Latest News on the Indian Economy
September 17, 2026
India Data Centre Pipeline: 3,860 MW of New Capacity Expected by 2030
India's data centre capacity is set to grow by 3,860 MW by 2030, requiring an estimated US$ 29.9 billion in development capital. Mumbai leads the pipeline, with Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi NCR emerging as key growth markets.
New Zealand's parliament has passed legislation implementing its free trade agreement with India, eliminating or reducing tariffs on 95% of exports. The deal includes a US$ 20 billion New Zealand investment commitment in India over 15 years.
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi courts investors with India’s US$30 billion chipmaking bet
India is stepping up its semiconductor push with US$ 19.8 billion in additional subsidies, as SEMICON India brings together global industry stakeholders and highlights opportunities for investment in India's chipmaking ecosystem.
India Targets 25-30% Food Processing Level to Boost Value Addition and Exports
India aims to raise food processing levels to 25-30%, supporting greater value addition, lower post-harvest losses and stronger export opportunities for the food processing sector.
APEDA Signs MoU with Gulfood Organiser to Strengthen Global Food Trade Opportunities
India will continue as the Official Partner Country at Gulfood 2027, with an APEDA-InD Events Dubai MoU aimed at expanding global market access and export opportunities for Indian agricultural and processed food products.
India has ‘huge opportunity’ as Salesforce shifts to AI-first enterprise systems: CEO Benioff
Salesforce sees significant opportunities for India as it adopts AI-first enterprise systems, with Indian technology professionals, engineers and partners expected to support the transformation of enterprise applications and intelligent interfaces.
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