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Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will visit India from June 5-7 for talks with S. Jaishankar on trade, investment, connectivity and energy cooperation. The visit comes amid recent diplomatic exchanges over Nepal's remarks on its border dispute with India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Venezuela’s Acting President/Vice President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi, focusing on energy, trade and investment cooperation. The visit comes as India increases Venezuelan crude imports to diversify supplies amid disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis

India and Canada signalled a rapid reset in bilateral ties, aiming to conclude a free trade agreement by year-end. Leaders from both nations highlighted expanding cooperation in trade, investment, energy, technology, agriculture and education to strengthen economic relations and diversify exports

HFCL announced a Rs 230 crore investment to set up a defence manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Satya Sai district. The plant, expected by December 2027, will produce multi-mode hand grenades and similar systems, boosting the company’s defence manufacturing capabilities.

To Lam urged deeper India–Vietnam cooperation in AI, semiconductors, and green technology during a business forum in Mumbai. He highlighted shifting global supply chains and called for stronger economic integration and investment ties

India and Ecuador discussed a potential preferential trade agreement and expanded cooperation in healthcare, agriculture, and digital tech during talks between S. Jaishankar and Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld, alongside new MoUs and development grants

India and New Zealand signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), described as India’s first women-led negotiation deal. It grants 100% duty-free access for Indian exports, boosts investment, and expands opportunities for students, professionals, and key sectors

Securities and Exchange Board of India slashed minimum investment in social impact funds to Rs 1,000 from Rs 2 lakh, aiming to boost retail participation in Social Stock Exchanges. The move seeks to democratise impact investing and improve funding access for nonprofits

PM Modi invited Jordanian companies to partner with India, highlighting opportunities in pharma, IT, agri-tech, renewable energy, and heritage tourism. Both nations aim to double bilateral trade to $5 billion and strengthen an India-Jordan economic corridor

In Amman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Jordanian companies to invest in India, highlighting its 8%+ growth and emerging sectors like healthcare, dry-climate farming, and food infrastructure. He emphasized long-term India-Jordan economic cooperation and mutual benefits for businesses and citizens

The Indian rupee fell 39 paise to a record low of 90.33 against the US dollar on Thursday, amid delays in the India-US trade deal. Risk-averse markets and sustained foreign fund outflows pressured the local currency

Amazon will invest more than $35 billion in India by 2030 across AI-led digitisation, exports, infrastructure and job creation. Announced at its ‘Smbhav’ summit, the company aims to boost exports to $80 billion and deliver AI benefits to millions.

India recorded a 16 per cent rise in FDI inflows to USD 50.36 billion in the first half of FY26, the highest ever for the period. Minister Jitin Prasada said FTAs, including the EFTA pact securing USD 100 billion investment, are strengthening investor confidence.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu invited European investors to explore the state’s potential, describing it as a gateway to the global market. He highlighted major investments including Google’s $15 billion AI data centre and the state’s 160 GW green energy goal

Global investment firm Think Investments has invested Rs 136 crore in edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah ahead of its Rs 3,480-crore IPO opening on November 11. The investment involves a 0.37 per cent stake purchase from 14 employees at Rs 127 apiece

The government launched the third round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for speciality steel to attract fresh investments and boost domestic manufacturing. The Rs 6,322 crore scheme aims to make India a global hub for advanced steel production

Gold prices slipped on Tuesday as a stronger US dollar and waning expectations of further Fed rate cuts prompted investors to book profits. Analysts cited easing US-China tensions and China’s new tax policy as added pressure on bullion demand

Gold prices have surged over 50 per cent in 2025, hitting USD 4,000, driven by Asian demand, central bank purchases, and safe-haven buying. Slower mine output and strong domestic imports in India and China are fueling the steepest rally since the 1970s

Gold surged to a record Rs 1.17 lakh per 10 grams on the MCX, tracking global gains as investors sought safe-haven assets amid looming US government shutdown risks, fresh tariffs, and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Silver also hit lifetime highs

India is negotiating free trade agreements with the US, EU, and several other countries, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. Talks with the US aim to double trade to $500 billion by 2030, while the India-EFTA pact takes effect on October 1