India
During a joint press statement, the Prime Ministers of India and Japan emphasized the importance of their strategic partnership for global peace and stability. They announced a roadmap for the next decade focusing on investment, innovation, and economic security, with a target of 10 trillion yen investment from Japan to
India
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under the Paris Agreement. This agreement aims to enhance investment flow, technology transfer, and capacity building for low carbon technologies, facilitating international trading of carbon credits.
India
The inaugural meeting of the India-Singapore Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) was held in Singapore, co-chaired by Indian Minister of State for Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Singapore's Minister for Law, Mr. Edwin Tong. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in arbitration and mediation, with discussions
GDP
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has announced that India's Real GDP is projected to grow by 7.8% in the first quarter of FY 2025-26, compared to 6.5% in the same quarter of the previous year. The growth is driven by a robust performance in
India
Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced at the 20th CII India-Africa Business Conclave that India and Africa are set to double their bilateral trade by 2030. The focus will be on value addition, technology-driven agriculture, renewable energy, and healthcare. Goyal emphasized the importance of collaboration in various sectors,
Cotton import duty
The Indian government has extended the import duty exemption on cotton until December 31, 2025, to enhance the competitiveness of the textile industry while protecting domestic farmers. This strategic move aims to stabilize raw material costs, support employment in the textile-apparel sector, and ensure a steady supply of high-quality cotton,
India
A high-level meeting co-chaired by India's Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, and Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H.E. Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed, focused on enhancing Qatari investments in India. Key sectors discussed included infrastructure, advanced manufacturing,
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Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla welcomed a high-level delegation from the Sri Lanka-India Parliamentary Friendship Association, emphasizing the deep historical and cultural ties between the two nations. He highlighted the establishment of the association as a positive step in bilateral relations and discussed the importance of digital innovations in
India
The 7th meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) was held in New Delhi on August 28, 2025. Co-chaired by Indian Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad and Saudi Staff Maj Gen Saad Mohammed H Alkathiri, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral defence ties. Discussions included training cooperation,
Arbitration
During the Singapore Convention Week 2025, the India International Arbitration Centre hosted a session on 'Selection of Arbitrators in an India-Related Dispute'. Union Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, emphasized India's goal to become a global arbitration hub, highlighting the importance of diversifying
Kaushal Manthan
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship held the Kaushal Manthan conference in Chandigarh, focusing on collaboration between the Centre, States, and Union Territories to enhance skills and entrepreneurship. The conference introduced a ₹60,000 crore scheme for upgrading ITIs and discussed various initiatives aimed at aligning skilling programs with
Industrial Production
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a year-on-year growth of 3.5% in July 2025, driven by a 5.4% increase in the manufacturing sector. The IIP stands at 155.0, up from 149.8 in July 2024. Key contributors to growth include basic metals, electrical equipment,