1st National Space Day: A look at India's progress over the years in sector

"It is a day to laud the contributions of our space scientists. Our Government has taken a series of futuristic decisions relating to this sector and we will do even more," says PM Narendra Modi

India on Friday celebrated the first National Space Day, marking the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's South Pole. The government highlighted its recent achievements in the space sector, stating that 'for India, the sky isn’t the limit — it's just the beginning.' In recent years, the country's space budget has increased, and profits from space ventures have also multiplied significantly. Business Standard takes a look at India's key achievements in the last decade and its road ahead.