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Trade momentum to slow as Asia-Pacific adjusts to shifting global landscape

India, Jan. 28 -- In 2025, Asia-Pacific remained a pivotal force in global trade despite slowing momentum due to geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainties. The region saw a temporary boost in me... Read More


"Mother of all deals" India-EU Free Trade Agreement locks in market access, but climate compliance looms large

India, Jan. 27 -- India and the European Union have finalised a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement after nearly two decades of negotiations The deal provides wide-ranging tariff reductions and expande... Read More


India's infrastructure spend tops 3% of GDP as climate risks strain insurance cover: Report

India, Jan. 26 -- India's infrastructure spending has crossed 3 per cent of gross domestic product, but floods, cyclones, landslides and extreme heat are increasingly damaging highways, ports, urban a... Read More


Tobacco still beats nutrition in Indian household budgets; is it a 25-year policy failure?

India, Jan. 25 -- Despite economic growth and policy efforts, Indian households continue to spend more on tobacco than on essential nutrition, highlighting a persistent public health issue. The trend... Read More


India charts roadmap to tap 100 GW of hydro pumped storage to stabilise renewables surge

India, Jan. 23 -- India aims to develop 100 GW of hydro pumped storage by 2047 to stabilise its renewable energy surge. The strategy positions pumped storage as essential for managing peak demand and... Read More


Oil geopolitics no longer episodic, India must plan for permanent volatility: Hardeep Puri

India, Jan. 23 -- India can no longer treat geopolitical shocks in oil markets as temporary disruptions, Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, warning that price volatility... Read More


India's battery PLI scheme hit just 2.8% of target in 4 years

India, Jan. 22 -- India's battery manufacturing initiative under the ACC PLI scheme has achieved only 2.8% of its target. Despite initial investment promises, actual progress is slow, with only Ola E... Read More


India-EU trade deal gains urgency as geopolitics and climate rules reshape global commerce

India, Jan. 22 -- The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is gaining urgency as global trade faces geopolitical and climate challenges. Seen as more than a market-access pact, it aims to stabilise supply c... Read More


India pitches $300-350 bn clean energy investment at Davos

India, Jan. 22 -- Presenting as one of the world's largest and most investment-ready markets for clean energy at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, India sought investments of $300-$350 billion in t... Read More


Centre proposes automatic tariff revisions to curb losses at state power firms in new draft electricity policy

India, Jan. 21 -- The draft National Electricity Policy 2026 proposes automatic, index-linked tariff revisions if state regulators delay orders The Centre says the move is aimed at reducing losses an... Read More