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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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India is deepening its international collaboration on sustainable workforce development as the Don Bosco Industrial Training Institute (DBITI) in Kurla, Mumbai has partnered with leading German institutions to advance training in green and digital technologies. The initiative aims to equip young professionals with skills required for emerging industries such as renewable energy and electric mobility.
The partnership was formalized through a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) b...
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India’s fast-growing retail market is witnessing a significant shift as affordable fashion brands expand rapidly into smaller cities and towns, bringing organized retail and branded clothing to new consumer segments. According to a recent report, budget fashion chains such as Zudio and Reliance Trends are becoming increasingly popular outside major metropolitan areas.
Consumers in India’s smaller cities are increasingly moving away from unbranded clothing toward low-cost branded apparel...
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India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is urging its employees to adopt artificial intelligence tools across projects even if doing so reduces short-term revenue highlighting a strategic shift in how the industry approaches AI-driven efficiency.
The message came from CEO K. Krithivasan during the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum in Mumbai, where he encouraged employees to use AI to deliver services faster, better, and more cost-effectively, even if ...
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India’s travel sector is entering a decisive phase of transformation, driven by booming domestic demand, rising outbound tourism, and evolving global travel patterns. According to industry analysis, the country’s travel ecosystem is growing rapidly but now faces structural questions around profitability, infrastructure, and long-term value creation.
India’s domestic travel market continues to expand strongly, supported by rising middle-class incomes, improved connectivity, and growing d...
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India’s electric transport transition has attracted significant capital over the past five years, yet a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) reveals that the sector still needs far greater investment to meet ambitious electrification targets set for 2030.
The IEEFA analysis shows that between 2020 and 2025, India’s electric transport ecosystem including manufacturing, public subsidies and EV charging infrastructure mobilised approximately ₹2.23...
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The University of Bristol has announced the launch of its Mumbai Enterprise Campus, marking the institution’s first international campus and a major step toward strengthening academic collaboration between India and the United Kingdom. The new campus highlights the growing trend of global universities expanding into India’s fast-growing higher education ecosystem.
Located in Powai, Mumbai, the campus is scheduled to open in August 2026 and will offer both undergraduate and postgraduate ...
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German automation technology company Festo has strengthened its innovation strategy in India by launching its first Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, positioning the country as a key hub for global research and development.
The new facility marks a major milestone as the German firm celebrates 40 years of operations in India, highlighting the growing role of India in the company’s global technology and engineering ecosystem.
Spread across 71,000 square feet near Electro...
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