Diplomacy & International Relations

Germany Backs India in Push to Fast Track EU Free Trade Agreement

India and Germany have agreed to work together to accelerate negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said following talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in New Delhi. The ministers also noted that bilateral trade, which reached almost EUR 50 billion last year, […]

Rosatom in Talks with India on Nuclear and Quantum Technology Projects

Rosatom, a Russian state-owned nuclear energy company, has confirmed that it is in discussions with India on new nuclear power projects, including proposals for floating nuclear power plants and advanced reactor technologies. The company said these talks also cover potential cooperation in emerging technology fields such as quantum research. Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, […]

Bharat Forge’s Baba Kalyani Calls For Deeper India-Japan Economic Cooperation

Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani, co-chairing the 12th Japan-India Business Leaders Forum in Tokyo, outlined areas of strategic collaboration between the two countries in sectors ranging from technology and manufacturing to energy and skill development. The forum, held after a gap of seven years, brought together business leaders from both nations to discuss investment priorities […]

TVS Motor Chairman Sudarshan Venu Highlights India-Africa Business Opportunities

Sudarshan Venu, Chairman of TVS Motor, called for stronger business partnerships between India and Africa at the 20th CII India Africa Business Conclave. He said such collaborations should move beyond transactional engagements and focus on long-term growth. Venu emphasised potential synergies in areas such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, and fintech, alongside Africa’s expanding customer base […]

Delhi and Oslo Launch Joint Initiative on Electric Mobility

The Delhi government and the City of Oslo have announced a new partnership to advance electric mobility and urban transport decarbonisation. The collaboration, called the Delhi-Oslo Smart Transport Initiative (DOSTI), was launched at the India Clean Transportation Summit (ICTS) 2025 in Delhi. The initiative will focus on knowledge sharing between the two cities in areas […]

India and Russia Sign Protocol to Deepen Cooperation in Aerospace, Aluminium, Fertilisers, Railways & Mining

India and Russia signed a protocol on 6 August 2025 in New Delhi to advance cooperation in key industrial sectors including aluminium, fertilisers, railways, aerospace projects, and mining technologies, during the 11th Session of the India‑Russia Working Group on Modernisation and Industrial Cooperation. The session was co‑chaired by Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary of the Department for Promotion […]

Manufacturing Gets a Push Under India–UK Comprehensive Trade Agreement

The recently concluded India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is expected to significantly benefit India’s manufacturing industries, particularly in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery. The agreement aims to double bilateral trade between the two countries to USD 112 billion by 2030 and provides nearly full tariff elimination on Indian exports to […]

Croatian Business Leaders Eye Growth Opportunities in Indian Market

Discussions between Indian and Croatian business leaders have highlighted mutual efforts to expand economic cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, and labour. Croatia has attracted interest from Indian companies in sectors such as logistics and manufacturing, and officials expressed openness to deeper collaboration. Croatia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Gordan Grlić Radman, noted that Indian […]

Carraro, UFI to Invest in Manufacturing Expansion in India

Carraro Group, a manufacturer of transmission systems, has announced plans to invest Euro 350 million in India over the next five to seven years. The company, which has already invested approximately Euro 200 million and employs 1,600 people in the country, aims to nearly double its current investment base. The investment is dedicated to developing […]