
Global Giants Bet Big on India: Semiconductor Boom and Trade Gains
Semiconductor giant Nexperia and DEPT highlight India's manufacturing potential and trade agreements as key drivers for business growth.
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Semiconductor giant Nexperia and DEPT highlight India's manufacturing potential and trade agreements as key drivers for business growth.

RBI uses VRR auctions to support banks as GST payments and oil prices push up borrowing rates and bond yields.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal seeks partnerships with Korean marine equipment firms to boost India's shipbuilding and maritime capabilities.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlights a USD 23 billion vessel demand pipeline to attract South Korean investment in India's maritime sector.

Minister Piyush Goyal meets Dutch officials to push for investments in semiconductors, green hydrogen, and infrastructure to boost economic ties.

Power2X CEO Occo Roelofsen highlights India's potential to lead in low-cost renewable power and green methanol exports to Europe.

India proposes its first-ever survey to track gender-specific barriers for women entrepreneurs and investment trends in informal businesses.

Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma expresses hope for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement to be implemented by spring 2027.

Netherlands Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma eyes doubling trade with India, focusing on semiconductors, port connectivity, and green corridors.

Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare emphasises the need for global measurement standards to boost trade and remove non-tariff barriers.

Minister Piyush Goyal proposes a dedicated bridge to help MSMEs from India and the Netherlands find international partners and build business ties.

Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma confirms the EU will not renegotiate CBAM but pledges support for Indian MSMEs to handle complex climate rules.

RBI data reveals a 37% dip in India's overseas investment commitments for September, driven by a sharp fall in corporate guarantees.

India and the Netherlands explore deeper cooperation in semiconductors, critical minerals, and green hydrogen to secure supply chains.

Income Tax Department urges taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign assets via the FAST-DS scheme to avoid heavy penalties and prosecution.

Indian equity markets snap a four-day losing streak as Sensex and Nifty surge, driven by buying in metals, pharma, and IT sectors.

REC Limited reports a massive loan book of Rs 6.17 lakh crore and H1 PAT of Rs 7,541 crore, driven by power sector demand and renewable energy growth.

S&P Global warns that El Niño, rising fertilizer costs, and geopolitical conflicts could drive up global food prices by 2027.

MoSPI reports a surge in central infrastructure projects under monitoring, with revised costs climbing to Rs 37.56 lakh crore in September.

Quick-commerce delivery and non-metro Gen Z riders are emerging as key growth drivers for India's electric two-wheeler market, per BCG.

The Department of Commerce extends the RELIEF scheme to protect Indian exporters from West Asia maritime disruptions and rising insurance costs.

Indian equity markets end higher as Sensex jumps 480 points and Nifty climbs above 22,750, driven by metal and pharma buying.

Brent crude prices hover around $115 as geopolitical risks in West Asia and US-Iran tensions keep global energy markets on edge.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies RBI's role in managing rupee volatility and shares goals for India's fiscal deficit and debt.