Trade, investment and technology in focus as PM Modi meets Swiss President during AI Impact Summit

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Thursday discussed strengthening of India-Switzerland collaboration in the economic sphere, including trade, investment and technology especially with the implementation of the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) that came into effect in October 2025. […]
Gujarat Governor discusses investment, cultural cooperation with Lankan leaders in Colombo

Colombo, Feb 5 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi met Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti in Colombo on Thursday, discussing collaboration through connecting industries of Gujarat and Sri Lanka for exploring opportunities in investment and industrial development in the island nation. In a statement shared […]
India–EU FTA a big win for exporters, manufacturing and investment: Industry leaders

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The India–European Union Free Trade Agreement is expected to significantly strengthen the competitiveness of Indian exporters in European markets, helping them take on rivals such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, industry leaders said on Wednesday. Speaking to IANS, Polymedicure Managing Director and CEO Himanshu Baid said the […]
Odisha a future-ready investment destination: CM Majhi

Bhubaneswar, Dec 19 (IANS) Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday emphasised that the state is poised to become a growth engine of India. While addressing industry leaders at the Odisha Investor Meet in Hyderabad, CM Majhi said, “Odisha is ready to be the growth engine of India, and the Odisha Investors’ Meet […]
Thailand eases long-term visa rules to attract foreign talent, investment

Bangkok, Jan 15 (IANS) Thailand has announced updates to a long-term resident visa program to broaden its appeal to foreign experts, investors and executives in an effort to strengthen the Southeast Asian country’s talent pool and global competitiveness. The changes, approved by the cabinet this week, include the expansion of target sectors for highly-skilled professionals […]