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‘Singapore in Bengaluru’, to strengthen growth, business partnerships

Marking a new chapter in Singapore–India economic collaboration, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) recently inaugurated its fourth Singapore Enterprise Centre (SEC) in Bengaluru, India — and notably, its first outside Southeast Asia.

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This is what ‘Ease of doing’ — not ‘Fees for doing’ — business looks like…

In a landmark achievement underscoring its growing global relevance, the Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ) has completed its first successful year of operations, marking the establishment of over 6,500 companies since its launch in October 2024.

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BEL rings in another bouquet of orders worth Rs. 792 crore

Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs.792 crore since its last disclosure on 30 October 2025.

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UNDP leadership to visit India soon; to up partnership, cooperation

Haoliang Xu, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Acting Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will visit India from 10 to 12 November 2025.

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Decoded: Government spending and capex surge in fiscal 2025-26

India’s capital expenditure in H1 FY26 shows robust growth in key infrastructure sectors, with road, railways and defence leading the charge. However, fiscal pressures remain evident in the broader expenditure trends.

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Traction for tractors: ‘Mechanisation no longer a luxury’, says VST CEO

The recent GST reduction on smaller farm machinery — from 12 percent to 5 percent — has delivered a powerful push to rural mechanisation, making equipment more affordable for small and marginal farmers.

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Capitalising on ‘scent-iment’: AIAMA expo kicks off to grand start with Union Minister as chief guest

The All India Agarbathi Manufacturers Association (AIAMA) inaugurated AIAMA EXPO 2025, India’s largest international conference and exhibition for the agarbathi industry at Tripura Vasini, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru recently.

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USA’s Burkhan Group to invest Rs. 1,500 crore in AI server manufacturing: Karnataka Industries Minister

The Burkhan World Investment Group, headquartered in Miami, USA, has announced plans to invest ₹1,500 crore in Karnataka for the production of advanced AI-powered servers.

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ICEA, GSA forge strategic alliance to propel India’s semiconductor ambitions on to global stage

In a landmark move set to redefine India’s role in the global semiconductor landscape, the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) on Friday announced a strategic collaboration aimed at deepening India’s integration into global semiconductor value chains.

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Is private investment a problem? – An untold paradoxical economic tale

Showing a strong real GDP growth rate on one side and worrying as if the economy is much weaker on the other hand is one of the untold paradoxical economic tales.