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Goyal in Egypt: Both sides to discuss increasing cooperation in infra, mnfg, logistics
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Egypt for two days to enhance trade relations. He will engage in discussions to facilitate business participation in each other's markets and review the progress of bilateral trade. Over 140 Indian business leaders will accompany him to explore opportunities in various sectors. Meetings with Egyptian officials and business representatives are scheduled to reinforce economic cooperation.
FICCI calls for comprehensive India-Africa trade framework
India and Africa are encouraged to develop a comprehensive trade arrangement to enhance economic cooperation. Ficci emphasizes the importance of a predictable framework to address trade barriers and promote investment. With the upcoming visit of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to Egypt, both regions aim to strengthen ties. Egypt's strategic location provides opportunities for Indian companies in various sectors.
‘Ocean freight rates will come down eventually, we have seen this before’: DP World COO
Global ocean freight rates are predicted to decrease after a surge due to logistical disruptions from the US-Iran conflict. DP World rerouted shipping routes through India to mitigate the impact on trade, showcasing the importance of Indian partnerships. Investment in Jebel Ali Free Zone increased significantly, with over 270 new Indian companies starting operations recently. Alternative routes were implemented for Indian cargo to bypass maritime bottlenecks, enhancing connectivity for trade.
Wockhardt expands novel antibiotic Miqnaf's access; Q2 revenue rises 24%
Wockhardt has expanded its marketing access for Miqnaf in India following the removal of a supply condition. The company's biotechnology sector recorded significant revenue growth, indicating strong demand for its products. Zaynich received US FDA approval for complicated urinary tract infections, serving as a milestone for Indian pharmaceuticals.
Getaway to the UAE: Delhi roadshow charts India’s next leap into global markets
The Delhi edition of the Gateway to the UAE Delhi Roadshow, hosted by Ajman Free Zone in partnership with The Economic Times and Times of India Digital, brought together business, tax and trade experts to examine opportunities for Indian companies seeking to establish a regional presence in the UAE.
BRICS Summit: Modi warns against weaponisation of tech, critical minerals; Xi announces open-source AI
BRICS Summit 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged BRICS nations to unite in the face of rising global tensions and emphasised the need for inclusive growth, particularly for the Global South. Concerns were also raised over the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals. The grouping aims to strengthen resilience and preparedness against future crises, with cooperation on early warning systems and resilient supply chains being prioritised.
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The Modi-Xi-Putin picture and the rise of a multipolar world trying to remake global power
The expanded BRICS grouping now represents nearly half the world's population. Leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration, showing consensus despite differences. BRICS aims to build practical mechanisms for global trade and finance. India seeks strategic autonomy and a stronger voice for the Global South. This evolving order allows countries to engage multiple power centers simultaneously.
The epistemology of power: Why BRICS must build a common scientific architecture
For nations striving for geopolitical balance, achieving scientific and technological independence is crucial. The BRICS alliance, with its substantial population and economic resources, is focused on developing joint scientific initiatives and promoting collaborative innovations. By pooling their strengths, they intend to amplify their influence on future technological advancements and frameworks, thus enhancing their role in global tech governance.
World’s biggest handshake at BRICS: Can it shake the world order?
Modi, Xi and Putin’s BRICS meeting carries symbolic weight, but its impact will depend on deliverables. An expanded, divided BRICS faces internal contradictions and lacks strong institutional mechanisms. India seeks strategic autonomy, while Russia and China push alternatives to Western systems.
India a vital strategic partner, says Egypt president; calls for stronger trade via Suez Canal
Egypt's President congratulates India on its BRICS presidency and highlights mutual cooperation. The nation's strategic location offers significant trade and logistics advantages for Indian companies. Egypt seeks to boost local manufacturing and technology transfer with India. BRICS membership provides broader avenues for developmental and economic cooperation. Egypt advocates for strategic balance and peaceful conflict resolution in West Asia.
Modi-Putin bilateral talks conclude in Delhi, duo share a car ride to INNOPROM exhibition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks in New Delhi. They then shared a car to visit the INNOPROM Exhibition together. President Putin arrived for a three-day visit centered around the BRICS Summit. This meeting continues a pattern of leader-level engagement between the two nations. India and Russia describe their ties as a "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership."
'Confident people-to-people ties will grow with Russian translation of Thirukkural': PM Modi as he gifts sacred Tamil scripture to Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed confidence that people-to-people ties between India and Russia will grow further with the translation of the Thirukkural into Russian, as he gifted the Russian version of the classical Tamil scripture to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral talks in New Delhi.
BRICS can boost local-currency trade with deeper financial markets, stronger banking links: Experts
BRICS nations can boost trade and investment by deepening financial markets. Experts suggest using local currencies more often for transactions. Linking payment platforms and exploring CBDCs will speed up cross-border payments. Reducing non-tariff barriers will also enhance intra-BRICS trade significantly. Greater trust and business partnerships are key for future economic cooperation.
BRICS Summit 2026 leaders list: Xi, Putin, Pezeshkian and other world leaders to attend India’s major diplomatic event
New Delhi hosts the BRICS Summit 2026 on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam. India aims to position BRICS as a growth engine and champion Global South developmental priorities. Leaders will discuss cooperation on food security, energy stability, and resilient supply chains. President Xi Jinping's attendance offers a chance for India-China diplomatic engagement. The summit will conclude with the release of the New Delhi Declaration.
BRICS Summit in New Delhi: The grand finale is India's moment to navigate a bigger, and more divided bloc
India hosts the BRICS summit, aiming to unify the expanded group. The enlarged bloc now includes major energy producers and consumers, fostering economic cooperation. New Delhi seeks to increase intra-BRICS trade and reduce dollar dependence through local currencies. Energy security presents a clear common interest for the diverse member nations. This summit tests BRICS' ability to find common ground and exert global influence.
Piyush Goyal to meet Russian ministers to advance EAEU trade deal talks
India's minister will meet Russian and EAEU counterparts to advance trade deal talks. Negotiations for a trade pact with the Eurasian Economic Union are in advanced stages. India seeks to diversify export markets and reduce its significant trade deficit. Bilateral trade targets with Russia are set at approximately one hundred billion dollars. BRICS trade has doubled, with imports significantly outpacing exports.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav leads high-level state delegation on global investment mission in Dubai
The four-day Dubai visit of the delegation led by the CM is aimed at expanding Madhya Pradesh’s business outreach, attracting FDI and building industrial partnerships, while positioning the state as a competitive destination for businesses.
BRICS Summit 2026: Key likely outcomes as India drives a transformative global agenda in New Delhi
India's chairship framework is organised around four primary pillars, starting with Resilience, which aims to protect institutions, societies, and economies from supply-chain disruptions, health crises, geopolitical shocks, and climate risks.
TVS Motor's distributor Ezz LCV sets up new assembly line; to boost local manufacturing in Egypt
Ezz LCV has inaugurated an advanced assembly line in Giza, Egypt, investing around USD 6.5 million. This facility will produce popular TVS Motor Company models and has the capacity to produce 100,000 units annually. The initiative aims to improve delivery times, support the dealer network, and create job opportunities.
Defence industrial cooperation roadmap to be key outcome of PM's US visit: Foreign Secretary Kwatra
A roadmap for defence industrial cooperation is expected to be the key outcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States beginning June 21, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said on Monday. Addressing a press conference here, he said all aspects of defence co-production and co-development will be part of the discussions between Modi and US President Joe Biden.
180 Egyptian Military personnel to be part of Republic Day parade
The three-day visit by Sisi, his third to India since 2015, will also witness conclusion of slew of MoUs across range of sectors including agriculture and cyber-security, ET has learnt. Egypt has also been invited as a special guest for India's G20 Summit.
Egyptian President likely to be Republic Day chief guest
The invitation for the in-person presence at the Republic Day Parade is understood to have been extended. India-Egypt partnership has witnessed a revival over the last few years with the revival in defence ties and back-to-back visits by foreign and defence ministers to Cairo this year.
Defence partnership with Egypt opens new window for India in wider West Asian region
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Defence Minister Mohamed Zaki held a discussion on military and security matters with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Zaki and Singh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in military cooperation.
COVID-19: Egypt sends 30 tonnes of medical supplies to India
The embassy said the supplies are an affirmation of the "strength of the historical ties, strategic partnership and the distinguished relations" between the two countries.
India, Egypt to put in place robust security partnership: Envoy
Egypt, a longstanding ally of India, has one of biggest militaries in the world and is interested in joint defence production with India as also training of armed forces in Indian institutes.
Lava inks JV with Easy Group for Egypt entry
As part of the way forward plan, Lava will also explore opportunities to set manufacturing facilities and assembly units in Egypt.
India hopes Egypt will offer favourable business environment: Sushma Swaraj
Indian investments in Egypt is touching $3 billion, in over 50 Indian ventures. And the bilateral trade volume stood at about $5 billion.
India, Egypt ink seven pacts after PM holds talks with Morsi
The two leaders also agreed to enhance cooperation in defence and in international forums like UN.
Egypt to discuss FTA with India
Egypt on Tuesday said it will explore the possibility of a Free Trade Agreement with India to boost trade and investment between the two countries.
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