WHAT'S NEXT?: India's ambitions, particularly in technology and economic growth targets promise much from this populous country determined to be a world leader.
[New] The tech park will be anchored by an IBM Quantum System Two installation, with a 156-qubit Heron quantum processor, the largest quantum computer currently operational in India.
Precedence Research
[New] India's space economy, valued at $9 billion in 2022, is expected to touch $44 billion by 2033, capturing 8% to 10% of the global share, up from just 2%.
The Times Of India
[New] A surge in space startups is expected to enhance India's capabilities in satellite technology and services, contributing to a more competitive landscape in the global space economy.
Markets and Data
[New] ISRO is progressing with its Next Generation Launch Vehicle, a three-stage, partially reusable heavy-lift vehicle intended for diverse missions, including satellite deployment, human spaceflight, and supporting India's planned space station by 2035 and crewed lunar mission by 2040.
Markets and Data
[New] Tata Electronics has laid the groundwork for India's first semiconductor fab, which will be built in Dholera, Gujarat, in collaboration with Taiwanese company Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation.
Spherical Insights
[New] While US protection extends to 2032, Novo Nordisk' primary semaglutide's patent expires in major markets next year, including China, India, Canada, Brazil, and Turkey, representing 40% of the global population.
Pharmaphorum
[New] India currently accounts for about 2% of the $450 billion global space economy, with its share expected to rise to nearly 8% by 2033, driven largely by private companies.
ArabNews
[New] Another mission will be EOS-N1, where ISRO and India's Defence Research and Development Organisation will launch an Earth observation satellite for strategic and surveillance applications.
ArabNews
[New] The year saw new contracts, production lines, launch vehicles moving closer to operational readiness, and growth in India's $9 billion space economy driven largely by the private industry and public-private partnerships, which Bhatt expected to expand in the coming year.
ArabNews
[New] India has positioned itself as a leader in renewable energy, setting an ambitious goal of achieving 500 GW of renewable power capacity by 2030, with 50% of its generation capacity coming from non-fossil fuel sources.
Council Fire
[New] India's renewable energy sector is booming, with solar capacity now surpassing fossil fuels and $360 billion lined up for investments by 2030.
Economic Times
[New] India will focus on infrastructure expansion.
Hindustan Times
[New] AI-capable phone shipments are expected to grow rapidly in India.
Economic Times
[New] Voice will emerge as the dominant interface, particularly in India, where AI-generated and instantly dubbed regional-language content will drive mass adoption.
ET Edge Insights
[New] India is catapulting towards digital dominance, and it is set to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027.
Tech Achieve Media
[New] WhatsApp will introduce local billing in Indian Rupees for businesses in India by the second half of 2026.
Whalesbook
[New] India seeks opportunities in tapping emerging and middle-income markets while it remains cautious due to increasing protectionist tendencies in advanced economies.
Economic Times
[New] For India to achieve its goal of becoming the world's third-largest economy by 2027, it is critical to expand production capacity, strengthen infrastructure, and enhance services both domestically and across global supply chains.
Maritime Gateway - South Asia's Premier Shipping and Lo
[New] As Chair, India will focus on strengthening governance, digital certification, traceability, transparency, and making the Kimberley Process more inclusive and effective.
Adda247
[New] India's GDP growth is projected to accelerate to 7.4% in FY26 from 6.5% in FY25.
Free Press Journal
[New] OPEC expects future demand growth to be dominated by India, the Middle East, and Africa.
GCC BUSINESS WATCH
[New] Oman offered India zero-duty access on 98% of its tariff lines as part of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is expected to improve competitiveness for Indian industrial exports.
The Indian Express
Last updated: 04 January 2026
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