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Sarah J
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US-based banking group KeyCorp has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Clearwater Corporate Finance LLP (Clearwater UK), strengthening its financial advisory presence in Europe. The move is expected to enhance KeyCorp’s cross-border mergers and acquisitions capabilities while expanding services for middle-market and institutional clients.
The acquisition builds on the successful partnership between KeyBanc Capital Markets and Clearwater that began in 2020. Over recent years, bot...
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India-based employability and skilling platform Emversity has acquired Kerala-headquartered healthcare mobility startup Lanstitut Technologies, marking a strategic move to enter international workforce placement markets and address Germany’s growing shortage of nursing professionals. The acquisition reflects a rising trend of Indian startups building global talent export platforms in high-demand sectors such as healthcare.
The transaction, structured as a share purchase, will allow Lans...
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India’s fast-growing digital gold market is facing renewed calls for stronger regulation, with policy experts recommending that the country adopt elements of the United Kingdom’s financial oversight model to improve investor protection, transparency, and market discipline. As millions of Indians increasingly use fintech platforms to buy fractional gold online, the sector is becoming too large to remain in a regulatory grey zone.
Digital gold allows users to purchase small quantities of...
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Mumbai has emerged as a key platform for international sustainable transport dialogue as it hosts the Netherlands-Europe-India Urban Mobility Conference, bringing together policymakers, city planners, industry leaders, and mobility experts to accelerate collaboration on future-ready urban transport systems. The summit reflects growing India - Europe cooperation in smart mobility, climate-resilient infrastructure, and people-centric city development.
Held on April 16 -17 in Mumbai, the c...
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France has reinforced its strategic engagement with India through a high-level French Senate delegation visit focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation and expanding collaboration across ports, maritime infrastructure, blue economy initiatives, and innovation ecosystems. The visit highlights the growing multidimensional nature of the India - France strategic partnership beyond defence and aerospace.
The delegation, led by Senator Mireille Jouve and members of the French Senate’...
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India and Germany are set to significantly deepen their strategic defence partnership as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh begins a high-level visit to Germany focused on industrial cooperation, weapons co-production, and advanced technology collaboration. The visit signals India’s growing push to work with trusted European partners to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing and diversify global supply chains.
During the three-day visit, Rajnath Singh is scheduled to hold bilateral talks...
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Asia-Pacific hyperscale data centre giant AirTrunk has officially entered India through the acquisition of Lumina CloudInfra, signaling a major global vote of confidence in India’s fast-growing digital infrastructure market. The move comes as demand for AI-ready data centres, cloud capacity, and sovereign digital infrastructure accelerates across the country.
The acquisition gives AirTrunk immediate access to Lumina CloudInfra’s development pipeline, operational capabilities, customer ...
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India is rapidly transforming into one of the world’s most important automotive markets, driven by rising domestic demand, expanding exports, and increasing investments from global vehicle manufacturers. The country is no longer viewed only as a future opportunity it is now becoming a strategic center for production, sourcing, and next-generation mobility innovation.
According to recent industry analysis, strong consumer demand, favorable trade momentum, and fresh capital commitments fr...
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India’s Wipro Hydraulics, a part of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Italy-based Indeco Ind Spa, marking a strategic cross-border expansion in the global heavy engineering and construction equipment sector. The acquisition strengthens Wipro’s international manufacturing footprint while diversifying its industrial product portfolio.
The deal enables Wipro Hydraulics to move beyond its core hydraulic cylinder business and e...
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The United Kingdom’s Birkbeck, University of London has partnered with Education Centre of Australia (ECA) to establish a new international campus in Bengaluru, marking another major step in India’s emergence as a global higher education destination. The move reflects growing momentum behind foreign university expansion into India under the country’s progressive higher education reforms.
Located in Bengaluru’s Whitefield technology district at Sattva Tech Park, the new campus will offer...
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Singapore-based private equity firm Everstone Capital has invested close to $270 million for a substantial stake in India’s Apothecon Group, marking a major transaction in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and specialty formulations sector. The deal reflects growing investor confidence in India’s life sciences ecosystem and its role in global healthcare supply chains.
The investment has been made in partnership with the founding promoters of India-based Apothecon and US-based Navinta, cr...
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India has rapidly emerged as the fastest-growing developer hub on GitHub, with its developer base crossing 27 million in 2026, underscoring the country’s rising influence in global software development and AI-driven innovation.
The growth has been particularly sharp, with over two million new developers joining the platform in just the first few months of 2026, making India the largest contributor to new developer additions globally during this period. This surge highlights the expandi...
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UK-based Polo Managing Agency has supported the launch of the first Lloyd’s syndicate in India’s GIFT City, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ambition to become a global reinsurance hub.
The newly launched Niyam Syndicate 2047 has officially begun underwriting operations from April 1, 2026, becoming the first Lloyd’s syndicate established within Lloyd's of London at India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in GIFT City.
This development reflects growin...
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US-based Morgan Stanley has officially entered the digital assets space with the launch of the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, marking a major step by a global financial institution into cryptocurrency-backed investment products.
The newly launched exchange-traded product (ETP), listed on NYSE Arca under the ticker MSBT, is designed to track the performance of Bitcoin, offering investors exposure to the world’s largest cryptocurrency through a regulated and familiar investment structure.<...
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India and the United Kingdom are strengthening their clean mobility partnership through a collaborative R&D initiative focused on developing advanced, industry-relevant electric vehicle (EV) technologies, particularly in charging infrastructure for commercial and fleet applications.
The collaboration, under the India - UK Collaborative R&D Programme for Industrial Sustainability, brings together India’s Technology Development Board (TDB) and domestic EV tech firm Scharge Private...
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India has emerged as the world’s third-largest country in solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, marking a significant milestone in its clean energy transition and reinforcing its position as a global renewable energy leader.
According to recent data, India’s installed solar PV capacity has crossed 150 GW, contributing to a total renewable energy capacity of over 274 GW. This places India behind only China and the United States in global rankings, highlighting the country’s rapid progress in...
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India has operationalised its ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0), marking a significant policy push to strengthen the country’s deep-tech ecosystem and next-generation innovation landscape. The initiative expands the scope of the earlier Fund of Funds scheme, with a sharper focus on high-impact sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, space tech, and advanced manufacturing.
Unlike its predecessor, FoF 2.0 adopts a more structured and segmented approa...
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France’s flagship fighter jet program is facing growing international friction as the United Arab Emirates exits the Rafale F5 development project, highlighting rising tensions over technology sharing and strategic control in global defence collaborations.
The UAE, which had earlier committed to co-funding the next-generation Rafale F5 variant with an estimated €3.5 billion contribution, has reportedly withdrawn from the program following disagreements with France over access to critica...
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India’s sugar industry is undergoing a structural transformation, moving toward a high-tech, cost-efficient, and bio-energy-driven future, as highlighted at the SugarNXT 2026 conclave organized by the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association.
Indian Chemical News :- SugarNXT: India’s sugar indust...
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The Mozilla Foundation is positioning India as a key player in shaping the future of artificial intelligence, advocating for an open-source approach that challenges the growing dominance of Big Tech-led AI ecosystems.
Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, Mark Surman emphasized that the global AI landscape is currently being shaped largely by the United States and China, but there is a significant opportunity for countries like India to define a “third way” built on openness, transpar...
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US-based Bessemer Venture Partners has highlighted that artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the central force shaping India’s consumer technology ecosystem, transforming how companies acquire, engage, and retain users.
According to the firm, AI is no longer just an added feature but the foundation of modern consumer tech businesses in India. Startups and digital platforms are increasingly leveraging AI to personalize user experiences, optimize pricing strategies, and enhance cus...
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The defence partnership between India and France continues to deepen, emerging as a cornerstone of strategic cooperation between the two nations amid evolving global security dynamics and a shared vision for Indo-Pacific stability.
Over the years, India and France have built a robust defence relationship anchored in trust, technology transfer, and long-term collaboration. From high-profile deals such as the Rafale fighter jets to joint naval exercises and maritime security initiatives, ...
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India’s renewable energy sector is witnessing a high-stakes acquisition battle as Jindal Renewables and INOXGFL Group emerge as leading contenders to acquire Vena Energy India, a renewable energy platform backed by global investor Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).
Vena Energy India, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Vena Energy, operates a diversified portfolio of solar and wind assets with a total capacity of around 1.1 GW, making it an attractive target for companies seeking rapid s...
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The landmark India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (FTA) represents a major milestone in global trade dynamics, signaling a deepening strategic partnership between two of the world’s leading economies. Signed in July 2025 and expected to be implemented in 2026, the agreement aims to significantly enhance bilateral trade, investment flows, and long-term economic collaboration.
The FTA is designed to reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers across a wide range of s...
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US-based Gilead Sciences has agreed to acquire Germany-based biotech firm Tubulis in a deal valued at up to $5 billion, marking a significant move to strengthen its oncology pipeline and expand its capabilities in next-generation cancer therapies.
The acquisition includes an upfront payment of approximately $3.15 billion, along with up to $1.85 billion in milestone-based payments, reflecting the high strategic value placed on Tubulis’ technology platform and drug candidates.
Tubul...
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India’s largest power producer NTPC Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with France-based Électricité de France (EDF) to explore the development of nuclear power projects in India, marking a significant step in strengthening India-Europe collaboration in clean energy.
The agreement is non-binding and focuses on jointly assessing the feasibility of nuclear power development in India, including evaluating EDF’s advanced reactor technologies, identifying potential project site...
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Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired UK-based AI startup Cinemersive Labs to enhance visual computing capabilities and push the boundaries of next-generation PlayStation gaming.
The acquisition is part of Sony’s broader strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into game development, particularly in areas such as rendering, visual fidelity, and immersive gameplay experiences. Cinemersive Labs, founded in 2022, specializes in machine learning and computer vision technologies t...
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India has eased restrictions on rice exports to select European countries, signaling a calibrated shift in its trade policy aimed at strengthening agri-exports while balancing domestic supply concerns. The move is expected to enhance trade flows with Europe and support India’s position as a leading global rice exporter.
The relaxation comes after a period of tighter export controls imposed to manage domestic inflation and ensure food security. By selectively allowing exports to certain ...
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India’s artificial intelligence ecosystem is witnessing a strong shift toward application-layer innovation, with nearly 75% of AI startups building solutions at the application level rather than focusing on foundational models or infrastructure. This trend highlights how Indian startups are prioritizing real-world use cases and scalable deployment across industries.
The application layer includes AI-driven solutions tailored for sectors such as healthcare, finance, retail, education, an...
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India-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is preparing a potential $12 billion bid to acquire US-based Organon, marking what could become the largest overseas acquisition ever by an Indian pharmaceutical company.
The move signals Sun Pharma’s ambition to significantly expand its global footprint, particularly in the women’s health and specialty medicines segment, where Organon has a strong portfolio. Spun off from Merck & Co., Organon focuses on biosimilars, established brands, and ...
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