India's June 2026 auto sales stayed positive as passenger vehicles, SUVs, commercial vehicles and tractors recorded year-on-year growth. Mahindra sold 1,06,207 vehicles (+37%), Maruti Suzuki 2,00,390 units (+19%), and Tata Motors PV 63,083 units (+69%). #Automobile #Economy

Hero MotoCorp has announced a ₹3,200 crore investment in Andhra Pradesh over the next 3 years, including a ₹750 crore global parts centre in Tirupati, to build a world-class manufacturing and electric mobility hub, strengthen its global supply chain, and reinforce India’s role in the automotive ecosystem, with chairman Pawan Munjal highlighting the company’s “Made in India, for India and the world” vision. #Automotive #MakeinIndia

🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵 We will develop the relationship as brother, sister says Japan PM Sanae Takaichi

Earlier PM Modi called the Japanese PM Sanae Takachi as his "Little Sister"

#Geopolitics

Indian Navy's INS Trikand deployed in anti piracy mission thwarts piracy bid in Gulf of Aden.

Indian Navy MARCOS commandos board MV Golden Arsenal with Indian crew and critical cargo, pirates flee as warship approaches.

#Defence

Hyderabad-based MEIL and Abu Dhabi’s Analog have formed a 50:50 joint venture to introduce physical intelligence in India, investing $300–500 million over the next 3 years; the partnership, led by MEIL’s and Analog’s will apply AI-driven robotics to improve infrastructure, mobility, public safety, and urban transformation, starting with a traffic congestion project in Hyderabad. #MakeinIndia

Cabinet approved two road infra projects worth 14,000 Crore

8km, 6 six-lane tunnel in Delhi worth 6,970 crore

242km accesscontrolled Highway connecting kanpur-kabrai #Infra

India’s capital expenditure rose 30% YoY to ₹14.5 trillion in April–June, driven by #nuclear power and #data centres, which account for nearly three-fourths of new project announcements. Traditional sectors like #manufacturing, #mining, and transport services continue to decline, revealing a lopsided investment boom.

Record ₹2.74 Trillion Outflow Hits India’s Markets In H1 2026 #Economy

Dell Technologies has shifted most of its server production to India, expanding local manufacturing under the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to meet rising demand for data sovereignty, AI adoption, and hybrid infrastructure.

The company aims to serve both domestic and #exports markets, with leaders highlighting AI’s role in boosting efficiency and job creation. #MakeinIndia

The Indian Army is operationalizing its first Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) this month, starting with the Panagarh-based XVII Mountain Strike Corps facing China.

These agile, brigade-sized units of over 5,000 troops—including infantry, artillery, engineers, service corps, and medical support—are designed for rapid deployment in mountainous terrain to enable swift, self-contained operations without mobilizing the entire corps. #Defence

India & Japan have signed an agreement for fitment of Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) mast onboard Indian Navy warships, first major defence project between the two countries. #Defence

India’s Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) is building a harmonised, citizen‑centric data ecosystem by connecting siloed government databases, standardising definitions, ensuring data quality, and introducing unique identifiers. With AI and advanced analytics, the initiative aims to turn administrative records into actionable intelligence, enabling evidence‑based policymaking and smarter governance. #Policy

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has reduced its debt by 43 per cent from its FY22 peak to below ₹2 lakh crore, marking a major milestone in its balance-sheet clean-up.

Source - Business Line


#Reforms

India Has Issued NOTAM For Aerial Activity (Likely Missile Test) In Bay Of Bengal Region.

From:08/07/2026 , 10:30 IST Until:10/07/2026 , 16:30 IST

V-Limit:Surface-Unlimited

#defence

🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵 Japan's investments in India #Investment #Geopolitics

"They call us terrorists, but it was the Pakistani army that gave weapons to Kashmiris", says Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a civil-society coalition in Pakistan occupied Kashmir

#IndianSubcontinent

NHAI said a cave-in on the new Delhi-Dehradun expressway near Shamli on July 1, 2026, was caused by rainwater stagnation after locals blocked a drainage culvert’s connection and used it as a vehicle crossing, leaving the cross-drainage system non-operational. Permanent slope protection and drains are also pending due to a land dispute with residents. The damaged stretch was repaired immediately, and NHAI is now building a 1.5 km interim drain and redesigning the gradient while monitoring the site. #Infra

🔗 Indian express

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri says the window for a retail price cut will open up if lower crude prices persist for the next 2-3 months. Points out that Crude being sold at retail pumps today was bought earlier at high prices. Adds,OMC’s continue to bear under recoveries. #Policy

Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi:

🗣️ “I could never have become CEO in any other country, including India.
— It was possible because America has a MERITOCRATIC system.”

Even today, some leaders in India talk about CASTE of doctors!(You all know who was being referred here)

#opinion