Prime Minister Narendra Modi has added a historic chapter to India’s diplomatic journey by receiving Israel’s highest parliamentary honour, the Speaker of the Knesset Medal, during his ongoing visit to Jerusalem. This rare distinction underscores India’s balanced and principled engagement in the West Asian geopolitical landscape. The prestigious medal was conferred upon PM Modi by […]
Gujarat is gearing up to host the third edition of the Gujarat Semiconnect Conference 2026 on March 1 at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar, reinforcing its ambition to emerge as a central hub in India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem. Organised by the Department of Science & Technology in collaboration with the Gujarat State Electronics […]
India’s government has presented its annual budget for 2026-2027, prioritizing infrastructure and domestic manufacturing to sustain growth amid global trade uncertainty. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined total expenditure estimated at $583 billion, with infrastructure spending increasing to 12.2 trillion rupees ($133 billion) from 11.2 trillion rupees ($122 billion) in the previous year. The budget projects […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Monday that it is too early to assess the impact of recent US tariff changes on the Indian economy, noting that the commerce ministry is currently reviewing the situation. Her comments follow the US Supreme Court’s Friday verdict against the Trump administration’s sweeping import tariffs, after which President Trump […]
MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel company, announced that its corporate travel division has achieved a major milestone by crossing USD 1 billion in gross bookings during the 2025 calendar year. This marks a rapid scaling of its business-to-business operations, which now contribute over 10% of the company’s total gross bookings. The growth is powered by […]
India has firmly defended its support measures for the automobile and renewable energy sectors at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), asserting that these policies are fully compliant with global trade norms. This follows China’s successful request for the WTO dispute settlement body to establish a panel to hear the case, announced on February 24, 2026. […]
India and Canada are set to reset their diplomatic and economic ties as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in India this week, marking the first stop of his Asia-Pacific tour. The visit aims to boost bilateral trade, strengthen energy partnerships, and mend relations strained since 2023 over Canadian allegations of Indian involvement in the […]
The first round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between Israel and India has officially begun in New Delhi and will run from February 23 to February 26, 2026. By lowering or doing away with import taxes on commodities, loosening trade regulations for services, and encouraging investments, the negotiations seek to greatly strengthen bilateral commercial […]
India has released its ambitious “AI Governance Guidelines” ahead of the India AI Impact Summit, aiming to create an inclusive, safe, and innovation-friendly AI ecosystem built on the vision of “AI for all.” The framework, structured around seven core principles including trust, people first, fairness, and accountability, proposes new institutions like the AI Governance Group […]
India’s economy is projected to have grown by 8.1% in the October-December 2025 quarter (Q3 FY26), marking the second consecutive quarter of expansion above 8%, according to a report by SBI Research released on Tuesday. This forecast is powered by **strong consumption**, particularly in rural areas. The research note attributes the resilient economic activity to […]
