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News   -   Nov 08, 2024 Tata Sons Likely to Choose Singapore as Semiconductor Partner
Tata Sons Likely to Choose Singapore as Semiconductor Partner

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 Anzari
News   -   Nov 08, 2024 India to Lead Global Trump Tower Expansion
India to Lead Global Trump Tower Expansion

India 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 Anzari
News   -   Nov 08, 2024 Jaishankar Explores Deeper India-Singapore Partnership
Jaishankar Explores Deeper India-Singapore Partnership

External 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 Anzari
News   -   Oct 28, 2024 Swiss Companies Increase India Investments as Trade Deal Nears Approval
Swiss Companies Increase India Investments as Trade Deal Nears Approval

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 Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 25, 2024 Telangana, Rhineland Explore Investment Ties and ‘Sister State’ Partnership
Telangana, Rhineland Explore Investment Ties and ‘Sister State’ Partnership

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 Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 25, 2024 Goyal Stresses Mutual Sensitivities for India-EU Trade Talks
Goyal Stresses Mutual Sensitivities for India-EU Trade Talks

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 Amal Anzari
Economy   -   Oct 21, 2024 India's Free Trade Agreements in South Asia
India's Free Trade Agreements in South Asia

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 Amal Anzari
Economy   -   Oct 18, 2024 India-Turkey Announces Alliance
India-Turkey Announces Alliance

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 Amal Anzari
Tata Sons Likely to Choose Singapore as Semiconductor Partner
News   -   Nov 08, 2024 Tata Sons Likely to Choose Singapore as Semiconductor Partner

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 Anzari
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News   -   Nov 08, 2024 Tata Sons Likely to Choose Singapore as Semiconductor Partner
Tata Sons Likely to Choose Singapore as Semiconductor Partner

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 Anzari
News   -   Nov 08, 2024 India to Lead Global Trump Tower Expansion
India to Lead Global Trump Tower Expansion

India 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 Anzari
News   -   Nov 08, 2024 Jaishankar Explores Deeper India-Singapore Partnership
Jaishankar Explores Deeper India-Singapore Partnership

External 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 Anzari
News   -   Oct 28, 2024 Swiss Companies Increase India Investments as Trade Deal Nears Approval
Swiss Companies Increase India Investments as Trade Deal Nears Approval

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 Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 25, 2024 Telangana, Rhineland Explore Investment Ties and ‘Sister State’ Partnership
Telangana, Rhineland Explore Investment Ties and ‘Sister State’ Partnership

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 Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 25, 2024 Goyal Stresses Mutual Sensitivities for India-EU Trade Talks
Goyal Stresses Mutual Sensitivities for India-EU Trade Talks

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 Amal Anzari
Economy   -   Oct 21, 2024 India's Free Trade Agreements in South Asia
India's Free Trade Agreements in South Asia

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 Amal Anzari
Economy   -   Oct 18, 2024 India-Turkey Announces Alliance
India-Turkey Announces Alliance

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 Amal Anzari
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Morning Briefing   -   Nov 15, 2024 Commerce Minister Calls for Repo Rate Cut
Commerce Minister Calls for Repo Rate Cut

Highlights 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 Narayan
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 Seaplanes to Connect Remote India: Aviation Minister Eyes North East
Seaplanes to Connect Remote India: Aviation Minister Eyes North East

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

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 India’s October Exports Surge by 17%
India’s October Exports Surge by 17%

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,

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 RBI Governor Affirms Resilient Indian Economy Amid Global Challenges
RBI Governor Affirms Resilient Indian Economy Amid Global Challenges

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

by Amal Anzari
Morning Briefing   -   Nov 14, 2024 First Phase of Voting Completed in State Elections
First Phase of Voting Completed in State Elections

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.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 US Leads in Indian Engineering Exports; UAE, Saudi Arabia Follow
US Leads in Indian Engineering Exports; UAE, Saudi Arabia Follow

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

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures
Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures

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

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States
By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States

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

by Amal Anzari
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