INDIA CHINA Connect

Recent US policy changes, including stricter visa regulations and reduced international student intake, threaten its global education dominance.

 India’s economy, valued at $15 trillion in Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) terms, is over half the size of the US economy.

Mary Meeker’s 2025 AI trends report highlights the unprecedented speed of AI adoption, with ChatGPT reaching 100 million users in under three months.

Millennials and Gen Z account for 48% of India’s outbound travelers, driving a surge in international tourism.

India’s aviation sector is poised for unprecedented growth, with annual passenger numbers expected to double to 500 million by 2030.

Apple is increasingly relying on India for iPhone production, with Indian suppliers shipping 2.9 million units to the US in April, a 76% year-on-year rise.

India is emerging as a key player in global aviation, with Airbus naming IndiGo and Air India among its top three airline customers.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the ISS on June 10, becoming the second Indian in space and the first to visit the ISS.

India’s economy grew by 7.4% in the March 2025 quarter, surpassing forecasts and marking the fiscal year’s strongest performance.

Saudi Arabia, under its Vision 2030 program, aims to attract 7.5 million Indian visitors by 2030, shifting its focus from religious tourism to affluent leisure travelers.

China’s government is cracking down on the illegal ‘996’ work culture, which demands 72-hour workweeks.

Errol Musk, father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, praised India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage during his five-day visit, highlighting its global historical significance.

China is gaining ground in the global race for scientific talent, boosted by U.S. policies that limit research funding and restrict international scholars.

China’s youth face unprecedented challenges in the job market, with unemployment exacerbated by economic struggles, shifting industry demands, and reduced hiring.

India's literacy rates have improved, as per the PLFS 2023-24, with Mizoram (98.2%), Lakshadweep (97.3%), and Kerala (95.3%) leading.

India’s petcare industry is experiencing rapid growth, marked by Drools achieving unicorn status with a $1 billion valuation following a 10% investment by Nestlé SA.