JUL 3, 2026
Speaking at the Rencontres Économiques d’Aix-en-Provence, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said financial inclusion and digital infrastructure have transformed India's economy by expanding banking access, enabling entrepreneurship, and strengthening participation in the formal financial system.
JUL 3, 2026
India has unveiled its first Made-in-India EXIM shipping container, marking a major milestone in maritime self-reliance. Maersk has ordered 1,000 additional containers, while the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme aims to raise annual production capacity to 7.9 lakh TEUs.
JUL 3, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged French businesses to deepen investments in AI, clean energy, healthcare and infrastructure, reinforcing the India-France Strategic Partnership.
JUL 3, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded her India visit after the successful 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, reaffirming the commitment to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen Indo-Pacific cooperation.
JUL 3, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Air Liquide Group Vice President Emilie Mouren-Renouard in Paris to discuss investment, semiconductor collaboration, AI-driven innovation and the company's expansion plans in India.
JUL 3, 2026
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations.
JUL 3, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the Japan-India Economic Forum marked a major boost to bilateral cooperation, with 129 agreements signed, expanded investments in semiconductors, AI and quantum technology, and the launch of Assam's first biogas plant under the Japan-India CBG Initiative.
JUL 2, 2026
At the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a deeper strategic partnership with Japan, highlighting new agreements in AI, defence, economic security and health while inviting Japanese businesses to invest in India's rapidly growing economy.
JUL 2, 2026
India and Japan have announced a major economic partnership framework and defence pact following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The two nations also unveiled initiatives in semiconductors, quantum technology, energy security, and bio-gas projects, reinforcing their Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
JUL 2, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during her first official visit to India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit.
JUL 1, 2026
Oil marketing companies have reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹183.50, effective July 1, 2026, providing significant relief to restaurants, hotels, dhabas, caterers, and other food and beverage businesses.
JUL 1, 2026
Union Minister Piyush Goyal held talks with Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis to strengthen India-Greece economic ties, focusing on financial services, fintech, digital payments, emerging technologies, and expanding business collaboration.