Commerce & Industry
Commerce & Industry
Tata Sons may select Singapore as a partner for its semiconductor ventures, according to Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam. Following a meeting with Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in Mumbai, the Minister noted Singapore’s significant role in global semiconductor equipment production, holding a 20%
by Amal AnzariIndia is set to host the highest number of Trump-branded properties outside the United States, with six new projects planned across cities including Noida, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Pune. These will join the existing four luxury residential towers in Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon, and Kolkata, bringing the total to 10 over the
by Amal AnzariExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong to discuss advancing the India-Singapore partnership, with a focus on industrial parks, innovation, and semiconductor development. Jaishankar shared on X that they explored “contemporary partnerships” spanning green energy, skilling, and tech-driven areas. This visit follows the recent defence
by Amal AnzariSwiss 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 Amal AnzariA 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 Amal AnzariCommerce 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 Amal AnzariThe 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 Amal AnzariIndia 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 Amal AnzariTata Sons may select Singapore as a partner for its semiconductor ventures, according to Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam. Following a meeting with Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in Mumbai, the Minister noted Singapore’s significant role in global semiconductor equipment production, holding a 20%
by Amal AnzariTata Sons may select Singapore as a partner for its semiconductor ventures, according to Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam. Following a meeting with Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in Mumbai, the Minister noted Singapore’s significant role in global semiconductor equipment production, holding a 20%
by Amal AnzariIndia is set to host the highest number of Trump-branded properties outside the United States, with six new projects planned across cities including Noida, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Pune. These will join the existing four luxury residential towers in Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon, and Kolkata, bringing the total to 10 over the
by Amal AnzariExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong to discuss advancing the India-Singapore partnership, with a focus on industrial parks, innovation, and semiconductor development. Jaishankar shared on X that they explored “contemporary partnerships” spanning green energy, skilling, and tech-driven areas. This visit follows the recent defence
by Amal AnzariSwiss 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 Amal AnzariA 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 Amal AnzariCommerce 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 Amal AnzariThe 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 Amal AnzariIndia 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 Amal AnzariHighlights include conflicting views on the repo rate cut, the Reliance-Disney merger, ISRO's proposal to Mexico and views from columnists on the violence in Manipur.
by Daanish NarayanIn line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to expand national connectivity, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced plans to introduce seaplanes to reach remote areas across India, including the North East. During an aviation conference at Meghalaya’s Umiam Lake, Naidu took a test ride on
by Amal AnzariIndia's goods exports rose by 17.25% to $39.2 billion in October, marking the highest monthly tally in recent times, while imports reached $66.34 billion, a 3.9% increase from last year. From April to October, non-petroleum exports set a new high at $211.3 billion,
by Amal AnzariReserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das shared an optimistic view on India's economic resilience, despite global challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions. Das highlighted the RBI’s measures, including a robust regulatory framework and responsive policy shifts, to address emerging risks. He pointed to improved inflation
by Amal AnzariHighlights include the inauguration of projects by the PM, India's push for nuclear power, the rise in renewable energy capacity and views from columnists on the Maharashtra state elections.
by Daanish NarayanThe United States remains the top importer of Indian engineering goods, purchasing $9.3 billion (up 6.2%) from April to September, according to data from the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC). The United Arab Emirates (UAE), benefitting from a Free Trade Agreement with India, secured the second spot with
by Amal AnzariSweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, announced that four Swedish companies, including IKEA, are considering establishing bases in Tamil Nadu. Currently, 70 Swedish firms operate in the State, employing around 25,000 people. Other Swedish companies, such as Scandinavian Robot Systems in Chennai and Jacobi in Coimbatore, will open
by Amal AnzariVoting concluded for 31 Assembly seats across 10 states, with significant voter turnout. Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, featuring Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s debut, recorded 64.27% turnout, lower than the previous 72.92%. Rajasthan's seven Assembly constituencies saw a turnout of 64.82%. Karnataka recorded the
by Amal AnzariHighlights include conflicting views on the repo rate cut, the Reliance-Disney merger, ISRO's proposal to Mexico and views from columnists on the violence in Manipur.
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to expand national connectivity, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced plans to introduce seaplanes to reach remote areas across India, including the North East. During an aviation conference at Meghalaya’s Umiam Lake, Naidu took a test ride on
India's goods exports rose by 17.25% to $39.2 billion in October, marking the highest monthly tally in recent times, while imports reached $66.34 billion, a 3.9% increase from last year. From April to October, non-petroleum exports set a new high at $211.3 billion,
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das shared an optimistic view on India's economic resilience, despite global challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions. Das highlighted the RBI’s measures, including a robust regulatory framework and responsive policy shifts, to address emerging risks. He pointed to improved inflation
Highlights include the inauguration of projects by the PM, India's push for nuclear power, the rise in renewable energy capacity and views from columnists on the Maharashtra state elections.
The United States remains the top importer of Indian engineering goods, purchasing $9.3 billion (up 6.2%) from April to September, according to data from the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC). The United Arab Emirates (UAE), benefitting from a Free Trade Agreement with India, secured the second spot with
Sweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, announced that four Swedish companies, including IKEA, are considering establishing bases in Tamil Nadu. Currently, 70 Swedish firms operate in the State, employing around 25,000 people. Other Swedish companies, such as Scandinavian Robot Systems in Chennai and Jacobi in Coimbatore, will open
Voting concluded for 31 Assembly seats across 10 states, with significant voter turnout. Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, featuring Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s debut, recorded 64.27% turnout, lower than the previous 72.92%. Rajasthan's seven Assembly constituencies saw a turnout of 64.82%. Karnataka recorded the