India has approved a five-year, $8.8 billion offshore oil and gas programme to boost domestic production, reduce reliance on imports, and attract foreign investment, as the country aims to unlock over 600 million tonnes of potential reserves by 2031. India…
Figures presented to Parliament reveal that Indian Railways provides a subsidy of approximately 43% on passenger tickets, meaning travellers pay only around 57% of the actual journey cost, amid ongoing debates about fare affordability and government support. Passengers paying ₹500…
Odisha has attracted Rs 66,392 crore in investment proposals during a two-day Delhi outreach, signalling a surge in its efforts to become a manufacturing and clean energy hub with new projects and job opportunities. Odisha has drawn investment proposals worth…
RC Bhargava calls on central and state governments to fast-track reforms and leverage technology to foster private enterprise and sustainable growth, amid optimistic forecasts for India’s car market expansion and green initiatives. Maruti Suzuki India chairman RC Bhargava has called…
As venture markets tighten in South Korea and Japan, founders are urged to look beyond valuation when selecting investors, focusing on fund structure, follow-on reserves, and ongoing support to build durable companies amid growing market competition. For founders, the first…
India is set to review its model bilateral investment treaty after years of criticism from trading partners over restrictive terms, with the government considering reforms to encourage foreign investment and address arbitration concerns. India is moving to revisit its model…
Experts caution Korean founders against mistaking initial overseas customer interest for long-term market traction, emphasising the importance of repeatability and scale readiness before committing substantial resources. The first overseas customer can feel like vindication. Meetings come more easily, a local…
India has introduced stricter security rules for renewable energy projects within 1 km of its borders, citing national security concerns and requiring enhanced vetting and anti-drone measures for solar, wind, and hybrid schemes near sensitive frontiers. India has tightened security…
The United Arab Emirates is actively using BRICS as a strategic platform to expand its trade relationships, targeting more predictable global commerce while marking a historic milestone in non-oil trade reaching over $1 trillion in 2025. The United Arab Emirates…
Maruti Suzuki India’s chairman, R.C. Bhargava, forecasts accelerated growth in India’s small-car segment over the next five years, citing GST reforms, while the company ramps up SUV launches and green energy initiatives including biogas production. Maruti Suzuki India’s chairman, R.C.…
S&P Global Ratings warns that a strengthening El Niño between August and October 2026 could disrupt rainfall, threaten agricultural output, and drive up inflation in India, despite recent agricultural resilience and water management improvements. S&P Global Ratings has warned that…
A decade after its launch, India’s Government e-Marketplace has evolved from a basic online portal into a vital infrastructure for transparent, inclusive, and data-driven government purchasing, connecting millions of buyers and suppliers across the country. A decade after its launch,…
