Rubio kicks off India visit with trade deal, Russian oil on agenda
During his two-day visit to Mumbai and Jamnagar, Rubio is set to meet EAM Jaishankar, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, among others.
Economy
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The changing template of global growth—and what it means for India
The world economy may have remained resilient in 2026, but volatility and unpredictability are far from over, and their impact could weigh on India’s growth trajectory as well.
India-New Zealand trade pact takes effect on October 20: How it benefits both sides
India’s free trade agreement with New Zealand takes effect on October 20, offering Indian exports full duty-free access and targeting bilateral trade of about ₹35,000 crore by 2030. Key highlights of the pact here.
Amitabh Kant on how India’s semiconductor future is taking shape: 6 states with 12 projects, ₹1.64 lakh cr investments
Gujarat emerges as the largest semiconductor hub, with six approved projects, including Tata-PSMC’s ₹91,526 crore fabrication plant.
Is India’s solar power play facing its Icarus moment?
India’s electricity grid is struggling to keep up with its solar power boom. Can the government fix the infrastructure bottlenecks before they derail the country’s clean energy ambitions?
FM Sitharaman flags global capital moving towards US, AI-linked markets as a ‘concern’ for India in 2027
FM Nirmala Sitharaman warned that continued capital outflows and global investment shifting toward the US and AI markets pose major risks to India in 2027. Details here.