Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit New Delhi for the BRICS summit on September 12 and 13, his first trip to India in four years, amid ongoing mistrust and cautious engagement between the two powers, with bilateral talks…
The Indian rupee weakened further on Thursday as rising crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns over import costs and external finances, prompting central bank interventions amidst persistent pressure. India’s rupee slipped again on…
Recent US measures against Canada underscore how quickly trade relationships can turn confrontational, offering a cautionary lesson for India as it navigates evolving international trade dynamics amid persistent US leverage. The escalating dispute between the United States and Canada is…
India’s merchandise exports have surged by more than 15% in the first five months of FY27, signalling resilience amid global economic uncertainties, with exports crossing $200 billion and new digital trade initiatives set to boost growth. India’s merchandise exports rose…
India and Russia are boosting economic cooperation through new initiatives unveiled at the first INNOPROM event in New Delhi, highlighting opportunities in manufacturing, smart cities, and bilateral trade targets of $100 billion by 2030. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry…
India launches a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation fund to accelerate the transformation of scientific research into commercially viable technologies, aiming to emulate the US model and bolster its deep-tech ecosystem. India’s ambition to build a self-reliant deep-tech…
India’s financial regulators have initiated a pioneering pilot to tokenise corporate bonds using blockchain and CBDC technology, signalling a major step towards digitising the country’s asset trading infrastructure amid wider financial inclusion efforts. India’s financial regulators have taken a step…
Indian medical device makers welcome recent regulatory reforms but warn that the broader policy framework risks misclassifying engineering products as pharmaceuticals, urging for a dedicated law and regulator to support industry growth. India’s medical device makers have welcomed some of…
At a recent BRICS forum, member countries discussed strategies to expand overseas markets, strengthen trade with Africa and Asia, and boost women’s participation in the economy, amid calls for reforms to secure sustainable growth. At a BRICS forum on Thursday,…
India has launched a new digital trade portal to help small and first-time Indian exporters connect directly with US buyers, aiming to accelerate bilateral trade towards a $500 billion target amid ongoing negotiations and trade tensions. India has opened a…
India’s wind-industry is ramping up capacity and localisation efforts, with larger turbines and expanding export markets setting the stage for a globally competitive ecosystem amid ambitious growth targets. India’s wind-turbine manufacturing industry is entering a more confident phase, with stronger…
India is recalibrating its international economic approach, expanding its options in response to Washington’s pressure and friction with Beijing, signalling a strategic shift from close alignment to cautious hedging in global politics. India is recalibrating its economic diplomacy as pressure…
