21_Nov_2025_Newsletter

India’s retail market is projected to hit $1 trillion by 2030, powered by higher incomes, digital adoption, and evolving consumer aspirations. Traditional trade will decline as e-commerce, D2C, and quick commerce expand. With 1.1 billion internet users, India’s digital-native brands will thrive, creating culturally rooted yet modern businesses shaping a dynamic, tech-driven retail future.

India’s Retail Revolution: Digital Shoppers and the Rise of a $1 Trillion Market

India’s retail market is projected to hit $1 trillion by 2030, powered by higher incomes, digital adoption, and evolving consumer aspirations.

India’s development model showcases how economic growth, innovation, and inclusivity can progress together.

India’s Growth Story: Blending Prosperity, Technology, and Sustainability on the Global Stage

India’s development model showcases how economic growth, innovation, and inclusivity can progress together.

Nearly 500,000 China–Japan flight bookings were abruptly canceled after Beijing warned citizens against visiting Japan, following comments by Prime Minister Kishida about defending Taiwan.

China–Japan travel tensions triggers nearly half a million ticket cancellations

Nearly 500,000 China–Japan flight bookings were abruptly canceled after Beijing warned citizens against visiting Japan, following comments by Prime Minister Kishida about defending Taiwan.

Rising global tanker rates and sanctions have increased India’s oil import costs, prompting calls for a homegrown VLCC fleet. The government plans a $10 billion investment to buy and build over 100 tankers by 2040, reducing dependence on foreign vessels. Though challenging, the move could strengthen India’s energy security and boost its shipbuilding industry.

India’s Big Bet: Building Its Own Super Tanker Fleet to Secure Energy Future

Rising global tanker rates and sanctions have increased India’s oil import costs, prompting calls for a homegrown VLCC fleet.

Airbus projects Asia-Pacific will need 19,560 new aircraft in 20 years, nearly half of global demand, with India and China driving growth. Passenger traffic is set to rise 4.4% annually, spurring massive infrastructure upgrades like Navi Mumbai and Noida airports. IndiGo and Akasa Air will launch operations from Navi Mumbai, marking India’s expanding aviation future.

Asia-Pacific’s Aviation Boom Takes Flight with India and China at the Helm

Airbus projects Asia-Pacific will need 19,560 new aircraft in 20 years, nearly half of global demand, with India and China driving growth.

ISRO is entering a high-activity phase with seven launches planned this financial year, including India’s first industry-built PSLV. Major upcoming missions include Chandrayaan‑4 (2028) and LUPEX with Japan. The agency aims to triple spacecraft production, build an Indian Space Station by 2035, and complete the Gaganyaan human mission in 2027, boosting India’s growing space ecosystem.

ISRO Embarks on a Packed Launch Schedule as India’s Space Dreams Accelerate

ISRO is entering a high-activity phase with seven launches planned this financial year, including India’s first industry-built PSLV.

Goldman Sachs predicts emerging markets, led by India and China, will outperform developed economies over the next decade, delivering 10.9% annual returns. Strong earnings growth, favorable demographics, and policy reforms drive this optimism. Despite high valuations, global equities are expected to deliver steady long-term gains, with diversification into emerging markets offering the best opportunities.

Emerging Markets Set to Shine: Goldman Sachs Predicts Decade of Strong Equity Gains

Goldman Sachs predicts emerging markets, led by India and China, will outperform developed economies over the next decade, delivering 10.9% annual returns.

India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for Media Capability Centres (MCCs), driving creativity, technology, and innovation for major media companies. With over 100,000 skilled professionals and strong government support, India offers major cost efficiencies and advanced AI-driven media operations. Global giants like Netflix, WPP, and Warner Bros. are expanding their presence, cementing India’s leadership in creative technology.

India’s New Role in Global Media: The Rise of Media Capability Centres

India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for Media Capability Centres (MCCs), driving creativity, technology, and innovation for major media companies.

China has surpassed the U.S. in global research output, publishing 1.1 million papers in 2024 versus America’s 880,000. Now leading in medical and energy research, China’s innovations in green nitrogen fixation, nuclear power, and AI watermarking highlight its growing influence. Its scientific ecosystem and publishing infrastructure are rapidly expanding, reshaping global leadership in innovation.

China’s Scientific Surge: How the Global Research Landscape Is Being Redrawn

China has surpassed the U.S. in global research output, publishing 1.1 million papers in 2024 versus America’s 880,000.

Chinese automakers like BYD, MG Motor, and Volvo have captured a third of India’s EV market within two years, challenging domestic leaders Tata and Mahindra. Their focus on technology, localization, and affordability has boosted India’s EV adoption. Collaboration between Indian and Chinese manufacturers is accelerating innovation, making shared ownership central to India’s growing electric mobility future.

How Chinese EV Makers Are Powering India’s Electric Revolution

Chinese automakers like BYD, MG Motor, and Volvo have captured a third of India’s EV market within two years, challenging domestic leaders Tata and Mahindra.

MIT scientist Dr. Deblina Sarkar, originally from Kolkata, has developed Circulatronics—a nanoscale technology using SWED chips that travel through the bloodstream to treat brain disorders without surgery.

From Kolkata to MIT: How Deblina Sarkar’s “Circulatronics” Could Revolutionize Brain Therapy

MIT scientist Dr. Deblina Sarkar, originally from Kolkata, has developed Circulatronics—a nanoscale technology using SWED chips that travel through the bloodstream to treat brain disorders without surgery.

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