₹1.6 lakh crore fled Indian equities in 2025, the rupee hit record lows, and global funds turned cautious, yet domestic SIP flows kept Dalal Street resilient and markets firmly afloat.

India has hit a rare Goldilocks moment. With strong manufacturing, booming demand, rising tax collections and record-low inflation, the economy looks “just right” as growth powers past 7%.

India’s fastest-ever FTA promises zero-duty exports to New Zealand, but even as New Delhi celebrates, political unease and farm-sector pushback in Wellington signal that the deal’s real test is only beginning.

Ambassador Lähdevirta highlights strong India-Finland economic ties, with €4B Finnish investment in India, and €1B vice versa. He emphasises the importance of the India-EU FTA for boosting trade, particularly in industrial goods and services.

Defying tariffs, Indian exports jump 19.37 per cent in November, signalling resilience and a stronger growth runway for FY26 and FY27.

With current reserves of rare earth at 6.9 million metric tonnes, India has launched an ambitious Rs 7280 cr programme to become self-reliant in rare earth permanent magnets in 4=-5 years and reduce its import dependence decisively and totally.

Seventeen years after 26/11, Taj GM Karambir Kang still carries the weight of losing his wife and sons, a tragedy he endured while leading rescue efforts during the Mumbai siege.

India’s auto sector posted record festive sales and soaring investments, but rising freight and commodity costs may force automakers to consider price hikes as early as January 2026.