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India's cement industry is expected to witness steady growth in the coming years, with cement volumes projected to expand by 6-7 per cent in FY27, supported by sustained demand from the housing and infrastructure sectors, according to a report by rating agency ICRA.

The economic impact will be driven by AI adoption across sectors including healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, financial services, education, governance, and climate services, where automation and data-driven decision-making are already improving productivity and service delivery.

MapmyIndia Mappls expanded the features of its Mappls App by adding multimodal public transport routes for metro, rail, and bus travel. This update allows users to see public transport information alongside private vehicle navigation on one platform. According to a press release from MapmyIndia Mappls, the app helps commuters find stations, stops, and interchange options to plan their daily travels more effectively.

Bursting the myth, it cited NASSCOM's report titled "Advancing India's AI Skills", and said, India's AI talent base is expected to grow from about 6 to 6.5 lakh professionals to more than 12.5 lakh by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate of 15 per cent.

Economic reforms in 2025 reflect a maturing phase of India's governance, where the emphasis shifted decisively from "expanding regulatory frameworks" to "delivering measurable outcomes", the government said in a Year-Ender note.

The 132 kV transmission line for power transmission and the 100 MVA, 33/132 kV capacity transformer of the plant at Kajra Solar Power Plant located in Lakhisarai district of Bihar have been successfully energised.