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- Indian exports of goods to the 7 Midwest states under the jurisdiction of CGI Chicago almost doubled in 2025 with total exports of USD21.58 billion, an increase of USD10.46 billion or 94% from 2024 ($11.12Billion). Indian exports of goods to Midwest accounts for 20.78% of its total exports of goods to the US in 2025 as compared to that of 12.73% of 2024.
- Its startup ecosystem had expanded from about 350-400 startups in 2014 to more than 2.3 lakh at present, generating nearly 24-25 lakh jobs. Nearly half of these startups are located in Tier-II and Tier-III cities, while 35-39 per cent are women-led.
- India’s space startup ecosystem had grown from a single-digit number of startups a few years ago to around 400 today. India’s space economy is now valued at nearly $9 billion and is projected to reach $45 billion by the end of the next seven to eight years.
- India is home to 126 unicorns.
- The Indian government has implemented a range of policies and initiatives to enhance Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country. Notable efforts include the "Make in India" campaign, Liberalization of FDI policies, particularly in retail, defence, insurance, and single-brand retail trading, has been a key strategy. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation has improved transparency, while Special Economic Zones (SEZs) provide dedicated spaces with tax incentives.
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