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Is Trump’s $686m F-16 upgrade for Pakistan a message to India?Al JazeeraThe US authorised the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan's F-16 jets after pressuring India to buy more US weapons.16 hours ago

Mexico Slaps 50% Tariffs On India. $1 Billion Exports In CrosshairsNDTVCountries that do not have a trade deal with Mexico will be impacted, like India, South Korea, China, Thailand, and Indonesia. Advertisement.1 day ago

AI: Microsoft, Amazon bet big, but where does India stand in the global race?BBCExperts have called India a hedge against AI - reflecting the absence of Indian companies in the global boom.1 day ago

Donald Trump wants to be part of India-China-Russia club? All about Core-5 buzz; which countries are on tTimes of IndiaIndia News: Reports suggest Donald Trump is considering a new \"Core-5\" bloc including China and Russia, a stark contrast to his previous...12 hours ago

EU, India unlikely to finalize trade agreement by end of year, Bloomberg News reportsReutersTrade negotiators from India and the European Union are no longer optimistic about finalising a trade agreement by the end of the year,...4 hours ago

Urbanisation Levels

68% of the world population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, says UNWelcome to the United Nations55% of the world's population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 68% by 2050.90 months ago

India-EU agree to strengthen cooperation on smart and sustainable urbanization at the 4th India-EU Urban Forum on Smart & Sustainable UrbanisationPIBThe 4th India-EU Urban Forum was held today in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the EU-India collaboration on sustainable urban development.9 months ago

Emerging trend and pattern of urbanization and its contribution from migration in Gujarat: Evidence from district level analysisFrontiersGujarat has been one of the leading states in India as far as the levels of urbanization are concerned. It has been due to its pull factors...33 months ago

Lessons for India: how Kerala is tackling rapid urbanisationThe HinduKerala Urban Policy Commission pioneers transformative urban planning, blending climate resilience, data intelligence, and community...3 months ago

Indian Urbanisation is Slowing Down: What can be Done About it?CSEP IndiaThis paper explores the reasons behind India's slow urbanisation and its broader implications for economic growth, governance,...10 months ago

Urban growth fuels warming in Indian cities, finds a studyMongabay-IndiaCities in India are warming at a rate almost twice that of the surrounding non-urban and rural areas, influenced by rapid urbanisation.18 months ago

Balancing economic development and climate goalsIdeas for IndiaAlthough India is on track to meet its target under the Paris Climate Agreement, the fast pace of urbanisation could worsen the problem of...51 months ago

"Ward-level accountability is key...": MoHUA Additional Secy D TharaANI NewsNew Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): As India braces for an influx of 70 million new urban residents over the next two decades,...5 months ago

High-level committee report on Gujarat focuses on six themesThe Indian ExpressA report by a high-level committee in Urban Planning that was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday revolves around six themes.6 months ago

Cities in numbers: how patterns of urban growth change the worldThe GuardianThe world is heading towards 70% urbanisation by 2050 lie regional differences in demographic, economic and environmental change.120 months ago

GDP

Breakingviews - India capex hole puts world-beating growth at riskReutersIts $4 trln economy is speeding ahead at 8% but companies aren't opening their wallets. A decade of effort by New Delhi to revive animal...1 day ago

Rupee at historic low: How 9% real depreciation could reshape India’s economy - explainedTimes of IndiaIndia Business News: The Indian rupee is experiencing a significant decline against the US dollar, which could impact inflation, exports,...6 hours ago

India economy grows at faster-than-expected 8.2% in September quarter even as tariffs biteCNBCIndia economy grows at faster-than-expected 8.2% in September quarter even as tariffs bite · The Indian economy grew faster than expected, at an...2 weeks ago

India GDP grows faster than expected at 8.2%Financial TimesGDP rose 8.2 per cent year-on-year in the July to September quarter, according to official data released on Friday. That overshot a 7.3 per cent...2 weeks ago

What IndiGo Airline’s Meltdown Reveals About India’s EconomyThe New York TimesA tangle of problems at IndiGo, the dominant carrier, resulted in gridlocked airports across the country. Worse, it was the symptom of an...1 day ago

India’s Economic Growth Defies Estimates as Reforms AccelerateBloomberg.comIndia grows at a brisk pace and economic reforms are set to accelerate.2 weeks ago

World’s most indebted companies – number one owes more than India’s GDPMSNGlobal Corporate Debt: Companies across the world routinely take on debt for various reasons such expanding operations, refinance existing...21 hours ago

India growth beats all estimates as factories defy Trump tariffsFortuneIndia's economy grew at the fastest pace in six quarters, underscoring its resilience even as US President Donald Trump's steep tariffs...2 weeks ago

[In This Economy] Lessons from my short trip to IndiaRapplerThe combination of fast growth, urbanization, investment in physical infrastructure, investment in education, particularly STEM,...17 hours ago

Jobs in labour-heavy sectors seen as key to sustaining 8% GDP growth: NCAER StudyTribune IndiaStrengthening employment opportunities in labour-intensive manufacturing and services sectors could help sustain India's GDP growth at...13 hours ago

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Investment

Breakingviews - India capex hole puts world-beating growth at riskReutersMUMBAI, Dec 11 (Reuters Breakingviews) - India's blistering growth has a quality problem. GDP is speeding ahead at 8% in the world's...1 day ago

Amazon announces $35 billion investment in India by 2030 to advance AI innovation, create jobsAbout AmazonAmazon to invest over $35 billion in India by 2030, focusing on AI-driven digitization, exports, and job creation. The investment builds on...2 days ago

Microsoft invests US$17.5 billion in India to drive AI diffusion at population scaleMicrosoft SourceMicrosoft announces its largest investment in Asia to advance India's cloud and AI infrastructure, skilling and ongoing operations.2 days ago

Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion in India's AI infra as Big Tech bets on country's growth potentialCNBCMicrosoft has pledged $17.5 billion in investment in India's cloud and AI infrastructure, as major tech players commit to the growing...2 days ago

Amazon commits $35bn investment in India for AI-driven growthYahoo FinanceAmazon has confirmed plans to invest more than $35bn in India by 2030, aiming to expand its business operations and focus on AI-driven...1 day ago

Nippon Steel bets on US, India for growth amid global overcapacityNikkei AsiaTOKYO -- Nippon Steel is betting on the U.S. and India to drive its growth into the next five years, as it looks to lead in the global steel...11 hours ago

AI investment surge to accelerate in 2026, offsetting tariff Impact on US economy: Fitch RatingsMalaysia SunNew Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Artificial intelligence-related investments are set to accelerate sharply in 2026 as companies expand...16 hours ago

India economic outlook, October 2025DeloitteIndia's strong GDP growth at the very start of fiscal year 2025 to 2026 underscores the resilience of its macroeconomic fundamentals and...1 month ago

How investments in smaller cities in emerging economies can boost global economic growthThe World Economic ForumTier-2 and Tier-3 cities in emerging economies are driving innovation, manufacturing and digital growth. With infrastructure, talent and...2 months ago

Amazon Plans $35 Billion India Investment to Boost AI, Exports & Digital Growth by 2030TECHiThe strategic significance of India to multinational technology companies is highlighted by the fact that Amazon has given itself a target...2 days ago

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Demographics

Charted: Populations of China, India, U.S., and Europe (1950-2100)Visual CapitalistHow will populations shift by 2100? This chart compares India, China, Europe, and the U.S. across 150 years of UN demographic projections.3 months ago

Pakistans population growth outpaces development, deepening national strainTribune IndiaIslamabad [Pakistan], December 11 (ANI): Pakistan's population has surged past 257 million despite slowing growth and fertility rates,...1 day ago

The population paradox in IndiaLowy InstituteIndia's population is expected to grow for several decades and could peak at 1.7 billion by the 2060s, while China's population is already in decline.10 months ago

India’s #population growth may stall as #fertility rates fall below replacement levels—several states projected to slip under the 2.1 Total Fertility Rate (TFR) mark—raising concerns over the workforce and economic momentum. Ritesh . https://lnkd.in/gH7jZ7ENLinkedIn4 days ago

Population age structural transition, demographic dividend and economic growth in IndiaNatureThe demographic dividend is estimated to be about 1.9 percentage points per annum for the period 1981–2021 after controlling for core policy variables.6 months ago

5 facts about how the world’s population is expected to change by 2100Pew Research CenterOn July 11, the United Nations will mark its annual World Population Day, which aims to raise awareness of global population trends and...5 months ago

Global Population Growth Is Slowing DownCFR EducationThis resource explores the drivers of population growth, details how population trends affect countries, and examines how governments are responding to slowing...5 months ago

Digital 2026: global population trendsDataReportal – Global Digital InsightsAll the stats you need to understand the global population in late 2025, including trends over time, population share by country and region,...1 month ago

India’s burgeoning population lead over China will not be enough to fully close the resource demand gapEast Asia ForumDespite a dramatic widening in total population, India will not yet rival China's appetite for natural resources by mid-century.4 months ago

India’s Path To Becoming One of the World’s Largest EconomiesEconofactIndia has sustained an average economic growth rate of above 6 percent for the past three decades, with an even stronger post-pandemic...4 months ago

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Export/Import

India’s PC exports double in a year, US among top buyersMSNIndia's exports of personal computers have more than doubled in Apr-Oct 2025, rising $147.9 million to $317.6 million, as it witnessed a growth of 114.7%...2 days ago

India’s exports likely to rise by 15%, reach $36bn for Nov | India NewsHindustan TimesIndia's exports in November may rise 15% to $36 billion due to market diversification, despite US tariffs, with significant growth in China...1 day ago

India touches record $825 bn in exports on strong pre-tariff growth, led by electronics, marine, rice shipmentsStoryboard18India's total exports—combining merchandise and services—rose to an all-time high of $825.25 billion in 2024–25, registering 6.05% growth...2 days ago

Exports hit a slump: Only 5 of India’s top 20 export markets register growth in October amid weak global dThe Economic TimesExports hit a slump: Only 5 of India's top 20 export markets register growth in October amid weak global demand ... MSMEs, which account for...3 weeks ago

India’s Textile Exports Hit Record Growth in FY 2025-26 Despite Global HeadwindsDeccan HeraldIndia's textile exports see record growth. Some of the large export markets for India which clocked impressive growth rates were the UAE (14.5...1 month ago

China's $1 trillion trade surplus: IMF urges shift to domestic growth; warns economy 'too big' to rely onTimes of IndiaInternational Business News: The IMF chief urges China to rebalance its economy, warning that relying solely on exports is unsustainable for...1 day ago

ANALYSIS: India’s Shrimp Exports Show Strong Yearly Growth Despite August DeclineSeafoodnewsCumulatively, India has exported 517,643 metric tons of shrimp so far this year—a year-on-year growth of 9.9%. These shipments equated to $3,640 million in...1 month ago

India capex hole puts world-beating growth at riskThe Daily StarIndia's blistering growth has a quality problem. GDP is speeding ahead at 8 percent in the world's fifth-largest economy but the government...23 hours ago

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Public Spending

Union Budget 2026: What you need to know about expenditure & revenue budgetsThe Economic TimesIndia Budget: If all goes well, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on...1 week ago

Union Budget 2026: Revenue Budget vs Capital Budget; Key Differences ExplainedOutlook BusinessA simple guide to the Revenue and Capital Budgets in Union Budget 2026–27, explaining their purpose and key differences.2 weeks ago

Fiscal status: Centre’s fiscal deficit reaches 36.5% of FY26 target; tax revenue touches nearly half of bTimes of IndiaIndia Business News: The Centre's fiscal deficit reached 36.5% of its full-year target by the end of the first half of FY26,...1 month ago

India's budget keeps spending in check; sees modest increase in revenueReutersThe government is targeting to reduce its fiscal deficit to 5.1% of GDP in 2024-25 from 5.8% in the current financial year.22 months ago

Economist DR Pendse’s 7-point plan to cut expenditure and control budget deficitThePrintThe root cause of India's Budget crisis is in impossibly high deficits. Deficits can be controlled only in two ways: (a) by raising revenue,...2 months ago

Budget 2025: Tax revenue assumptions seem somewhat optimisticThe New Indian ExpressThe government's assumption of 13.1% expansion in income tax collections (excluding STT) in FY2026 is quite substantial, in light of the tax cuts.10 months ago

Budget 2025: How The Government Earns And Spends One Rupee — A BreakdownNDTV ProfitThe Indian government has explained the unit economics of how its revenue is sourced and where it is spent in its Union Budget 2025–26...10 months ago

Union Budget 2026: What revenue, fiscal and primary deficits mean for the Indian economyThe Economic TimesAs the Union Budget 2026 approaches, the revenue, fiscal, and primary deficits are under scrutiny. These indicators reveal the government's...1 week ago

Budget 2025 Highlights: Here's the latest on capex, fiscal deficit and debtBusiness StandardIndia's Union Budget for FY26 has set total government expenditure at ₹50.65 trillion, marking an increase from ₹47.16 trillion in the revised estimates for...10 months ago

Union Budget 2025 | Tax targets will be met in spite of revenue loss due to cuts: OfficialDeccan HeraldThe Centre is confident of meeting its net tax targets for the upcoming financial year (FY26) despite revenue loss of Rs 1 lakh crore on account of the tax...10 months ago

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Public Debt

India's pension funds seek new debt investment category, sources sayReutersIndia's pension funds have asked the regulator to introduce a new category for debt investments that will allow them to hold bonds until...10 hours ago

Is Omnicom Group (OMC) Using Debt Reshuffling And India Leadership Changes To Redefine Its Strategy?Simply Wall StreetEarlier this month, Omnicom Group Inc. completed a US$2.76 billion exchange of assumed Interpublic senior notes into new Omnicom unsecured...7 hours ago

SIP boom vs debt surge: Is India’s middle class getting richer or over-leveraged?Times of IndiaFinancial Literacy News: India's middle class is embracing SIPs, with record contributions flowing into mutual funds.2 days ago

INDIA BONDS-India bonds dip before debt sale, domestic CPI datamarketscreener.comIndian government bonds weakened in early Friday trade, with sentiment under strain ahead of a heavy debt supply and India's inflation print...17 hours ago

Expert view: Elevated India’s debt-to-GDP ratio a key macro risk, says Niharika Tripathi of WealthymintExpert view: Niharika Tripathi, Head of Products and Research for Wealthy.in, says India's debt-to-GDP ratio is elevated at around 81%,...9 hours ago

India bonds dip before debt sale, domestic CPI dataThe Economic TimesIndian government bonds faced pressure early Friday. Investors braced for a large debt sale and awaited the nation's inflation figures.16 hours ago

India’s debt-backed stablecoin challenge to US dollar dominance explainedSouth China Morning PostThe ARC, under development by international blockchain giant Polygon and India-based fintech Anq, would function as a stablecoin: a...3 weeks ago

iSprout Secures ₹60 Crore Debt Funding from Tata Capital to Boost Expansion of Managed Office Spaces Across IndiaIndian Startup TimesiSprout, one of India's fastest-growing managed office solution providers, has raised ₹60 crore in debt funding from Tata Capital,...8 hours ago

Startup Funding Reset: Why Venture Debt Is Powering India's Next Growth WaveEntrepreneurVenture debt gains momentum nationwide as founders seek non dilutive capital and stronger financial guardrails for sustainable scale.5 days ago

India's long-end debt gains on central bank's bond buy picksTradingViewBy Dharamraj Dhutia India's ultra long-dated government bonds gained on Monday after the central bank's surprise decision to buy the 25-year...4 days ago

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Recent IPO News

India’s IPO Market Defies Long List of Concerns to Hit a RecordBloomberg.comWelcome to India Edition, Bloomberg's daily dive into what's moving the worlds of business, markets and politics in this dynamic,...3 days ago

E-commerce firm Meesho notches $8.8 billion valuation in blockbuster India debutReuters · 2 days ago

Meesho Surges 54% in Debut After $603 Million India IPOBloomberg.com · 2 days ago

Meesho’s $606M IPO pops as enthusiasm for India’s e-commerce startups risesYahoo Finance · 2 days ago

Indian peer-to-peer lending platform LenDenClub's parent plans IPO, CEO saysReutersVartis Platforms, operator of the country's largest peer-to-peer lending marketplace LenDenClub, is preparing for an initial public offering...1 day ago