Niti Aayog News

The first edition assessed the fiscal performance of 18 major states, this edition includes the 10 northeastern and Himalayan states, making the Index more inclusive and representative of India’s fiscal diversity.  

The latest edition of the quarterly report places a thematic focus on India's electronics trade, examining the country's export performance across categories and its participation in the global electronics value chain. Sahoo said the global electronics market is valued at USD 4.6 trillion, presenting significant opportunities for India to scale up its share, which currently stands at around 1 per cent.

The analysis, based on mapping of global automotive exports, India’s exports, and stakeholder consultations, suggests specific policy steps to enhance competitiveness, global positioning, two-way trade, and to reorient production toward high-demand segments. 

Speaking at the CII Smart Manufacturing Summit in New Delhi, Huddar said, "The vision of Viksit Bharat targets manufacturing contributing 25 percent of GDP by 2047, but under current trajectories India would fall short by about USD 5.1 trillion."    

According to the latest NITI Aayog reports on India’s services sector and state-level economic performance, the services industry now drives most of the country’s economy.

The report will help in localising water budget preparation, identify hot spots in water consumption and plan for efficient water use before critical levels are reached for equitable distribution and ensuring resilience.

The event set the tone for a national dialogue on shaping India's employment and skilling strategies and job creation for India's rapidly transforming economy, which is driven by technology, sustainability, and inclusion, a release said.  

In a recent meeting, NITI Aayog presented its findings from a review of AI-related projects being implemented in various districts before the summit.

It will focus on building India-specific large language models, deploying 38,000 GPUs, and setting up AI labs in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to spread adoption across the country.

 Right now, any investment by a Chinese company in an Indian firm, no matter the amount, needs security clearance from both the Home and Foreign Ministries—a process that’s caused major delays and stalled some big deals.

Dr Saraswat also reiterated NITI Aayog’s commitment to driving systemic reform through continuous engagement with stakeholders and evidence-based policy recommendations.

The IMF projects that India will remain the fastest-growing major economy over the next two years, with GDP growth expected at 6.2 percent in 2025 and 6.3 percent in 2026, outpacing global and regional peers.  

According to a statement from NITI Aayog, the meeting underscores the Prime Minister's commitment to work with all states as "Team India" for achieving the goal of a developed Bharat.

With AI adoption surging across sectors, the need for reliable, scalable, and sustainable AI infrastructure has never been more urgent.

NITI Aayog's report outlines several strategic fiscal and non-fiscal interventions aimed at enhancing India's global competitiveness in the automotive sector. 

The portal will facilitate an understanding of macro, fiscal, demographic, and socio-economic trends; easily accessible data and user-friendly format and will also address the ongoing need for consolidated sectoral data in one place. 

NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), has developed a portal which is a comprehensive repository of data on social, economic and fiscal parameters, research reports, papers, and expert commentary on State Finances for a period of about 30 years.

He said that India cannot become a developed nation until it raises its standards and manufacturing systems across the country.

Additionally, the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) is creating an AI strategy room to equip future leaders with real-time data analytics and interactive decision-making tools. 

NITI Aayog has projected that the gig economy in India will employ over 1 crore workers in 2024-25, subsequently reaching 2.35 crore by 2029-30.