India Opposes WTO Investment Pact

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

National Politics

India has opposed the proposed Investment Facilitation for Development agreement from being brought into the World Trade Organization framework, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying New Delhi stood alone on the issue at the WTO ministerial meeting. India’s position is that

Business

Adani Plans $100B AI Data Centre Expansion

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

The Adani Group plans to invest about $100 billion in artificial intelligence-focused data centre infrastructure over the coming decade, signalling a large expansion of computing capacity to support digital services and advanced technologies in India. Adani AI Data Centre Investment Plan The company aims to build large-scale data centre campuses designed to handle

Business Finance

RBI Begins Talks To Ease Overseas Investment Rules

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has begun discussions with stakeholders to review and potentially relax rules governing overseas investments by Indian entities, aiming to improve capital access and support global expansion of domestic companies. RBI Overseas Investment Norms Review Officials have initiated consultations with banks, industry representatives and financial

Economy National

Nirmala Sitharaman On AI And India Investment Flows

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to concerns about capital outflows from India, stating investment trends cannot be viewed narrowly through the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) sectors. She said broader economic fundamentals continue to attract investment across industries. Nirmala Sitharaman On Investment Outflow Claims The minister rejected suggestions

International

Argentina US Sign Trade Investment Agreement

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

Argentina and the United States (US) have signed a reciprocal trade and investment agreement aimed at expanding market access and encouraging bilateral business activity. The deal is expected to support commerce, investment flows and regulatory cooperation between the two economies. Argentina US Trade Agreement Details The agreement outlines mutual commitments to improve

Op-Eds Opinion

₹14.5 Lakh Crore on Paper: How Indian States Inflate Davos Investment Claims

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

Maharashtra’s announcement of ₹14.5 lakh crore worth of Memorandums of Understanding at the World Economic Forum in Davos was celebrated with predictable chest-thumping. Politicians posed, headlines screamed “historic investment”, and job numbers were casually thrown around as if cheques had already been signed and factories were ready to break ground. But strip away the

State News West India

Maharashtra Secures Major Investment Commitments at WEF

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The Maharashtra government signed memorandums of understanding worth ₹14.5 lakh crore on the opening day of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos. The agreements were announced after the inauguration of the Maharashtra pavilion, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, as part of the state’s global investment outreach. Sectors Covered by the MoUs The investment […]

State News West India

Global Funds See India as Key Investment Destination

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that international investment funds increasingly view India as a major global destination with significant opportunities. He noted growing confidence among foreign investors in India’s economic outlook and long-term growth potential. Strong Interest Across Sectors Fadnavis said discussions with global funds indicate

Business

Reliance to Double Investment in Gujarat: Ambani

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd., announced on January 11, 2026 that his company will double its investment in Gujarat over the next five years. Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, he said Reliance had invested about ₹3.5 lakh crore in the state in the past five years and now plans […]

Business Industry

Government Clears 22 Electronics Projects Worth ₹42,000 Cr

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

The central government has approved 22 new electronics component manufacturing projects with a total investment commitment of around ₹42,000 crore. The approvals are part of a broader push to strengthen India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem and reduce dependence on imported components. Focus on Components and Value Addition The cleared projects focus on manufacturing