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The IMF raised India’s 2025-26 growth forecast to 6.6%, citing strong domestic performance offsetting U.S. tariff impacts.

Google is investing $15 billion over five years to establish a gigawatt-scale data center and its largest AI hub outside the U.S. in Vizag, India.

India's household gold reserves have surged to $3.8 trillion in 2025, driven by a 62% rise in gold prices, now nearly 89% of GDP. With 34,600 tonnes of gold, India is the second-largest global gold consumer.

India’s primary markets have had a remarkable year in 2025, securing the fourth-largest global tally in funds raised via initial public offerings (IPOs).

India's ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 showcases its strong innovation ecosystem, with four clusters among the world's top innovation hubs.

India and China are reviving direct air connectivity after a five-year pause. IndiGo will launch daily flights between Delhi and Guangzhou on November 10, following its Kolkata-Guangzhou route on October 26.

India’s Nuclear Energy Mission aims to expand nuclear power capacity from 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047, requiring ₹20 lakh crore (US$241 billion USD) investment, robust uranium sourcing, and 61,000 skilled workers.

Zoho’s Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu emphasizes India's push for self-reliance in technology through initiatives like Arattai, aligning with the Swadeshi movement.

The US is rallying allies, including India, to counter China’s rare earth export restrictions, which threaten global supply chains.

In 2023, Indian high-net-worth individuals moved $130 billion to Singaporean family offices, making India the third-largest contributor in the Asia-Pacific after China ($400 billion) and Indonesia ($140 billion).

Historian William Dalrymple's The Golden Road highlights India's overlooked centrality in shaping global civilization.

Indian PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer met in Mumbai to strengthen India-UK ties, focusing on economic progress, shared values, and global stability.

China is easing age limits for civil service applicants, raising the cap to 38 nationally and up to 43 for advanced degree holders.