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29 April 2026 REPORTS

According to a study titled “Spotlight on the Top 25 Methane Plumes in 2025: Landfills” released by the University of California, the Jawahar Nagar Landfill (Hyderabad) is ranked 4th globally with an estimated methane emission rate of 5.9 tonnes per hour.

The Kanjurmarg Landfill (Mumbai) is ranked 12th globally among the top methane-emitting sites identified in the report.

23 April 2026 REPORTS

According to the April 2026 “World Economic Outlook” (WEO) report titled “Global Economy in the Shadow of War” released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India is ranked 6th in the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rankings.

The GDP of India is projected to grow from $3.5 trillion in 2024 to $3.92 trillion in 2025, and it is estimated to reach $6.17 trillion by 2030. In the global rankings, the USA is expected to lead with a GDP of $39 trillion, followed by China at $27.5 trillion and Germany at $5 trillion.

23 April 2026 REPORTS

Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted that patent application filings in India increased by 30.2% to 1.44 lakh in FY26, compared to 1.1 lakh in FY25. India currently holds the 6th position globally in patent filings according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Domestic patent filings rose to 99,721 in FY26 from 68,201 in FY25, resulting in an increase in their share of overall filings from 61.8% to 69.4%. Among foreign applicants, the USA recorded the highest number of filings. The highest volume of patent filings in FY26 was recorded in computer-related sectors. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra were the top contributing states.

21 April 2026 REPORTS

According to the “Growth in the New Economy: Towards a Blueprint” report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the global economy is projected to expand by $56 trillion over the next 5 years. Asia is set to remain the primary engine of global expansion, contributing more than 50% of the total growth.

Middle-income economies are projected to contribute 65% of the cumulative Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth between 2025 and 2030. The report further states that low-income economies will account for only about 1% of global growth.

20 April 2026 REPORTS

According to the “India Digital Payments Report- Year 2025 in Review” released by Worldline SA, the UPI processed 228.5 billion transactions in 2025. This is a 33% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) increase from 172.2 billion transactions in 2024. The total value of transactions reached ₹299.74 trillion.

Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions grew by 34% to 143.82 billion. The merchant acceptance infrastructure expanded as the number of Quick Response (QR) codes increased by 15% Y-o-Y to reach 731.38 million. The report also states that the total number of payment cards in circulation exceeded 1.62 billion by the end of 2025.

17 April 2026 REPORTS

According to the “India Tech Annual Funding Report 2026” released by Tracxn, Indian technology start-ups raised $11.7 billion in FY26, which is an 18% decline compared to the $14.3 billion in FY25.

India is the 4th highest funded country globally, after the USA ($426 billion), the United Kingdom (UK) ($17.8 billion), and China ($15 billion). The report recorded 13 funding rounds of over $100 million, including a $710 million investment in Nxtra.

It is to be noted that there were 47 Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), marking a 52% increase from FY25, while acquisitions dropped by 15% to 129. Bengaluru remained the primary hub for technology investments, accounting for 33% of the total funding volume.

14 April 2026 REPORTS

Union Minister Giriraj Singh released the study report titled “Market for Textiles and Clothing: National Household Survey 2024” in New Delhi. The report states that the domestic demand for textiles in India recorded a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.3%, increasing from ₹4.89 lakh crore in 2010 to ₹14.95 lakh crore in 2024.

Household demand for textiles rose from ₹4.18 lakh crore in 2010 to ₹8.77 lakh crore in 2024. The per capita demand for textiles increased at a CAGR of 7.8%, growing from ₹2,119 in 2010 to ₹6,066 in 2024.

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