Global India Insights
India–EFTA FTA to unlock $100 bn in investment
India has finalized a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein), expected to come into force in September 2025. The deal is projected to attract approximately $100 billion in investment into India .
Relaunch of UK–India trade negotiations
In February 2025, UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal restarted talks around a comprehensive trade pact. Focus areas include advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and financial services. Currently, bilateral trade stands at £41 billion annually .
Boost for India-Australia Academic Ties 
Queensland and Indian institutions, including IITs and Symbiosis University, are fostering cross-border partnerships. Initiatives include joint research in space, climate change, and aviation, supported by the National Education Policy 2020 to internationalize Indian higher education.
India-US Expand Strategic Partnership
The US and India continue to deepen ties in trade and technology. Notable advancements include collaborations in defense, critical minerals, and green energy, reflecting growing mutual investments in these sectors.
Indo-Japanese Collaboration in Smart Manufacturing
India and Japan signed agreements to develop smart manufacturing hubs, emphasizing Industry 4.0 and technology transfer. Japanese investments in India have surged in sectors like infrastructure and automotive.
“India is a key strategic partner for Kazakhstan; DPM calls for increasing Indian FDI” — Economic Times (June 7, 2025)
At the Central Asia–India Business Council meeting on June 5 in New Delhi, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Murat Nurtleu, described India as a “key strategic partner.” He proposed ambitious plans to triple bilateral trade and emphasized expanding collaboration in the energy and digital sectors. He also invited significant Indian foreign direct investment into infrastructure and innovation projects in Kazakhstan
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), celebrated annually on January 9th, honors the contributions of the overseas Indian community to India’s development. Serving as a platform for engagement, PBD facilitates dialogue between the Indian government and the diaspora, fostering opportunities for trade and investment. Through seminars, discussions, and networking events, it encourages Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to invest in India’s economic growth. The event also highlights the diaspora’s role in shaping a developed India through global collaboration.
Aero India 2025
Aero India 2025, scheduled from February 10 to 14 at Bengaluru’s Yelahanka Air Force Station, is set to be Asia’s premier aerospace and defense exhibition. Themed “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities,” the event aims to foster global partnerships and promote indigenization in the aerospace sector. The first three days are designated for business engagements, providing a platform for Indian and foreign companies to collaborate.
Foreign companies participating in Aero India 2025 can explore opportunities in India’s defense sector, which is undergoing significant modernization. The event facilitates interactions with Indian firms, enabling technology transfers and joint ventures that align with India’s “Make in India” initiative. Over 250 partnerships, including 201 MoUs and other major announcements at Aero India 2025.
France sets ambitious target for Indian students
France announced plans to increase its intake of Indian students to 30,000 by 2030 (up from around 8,000 in 2023‑24), symbolizing closer educational and cultural ties.
Education fair Delhi
B School Counselling for German University
Design Event for Italian University
India Canada Business Summit
