At railway stations across India, a quiet transformation is underway, bringing local craftsmanship into the heart of everyday journeys.

India’s tribal communities are redefining their place in the global economy, transforming forest-based livelihoods into sustainable, high-value products that resonate with modern consumers. This shift from subsistence to enterprise reflects a broader reimagining of tribal economies, where tradition is no longer isolated but integrated into national and global markets.

Navi Mumbai’s Textile Recovery Facility is transforming textile waste into opportunity through circular systems and community participation. The initiative cuts landfill waste, creates livelihoods, and offers a scalable model for urban India.

The twenty-first century is being shaped as much by imagination as by industry. Economic strength is no longer measured only in factories and freight corridors, but in intellectual property, digital platforms, and cultural influence. Ideas travel faster than goods, narratives move markets, and creative ecosystems increasingly determine how nations are seen, heard, and partnered globally. In this environment, the creative economy has emerged as a defining arena of growth and strategic presence.

The data centre industry in India is growing steadily. The total data centre capacity in the country has increased from about 375 MW in 2020 to around 1500 MW by 2025.

A high-voltage supercapacitor based on a dual-functional porous graphene carbon nanocomposite electrode has been developed, which could facilitate stabler supercapacitors for applications like solar panels and also provide electric vehicles with increased range and faster acceleration.