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Economy

India’s retail market is projected to hit $1 trillion by 2030, powered by higher incomes, digital adoption, and evolving consumer aspirations. Traditional trade will decline as e-commerce, D2C, and quick commerce expand. With 1.1 billion internet users, India’s digital-native brands will thrive, creating culturally rooted yet modern businesses shaping a dynamic, tech-driven retail future.

India’s retail market is projected to hit $1 trillion by 2030, powered by higher incomes, digital adoption, and evolving consumer aspirations. Traditional trade will decline as e-commerce, D2C, and quick commerce expand. With 1.1 billion internet users, India’s digital-native brands will thrive, creating culturally rooted yet modern businesses shaping a dynamic, tech-driven retail future.

India’s Retail Revolution: Digital Shoppers and the Rise of a $1 Trillion Market

Airbus projects Asia-Pacific will need 19,560 new aircraft in 20 years, nearly half of global demand, with India and China driving growth. Passenger traffic is set to rise 4.4% annually, spurring massive infrastructure upgrades like Navi Mumbai and Noida airports. IndiGo and Akasa Air will launch operations from Navi Mumbai, marking India’s expanding aviation future.

Airbus projects Asia-Pacific will need 19,560 new aircraft in 20 years, nearly half of global demand, with India and China driving growth. Passenger traffic is set to rise 4.4% annually, spurring massive infrastructure upgrades like Navi Mumbai and Noida airports. IndiGo and Akasa Air will launch operations from Navi Mumbai, marking India’s expanding aviation future.

Asia-Pacific’s Aviation Boom Takes Flight with India and China at the Helm

Goldman Sachs predicts emerging markets, led by India and China, will outperform developed economies over the next decade, delivering 10.9% annual returns. Strong earnings growth, favorable demographics, and policy reforms drive this optimism. Despite high valuations, global equities are expected to deliver steady long-term gains, with diversification into emerging markets offering the best opportunities.

Goldman Sachs predicts emerging markets, led by India and China, will outperform developed economies over the next decade, delivering 10.9% annual returns. Strong earnings growth, favorable demographics, and policy reforms drive this optimism. Despite high valuations, global equities are expected to deliver steady long-term gains, with diversification into emerging markets offering the best opportunities.

Emerging Markets Set to Shine: Goldman Sachs Predicts Decade of Strong Equity Gains

Politics

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

Strengthening Bridges: India and China Discuss Future Ties

Strengthening Bridges: India and China Discuss Future Ties

Strengthening Bridges: India and China Discuss Future Ties

International

India’s development model showcases how economic growth, innovation, and inclusivity can progress together.

India’s development model showcases how economic growth, innovation, and inclusivity can progress together.

India’s Growth Story: Blending Prosperity, Technology, and Sustainability on the Global Stage

Nearly 500,000 China–Japan flight bookings were abruptly canceled after Beijing warned citizens against visiting Japan, following comments by Prime Minister Kishida about defending Taiwan.

Nearly 500,000 China–Japan flight bookings were abruptly canceled after Beijing warned citizens against visiting Japan, following comments by Prime Minister Kishida about defending Taiwan.

China–Japan travel tensions triggers nearly half a million ticket cancellations

India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for Media Capability Centres (MCCs), driving creativity, technology, and innovation for major media companies. With over 100,000 skilled professionals and strong government support, India offers major cost efficiencies and advanced AI-driven media operations. Global giants like Netflix, WPP, and Warner Bros. are expanding their presence, cementing India’s leadership in creative technology.

India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for Media Capability Centres (MCCs), driving creativity, technology, and innovation for major media companies. With over 100,000 skilled professionals and strong government support, India offers major cost efficiencies and advanced AI-driven media operations. Global giants like Netflix, WPP, and Warner Bros. are expanding their presence, cementing India’s leadership in creative technology.

India’s New Role in Global Media: The Rise of Media Capability Centres

Culture

India’s women cricketers achieved a historic World Cup triumph over South Africa, marking a watershed moment akin to the men’s 1983 victory. Overcoming early setbacks, the team displayed remarkable resilience, unity, and individual brilliance from stars like Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma. Their success, supported by growing institutional backing and the Women’s Premier League, promises to inspire future generations of female athletes across all sports in India.

India’s women cricketers achieved a historic World Cup triumph over South Africa, marking a watershed moment akin to the men’s 1983 victory. Overcoming early setbacks, the team displayed remarkable resilience, unity, and individual brilliance from stars like Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma. Their success, supported by growing institutional backing and the Women’s Premier League, promises to inspire future generations of female athletes across all sports in India.

A Game-Changing Victory: India’s Women Cricketers Redefined the Spirit of the Game

India is leading globally in employee volunteering, with 31% participation, surpassing the 22% global average, as per Goodera's VQ Report 2025.

India is leading globally in employee volunteering, with 31% participation, surpassing the 22% global average, as per Goodera's VQ Report 2025.

India Leads the Way in Employee Volunteering: 3 in 10 Indian employees participated

Lukshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, is the world’s largest private residence and home to the royal Gaekwad family of Baroda. Spanning 30.5 million square feet, this Indo-Saracenic marvel, built in 1890, features opulent interiors, lush gardens, a golf course, and a historic stepwell. Valued at ₹24,000 crores, it eclipses Buckingham Palace in size. Open for public events, the palace reflects India’s royal heritage and architectural brilliance.

Lukshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, is the world’s largest private residence and home to the royal Gaekwad family of Baroda. Spanning 30.5 million square feet, this Indo-Saracenic marvel, built in 1890, features opulent interiors, lush gardens, a golf course, and a historic stepwell. Valued at ₹24,000 crores, it eclipses Buckingham Palace in size. Open for public events, the palace reflects India’s royal heritage and architectural brilliance.

The Splendor of Lukshmi Vilas Palace that dwarfs Buckingham Palace

Insight

Rising global tanker rates and sanctions have increased India’s oil import costs, prompting calls for a homegrown VLCC fleet. The government plans a $10 billion investment to buy and build over 100 tankers by 2040, reducing dependence on foreign vessels. Though challenging, the move could strengthen India’s energy security and boost its shipbuilding industry.

Rising global tanker rates and sanctions have increased India’s oil import costs, prompting calls for a homegrown VLCC fleet. The government plans a $10 billion investment to buy and build over 100 tankers by 2040, reducing dependence on foreign vessels. Though challenging, the move could strengthen India’s energy security and boost its shipbuilding industry.

India’s Big Bet: Building Its Own Super Tanker Fleet to Secure Energy Future

ISRO is entering a high-activity phase with seven launches planned this financial year, including India’s first industry-built PSLV. Major upcoming missions include Chandrayaan‑4 (2028) and LUPEX with Japan. The agency aims to triple spacecraft production, build an Indian Space Station by 2035, and complete the Gaganyaan human mission in 2027, boosting India’s growing space ecosystem.

ISRO is entering a high-activity phase with seven launches planned this financial year, including India’s first industry-built PSLV. Major upcoming missions include Chandrayaan‑4 (2028) and LUPEX with Japan. The agency aims to triple spacecraft production, build an Indian Space Station by 2035, and complete the Gaganyaan human mission in 2027, boosting India’s growing space ecosystem.

ISRO Embarks on a Packed Launch Schedule as India’s Space Dreams Accelerate

Chinese automakers like BYD, MG Motor, and Volvo have captured a third of India’s EV market within two years, challenging domestic leaders Tata and Mahindra. Their focus on technology, localization, and affordability has boosted India’s EV adoption. Collaboration between Indian and Chinese manufacturers is accelerating innovation, making shared ownership central to India’s growing electric mobility future.

Chinese automakers like BYD, MG Motor, and Volvo have captured a third of India’s EV market within two years, challenging domestic leaders Tata and Mahindra. Their focus on technology, localization, and affordability has boosted India’s EV adoption. Collaboration between Indian and Chinese manufacturers is accelerating innovation, making shared ownership central to India’s growing electric mobility future.

How Chinese EV Makers Are Powering India’s Electric Revolution

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