India–EU Set to Create 2-Billion-People Mega Market
India and the European Union are very close to finalising a very important Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has described as the “Mother of All Deals”. She spoke about it at the World Economic Forum in Davos, which means this is a very big and important agreement….
Yash Sharma
India Suggests Linking BRICS Digital Currencies
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has suggested that BRICS countries collaborate to integrate their digital currencies. Their goal is to make International payments easier, faster and cheaper. BRICS include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, and later, some additional countries, such as the UAE, Iran, and Indonesia, joined. Sources say…
India’s China Exports Jump, U.S. Trade Weakens in Dec
Amid steep tariff measures imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump’s Administration, India’s export landscape is undergoing notable changes. December records suggest that exports to China rose sharply, while U.S. exports have softened after the Trump administration’s tariff surge last year. Exports to China surged 67% in December to $2 billion, in contrast…
Sumit
India’s Trade Deficit Widens to $25 Bn As Imports Rise
India’s trade deficit widened in December 2025 to $25 billion as imports surged 9 per cent to $63.6 billion. This significant increase in imports is driven by shipments of fertiliser, electronics, and silver. Meanwhile, exports rose 1.9 per cent to $38.5 billion, with the value of shipments to the US remaining the same. India’s exports…
Vipin
Ola Electric to Boost its 4680 Bharat Cell Platform
The largest riding service company in India, Ola Electric, made a major announcement to expand its 4680 Bharat Cell Platform. This initiative aims to streamline the purchase of 4680 Bharat cells (1.5KWh platform pack) for applications across automobiles, robots, drones, and portable medical equipment, benefiting businesses and startups by enabling direct purchase. Additionally, the Bengaluru-based…
Shipra Prajapati
India Falls to Third Place in Russian Crude Oil Imports
India’s imports of Russian crude oil have dropped since the implementation of the price cap policy, with a significant 29 per cent month-on-month decline, but they are making a strong comeback in January this year. Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reported that the deterioration occurred despite total imports growing marginally. The…
Himanshu
Trump to Impose 25% Tariff on Nations, Including India
United States President Donald Trump has announced that a new global tariff on countries trading with Iran will be imposed at 25 per cent by the world’s largest economy. The big move is an act as a strategy to tackle Iran over its response to the protests that have reportedly involved around 600 people. Trump…
India Advocates Global Cooperation on Renewable Energy
Union Minister of India Prahlad Joshi called for global cooperation to help developing countries expand renewable energy capacity while still meeting their respective development goals. The minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) made the remarks at the 16th International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to an…
Piyush Goyal Invites Liechtenstein to Invest in India
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal invited European companies from Liechtenstein to invest in India and leverage the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) to expand their presence. Piyush Goyal, on an official visit to Liechtenstein, emphasised India’s scale, reform momentum, and expanding consumer market, supported by a strong industrial base and a sustained focus on…
Lenovo Seeks to Double India Business in 3 Years
Lenovo, a global technology company, aims to increase its India’s business within the next three years, focusing on its Motorola smartphone segment and the high double-digit growth in infrastructure and services. The company’s Asia Pacific President, Amar Babu, believes India is a primary growth market, contributing to its ‘India for the world’ innovation strategy and…
