14_Nov_2025_Newsletter

India aims to create global-scale public sector banks through a new wave of consolidation, aligning with its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision of becoming a developed economy. The government and RBI seek to build large, tech-driven, professionally managed banks that can fund massive infrastructure and green projects while ensuring financial inclusion, customer focus, and global competitiveness.

India’s Vision for Global-Scale Banks: Building Financial Giants for a $10-Trillion Economy

India aims to create global-scale public sector banks through a new wave of consolidation, aligning with its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision of becoming a developed economy.

India and China are rapidly emerging as global tourism powerhouses. China’s visa-free entry for 38 nations and digital upgrades have boosted foreign arrivals, while India advances through international cooperation, marketing, and infrastructure growth. Both leverage tourism for economic and cultural influence, signaling Asia’s new leadership in global travel and reshaping the world’s tourism landscape.

Asia’s Tourism Power Shift: How China and India Are Redefining Global Travel

India and China are rapidly emerging as global tourism powerhouses.

India’s Golden Crossroads: SBI Report Calls for a Comprehensive Policy as Gold Prices Hit Record Highs

Gold prices have surged over 50% in 2025 amid global tensions and a weak US dollar.

India, the Land of Spices, dominates global spice production and exports, contributing significantly to agricultural trade. With exports worth over USD 4.45 billion in FY 2024–25, India supplies 225+ spice varieties to 200 countries. Key producers include Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Government initiatives like the SPICED scheme and Spices Parks drive innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness.

India’s Spice Powerhouse: Tradition, Innovation, and Global Reach

India, the Land of Spices, dominates global spice production and exports, contributing significantly to agricultural trade. With exports worth over USD 4.45 billion in FY 2024–25, India supplies 225+ spice varieties to 200 countries.

UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar app for Android and iOS, allowing users to securely store and share Aadhaar cards digitally. Complementing mAadhaar, it enables paperless identity management, supports up to five profiles, and includes biometric protection. With easy setup, real-time updates, and QR-based sharing, the app enhances digital convenience and promotes paperless, secure governance.

India Launches New Aadhaar App for Secure Digital Storage and Sharing

UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar app for Android and iOS, allowing users to securely store and share Aadhaar cards digitally.

India is fast-tracking Press Note 3 (PN3) approvals for Indo-Chinese joint ventures as relations with Beijing improve. Dixon Technologies, Micromax, and Uno Minda await clearances for projects in electronics and automotive manufacturing. Faster approvals under PN3 and new incentives like ECMS and PLI are attracting significant investments, boosting India’s localization and manufacturing value chain.

India Fast-Tracks Approvals for Indo-Chinese JVs as Business Ties Warm Up

India is fast-tracking Press Note 3 (PN3) approvals for Indo-Chinese joint ventures as relations with Beijing improve.

China’s Fujian: A New Wave in the Asia-Pacific Naval Race

China has commissioned its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, Fujian, marking a major boost to its expanding navy.

Japan’s car giants—Toyota, Suzuki, and Honda—are investing billions in India, shifting focus from an increasingly competitive China. Toyota and Suzuki plan major capacity expansions and new models, while Honda eyes India as an EV export hub. Favorable policies, cost advantages, and India’s growth make it an attractive alternative, solidifying Japan’s strategic automotive pivot to India.

Japan’s Auto Giants Drive India Investments Amid Shift from China

Japan’s car giants—Toyota, Suzuki, and Honda—are investing billions in India, shifting focus from an increasingly competitive China.

India’s deeptech sector is set to reach USD 30 billion by 2030, driven by defence innovation and booming robotics. With defence spending doubling to USD 80 billion in a decade, India is emerging as a low-cost global hub. Robotics, AI systems, and intelligent drones lead growth, establishing deeptech as India’s next major economic engine.

India’s Deeptech Industry Poised to Become a $30 Billion Powerhouse by 2030

India’s deeptech sector is set to reach USD 30 billion by 2030, driven by defence innovation and booming robotics.

China Eastern Airlines has resumed its Shanghai–Delhi route after a five-year break, becoming the first Chinese carrier to reconnect China and India in 2025. Operating thrice weekly with an Airbus A330, the service aims to boost trade, tourism, and cultural ties, with plans for more routes to strengthen air connectivity between the two nations.

China Eastern Reconnects China and India with Resumed Shanghai–Delhi Route

China Eastern Airlines has resumed its Shanghai–Delhi route after a five-year break, becoming the first Chinese carrier to reconnect China and India in 2025.

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