INDIA CHINA Connect

A London-bound Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner tragically crashed into Ahmedabad’s BJ Medical College complex shortly after takeoff, killing 265 people

India’s economy is poised for steady growth, with the World Bank forecasting a 6.3% GDP rise for FY26, supported by fiscal consolidation through higher revenues and reduced spending.

India's AI industry is expected to surpass $17 billion by 2027, fueled by enterprise tech investments, a robust digital ecosystem, and a skilled workforce.

India's equity markets have seen a $1 trillion surge in market capitalization since March 2025, reaching $5.33 trillion.

India’s population is projected to reach 1.46 billion by 2025, retaining its global lead. UNFPA’s The Real Fertility Crisis highlights India’s declining fertility rate (1.9 births per woman) and demographic shifts, including a significant working-age population (68%) and rising elderly numbers.

Traveling on a tourist visa for business can lead to tax complications, as seen in M. Mahadevan’s case.

Indian Railways recorded a 6% passenger growth in FY25, surpassing 7 billion passengers for the first time in five years, though still below pre-Covid levels.

The Indian Navy and Coast Guard successfully rescued 22 crew members from the Singapore-flagged MV Wan Hai 503, which caught fire after a container explosion off Kerala's coast.

In May, 2.2 million demat accounts were opened, lifting the total to 196.6 million, marking the first rise since December 2024.

India’s extreme poverty rate fell from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% in 2022-23, lifting 269 million people above the $3.00 per day poverty line.

China dominates the rare earth metals market, essential for technologies like smartphones, EVs, and wind turbines, controlling 60-70% of production and 90% of refining.

 Every monsoon, the rural heartlands of India brace for a familiar yet deadly occurrence—lightning strikes.

India is set to surpass $825 billion in exports for 2025-26, despite global challenges like the Russia-Ukraine war.

Southeast Asian nations are actively courting Indian tourists to reduce reliance on Chinese visitors by easing visa rules, boosting air connectivity, and promoting travel packages.

Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite broadband service, has received approval to operate in India after a two-year wait.

India is seeking alternatives to Chinese rare earth magnets due to supply chain disruptions caused by China's export restrictions on key elements.