December 29, 2025
India–New Zealand FTA to create jobs, lift incomes as doors open to 1.4 billion Indian consumers
The proposed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is expected to create jobs, raise incomes, and expand trade opportunities. It will reduce market barriers, strengthen supply chains, improve consumer choice and pricing while supporting exporters across key sectors.
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi champions a national drive for manufacturing and services, urging identification of 100 priority products, strengthening Ease of Doing Business, and positioning India as the world’s food basket.
India notifies guidelines for major shipbuilding schemes with Rs. 44,700 crore (US$ 5.4 billion) outlay to revamp domestic shipbuilding, boost employment, and elevate capacity to 4.5 million GT per annum by 2047.
India’s engineering goods exports crossed US$ 11.03 billion in November, driven by strong shipments to the United States and European Union, underscoring export resilience and diversified global demand.
India's tech M&As on a three-year high with deal value touching US$ 29 billion
India’s tech M&A activity surged in 2025 to a three-year high, with total deal value between US$ 26 billion and US$ 29 billion, driven by consolidation, scale deals, and strategic acquisitions across IT services and software sectors.
Titan ventures into lab-grown diamonds with beYon, exclusive store to open in Mumbai
Titan has entered the lab-grown diamond segment with its beYon brand, planning to open an exclusive store in Mumbai to tap growing consumer interest and expand its jewellery portfolio.