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The New York Times — Squeezed Between Trump and China, India Looks for Faraway Friendships — India is overcoming its aversion to free-trade deals to cozy up with Canada and other middle powers..

Al Jazeera — Trump says India will start buying oil from Venezuela ‘as opposed to Iran’India is not importing significant amounts of Iranian oil owing to US sanctions as it turned to Russia for supplies..

NDTVIn Shashi Tharoor's Vocal Support Of Rahul Gandhi, Signs Of Growing Closeness — When Rahul Gandhi rose to speak in the Lok Sabha, holding up a printed magazine article referring to an unpublished memoir by former Army....

BBCRare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise — India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented her annual budget for 2026-27, announcing higher infrastructure spending and....

Bloomberg.com — India’s Debt Diet Shifts Growth Onus to RBI, Billionaire Businesses — Welcome to India Edition, Bloomberg's daily dive into what's moving the worlds of business, markets and politics in this dynamic,....

Urbanisation Levels

Statista — Urbanization in India 2023In 2023, approximately a third of the total population in India lived in cities. The trend shows an increase of urbanization by more than 4 percent in the last....Nov 28, 2025

Welcome to the United Nations68% of the world population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, says UNToday, 55% of the world's population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 68% by 2050. Projections show that urbanization,....Aug 21, 2022

The Statesman — Urbanisation major challenge due to unplanned expansion, rising pollution levels: Jitendra — He was speaking at the Asian Conference on Geography (ACG 2025) at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi..Nov 6, 2025

World Bank — Gearing up for India’s Rapid Urban Transformation — India is urbanizing rapidly. By 2036, its towns and cities will be home to 600 million people, or 40 percent of the population, up from 31 percent in 2011..Jan 30, 2024

NRDCIndia’s Air Pollution Challenge Spans Rural and Urban Areas — A new analysis of satellite data sheds light on air pollution levels nationwide..Jul 26, 2023

AGU Publications — Projecting Global Urban Area Growth Through 2100 Based on Historical Time Series Data and Future Shared Socioeconomic Pathways — Improved understanding of the potential growth of urban areas at the national and global levels is needed for sustainable urban development..Mar 13, 2019

The Hindu — Lessons for India: how Kerala is tackling rapid urbanisation — Kerala Urban Policy Commission pioneers transformative urban planning, blending climate resilience, data intelligence, and community....Sep 10, 2025

Nature — Rising infrastructure inequalities accompany urbanization and economic development — Impending global urban population growth is expected to occur with considerable infrastructure expansion. However, our understanding of....Jan 30, 2025

Frontiers — Emerging trend and pattern of urbanization and its contribution from migration in Gujarat: Evidence from district level analysis — Gujarat 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....Mar 2, 2023

Ideas for India — The North-South urban paradox — Why is northern India experiencing faster urban growth but slower urbanisation relative to the South? This column addresses this question by....Mar 22, 2017

GDP

Times of India — IMF data shows India above America in the list of 'Top 10 contributors to global real GDP growth for the — Tech News News: Elon Musk dropped four words that captured a seismic shift years in the making. \"The balance of power is changing,\" he....

NDTV"Balance Of Power Is Changing": Musk As India, China Lead Global GDP Growth — China and India have been placed at the top of the global real GDP growth chart and are projected to contribute 26.6% and 17%..

News18'The Strength India Has Acquired...': Sitharaman Cites Elon Musk’s Post, Slams Opposition On GDPNirmala Sitharaman cited a post by Elon Musk on IMF projections to argue that India's growing share in global GDP expansion reflects....

Times of India — Top 10 countries in the world by GDP (2026 Projections); check India’s position — We have entered into another year and as the global economic landscape evolves, countries have increased not just in population,....

DWIndia overtakes Japan as 4th-largest economy, report says — India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, according to calculations in the Indian government's end-of-year....1 month ago

CNBCIndia economy estimated to grow 7.4% in 2026 despite looming trade uncertainties — India economy estimated to grow 7.4% in 2026 despite looming trade uncertainties · India's economy is projected to grow at 7.4% in the fiscal....4 weeks ago

France 24EU and India announce 'mother of all deals' representing 25% of global GDPThe European Union and India announced a vast trade pact on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi said would represent about one-third....

The Economist — The ascent of India’s economy — In the year to the third quarter, GDP grew by 8.2%, much faster than expected. The government has raised its forecast for the 2026 fiscal year (....1 week ago

South China Morning Post — India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth largest economy, eyes top 3 in 2026“With GDP valued at US$4.18 trillion, India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, and is poised to displace Germany....1 month ago

The Economic Times — Elon Musk warns US as IMF report shows India, China leading global GDP growth — India surpassed the United States among the top 10 contributors to global real GDP growth (2026). Space — X CEO Elon Musk, on Jan 31,....

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Investment

World Bank — New India–World Bank Group Partnership Puts Jobs and Private Investment at the Center of Growth — Five-year framework aims to support Viksit Bharat. NEW DELHI, January 30, 2026—The World Bank Group (WBG) and the Government of India today announced a new....

Find — Articles — How to Invest in Indian Mutual Funds for Long-Term Growth?Learn how to invest in Indian mutual funds for long-term growth with smart strategies, fund selection tips, risk planning,....

Reuters — India budget makes fresh bet on manufacturing as it seeks to sustain growth — India's annual budget made a fresh bet on the country's manufacturing sector as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid out priorities for....

Deloitte — India economic outlook, January 2026Entering 2026, the Indian economy remains resilient, with sustained growth momentum and domestic demand, despite global uncertainties and....2 weeks ago

BBCUnion Budget 2026: Big challenges lurk behind India's world-beating growth — India expects to clock a 7.3% GDP rate but experts detect underlying stress in the economy..

Bloomberg.com — Why India Has a Private Investment Problem — India's economy should be the envy of the world. Official statisticians have just announced that it will grow at a blistering 7.4% in the....2 weeks ago

BW Businessworld — World Bank Commits Five-Year Investment Plan In India — With 12 million new workers entering India's job market each year, investing in employment-heavy sectors is key to sustaining inclusive....

Carboncopy.info — India’s Rapid Infra Growth Risks Outpacing its Ability to Insure These Projects: Report — Flooding, extreme rainfall, cyclones, and landslides were identified as high to very high risks for capital-intensive infrastructure..

Tribune India — Caution & continuity Budget stakes growth on investment, innovation — THE Union Budget 2026-27 has opted for caution and continuity. Against a backdrop of slowing global demand, geopolitical uncertainties and....

Invesco — India’s growth drivers bolster investment appeal — India continues to demonstrate strong and resilient economic momentum, supported by a series of positive developments that reinforce its....Sep 9, 2025

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Demographics

Times Now — Why India’s Population Control Success May Be Its Next Economic Challenge — The 16th Finance Commission of India is re-evaluating its approach to population growth incentives, moving away from solely rewarding states....

Visual Capitalist — Charted: Populations of China, India, U.S., and Europe (1950-2100)How will populations shift by 2100? This chart compares India, China, Europe, and the U.S. across 150 years of UN demographic projections..Sep 10, 2025

The Indian Express‘India is not a nation’: Why Orissa High Court quoted Winston Churchill in landmark two-child policy ruling — India Population Growth 2026: Drawing on historical and philosophical warnings on over population from Winston Churchill,....

Pew Research Center5 facts about how the world’s population is expected to change by 2100On July 11, the United Nations will mark its annual World Population Day, which aims to raise awareness of global population trends and....Jul 9, 2025

East Asia Forum — India’s burgeoning population lead over China will not be enough to fully close the resource demand gap — Despite a dramatic widening in total population, India will not yet rival China's appetite for natural resources by mid-century..Aug 7, 2025

Nature — Population age structural transition, demographic dividend and economic growth in India — The demographic dividend is estimated to be about 1.9 percentage points per annum for the period 1981–2021 after controlling for core policy variables..Jun 6, 2025

Frontline Magazine — India’s Demographic Shift Is Deepening the North–South Divide — India's demographics will likely take an unexpected turn, but it is far from the doomsday scenarios once splashed across headlines,....2 weeks ago

CFR Education — Global Population Growth Is Slowing Down — This resource explores the drivers of population growth, details how population trends affect countries, and examines how governments are responding to slowing....Jul 1, 2025

Pakistan Today — Uncontrolled population growth Pakistan’s ‘gravest challenge’, says CM Murad — KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday described unchecked population growth as one of Pakistan's most serious social....

Data — Reportal – Global Digital Insights — Digital 2026: global population trends — All the stats you need to understand the global population in late 2025, including trends over time, population share by country and region,....Oct 15, 2025

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Export/Import

Al Jazeera — How have India’s exports jumped 20 percent, despite Trump’s trade war?Despite a 50 percent tariff, India's exports to the US grew by more than one-fifth in November, as New Delhi looks to diversify its export....1 month ago

MSNIndia sees 6.8%-7.2% growth next year, flags risks from geopolitics, weak exports — By Nikunj Ohri and Sarita Chaganti Singh NEW DELHI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - India's economy is forecast to grow between 6.8% and 7.2% in the....

Index — Box — EU-India Free Trade Agreement: Impact on Logistics and Trade Growth - News and Statistics — The article examines the recently announced EU-India Free Trade Agreement, detailing significant tariff reductions and the anticipated boost....

Reuters — India's exports defy tariffs, strengthen hand in US trade talks — India's exports leapt in November in defiance of U.S. President Donald Trump's steep tariffs, providing fresh leverage in ongoing trade....1 month ago

Manufacturing Digital — Exports & Growth: Why Saint-Gobain is Investing in India — Saint-Gobain's CEO says the company will grow its manufacturing presence in India as the region sees fast growth and potential to become an....1 week ago

A2Z Taxcorp LLPUnion Budget 2026–27: A Strong Push for Exports, Manufacturing Scale, SEZ Reforms, and MSME Growth — The Union Budget 2026–27 places international trade and exports at the heart of India's growth strategy, reaffirming the Government's....

The Economic Times — After 41-month high, Trump's tariffs drag India's export growth in December — India Export Data: India's trade deficit grew in December as exports slowed. Despite challenges, overall outbound shipments saw modest....2 weeks ago

Times of India — Exports defy Trump tariffs, record fastest growth in 3 plus years — Exports defy Trump tariffs, record fastest growth in 3 plus years ... NEW DELHI: India's exports grew at their fastest pace in over three years,....1 month ago

The Hindu — Exports rise 1.87% to $38.5 billion in December: Commerce Secretary — The country's merchandise exports rose 1.87% to $38.5 billion in December 2025, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Thursday (January....2 weeks ago

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Public Spending

Reuters — India budget walks tightrope between revenue strain, spending needs — India's federal government kept a tight leash on spending in its annual budget for 2026-27, as income and consumption tax cuts announced in....

Trading — View — India budget walks tightrope between revenue strain, spending needs — By Sumanta Sen, Vineet Sachdev and Kripa Jayaram India's federal government kept a tight leash on spending in its annual budget for 2026-27,....

Eurasia Review — Indian Budget 2026 Burdens Working Masses And Rewards Corporates – Op — Ed — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth budget in the Indian Parliament. This budget is not merely a statement of....

WKZOIndia budget ‘tactical’, not ‘breakthrough’, Moody’s Ratings says — By Ashwin Manikandan MUMBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - India's annual federal budget was "tactical" but not a "breakthrough", Moody's Ratings said....

The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People — Budget constrained by growth, revenue limitations, and restricted choices — When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rises to present the Union Budget for the financial year stretching from April 2026 to March 2027..

marketscreener.com — GRAPHICS-India budget walks tightrope between revenue strain, spending needs — India's federal government kept a tight leash on spending in its annual budget for 2026-27, as income and consumption tax cuts announced in....

Forbes India — Budget 2026: Complete snapshot at your fingertips — Access the official 2026-27 fiscal data, including revenue projections and government expenditure highlights..

The Hindu — Budget 2026 Explained — The Union Budget 2026 explained in detail, including revenue sources, expenditures, and fiscal projections in this interactive breakdown..

Times of India — Union Budget 2026–27: Which ministry got highest allocation? A portfolio-wise breakdown — India Business News: The Union Budget 2026–27 proposes a grand total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore, comprising Rs 41.25 lakh crore in....

The Economic Times — Budget 2026: Sitharaman targets higher tax revenue in FY27 to boost growth — Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set a significant gross tax revenue target for the 2026-27 fiscal year..

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Public Debt

CNBCIndian government's slower pace in reducing debt will roil the bond market: Economist — Pranjul Bhandari of HSBC reviews India's 2026 budget and says she had hoped the government would be more ambitious in its' fiscal....

Reuters — India budget leaves rupee, bonds vulnerable heading into RBI policy decision — The Indian rupee and government bonds are expected to extend their rough patch this week as the government's higher-than-expected borrowing....

ABC News — India's budget boosts infrastructure spending while vowing fiscal discipline — Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has presented an annual budget focused on sustaining economic growth despite volatile markets..

Modern Diplomacy — Debt, Guns, and Concrete: What to Watch for in India’s Budget — India will announce its annual budget on Sunday, with the Defence Ministry requesting more military funds, while industries are asking for....

Forbes India — India eyes 50% debt-to-GDP ratio: Why it matters — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 2026–27 Budget on Sunday shifted focus from the fiscal deficit to the debt-to-GDP ratio..

Yahoo Finance Singapore — India's 2026/27 budget shows slowing pace of fiscal consolidation, says Fitch — Feb 2 (Reuters) - India's annual budget is "broadly neutral" for growth in the world's fifth largest economy but shows a slowing pace of....

Al Jazeera — India’s budget bets on infrastructure, manufacturing amid global trade war — Modi's government presents annual budget, focusing on sustaining growth despite volatile financial markets and trade uncertainty. India's....

Bloomberg.com — Traders Brace for Bond Losses on India’s Record Borrowing Plan — India's benchmark bond yields climbed to the highest in more than a year after the government unveiled a record debt-sale plan that exceeded....

CNBCIndia's finance minister projects modest fiscal consolidation in budget — Nirmala Sitharaman sees small improvements in fiscal deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio..

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Recent IPO News

International Banker — India Is Undergoing an Unprecedented IPO Boom — The country's long-term market track record also cannot be ignored. A report published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on December 17 named....2 weeks ago

Reuters — India's National Stock Exchange IPO gains regulatory approval, NSE says — The National Stock Exchange of India , the country's largest bourse, received regulatory approval on Friday to proceed with its long-awaited....

MSNTemasek, LIC are said to plan share sales in NSE’s India IPOTemasek Holdings Pte. and Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd. are likely to be key sellers in the potential $2.5 billion initial public....

Bloomberg — Indian Regulator Clears NSE IPO Plan Ending Decade-Long Wait — The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. said it has received regulatory clearance to begin preparations for an initial public offering,....

Tech in Asia — Temasek, Indian insurers said to plan share sales in $2.5b IPOTemasek Holdings and Life Insurance Corporation of India are expected to be key sellers in India's planned US$2.5 billion IPO of the....