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…
The Solar Energy Corporation of India is developing a pioneering model to pool demand from small and medium factories for renewable thermal energy, aiming to simplify the shift from fossil fuels and lower costs, but faces challenges in integrating smaller…
India’s cabinet has approved eight railway projects worth ₹20,804 crore, aiming to add nearly 1,200 km to the network, alleviate congestion on key corridors and catalyse economic activity across nine states by 2029-30. India’s cabinet has approved eight railway expansion…
India’s markets regulator, SEBI, is set to overhaul the methodology for setting expiry-day settlement prices following sharp swings caused by the introduction of a new closing auction system, amid concerns over heightened volatility and declining shares. India’s markets regulator is…
Karnataka’s cabinet has approved a new aerospace policy targeting ₹60,000 crore in investments over five years, with incentives aimed at expanding manufacturing and job creation across underserved regions and high-tech sectors. Karnataka’s cabinet has cleared a new aerospace policy that…
India’s merchandise exports grew over 15% in April-August, crossing the $200 billion mark for the first five months of the financial year, as the country strengthens trade agreements despite worldwide economic turmoil. India’s merchandise exports rose by more than 15%…
India invites regional and inter-regional groups to the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, seeking to transform the gathering into a wider platform for cooperation on economic development and strategic issues within the Global South. India has widened the guest…
