During his European tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands yielded an agreement in the tech sector: India’s Tata Electronics signed an $11 billion deal with Dutch technology giant ASML. As Europe’s largest technology company by market value, ASML will provide advanced lithography machines and technical support to...
India, EU, To Finalize Free Trade Agreement
New Delhi and the European Union (EU) move to finalize their long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The deal, officially known as the Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA), is expected to be inked or announced on January 27, 2026, during the 16th India-EU Summit.An India-EU Business Forum is also expected...
India Advances Trade Talks with EU and U.S.
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal announced that the nation is in the advanced stages of trade deal discussions with both the United States and the European Union. The Minister emphasized India’s approach to these negotiations, stating, "Every agreement stands on the comparative advantage India will have vis-a-vis its...
India, New Zealand, Restart Free Trade Talks
India and New Zealand have resumed free trade negotiations after a ten-year pause, marking a significant diplomatic development during New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's five-day visit to Delhi. After bilateral discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two nations announced that formal negotiations will begin next month. Prime...
India’s Role in Medical Devices to Blossom with AI Integration
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being incorporated into various medical devices, including imaging machines for faster scans and lesion detection, wearables for heart arrhythmia detection, and software systems for predicting sepsis risk in hospitals. This trend has prompted regulators to clarify their positions on AI in medical devices. As this happens,...
Challenges of China’s Subsidized Exports for India
An article from the Economist discusses how China's export of subsidized goods is posing a significant threat to manufacturing industries in developing countries, including India. As Chinese products flood these markets at extremely low prices, emerging economies are implementing import restrictions and tariffs to protect their domestic manufacturers. India has...