WEF 2025

January 25, 2025 11:04 AM

WEF 2025: India grabs investment commitments worth over Rs 20 lakh crore

In a clear show of its economic strength amid geo-political uncertainties, India bagged investment commitments worth more than Rs 20 lakh crore at the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos this week. Maharashtra managed to get the biggest pie of almost 80 per cent investments proposals at the global event. Led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra signed at least 61 MoUs worth Rs 15.7 lakh crore, with the potential to generate over 16 lakh jobs. Telangana delegation, led...

January 24, 2025 4:40 PM

WEF 2025: 25 countries unite to fight against global plastic pollution, climate change

Even as plastic waste continues to pose an urgent global challenge, seven more countries have joined the fight against plastic pollution, taking the total to 25 at the recently concluded World Economic Forum’s annual meeting here. The seven new countries -- Angola, Bangladesh, Gabon, Guatemala, Kenya, Senegal, and Tanzania -- will contribute to WEF’s Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) by scaling up systemic plastic waste management solutions and fostering greater sustainability and cl...

January 22, 2025 7:59 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw Highlights New India Vision at WEF 2025

Minister of Railways, Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, outlined India's vision for transformative rail initiatives and sustainable infrastructure growth during discussions with global industry leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos. The discussions at WEF 2025 focused on India's approach to integrating international best practices and technology to achieve economic growth and sustainability. Vaishnaw held meetings aimed at enhancing collaborations with industry leaders a...

January 21, 2025 8:22 PM

WEF 2025: Andhra CM Naidu showcases India’s rise as a global economic power

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu underscored India’s rapid emergence as a global economic powerhouse during a CII special session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025. Speaking on Tuesday, Naidu highlighted that by 2027, India is projected to contribute the highest incremental GDP globally, cementing its position in the global economy. “In the early 1990s, as the internet era began, India initiated economic reforms in 1991. From that point, we worked on second-generation...