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India will invest USD 82 billion in port projects by 2035, raise share of clean renewable energy source in maritime sector, develop waterways, augment seaplane services and boost tourism around lighthouses  
 

As per the weekly statistical supplement of the Reserve Bank of India, the reserves increased to $583.865 billion from $583.697 billion reported for the week ended 12 February 
 

In a boost to India’s renewables sector, it is expected to get investments to the tune of around USD 500 billion

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India will invest $130 billion for military modernisation, while inaugurating the 13th edition of Aero India show at Yelanhaka Air Force station in Bengaluru.
 

The government will introduce the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Bill, 2021 in the current Budget session
 

India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped up by around $1.091 billion during the week ending 22 January to $585.334 billion

Bill Gates has praised India for its scientific innovation and vaccine manufacturing capability 
 

India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $2.563 billion to reach a record high of over $581 billion

In a strong endorsement of the Indian economy and attempt to increase its India footprint, retail giant Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) has announced that it will triple its commitment to India by sourcing $10 billion annually from the country by 2027
 

India manufactures more than 60% of all vaccines sold across the globe, and while its $40 billion pharmaceutical sector is not yet involved in the production of the expensive Pfizer Inc and Moderna shots, the nation will play a pivotal role in immunizing much of the world

While farmers’ protests go on, the Union government has purchased Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes
 

 Philanthropist Bill Gates hails India for its innovation in financial policies  

While farmers are protesting against the farm laws enacted by the Indian Parliament, Israeli’s envoy to India had expressed his sanguinity over the laws, emphasising they empower Indian farmers

In Maharashtra, as per MahaFPC, the umbrella body of farmer producing companies (FPCs) FPCs in four districts have made about Rs 10 crores from trade outside mandis

 Indian economy saw its foreign direct investment (FDI) double to $28.1 billion in the July-September quarter from $14.06 billion in the same period last year