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A new India-Upper Rhine Region Soft-Landing Programme has been launched to support Indian startups looking to expand into Germany and the broader European market. The initiative aims to connect Indian founders with leading innovation hubs and business networks in Germany’s Upper Rhine region.
The programme is designed to help startups navigate the European ecosystem by providing structured market-entry support, investor connections, and access to industry networks. Through the initiativ...
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Italian luxury menswear brand Vercelli has officially expanded into India’s organised retail market with the opening of its first flagship store in Mumbai, marking a strategic move to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing luxury fashion markets.
The new flagship outlet, located in Mumbai’s Juhu area, was launched in partnership with Indian textile company Rishab World, which holds the brand’s India licence. The collaboration aims to position Vercelli strongly wit...
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India’s Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is being viewed as a strategic milestone that goes beyond traditional tariff reductions and trade benefits. The agreement reflects a broader effort to strengthen long-term economic partnerships based on trust, investment, and innovation between India and advanced European economies.
Signed in March 2024 after nearly 16 years of negotiations and implemented in October 2025, the agreeme...
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Prague-based fintech 4Trans has partnered with Allianz Trade to provide European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with more secure funding solutions while protecting them from potential revenue losses. The collaboration focuses on strengthening financial support for companies operating in the supply chain and logistics sector, helping them manage cash flow and reduce financial risks.
Through the partnership, 4Trans will combine its invoice-factoring financing products with Alli...
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Sustainability data platform Dcycle, headquartered in the UK and Madrid, has acquired German ESG software company ESG-X as part of its strategy to expand across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) and strengthen its sustainability data management capabilities.
The acquisition combines Dcycle’s infrastructure for managing non-financial and sustainability data with ESG-X’s AI-powered sustainability reporting technology, which helps companies automate complex processes such...
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German naval systems company thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has signed a teaming agreement with India’s VEM Technologies to jointly produce heavyweight torpedoes in India, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem.
The agreement builds on a memorandum of understanding signed in 2025 and represents the next phase of collaboration between the two companies. The partnership will focus on transferring advanced torpedo technology...
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Haveus Aerotech India Limited has announced a major expansion of its aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities after receiving key approvals from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and establishing a strategic partnership with Safran Cabin Germany. The development strengthens India’s domestic aviation maintenance infrastructure and reduces reliance on overseas MRO providers.
The company’s Bengaluru facility has received DGCA approval to service speciali...
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Global business and policy leaders gathered in New Delhi on 24-25 February 2026 for the India Exchange 2026, where participants committed to advancing the proposed India UK Europe Green Corridor-a cross-border platform designed to accelerate industrial decarbonisation, clean mobility, and circular economy initiatives. The event was convened by Xynteo, supported by the Aditya Birla Group and powered by Hindalco Industries Limited.
The Green Corridor initiative aims to bring together busi...
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A strategic trade mission from the United Kingdom’s West Midlands region has sought to expand business and investment opportunities in India by leveraging the recently signed UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The initiative aims to strengthen economic collaboration and build new partnerships between businesses, universities, and innovation ecosystems across both regions.
The delegation, led by West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker, visited Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Bengaluru between 22 and...
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India and France are moving closer to finalising a major defence agreement worth around €300 million (approximately ₹3,200 crore) for the procurement of additional SCALP long-range cruise missiles for the Indian Air Force. The deal reflects the growing strategic and defence partnership between the two countries and aims to strengthen India’s precision-strike capabilities.
The SCALP missile, also known as Storm Shadow, is a long-range air-launched cruise missile designed for high-precisi...
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A new European Union co-funded initiative under the Erasmus+ programme is set to introduce a 10-module training programme focused on digital research skills, data capabilities, and entrepreneurship for universities across India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The initiative is part of the NSIS project, which aims to strengthen research ecosystems and innovation capacity within higher education institutions across South Asia.
The programme was highlighted during the National Awareness Day 2026 or...
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Luxembourg is looking to strengthen financial and economic cooperation with India by encouraging greater European investment in the country and inviting Indian banks to establish a presence in Luxembourg to access the wider European Union market.
Luxembourg’s Finance Minister Gilles Roth stated that the country aims to channel more European capital into India, particularly in sectors such as infrastructure, sustainable finance, and green transition initiatives. As one of Europe’s major ...
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A high-level Romanian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Clara Alexandra Volintiru visited India from 2-9 March 2026, marking an important step in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and academic cooperation between the two countries. The visit was organised by the Embassy of Romania in India and aimed at expanding bilateral engagement across multiple sectors.
During the visit, the delegation participated in several diplomatic and business engagements in New Delhi, wh...
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French telecommunications company Orange has announced a partnership with AST SpaceMobile and Satellite Connect Europe, a joint venture between AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone, to expand direct-to-device satellite connectivity for mobile users. The collaboration aims to enable smartphones to connect directly to satellites, improving mobile coverage in remote and underserved regions.
Under the agreement, the companies will work together to develop satellite-to-cell technology that allows or...
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French automaker Renault is positioning India as a key global hub for manufacturing and exports, with plans to introduce four new vehicles designed and developed locally by 2030. The move is part of the company’s broader international growth strategy aimed at expanding its presence outside Europe.
Under its mid-term roadmap, Renault will develop the new models in India, including electric and hybrid vehicles, which will serve both the domestic market and export destinations. The initiat...
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London-headquartered commerce platform Komerz has acquired brand and marketing consultancy Glassbox, as the company looks to expand its presence in India’s rapidly growing digital commerce sector.
The acquisition brings together Glassbox’s capabilities in brand strategy, marketing transformation, and communications with Komerz’s AI-driven commerce infrastructure, distribution network, and analytics platform. The combined platform aims to integrate brand storytelling, marketing activatio...
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India is set to deepen its collaboration with Finland in the field of Arctic and polar research, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said following discussions with Finnish President Alexander Stubb during his visit to India.
According to Modi, both countries agreed to strengthen scientific cooperation related to the Arctic region, including joint research initiatives and knowledge exchange between institutions working on climate and polar studies.
Alongside polar research, India and Fin...
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Investments from the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have begun entering India following the implementation of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), with an Icelandic company investing $30 million in a Maharashtra-based firm.
The investment marks one of the first tangible capital inflows under the landmark trade pact between India and the four EFTA member countries-Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
According to officials, the Iceland...
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German wind-energy component manufacturer Flender is expanding its manufacturing operations in India to meet growing domestic demand and strengthen its global supply chain amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.
The company, which produces gearboxes, generators, and other wind turbine components, has significantly increased its production capacity in India-from around 800 MW to more than 16 GW to supply both local turbine manufacturers and export markets.
Over the past four years,...
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The The Estée Lauder Companies has announced plans to acquire full ownership of Indian luxury skincare brand Forest Essentials, strengthening its presence in India’s fast-growing premium beauty market and aiming to take Ayurvedic beauty products to a global audience.
The acquisition expands Estée Lauder’s long-standing partnership with the brand, which began with a minority investment in 2008 and later increased to a 49% stake in 2020. By purchasing the remaining shares, the US cosmetic...
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France has reportedly edged out the United Kingdom to secure a €6.7 billion deal with India to co-develop a next-generation fighter jet engine, marking a major milestone in the growing Indo-French defence partnership.
The agreement involves French aerospace major Safran working with India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to design and manufacture a high-thrust engine intended for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.
The engine is expected...
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US-based battery technology company Lyten has finalized the acquisition of key Swedish assets of bankrupt European battery manufacturer Northvolt, marking a major move to expand advanced battery manufacturing and energy infrastructure in Europe.
The deal includes Northvolt’s flagship Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion battery plants in Skellefteå and the Northvolt Labs R&D facility in Västerås, along with associated infrastructure and intellectual property. The acquired assets were pre...
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Indian engineering services company Tata Technologies has acquired Swedish engineering and design specialist Escenda Engineering AB, in a strategic move to expand its presence in Europe’s advanced manufacturing and automotive sectors.
The transaction was supported by Swedish law firm Setterwalls Advokatbyrå, which acted as legal advisor during the acquisition process.
Through this acquisition, Escenda Engineering will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Technologies Europe, e...
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India and the European Union have agreed to grant each other Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status for a period of five years as part of their upcoming India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), according to a draft of the deal. The provision will ensure that neither side offers better tariff or trade conditions to other partners during this period once the agreement comes into force.
The MFN clause is designed to create a predictable and stable trading framework between the two economies. Under ...
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Global investment giant Brookfield Asset Management has launched its artificial intelligence infrastructure venture Radiant, which has reached a valuation of $1.3 billion following a strategic merger with London-based cloud computing startup Ori Industries.
The merger combines Brookfield’s large-scale infrastructure expertise with Ori’s distributed AI platform, aiming to deliver high-performance computing capacity for enterprises and governments. The deal also included fresh capital fro...
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India’s Essar Group is planning a major expansion into digital infrastructure with a proposal to develop a 1-gigawatt data centre in the United Kingdom, powered by green energy. The plan was announced by Essar Group CEO Prashant Ruia, who highlighted the company’s growing focus on energy transition and sustainable technology investments.
The project represents a significant international investment as Essar looks to combine its energy expertise with the rapidly growing demand for data i...
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German media giant Axel Springer has agreed to acquire the publisher of Britain’s Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph for £575 million (approximately $766 million), marking one of the most significant media acquisitions in Europe’s news industry in recent years.
The deal brings an end to a prolonged ownership saga surrounding the Telegraph Media Group, which publishes the 171-year-old Daily Telegraph, one of the United Kingdom’s most influential newspapers.
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The United States and the United Kingdom have restarted high-level discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in civil nuclear technologies and advanced energy innovation, signalling a renewed push to deepen transatlantic technology partnerships.
Senior officials from both countries are exploring opportunities to collaborate on next-generation nuclear technologies and fusion energy development, as governments increasingly view advanced energy systems as critical to long-term energy ...
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India’s rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence is forcing global technology companies to rethink their business strategies, with many prioritizing user growth and engagement over immediate revenue generation. According to industry analysis, companies are aggressively expanding free access and low-cost AI offerings in India to capture one of the world’s largest emerging digital markets.
India has become one of the fastest-growing markets for generative AI applications, driv...
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