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Nvidia has joined the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) as a founding member and strategic advisor, contributing technical mentorship rather than direct financial investment. The alliance, which includes Indian and U.S. investors, has pledged a total of $2 billion to support the growth of deep tech startups in sectors like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, space, robotics, and biotechnology in India. Nvidia will provide training and guidance through its Deep Learning Institute, helping I...
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Northern Ireland is fast becoming an essential base for Indian companies aiming to grow in Great Britain, Ireland, and wider European markets. With more than 1,500 international firms already settled in the region, Northern Ireland offers Indian businesses unique advantages—a strategic location, highly skilled workforce, competitive costs, excellent support packages, and tariff-free access to both GB and the EU.
Key sectors for collaboration include Fintech, Cybersecurity, M...
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Düsseldorf has firmly established itself as a vital partner to India across tourism, trade, and technology sectors. With initiatives like the India Competence Centre and the Karnataka-Düsseldorf Innovation Corridor, the city supports bilateral collaboration in Industry 4.0, digital health, and sustainability. Indian companies leverage Düsseldorf’s world-class trade fairs and infrastructure to expand in Europe, while German firms benefit from Düsseldorf’s growing multicultural ecosystem and bu...
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Anthropic, the AI startup behind the Claude chatbot, has announced plans to expand its presence in India, emphasizing the country’s critical role in the future of artificial intelligence. The company intends to open its first Indian office in Bengaluru by early 2026, marking its second Asia-Pacific location after Tokyo.
CEO Dario Amodei recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss expansion strategies and collaboration opportunities. Since June, usage of Anthrop...
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Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has pledged to manufacture all telecom equipment sold in India—covering current 4G and 5G gear and future 6G technology—entirely within the country’s borders. This move further strengthens India’s standing as a global hub for telecom innovation as Ericsson ramps up local manufacturing, value addition, and technology development.
By mid-2025, Ericsson will fully localize passive antenna production via its partnership with VVDN Technologies, whil...
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Sauradip Chemical Industries, helmed by Managing Director Rajive Shah, is preparing to expand its footprint beyond India in response to the mounting global demand for specialty green chemical solutions. The company, already exporting to over 40 countries, operates on a sustainability-driven model with zero discharge and zero waste manufacturing processes, positioning itself as a leader in environmentally responsible chemistry.
In its 50th year, Sauradip is prioritizing growt...
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Indian companies have sharply increased their presence in Europe through a record $5.7 billion spent on acquisitions in 2025, marking the highest annual outbound investment into Europe since 2020. Major Indian corporates are targeting European firms to gain advanced technology, established brands, niche manufacturing capabilities, and access to new markets. Notable deals include Tata Motors' $4.4 billion bid for Italy’s Iveco Group NV, illustrating the strategic focus on automotive and indust...
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In 2025, the EU-India technology partnership is experiencing a remarkable phase of deepened cooperation marked by a "Comprehensive" approach—encompassing the entire technology value chain from critical minerals and semiconductors to AI and 6G development. This strategic collaboration aims to de-risk supply chains and jointly foster innovation, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing, where Europe seeks to secure its capacity and India leverages its engineering talent to boost local produc...
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Eli Lilly and Company has announced a major $1 billion investment to expand its pharmaceutical presence in India, with a new manufacturing and quality hub planned for Hyderabad. This initiative aims to boost global medicine supply capacity and strengthen Lilly's contract manufacturing network by partnering with leading Indian pharmaceutical firms. The Hyderabad facility will serve as a technical and regulatory oversight hub, manage advanced operations, and facilitate recruitment in engineerin...
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French automotive components leader OP Mobility has announced a significant investment of up to $300 million in India over the next five years to expand manufacturing and engineering capacity. The company plans to double its existing five factories to ten, setting up five new plants across major automotive hubs such as Chennai, Manesar, Aurangabad, Hansalpur, and Kharkhoda.
Additionally, OP Mobility will establish a new technology development center in Pune, which will become...
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A dynamic public-private partnership between India and the Netherlands is set to revolutionize India's horticulture sector by introducing cutting-edge Dutch greenhouse technology. The initiative, NLHortiRoad2India, focuses on cultivating high-value crops year-round using advanced Dutch greenhouses that are climate-smart, pesticide-free, and resource-efficient.
This collaboration, supported by Dutch Greenhouse Delta and InnovationQuarter, combines technology transfer, farmer t...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ambitious ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Scheme at the Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 in New Delhi. This transformative initiative aims to bolster India’s innovation ecosystem by funding high-risk, high-impact research in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductor chips, and next-generation manufacturing.
The scheme seeks to attract signifi...
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Sweden has reaffirmed its commitment to assist India in adopting sustainable practices and advancing its green transition agenda. Through the India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) under LeadIT 2.0, both countries aim to accelerate decarbonization efforts in heavy industries such as steel and cement, vital for India’s net-zero goals aligned with the Paris Agreement.
The partnership fosters collaboration across government, business, and academia through focused wor...
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London-based fintech giant Revolut has announced plans to launch its payment platform in India, marking its entry into one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing digital payments markets. The platform will integrate domestic payment rails through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Visa's global payment network, initially serving 350,000 waitlisted users before broader rollout.
Revolut India CEO Paroma Chatterjee highlighted the company’s commitment to empower Indian...
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The recent trade mission led by the UK Prime Minister to India has unlocked nearly 7,000 new jobs across the United Kingdom. The mission brought together 125 of Britain’s top CEOs, entrepreneurs, cultural leaders, and academics, who engaged with Indian partners to build on the momentum generated by the landmark UK-India Free Trade Agreement signed earlier this year.
With over £1 billion in fresh investments pledged by 64 Indian companies, this initiative signals a vote of con...
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BlaBlaCar, the global leader in long-distance carpooling, has seen India become its largest market worldwide. After exiting the Indian market in 2017 due to fierce competition and slow adoption, the company kept its app live and witnessed an extraordinary comeback driven by digital payments, smartphone penetration, and word-of-mouth trust.
In 2025, BlaBlaCar facilitated nearly 20 million passenger trips in India, accounting for a third of its global activity and increasing 50...
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On October 16, 2025, France's Naval Group and India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) renewed and extended their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration on the joint production and export of advanced submarines, including those equipped with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems. This move builds upon a long-standing Indo-French partnership in submarine design, engineering, and naval technology.
The agreement supports India's vision of becoming a...
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India and France continue to deepen their defence partnership, with Paris keenly focusing on integrating indigenous Indian weaponry following the impressive performance of French-origin Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor. The collaboration includes key projects such as the P-75 Scorpene submarines, delivery and local production of Rafale aircraft, and joint development efforts with India’s DRDO.
Recent defence agreements emphasize technology transfer, including facilities f...
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Nilpeter, a global leader in printing solutions, is expanding its footprint in India by establishing a new technology center. The expansion includes increasing the Nilpeter India factory production area by over 20,000 square feet to accommodate growing demand.
The India Technology Center will showcase state-of-the-art printing machines such as the versatile FB-17 press, which offers high flexibility and quality for various printing applications, including labels and flexible ...
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Narayana Health, one of India’s leading healthcare providers, has expanded its international footprint by acquiring Practice Plus Group Hospitals in the UK for approximately £183 million (₹2,200 crore). This strategic move marks Narayana Health’s official entry into the UK healthcare market and elevates it among the top three healthcare providers in India by revenue.
Practice Plus Group operates 12 hospitals and surgical centres across the UK, focusing on orthopaedics, ophtha...
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is set to expand its cargo operations linked to India, driven by rising demand for Scottish exports such as salmon and whisky. This expansion builds on the recently enacted United Kingdom–India Free Trade Agreement, which reduces tariffs on key exports, enhancing trade flows.
Nico Le Roux, Business Development Director at PIK, described India as a key market target for 2026, with Prestwick serving as a crucial European gateway for India’s pharm...
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Dream11, India’s leading fantasy sports app, has launched its free-to-play fantasy sports platform in the UK as part of its global expansion into 11 countries including the US, Australia, and UAE. This move follows India’s ban on real-money gaming contests under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.
Adapting to new regulations, Dream11’s UK launch focuses on non-cash contests where users compete in fantasy leagues for brand-backed rewards and prizes, comply...
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OpenAI has announced that its premium ChatGPT Go subscription will be available free to all users in India for one year starting November 4, 2025. Launched earlier this year at ₹399 per month, ChatGPT Go offers powerful AI capabilities powered by GPT-5, including increased message limits, faster responses, image generation, and the ability to upload documents.
This move highlights India’s position as OpenAI’s second-largest and fastest-growing market globally. The year-long c...
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Air Liquide, a global leader in industrial gases, has announced the acquisition of NovaAir, a prominent industrial gas producer and supplier in India, from Asia-focused private equity firm PAG. This strategic acquisition significantly expands Air Liquide’s footprint across India by extending its reach into key industrial regions in the East and South, complementing its existing operations in the North and West.
Founded in 2019, NovaAir operates a comprehensive industrial gase...
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Cleverbridge, a leading merchant of record, has announced the expansion of its global payment options by introducing net banking as a supported method specifically for India. This strategic move aims to facilitate high-value and recurring transactions by supporting over 85 banks for one-time payments and 55 banks for subscriptions via eNACH mandates.
This enhancement allows software and SaaS companies to effectively tap into India’s booming digital economy, where over 1.4 bil...
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On November 2, 2025, ISRO’s LVM3-M5 rocket, nicknamed ‘Bahubali,’ successfully launched the CMS-03 satellite, weighing 4,410 kg—the heaviest communication satellite ever lifted from Indian soil. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, placing the multi-band satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) to support Indian Navy communications across the Indian Ocean region.
Despite LVM3’s typical payload limit of around 4,000 kg to GTO, ISRO...
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At the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2025 held in New Delhi, Germany signalled stronger alignment with India’s growing maritime ambitions. German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann emphasized the shared commitment between the two nations towards open seas, maritime security, and regional cooperation. The dialogue, hosted by the Indian Navy and the National Maritime Foundation, gathered senior diplomats, naval leaders, and defence experts from over 20 countries to discuss enhancing regional ...
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India has emerged as a significant player in the global artificial intelligence landscape, driven by strategic government initiatives, burgeoning startups, and robust research frameworks. The nation’s AI strategy, launched in 2024, centers on fostering innovation, building a skilled workforce, and creating an inclusive digital ecosystem that leverages AI for societal transformation.
The Indian government’s comprehensive efforts include establishing AI Centres of Excellence i...
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Max&Co., the contemporary Italian fashion brand under the Max Mara Group, is set to debut in India with Reliance Brands Limited as its franchise partner. The first store is scheduled to open in Mumbai in early 2026, followed by a planned expansion into other major metropolitan cities.
This long-term partnership aims to offer Indian women Max&Co.'s signature blend of Italian design heritage and youthful energy through versatile, quality apparel and accessories. Isha A...
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