11 Jul 2026

India has stepped up its engagement with Chinese companies as diplomatic and economic ties continue to improve. Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami recently met senior executives from leading Chinese businesses and reaffirmed the Indian Embassy's support for companies looking to invest and expand in India. The outreach follows recent easing of restrictions on Chinese investments and comes as China became India's largest trading partner in FY2025-26. The discussions also covered pharmaceutical exports, bilateral trade, market access and measures to strengthen commercial cooperation between the two countries.Read more

09 Jul 2026

The Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), organised the Namaste Mumbai Conclave 2026 and The Grand CivicTech Fund Quest in Mumbai earlier this month. The event brought together government officials, industry leaders, investors, academicians and entrepreneurs to discuss Mumbai's future as a creative, cultural and innovation-driven city. Alongside panel discussions on urban development and city branding, the conclave featured a CivicTech startup competition aimed at supporting technology-led solutions for urban governance. Niramai Health Analytix Pvt. Ltd. emerged as the winner of the competition, while BMC highlighted its efforts to foster civic innovation through its SMILE incubation programme.Read more

07 Jul 2026

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) reported that its operational efficiency programme, Project Samridhi, improved earnings by USD 0.54 per barrel during FY26 through cost optimisation and refinery performance enhancements. The initiative generated EBITDA gains of INR 1,691 crore while supporting broader investments in refining, pipeline and fuel retail infrastructure. The programme forms part of HPCL's strategy to strengthen operational efficiency, expand energy infrastructure and improve financial performance across its refining and marketing network.Read more

02 Jul 2026

• Uttar Pradesh is strengthening its infrastructure and digital governance framework as part of its strategy to become a USD 1 trillion economy, with a focus on improving connectivity, ease of doing business and public service delivery.
• The state is expanding its network of expressways, airports, waterways, logistics hubs and defence manufacturing corridors to attract investments, improve regional connectivity and generate employment.
• The government believes sustained investments in physical infrastructure, technology-driven governance and industrial development will strengthen economic growth and help achieve its long-term development goals while contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat.Read more

20 Jun 2026

Real estate industry executives believe the recent US-Iran peace agreement could have a favourable impact on India’s residential property market by reducing global economic uncertainty and easing inflationary pressures. Industry stakeholders said the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could help stabilise energy and commodity prices, improving the broader macroeconomic environment. Developers expect the development to provide greater flexibility for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on interest rates, supporting housing affordability and consumer sentiment. According to industry representatives, improved economic visibility and stable borrowing conditions may encourage first-time buyers, end-users and prospective purchasers who have delayed purchase decisions to re-enter the market, potentially supporting residential sales momentum across housing segments in the coming quarters.Read more

13 Jun 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has called for strengthening alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms to support the growing economic relationship between India and the United Kingdom following the conclusion of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Speaking at the fourth edition of the International Conference on “Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes” in London, he said the FTA is expected to increase bilateral trade by approximately USD 34 billion annually in the coming years. He emphasised that robust arbitration and mediation systems are essential to converting commercial confidence into practical business outcomes. Justice Kant also advocated joint arbitrator training programmes, affordable dispute resolution processes and stronger integration of mediation and arbitration to ensure accessibility for businesses of all sizes.Read more

12 Jun 2026

• India has identified 74 locations for new land ports, including three on the China border and six on the Pakistan border, to expand border infrastructure.
• The proposed facilities will support customs, immigration, cargo handling and security operations, strengthening cross-border trade and passenger movement.
• The expansion will be undertaken by the Land Ports Authority of India as part of a broader effort to improve logistics efficiency, connectivity and economic activity in border areas.Read more

09 Jun 2026

• India's economy grew 7.8% year-on-year in the January-March quarter, exceeding the 7.2% forecast by economists.
• Strong private investment, higher agricultural output and continued construction activity supported growth despite the initial impact of geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
• The National Statistics Office revised India's FY26 GDP growth estimate to 7.7%, slightly higher than its earlier projection of 7.6%.
• Economists noted that resilient domestic demand helped sustain growth, although private consumption remained uneven in some segments.
• Analysts expect growth to moderate in FY27 amid risks from elevated energy prices, geopolitical uncertainties, inflationary pressures and concerns over monsoon conditions.Read more

25 May 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state is on track to become a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030, backed by growth in infrastructure, artificial intelligence, startups and innovation-led sectors. Speaking at the ImagiNxt 2026 event in Mumbai, he said Maharashtra has already become the world’s 30th largest economy and could surpass the economies of Singapore and the UAE within the next few years. The state government is also increasing the use of AI across governance, agriculture and the criminal justice system while closely monitoring investment execution through dedicated mechanisms.Read more

14 May 2026

• Devendra Fadnavis said Maharashtra aims to become a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030 and a leading global regional economy by 2047.
• The Chief Minister stated that Maharashtra currently has a USD 660 billion economy and contributes nearly 15 per cent to India’s economy.
• He highlighted large-scale infrastructure investments including the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Samruddhi Mahamarg, Navi Mumbai International Airport and Vadhavan Port.
• Fadnavis said Maharashtra is positioning itself as a hub for AI, semiconductors, EVs, advanced manufacturing, clean energy and data centres.Read more