India is launching its most comprehensive push yet to establish itself among the world’s top shipbuilders, backed by a significant government investment and strategic shifts aimed at expanding capacity, fostering exports, and competing with established Asian rivals. India is making…
Office leasing across India’s top seven cities increased by 7% year on year in the first nine months of 2026, driven by expanding occupier demand, global capability centres, and rising flexible workspace popularity, according to Colliers. Office leasing across India’s…
India’s medical device sector has surged from a $5bn industry in 2020-21 to about $18bn today, driven by government support and rising demand, with the latest Medical Fair India 2026 showcasing the country’s growing role as both a manufacturing hub…
Indian motorists faced no change in petrol and diesel rates despite global oil prices climbing due to rising Middle East tensions and concerns over Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Indian motorists saw no respite on Monday as fuel retailers left petrol…
Despite official low retail inflation figures, Indian companies face rising costs and may soon reveal the true pressure on consumer prices as supply chain distortions and tax policies obscure the real inflationary picture. India’s low retail inflation reading is masking…
The United States and India are nearing a major trade agreement that could redefine their economic relationship, despite ongoing disputes over Russian oil and tariff negotiations. The United States and India are nearing a trade agreement that officials say could…
Despite subdued rainfall impacting agriculture, August retail data reveals robust growth in rural vehicle sales, indicating a shift in rural mobility demand driven by non-farm activities and increased financial access. Rural India’s vehicle market remained surprisingly firm in August, even…
India’s bank unions have deferred their planned three-day nationwide strike following reassurances from the Indian Banks’ Association, allowing negotiations around a five-day workweek and Saturday holidays to continue without service disruptions. Bank unions in India have deferred a three-day nationwide…
Embraer reveals strategic partnership with Mahindra for Indian Air Force’s medium transport aircraft contest and with Adani for civilian regional aircraft, signalling a major push to establish manufacturing and support capabilities in India. Embraer has said Mahindra Group will be…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights how indirect exports and structural dependencies complicate India’s trade relationship with China, as New Delhi seeks to diversify and strengthen domestic capacities in strategic sectors. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India’s headline trade deficit with…
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council are making significant progress towards a broader free trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand cooperation in energy, technology, and services, potentially transforming regional trade dynamics. India and the Gulf Cooperation Council are…
The Indian government has ordered 112 captive coal-fired power plants to operate at full capacity from October to December to prevent power shortages during a period of unprecedented demand and dwindling fuel stocks amid hot weather conditions. India has ordered…
