG for DoT PensionersOn January 21, 2026, The Office of Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) has linked its System for Administering Multi-purpose Pension Accounts and New Norms (SAMPANN) pension management system with the Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UNMANG)platform, benefiting nearly 4 lakh Department of Telecommunications (DoT) pensioners.This integration allows seamless access to Pension Payment Order (PPO) numbers and Life Certificate (LC) validity via the UMANG app or web portal, eliminating office visits.What? SAMPANN Pension Portal and UNMANG linkedWho? CGCAPurpose: Enhanced access to PPO and LC via UMANG app or web portalSAMPANN Developer: CGCAUNMANG Developer: MeitYDigital Enhancements UMANG services complemented by recent DigiLocker integration highlight CGCA’s focus on prompt, transparent pension access. This reduces visits and boosts Digital India goals.About SAMPANN Portal: The SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) Pension Portal, developed by the Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts, is a comprehensive online pension management system for the DoT pensioners.About UMANG: It is a single platform available as a mobile app and web portal for Central, State, and Local government services, launched in 2017 as part of the Digital India initiative.It was developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD).
CGCA Links SAMPANN Pension Portal with UMANG for DoT PensionersOn January 21, 2026, The Office of Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) has linked its System for Administering Multi-purpose Pension Accounts and New Norms (SAMPANN) pensi...
DIBD Signs MoU with Survey of India for Toponymic Data DigitisationIn January 2026, the Digital India BHASHINI(BHASHa INterface for India) Division (DIBD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Survey of India (SoI) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology(MoS&T) to digitise, transcribe, and standardise geographical place names (toponyms) across India using Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based speech and language technologies.The MoU aims to enhance the development of accurate, multilingual, and standardised toponymic datasets in accordance with the National Geospatial Policy, 2022.What? MoU signedEntities: DIBD and Survey of India (SoI)Objective: Create accurate, multilingual, and standardised toponymic datasetsTarget: Over 16 lakh (1.6 million) locations across IndiaTechnology: AI-based speech-to-text and Natural Language Processing (NLP).Policy Alignment: National Geospatial Policy, 2022.About SoI–BHASHINI Collaboration:Support: The initiative supports the accelerated development of the National Geographical Name Information System (NGNIS) by digitising and standardising geographical names at scale.Key Roles: SoI, as the national nodal agency, is responsible for the standardisation and maintenance of geographical names through large-scale toponymic field surveys conducted in local vernacular languages.The DIBD will deploy BHASHINI’s AI-powered indigenous language tools to convert vernacular audio recordings into validated, structured digital text, creating a comprehensive Toponymy Database of over 16 lakh locations.Technology: The project uses AI, Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), and language processing workflows for transcription, normalisation, and validation of geographical names.Toponymy: The initiative will create a validated database of over 16 lakh Indian place names in local scripts, Devanagari, and Roman formats, ensuring accurate pronunciation and regional variations, fully aligned with the Survey of India Toponymy Manual (SITM) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) standards.Governance: The standardized datasets, powered by language AI, will strengthen India’s geospatial systems enhancing OSM (Open Series Maps), DM (Disaster Management), IP (Infrastructure Planning), and CCG (Citizen-Centric Governance) making DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) more inclusive, efficient, and linguistically representative.About BHASHINI (BHASHa INterface for India) :Bhashini is an Indian government project under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) that helps people translate content between different Indian languages to make communication easier across the country.Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Ammitabh NagEstablished – 2022
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GeM and WTC Mumbai Sign MoU to Strengthen MSME Participation in Public ProcurementIn January 2026, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and MVIRDC (M. Visvesvaraya Industrial Research and Development Centre) World Trade Centre Mumbai (WTC Mumbai) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote domestic and international collaboration and enhance Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) participation in public procurement.The partnership aims to boost GeM’s global presence and promote inclusive opportunities for startups, women entrepreneurs, and smaller enterprises.What? MoU signedEntities: Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and MVIRDC(WTC Mumbai)Objective: Strengthen MSME participationFocus Areas: Capacity building, AI, sustainability, green procurement, global supplier outreachKey Details of MoU :Collaboration: The MoU created a formal collaboration framework between the two institutions, with emphasis on supplier development, capacity building, and access to international markets.Focus: Global outreach through webinars, buyer–seller meets, trade fairs, and onboarding of international suppliers on the GeM platform.Key Areas: Policy dialogue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sustainable procurement, global training programmes, supplier readiness frameworks, and international outreach through WTC networks.Governance: Establish a Joint Working Group to oversee implementation and ensure alignment with GoI policies.Impact: Support Ease of Doing Business, empower MSMEs under Atmanirbhar Bharat, and advance Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
GeM and WTC Mumbai Sign MoU to Strengthen MSME Participation in Public ProcurementIn January 2026, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and MVIRDC (M. Visvesvaraya Industrial Research and Development Centre) World Trade Centre Mumbai (WTC Mumbai) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote domestic and international collaboration and enhance Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) participation in public procurement.The partnership aims to boost GeM’s global presence and promote inclusive opportunities for startups, women entrepreneurs, and smaller enterprises.What? MoU signedEntities: Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and MVIRDC(WTC Mumbai)Objective: Strengthen MSME participationFocus Areas: Capacity building, AI, sustainability, green procurement, global supplier outreachKey Details of MoU :Collaboration: The MoU created a formal collaboration framework between the two institutions, with emphasis on supplier development, capacity building, and access to international markets.Focus: Global outreach through webinars, buyer–seller meets, trade fairs, and onboarding of international suppliers on the GeM platform.Key Areas: Policy dialogue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sustainable procurement, global training programmes, supplier readiness frameworks, and international outreach through WTC networks.Governance: Establish a Joint Working Group to oversee implementation and ensure alignment with GoI policies.Impact: Support Ease of Doing Business, empower MSMEs under Atmanirbhar Bharat, and advance Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
GeM and WTC Mumbai Sign MoU to Strengthen MSME Participation in Public ProcurementIn January 2026, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and MVIRDC (M. Visvesvaraya Industrial Research and Development Centre) World Trade Centre Mumbai (WTC Mumbai) signe...
NITI Aayog Releases Three Reports on Green Transition in Cement, Aluminium, and MSME sectorsOn January 21, 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, policy think tank of the Government of India (GoI), released three reports, which are roadmaps for the green transition and decarbonization in sectors such as cement, aluminium, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).The reports outline strategies to reduce emissions and adopt green technologies, in alignment with GoI’s goal of Net Zero by 2070.Key Highlights of the Roadmaps on Decarbonization:Cement Sector: Cement production is expected to rise from 391 million tonnes (MT) in 2023 to about 2,100 MT by 2070. Its production contributed about 6% of India’s emissions in 2023. The report suggests reducing the carbon intensity of cement sector from 0.63 to around 0.09-0.13 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) per tonne of cement.Aluminium Sector: Aluminium output is projected to grow from 4 MT to 37 MT by 2070. The sector accounts for about 2.8% of India’s total GHG emissions (around 83 MTCO2e) in 2023 and without interventions.The aluminium sector roadmap proposes a phased transition shifting to Renewable Energy-Round the Clock (RE-RTC) by 2030, adopting nuclear power during 2030–2040, and integrating CCUS with captive generation beyond 2040, if required.MSME Sector: MSMEs contribute about 30% to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employ over 250 million people, and account for 46% of exports.The roadmap for MSMEs recommends deployment of energy-efficient equipment, adoption of alternative fuels, and integration of green electricity to drive the green transition.
NITI Aayog Releases Three Reports on Green Transition in Cement, Aluminium, and MSME sectorsOn January 21, 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, policy think tank of the Government of India (GoI), released three reports, which are roadmaps for the green transition and decarbonization in sectors such as cement, aluminium, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).The reports outline strategies to reduce emissions and adopt green technologies, in alignment with GoI’s goal of Net Zero by 2070.Key Highlights of the Roadmaps on Decarbonization:Cement Sector: Cement production is expected to rise from 391 million tonnes (MT) in 2023 to about 2,100 MT by 2070. Its production contributed about 6% of India’s emissions in 2023. The report suggests reducing the carbon intensity of cement sector from 0.63 to around 0.09-0.13 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) per tonne of cement.Aluminium Sector: Aluminium output is projected to grow from 4 MT to 37 MT by 2070. The sector accounts for about 2.8% of India’s total GHG emissions (around 83 MTCO2e) in 2023 and without interventions.The aluminium sector roadmap proposes a phased transition shifting to Renewable Energy-Round the Clock (RE-RTC) by 2030, adopting nuclear power during 2030–2040, and integrating CCUS with captive generation beyond 2040, if required.MSME Sector: MSMEs contribute about 30% to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employ over 250 million people, and account for 46% of exports.The roadmap for MSMEs recommends deployment of energy-efficient equipment, adoption of alternative fuels, and integration of green electricity to drive the green transition.
NITI Aayog Releases Three Reports on Green Transition in Cement, Aluminium, and MSME sectorsOn January 21, 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, policy think tank of the Government of India (GoI), released three reports,...
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Overview of 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference Held in Lucknow, UPIn January 2026, Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh (UP), inaugurated the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC 2026), at the UP Vidhan Sabha, in Lucknow, UP.The AIPOC 2026, held from January 19 to 21, 2026, marked UP’s fourth time hosting the conference, after 1961, 1985, and 2015.Highlights of the 86th AIPOC:Theme: The AIPOC 2026 was held under the theme titled “Strong Legislature-Prosperous Nation”.Participation: The event witnessed the participation of 36 Presiding Officers from 24 States and Union Territories (UTs), marking the largest AIPOC.Adoption of six key resolutions:Viksit Bharat 2047: All presiding officers resolved to re-dedicate themselves to conduct the proceedings of their respective Legislatures in ways that contribute to the national goal of a developed India by 2047.Legislative Sittings per year: All political parties, State legislative bodies, should hold at least 30 sittings annually, and legislative time effectively to ensure accountability to the people.Technology: Agreed to strengthen the use of technology to make legislative work easier, more transparent, and more citizen focused.Leadership and Democracy: To continue strong leadership to deepen and strengthen democratic traditions.Capacity Building: To support the capacity building of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs), particularly in using digital technologies and research for effective participation.National Legislative Index: Create a benchmark to assess and improve legislative performance and accountability.
Overview of 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference Held in Lucknow, UPIn January 2026, Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh (UP), inaugurated the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC 2026), at the UP Vidhan Sabha, in Lucknow, UP.The AIPOC 2026, held from January 19 to 21, 2026, marked UP’s fourth time hosting the conference, after 1961, 1985, and 2015.Highlights of the 86th AIPOC:Theme: The AIPOC 2026 was held under the theme titled “Strong Legislature-Prosperous Nation”.Participation: The event witnessed the participation of 36 Presiding Officers from 24 States and Union Territories (UTs), marking the largest AIPOC.Adoption of six key resolutions:Viksit Bharat 2047: All presiding officers resolved to re-dedicate themselves to conduct the proceedings of their respective Legislatures in ways that contribute to the national goal of a developed India by 2047.Legislative Sittings per year: All political parties, State legislative bodies, should hold at least 30 sittings annually, and legislative time effectively to ensure accountability to the people.Technology: Agreed to strengthen the use of technology to make legislative work easier, more transparent, and more citizen focused.Leadership and Democracy: To continue strong leadership to deepen and strengthen democratic traditions.Capacity Building: To support the capacity building of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs), particularly in using digital technologies and research for effective participation.National Legislative Index: Create a benchmark to assess and improve legislative performance and accountability.
Overview of 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference Held in Lucknow, UPIn January 2026, Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh (UP), inaugurated the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC 2026), at the UP Vidhan Sabha, in Lu...
Union Cabinet Approves Rs. 5,000 Cr Equity Infusion to SIDBI for MSMEsOn 21st January 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved an equity infusion of Rs 5,000 crore into the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to expand credit availability for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and support employment generation.What? Equity support of Rs 5,000 crore approved for SIDBI.By Whom? Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi.Implementer: Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance (MoF).Tranches: Three installments (FY26 to FY28).Tranche 1: Rs 3,000 crore in FY 2025-26Tranche 2: Rs 1,000 crore in FY 2026-27Tranche 3: Rs 1,000 crore in FY 2027-28SIDBI Equity Infusion Plan:Infusion: The equity capital of Rs 5,000 crore will be infused into SIDBI by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance (MoF), in three distinct tranches in Financial Year (FY) 2026-2028.Tranche 1: Rs 3,000 crore in FY 2025-26 at a book value of Rs 568.65 per share (as of 31st March 2025).Tranche 2: Rs 1,000 crore in FY 2026-27 at the book value as of 31st March 2026.Tranche 3: Rs 1,000 crore in FY 2027-28 at the book value as of 31st March 2027.MSME Growth: Financial assistance will grow from 76.26 lakh MSMEs in FY25 to 1.02 crore by FY28, adding 25.74 lakh units, generating 1.12 crore new jobs, while 6.90 crore existing MSMEs have created 30.16 crore jobs (as of 30th September 2025).Capital Adequacy: The equity infusion will help maintain SIDBI’s Capital to Risk-weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) above 10.50% under stress and 14.50% under Pillar 1 and 2 norms, protect its credit rating, and provide a higher capital cushion as directed credit and venture debt increase Risk-weighted Assets (RWAs).Support: The new capital will enable digital and collateral-free lending, support venture debt to startups with higher RWAs, and allow SIDBI to raise resources at fair rates, passing lower interest benefits to MSMEs.About Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI):Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)- Manoj MittalHeadquarters – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP)Established – 1990
Union Cabinet Approves Rs. 5,000 Cr Equity Infusion to SIDBI for MSMEsOn 21st January 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved an equity infusion of Rs 5,000 crore into the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to expand credit availability for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and support employment generation.What? Equity support of Rs 5,000 crore approved for SIDBI.By Whom? Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi.Implementer: Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance (MoF).Tranches: Three installments (FY26 to FY28).Tranche 1: Rs 3,000 crore in FY 2025-26Tranche 2: Rs 1,000 crore in FY 2026-27Tranche 3: Rs 1,000 crore in FY 2027-28SIDBI Equity Infusion Plan:Infusion: The equity capital of Rs 5,000 crore will be infused into SIDBI by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance (MoF), in three distinct tranches in Financial Year (FY) 2026-2028.Tranche 1: Rs 3,000 crore in FY 2025-26 at a book value of Rs 568.65 per share (as of 31st March 2025).Tranche 2: Rs 1,000 crore in FY 2026-27 at the book value as of 31st March 2026.Tranche 3: Rs 1,000 crore in FY 2027-28 at the book value as of 31st March 2027.MSME Growth: Financial assistance will grow from 76.26 lakh MSMEs in FY25 to 1.02 crore by FY28, adding 25.74 lakh units, generating 1.12 crore new jobs, while 6.90 crore existing MSMEs have created 30.16 crore jobs (as of 30th September 2025).Capital Adequacy: The equity infusion will help maintain SIDBI’s Capital to Risk-weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) above 10.50% under stress and 14.50% under Pillar 1 and 2 norms, protect its credit rating, and provide a higher capital cushion as directed credit and venture debt increase Risk-weighted Assets (RWAs).Support: The new capital will enable digital and collateral-free lending, support venture debt to startups with higher RWAs, and allow SIDBI to raise resources at fair rates, passing lower interest benefits to MSMEs.About Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI):Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)- Manoj MittalHeadquarters – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP)Established – 1990
Union Cabinet Approves Rs. 5,000 Cr Equity Infusion to SIDBI for MSMEsOn 21st January 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved an equity infusion of Rs 5,000 crore into the Small Industries Development Bank of I...
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Cabinet Approves Continuation of Atal Pension Yojana till 2030-31In January 2026, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved the continuation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to Financial Year 2030-31 (FY31) along with extension of funding support for promotional and developmental activities and gap funding.About Atal Pension Yojana (APY):Purpose: The Government of India (GoI) launched the APY on 9th May 2015 to create a universal social security system for all Indians, especially the poor, the under-privileged and the workers in the unorganised sector. The Scheme is being implemented with effect from 1st June 2015.Administration: The APY is administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) under the overall administrative and institutional architecture of the National Pension System (NPS).Age Criteria: The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years (Yrs) and maximum age is 40 Yrs.Guaranteed Pension Amount: Each subscriber under APY shall receive a Central Government guaranteed minimum pension ranging from Rs. 1000 per month to Rs. 5000 per month, after the age of 60 years until death.Progress: As of 19th January, 2026, APY has enrolled more than 8.66 crore (Cr) subscribers, emerging as a key pillar of India’s inclusive social security system.PSBs have dominated enrolments, accounting for approximately 70.44% of total subscriptions, whilst RRBs contributed 19.80%.Implementation Strategy: The scheme will continue up to FY31 with Government support for:Promotional and developmental activities to expand outreach among unorganised workers, including awareness creation and capacity building.Gap funding to meet viability requirements and ensure the sustainability of the scheme.
Cabinet Approves Continuation of Atal Pension Yojana till 2030-31In January 2026, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved the continuation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to Financial Year 2030-31 (FY31) along with extension of funding support for promotional and developmental activities and gap funding.About Atal Pension Yojana (APY):Purpose: The Government of India (GoI) launched the APY on 9th May 2015 to create a universal social security system for all Indians, especially the poor, the under-privileged and the workers in the unorganised sector. The Scheme is being implemented with effect from 1st June 2015.Administration: The APY is administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) under the overall administrative and institutional architecture of the National Pension System (NPS).Age Criteria: The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years (Yrs) and maximum age is 40 Yrs.Guaranteed Pension Amount: Each subscriber under APY shall receive a Central Government guaranteed minimum pension ranging from Rs. 1000 per month to Rs. 5000 per month, after the age of 60 years until death.Progress: As of 19th January, 2026, APY has enrolled more than 8.66 crore (Cr) subscribers, emerging as a key pillar of India’s inclusive social security system.PSBs have dominated enrolments, accounting for approximately 70.44% of total subscriptions, whilst RRBs contributed 19.80%.Implementation Strategy: The scheme will continue up to FY31 with Government support for:Promotional and developmental activities to expand outreach among unorganised workers, including awareness creation and capacity building.Gap funding to meet viability requirements and ensure the sustainability of the scheme.
Cabinet Approves Continuation of Atal Pension Yojana till 2030-31In January 2026, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved the continuation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to Financial Year 2030-31 (FY31) along with...
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan Releases Book ‘Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi- Challenge and Response’On 20 January 2026, Vice President (VP) C.P. Radhakrishnan released a book titled ‘Chalice of Ambrosia : Ram Janmabhoomi- Challenge and Response’, authored by Dr. Surendra Kumar Pachauri, former Secretary to the Government of India (GoI), at the VP’s Enclave in New Delhi, Delhi.The book was published by Har-Anand Publications.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan Releases Book ‘Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi- Challenge and Response’On 20 January 2026, Vice President (VP) C.P. Radhakrishnan released a book titled ‘Chalice of Ambrosia : Ram Janmabhoomi- Challenge and Response’, authored by Dr. Surendra Kumar Pachauri, former Secretary to the Government of India (GoI), at the VP’s Enclave in New Delhi, Delhi.The book was published by Har-Anand Publications.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan Releases Book ‘Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi- Challenge and Response’On 20 January 2026, Vice President (VP) C.P. Radhakrishnan released a book titled ‘Chalice of Ambrosia : Ram Janmabhoomi- Challenge and Resp...
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