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Swiss companies like engineering firm ABB and logistics group Kuehne+Nagel are stepping up investments in India, driven by rapid growth and a $100 billion trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. TEPA, set to cut tariffs
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India has exported military equipment to more than 100 countries in the past financial year, with the United States, France, and Armenia emerging as the top customers, according to official sources. The U.S. imports include aircraft and helicopter components for defence companies such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing, while
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A high-level delegation from Rhineland, Germany, led by Minister for Economic Affairs Daniela Schmitt, met Telangana’s Industries and IT Minister Sridhar Babu to discuss investment and partnership opportunities across sectors. The talks focused on chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, vaccines, packaging, poultry, agriculture, automobiles, and logistics. Minister Babu highlighted Telangana’s
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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the need to understand and respect mutual sensitivities to expedite India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, warning that no deal would be possible if the EU insists on opening up the dairy sector. Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business, Goyal
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The India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement, launched in 2000, aims to expand into a Comprehensive Economic Partnership, while SAFTA and India-Bhutan trade agreements bolster regional commerce.
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India and Turkey announced the constitution for the Indo-Turkiye Friendship Association (ITFA) to foster cooperation in economy & trade, culture & tourism, science & technology, and education between the two countries.
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The government announced its plan to sell up to a 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard through an Offer for Sale (OFS) aimed at raising approximately $244 million (Rs 2,026 crore). The sale will begin on Wednesday for non-retail investors and will open to retail investors on Thursday, with a
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India and the UAE held the second Meeting of the Joint Committee (JC) under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Both sides noted significant growth in bilateral trade during the first two years of CEPA implementation. They expressed confidence in achieving the target of $100 million in non-oil trade ahead
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Swiss companies like engineering firm ABB and logistics group Kuehne+Nagel are stepping up investments in India, driven by rapid growth and a $100 billion trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. TEPA, set to cut tariffs
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Swiss companies like engineering firm ABB and logistics group Kuehne+Nagel are stepping up investments in India, driven by rapid growth and a $100 billion trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. TEPA, set to cut tariffs
by Publisher
India has exported military equipment to more than 100 countries in the past financial year, with the United States, France, and Armenia emerging as the top customers, according to official sources. The U.S. imports include aircraft and helicopter components for defence companies such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing, while
by Publisher
A high-level delegation from Rhineland, Germany, led by Minister for Economic Affairs Daniela Schmitt, met Telangana’s Industries and IT Minister Sridhar Babu to discuss investment and partnership opportunities across sectors. The talks focused on chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, vaccines, packaging, poultry, agriculture, automobiles, and logistics. Minister Babu highlighted Telangana’s
by Publisher
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the need to understand and respect mutual sensitivities to expedite India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, warning that no deal would be possible if the EU insists on opening up the dairy sector. Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business, Goyal
by Publisher
The India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement, launched in 2000, aims to expand into a Comprehensive Economic Partnership, while SAFTA and India-Bhutan trade agreements bolster regional commerce.
by Publisher
India and Turkey announced the constitution for the Indo-Turkiye Friendship Association (ITFA) to foster cooperation in economy & trade, culture & tourism, science & technology, and education between the two countries.
by Publisher
The government announced its plan to sell up to a 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard through an Offer for Sale (OFS) aimed at raising approximately $244 million (Rs 2,026 crore). The sale will begin on Wednesday for non-retail investors and will open to retail investors on Thursday, with a
by Publisher
India and the UAE held the second Meeting of the Joint Committee (JC) under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Both sides noted significant growth in bilateral trade during the first two years of CEPA implementation. They expressed confidence in achieving the target of $100 million in non-oil trade ahead
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India’s economy expanded at a faster-than-expected annual rate of 7.4% in the quarter ended in March, despite mounting global economic uncertainty. Gross domestic product of the fourth quarter of the government’s fiscal year 2025 came in sharply higher than the 6.7% growth forecast by economists in
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India, which was ranked tenth in the world in 2014, continues to be the fastest-growing major economy. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of India’s state-run think tank Niti Aayog said, “we are the fourth-largest economy as I speak ... and this is not my data. This is IMF [international monetary
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If PM Modi licenses SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, India will be risking national sovereignty and security in handing over the keys to its skies to Elon Musk.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner in the world. Speaking after the commissioning of three naval warships here, Modi said India has always supported an open, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
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Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
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A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
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The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
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India’s economy expanded at a faster-than-expected annual rate of 7.4% in the quarter ended in March, despite mounting global economic uncertainty. Gross domestic product of the fourth quarter of the government’s fiscal year 2025 came in sharply higher than the 6.7% growth forecast by economists in

India, which was ranked tenth in the world in 2014, continues to be the fastest-growing major economy. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of India’s state-run think tank Niti Aayog said, “we are the fourth-largest economy as I speak ... and this is not my data. This is IMF [international monetary

If PM Modi licenses SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, India will be risking national sovereignty and security in handing over the keys to its skies to Elon Musk.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner in the world. Speaking after the commissioning of three naval warships here, Modi said India has always supported an open, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1

A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.

The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering