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Apple’s iPhone exports from India crossed $50 billion by December 2025, driven by the government’s PLI scheme. With strong FY26 shipments, India has become a major global manufacturing hub for Apple. Smartphones are now India’s top export, and continued policy support aims to sustain growth in devices and components manufacturing.

Apple’s iPhone exports from India crossed $50 billion by December 2025, driven by the government’s PLI scheme. With strong FY26 shipments, India has become a major global manufacturing hub for Apple. Smartphones are now India’s top export, and continued policy support aims to sustain growth in devices and components manufacturing.

India’s iPhone Export Boom Crosses $50 Billion as Manufacturing Push Pays Off

India’s exports are expected to rise to $840–850 billion in FY26 and $950 billion in FY27, driven by FTAs, services and electronics. While textiles and manufacturing show promise, exporters face risks from US tariffs, EU climate rules and AI-led disruption. West Asia is seen as the main near-term growth driver.

India’s exports are expected to rise to $840–850 billion in FY26 and $950 billion in FY27, driven by FTAs, services and electronics. While textiles and manufacturing show promise, exporters face risks from US tariffs, EU climate rules and AI-led disruption. West Asia is seen as the main near-term growth driver.

India's exports Accelerate to $950 billion in FY27 on West Asia trade pacts

Ray Dalio says India has the strongest foundations among major economies for long-term growth despite global uncertainty. Speaking with Nikhil Kamath, he urged young investors to focus on learning market mechanics, diversification, and self-investment. Dalio favors gold over Bitcoin, warns against speculation, and stresses patience, discipline, and understanding cause-and-effect over chasing quick returns.

Ray Dalio says India has the strongest foundations among major economies for long-term growth despite global uncertainty. Speaking with Nikhil Kamath, he urged young investors to focus on learning market mechanics, diversification, and self-investment. Dalio favors gold over Bitcoin, warns against speculation, and stresses patience, discipline, and understanding cause-and-effect over chasing quick returns.

India’s Growth Moment: Ray Dalio’s Long View on Investing, Risk, and Opportunity

Politics

President Xi Jinping said China’s anti-corruption campaign remains complex and long-term, urging stricter Party self-governance and zero tolerance for graft. Speaking to discipline watchdogs, he called for curbing collusion between officials and business, strengthening oversight, enforcing discipline, and sustaining reforms to ensure officials neither dare nor desire to be corrupt.

President Xi Jinping said China’s anti-corruption campaign remains complex and long-term, urging stricter Party self-governance and zero tolerance for graft. Speaking to discipline watchdogs, he called for curbing collusion between officials and business, strengthening oversight, enforcing discipline, and sustaining reforms to ensure officials neither dare nor desire to be corrupt.

Xi Jinping Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Stance as China Intensifies Anti-Corruption Drive

eijing’s 15th five-year plan outlines strategies to boost the private sector, modernize financial systems, and enhance China’s global financial role.

eijing’s 15th five-year plan outlines strategies to boost the private sector, modernize financial systems, and enhance China’s global financial role.

Beijing’s Vision for Economic Growth: A New Five-Year Blueprint

Sergio Gor Nominated as US Ambassador to India

Sergio Gor Nominated as US Ambassador to India

Sergio Gor Nominated as US Ambassador to India

International

India has introduced the e‑B‑4 digital business visa for Chinese nationals, effective January 1, to ease travel for manufacturing and industrial professionals. Processed online in 45–50 days, it allows six‑month stays for technical, production and training work. The move reflects warming bilateral ties and aims to reduce skill gaps and production losses after years of strained relations between the countries.

India has introduced the e‑B‑4 digital business visa for Chinese nationals, effective January 1, to ease travel for manufacturing and industrial professionals. Processed online in 45–50 days, it allows six‑month stays for technical, production and training work. The move reflects warming bilateral ties and aims to reduce skill gaps and production losses after years of strained relations between the countries.

India Unveils Digital Business Visa for Chinese Professionals as Bilateral Engagement Picks Up

India’s carmakers ended 2025 with record exports of about 858,000 vehicles, up 15% year-on-year, driven by strong demand from Africa, South America and West Asia. Strong manufacturing capabilities and cost competitiveness boosted growth, though future momentum hinges on trade policies. Automakers aim to double export share as India expands its global automotive footprint.

India’s carmakers ended 2025 with record exports of about 858,000 vehicles, up 15% year-on-year, driven by strong demand from Africa, South America and West Asia. Strong manufacturing capabilities and cost competitiveness boosted growth, though future momentum hinges on trade policies. Automakers aim to double export share as India expands its global automotive footprint.

India’s Auto Exports Hit New High as Global Demand Accelerates

Big Tech firms are accelerating hiring and investment in India as tighter H-1B visa rules reshape global talent strategies. In 2025, FAAMNG companies added over 32,000 jobs, driven by demand for AI, data, cloud, and cybersecurity skills. With multibillion-dollar investments and selective hiring, India is emerging as a long-term global tech hub.

Big Tech firms are accelerating hiring and investment in India as tighter H-1B visa rules reshape global talent strategies. In 2025, FAAMNG companies added over 32,000 jobs, driven by demand for AI, data, cloud, and cybersecurity skills. With multibillion-dollar investments and selective hiring, India is emerging as a long-term global tech hub.

Meta, Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix ramp up India hiring; 32,000 jobs added in 2025

Culture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted overseas Indians on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas, calling the diaspora “Rashtradoots” and a strong bridge between India and the world. He praised their global contributions, cultural promotion, and continued connection to India. The day marks Mahatma Gandhi’s 1915 return and recognises the role of over 30 million Indians abroad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted overseas Indians on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas, calling the diaspora “Rashtradoots” and a strong bridge between India and the world. He praised their global contributions, cultural promotion, and continued connection to India. The day marks Mahatma Gandhi’s 1915 return and recognises the role of over 30 million Indians abroad.

PM Modi Calls Indian Diaspora ‘Rashtradoots’ on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Shenzhen jewellery malls have introduced smart restroom doors that turn transparent when smoke is detected, discouraging smoking in non-smoking areas. Installed in men’s toilets, the system aims to enforce strict indoor smoking bans. While praised online for effectiveness and innovation, legal experts caution about privacy risks if the technology malfunctions.

Shenzhen jewellery malls have introduced smart restroom doors that turn transparent when smoke is detected, discouraging smoking in non-smoking areas. Installed in men’s toilets, the system aims to enforce strict indoor smoking bans. While praised online for effectiveness and innovation, legal experts caution about privacy risks if the technology malfunctions.

Smoking Deterrent Goes High-Tech - men’s toilet doors that turn transparent when users smoke

A French visitor’s post about experiencing the Golden Temple’s langar went viral, highlighting the kitchen’s openness, equality, and volunteer-driven scale. She was moved by how thousands are fed daily without discrimination. Social media users echoed her admiration, praising the food’s quality, the spirit of seva, and Sikhism’s tradition of community service rooted in Guru Nanak’s teachings.

A French visitor’s post about experiencing the Golden Temple’s langar went viral, highlighting the kitchen’s openness, equality, and volunteer-driven scale. She was moved by how thousands are fed daily without discrimination. Social media users echoed her admiration, praising the food’s quality, the spirit of seva, and Sikhism’s tradition of community service rooted in Guru Nanak’s teachings.

A French Visitor’s Awe at the Golden Temple’s Langar Resonates Worldwide

Insight

China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world’s top electric vehicle seller after a surge in 2025 sales, while Tesla’s deliveries fell for a second year. Tesla faced subsidy cuts, rising competition and investor concerns, though it remains more profitable. BYD’s growth, driven by low prices and overseas expansion, has been especially strong in the UK.

China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world’s top electric vehicle seller after a surge in 2025 sales, while Tesla’s deliveries fell for a second year. Tesla faced subsidy cuts, rising competition and investor concerns, though it remains more profitable. BYD’s growth, driven by low prices and overseas expansion, has been especially strong in the UK.

China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller

Sanju Verma portrays 2025 as a transformative year for India, blending cultural resurgence with robust economic performance under PM Modi. She credits “Modinomics” for bold structural reforms, rapid GDP growth, tax and compliance simplification, MSME empowerment, poverty reduction, and global trade gains, positioning India as a resilient, fast-growing economy on track for “Viksit Bharat” by 2047.

Sanju Verma portrays 2025 as a transformative year for India, blending cultural resurgence with robust economic performance under PM Modi. She credits “Modinomics” for bold structural reforms, rapid GDP growth, tax and compliance simplification, MSME empowerment, poverty reduction, and global trade gains, positioning India as a resilient, fast-growing economy on track for “Viksit Bharat” by 2047.

The Paradigm Shift Of 2025: India’s Economic Renaissance Under PM Narendra Modi

India is rapidly expanding its aviation sector, adding a new airport every 50 days. Key projects include Jewar airport opening in February and Bhogapuram by June, following successful regulatory milestones. Fleet size is growing, policies now allow multiple airports per region, and international connectivity is improving under the Open Sky policy.

India is rapidly expanding its aviation sector, adding a new airport every 50 days. Key projects include Jewar airport opening in February and Bhogapuram by June, following successful regulatory milestones. Fleet size is growing, policies now allow multiple airports per region, and international connectivity is improving under the Open Sky policy.

India has New airport every 50 days

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