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India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal met Thailand’s deputy prime minister and commerce minister Suphajee Suthumpun in New Delhi to discuss expanding bilateral trade, investment and the review of the Asean‑India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA). The talks highlighted a record $20.93 billion trade flow in FY2025 and a widening Indian trade deficit of about $10.8 billion.
As Air India seeks a substantial capital influx, Singapore Airlines’ history of strategic investments reveals a mix of ambition and challenges in its quest for international growth
Singapore Airlines’ 25.1% stake in Air India has affected its earnings and faced political scrutiny amid the carrier’s widening losses during a costly turnaround

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The CII Business Confidence Index rose to 66 in Q2FY27, as stronger domestic demand, higher capacity utilization and easing cost pressures bolster the recovery outlook
Uttar Pradesh aims to balance a massive infrastructure and tech-driven investment push with strict fiscal discipline, keeping its deficit under 3% of Gross State Domestic Product.
Raghuram Rajan stated he has neither questioned nor endorsed India's GDP growth figures. He expressed confusion over the economy’s growth not leading to increased private investment, FDI, or job creation.
Karandikar also stresses on developing nuclear workforce to meet 100 GW capacity by 2047
High-level delegation may visit China next week; market access, trade deficit and investment curbs on agenda
Initiative expected to create greater opportunities for entrepreneurship, investment, value addition and market development in Keralam’s coconut sector, Chief Minister V D Satheesan says
India's resilient economy defies foreign scepticism, with Q1 GDP growth outpacing expectations at 7.8%, driven by strong investment and fiscal improvements. Despite geopolitical tensions and oil price concerns, India's growth fundamentals show promise.
US Fed Chair Kevin Warsh feels there is a surge in global investment that is powering growth and reversing past rush to save to bring capital back into play instead of remaining idle, Reuters reported.
CM Bhupendra Patel said Gujarat has emerged as a global investment destination and has attracted $74.6 billion worth investment during January 2000 and March 2026.

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At the inaugural India-Canada Economic and Financial Dialogue, the two countries’ finance ministers focused on domestic macroeconomic stability, financial-sector integration, and multilateral cooperation on critical minerals.
Piyush Goyal’s visit to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka focused on accelerating Japanese investment in India, strengthening industrial partnerships and building resilient supply chains.