Digitalisation has infused a fresh breath into India’s agricultural philosophy
Digital technology and an influx of international investments are helping India’s agricultural sector reap rich dividends.
Indian tech start-up wins UK-US space contract pitch
Delhi-headquartered 114 AI Innovation LLP wins the inaugural International Space Pitch Day with its innovative "Spacewise" concept for data analysis in real time.
UK firms remain bullish on India through pandemic-hit months
A new industry-led report from the UK has found that British firms continued to invest around £140 million in India despite trade disruptions caused by Covid-19 between the months of April to June 2020.
Lower GST rates to help sustain demand in a fiscally responsible manner
India’s GST system is too complicated and has far too many slabs. A simpler regime with fewer, lower rates will improve compliance, lower prices, increase consumption demand and, most importantly, not cost the government an arm and a leg to implement.
Invite to Australia to join Malabar shows India’s defiance of China
After much hesitation and debate, India finally invited Australia to join the Malabar naval exercise it conducts with the US and Japan. This is intended to send a strong signal to Beijing to stop bullying its neighbours and de-escalate the military crisis it has created in Ladakh.
India sends a subtle message to China through the 2+2 dialogue
The third meeting of the Indian and US Defence and Foreign Ministers in New Delhi recently concluded the last foundational agreement to bring the defence forces of the two countries closer and sent a strong message to Beijing on its expansionist ambitions.
The worst may be over for the Indian economy
Several leading indicators, such as automobile sales, power and fuel consumption, demand for cement and steel and offtake of housing, personal and farm loans show the economy is slowly recovering in Q2 from the massive 23.9 per cent contraction in Q1. But a full recovery will be possible only next year.
UK research offers water solutions for Indian farmers
The University of Birmingham led India-H2O Project is showing results on the ground in Gujarat with potential for special crops.
Fuel cells are key to powering India’s green future
As India explores new technologies for supporting its push towards a green future, fuel cells are likely to play an important role.
India-Japan 5G collaboration thwarts Chinese ambitions
The 5G cooperation is timely, coming on the back of a rising global discontent against China, as a survey has revealed that negative perception of China is at its highest ever.