September 2, 2026 8:27 PM

RBI Governor meets US Fed chief Kevin Warsh at G20 meet

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra participated in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting in Asheville, in the US state of North Carolina, engaging with global counterparts on key economic and financial priorities. The Governor also met Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh and the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) First Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz on the sidelines of the FMCBG meeting, according to an RBI post on X. India is taking part in th...

August 31, 2026 6:20 PM

CM Patel invites domestic, global investors to invest in Gujarat

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday invited entrepreneurs, business leaders, and domestic and global investors to invest in Gujarat, saying it offers significant opportunities in areas such as manufacturing, new technologies, and green energy. Addressing the curtain-raiser for the 11th Vibrant Gujarat summit, he said the state provides a stable policy environment, talented youth, effective governance, scale and transparency. The three-day summit will begin on January 10, 2027. The...

August 19, 2026 6:17 PM

MMDR Amendment Act 2026 seeks uniform mining tax regime, boost investment and mineral-led growth

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 marks a significant shift in India's approach to mineral taxation and governance, seeking to establish a more uniform, predictable and balanced fiscal framework for the mining sector while preserving the revenue interests of States. The legislation amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 at a time when access to minerals has emerged as a strategic concern globally. Minerals form the foundation o...

August 17, 2026 11:09 PM

FM Sitharaman reviews industrial corridor projects, calls for faster infrastructure and investment

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday chaired the third meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority of the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT), reviewing the progress of projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) and calling for faster completion of infrastructure, land allotment, investment and production. The meeting, attended by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Madhya ...

August 7, 2026 6:44 PM

India, Egypt discuss boosting investment flows, trade in digital services: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India and Egypt discussed measures to enhance two-way investment flows, strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and facilitate smoother trade in digitally delivered services during a meeting with Egypt's Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh. Sharing details of the meeting with Dr. Saleh, on X, Goyal said both sides discussed measures to enhance two-way investment flows and reinforce bilateral economic cooperati...

July 30, 2026 10:13 AM

Regional confederations left blindsided by FIFA’s $20 billion investment plan

FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in a $20 billion commercial subsidiary has drawn strong criticism from soccer's regional confederations, which said they were blindsided by the world governing body's plan to bring private investors into the sport. The Confederations of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) and Asia (AFC) delivered stinging rebukes on Wednesday, saying they learned of FIFA's equity sale proposal through media reports rather than official channel...

July 21, 2026 6:59 PM

PLI schemes attract over Rs 2.40 lakh crore investment, generate more than 14.15 lakh jobs: Government

The Government on Tuesday said that the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes have attracted investments of more than ₹2.40 lakh crore and generated over 14.15 lakh jobs since their launch, while exports under the schemes have crossed ₹15.2 lakh crore, reflecting the growing strength of India's manufacturing sector. The PLI Schemes, covering 14 key sectors with an approved financial outlay of ₹1.91 lakh crore, were launched to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities, attract inves...

July 4, 2026 12:37 PM

India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement comes into force from July 4

The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between India and Israel came into force on Saturday, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral economic ties and promoting a secure and predictable investment environment between the two countries. The agreement was signed on September 8, 2025, in New Delhi by the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the State of Israel. According to the Ministry of Finance, the BIA has come into effect from July 4, 2026. In a stat...

June 5, 2026 1:03 PM

PM Modi welcomes AirTrunk’s Rs 3 lakh crore investment plan in India’s digital infrastructure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed global data centre operator AirTrunk's announcement to invest more than ₹3 lakh crore (US$30 billion) in India by 2030, describing it as one of the largest proposed investments in the country’s digital infrastructure ecosystem. The investment, backed by global investors Blackstone and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, aims to develop 5 gigawatts (GW) of data centre capacity across multiple states and Union Territories, significantly boosti...