Argentina US Sign Trade Investment Agreement

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

International

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

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

Entertainment

JioHotstar To Invest ₹4,000 Crore In Southern Market

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

JioHotstar has announced plans to invest ₹4,000 crore over the next five years to strengthen its presence in South India. The investment will support content creation in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, with the platform aiming to build a large catalogue of regional films, series and originals. More shows and creator ecosystem The company said […]

Business Markets

Mutual Fund Reach Still Shallow Despite Record AUM: SEBI Chief

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

India’s mutual fund industry has reached a record ₹75 trillion in assets under management (AUM), but overall household participation remains limited, SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday. Speaking at an industry event, he noted that while awareness levels have grown, only about 6.7 percent of Indian households currently invest in mutual funds. This […]

Business

Ford to Invest Rs 3,250 Crore in Engine Manufacturing

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Ford Motor Company has confirmed a fresh investment of ₹3,250 crore (about US $370 million) to re-tool its facility in Maraimalai Nagar, near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state government as part of this move. Production Plans The revitalised plant is set to manufacture next-generation engines, […]

Economy National

India Ramps Up Financial Reforms Amid $17 Billion Outflow

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

India is accelerating key financial sector reforms after foreign investors withdrew nearly $17 billion from Indian equities so far this year — the largest such capital flight among major Asian markets. The outflow, triggered by heightened concerns over U.S. tariffs and tighter global regulation, has prompted a coordinated move by the Reserve Bank of India […]