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Industries Minister holds discussions with Menzies Aviation, UPL, Tata Sons and other companies, in Davos

Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil, who is participating in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, held discussions on the first day, Monday, with senior representatives of Menzies Aviation, UPL, The Coca-Cola Company, Tata Sons, Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) and Natural Fiber Welding (NFW Earth).

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India’s 2026 policy dilemma: Fiscal discipline or growth?

As we enter 2026, fiscal consolidation is no longer an option but a necessary imperative for India. Big challenges present themselves in the new year — an employment problem, growing debt, and growth sustainability, along with the need to stem inflation.

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Wipro Q3FY26: Profit slips on one-time Labour Code hit, dividend signals balance-sheet strength

Wipro Ltd’s December quarter performance reflected the complex cross-currents facing India’s IT services industry — steady deal momentum and cash generation on one side, and cost pressures from regulatory changes on the other.

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Karnataka at Davos for WEF meet; to showcase ‘execution readiness’ to investors

A Government of Karnataka delegation led by Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil has departed for Davos to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, to be held at Davos-Klosters from January 19 to 23.

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New investment proposals worth ₹1.53 lakh crore attracted: Karnataka Industries Minister

In the 11 months following the Global Investors’ Meet (GIM) held in February last year, the State has attracted several new industrial proposals involving investments totalling ₹1.53 lakh crore, Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil said on Saturday.

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A ‘feat’ on and above ground: Bengaluru airport scales new heights in 2025

Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) concluded calendar year 2025 with a strong performance across passenger and cargo traffic, driven by rising demand, expanding international connectivity, and sustained infrastructure investments, a release has said.

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FAE 2025‑26: Keen eyes on Budget as market senses promising vibe

The First Advance Estimates (FAE) of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025 26 was released on 7 January 2026. The FAE provides an advance assessment of the economic performance of the current fiscal year (FY 2025 26). Based on data available up to November 2025, these estimates are critical as they form the baseline for the Union Budget.

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World Bank Report 2026 out, ‘India Shining’, an economic reality…

The Global Economic Prospects report was published by the World Bank on January 13, 2025. The report claims that in 2025, the world economy showed resilience in the face of trade disputes and uncertain policy. Increased investment in artificial intelligence, a strong risk appetite, and hoarding of products were the causes of this resilience.

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Investments totalling ₹4.71 lakh crore realised in 11 months: Karnataka Industries Minister

Investment proposals worth ₹4.71 lakh crore have been realised by the end of December out of the ₹10.27 lakh crore commitments secured at the Global Investors’ Meet held in February 2025, Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil recently said.

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German Chancellor wraps up Bengaluru visit, signals deeper partnership with India

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded his official visit to Bengaluru on Tuesday, departing the city after a day of high-level engagements that underlined the growing depth of India-Germany relations and Karnataka’s rising profile as a global innovation hub.