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Logistics India's First Hydrogen Train Flagged Off by PM Modi on Jind-Sonipat Route
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train at Jind railway station in Haryana. The 10-coach train will operate on the Jind-Sonipat route, using hydrogen fuel cell technology to generate electricity onboard. This pilot project is part of Indian Railways' shift towards greener mobility and could provide insights for remote and heritage routes where electrification is not feasible.
Trade PM Modi pushes to cut import dependence, boost domestic manufacturing to shield India from global shocks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a push to replace high-import goods with local products. The Ministry of Commerce is preparing a list of over 100 products, while the cabinet approved a $19.7 billion incentive boost for chip and smartphone production. Economists say self-reliance is born of necessity.
Trade India-Japan Summit: Modi and Takaichi Deepen Bilateral Partnership with $12.5 Billion Investment Push
The India-Japan annual summit between PM Narendra Modi and PM Sanae Takaichi concluded with the exchange of several MoUs covering economic cooperation, AI, and metals and energy security. More than 150 Japanese companies are participating in the Japan-India Economic Forum, with approximately 120 cooperation agreements expected, valued at around ¥2 trillion ($12.5 billion) across semiconductors, clean energy, AI, and manufacturing.
Business Japan’s Rs 1 Trillion Investment Push in India: PM Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi Unveil Initiatives to Boost Ties
India and Japan announced a new economic partnership framework, a defence agreement, and energy cooperation after summit talks. PM Modi stated over 100 business agreements were signed, paving the way for $10 billion in Japanese investments, with a target of 10 trillion yen over a decade. Japan plans around Rs 1 trillion in investments across various sectors, with 120 MoUs signed since August 2025.
Trade Nuclear Power Push: India Eyes Uranium Supply Pact with Australia During PM Modi’s Visit
India is expected to sign a uranium supply agreement with Australia during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Melbourne. The pact would secure fuel for India's expanding nuclear program. Additionally, the two countries are advancing agreements on critical minerals, cybersecurity, and clean energy. The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), effective December 29, 2022, has boosted bilateral trade to $54.4 billion in FY25.
Trade India-Japan Trade: PM Modi, Japanese PM Takaichi Sign MoC Including $10 Billion Investment and AI Boost
India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation at the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi, with over $10 billion in Japanese investment committed through 120 new business agreements. The two leaders also announced a joint statement on artificial intelligence and a first joint defence co-development project, the Naval Radio Antenna 'Unicorn'. Agreements in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology were also signed.
Trade Trump Says India, US 'Very Close' to Trade Deal After Modi Bilateral at G7
US President Donald Trump said India and the US are 'very close' to finalising a trade deal, after a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit. Trump praised Modi as a 'tough negotiator' and also offered US assistance if India is attacked. The comments come amid tensions over US strikes on ships with Indian sailors in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trade PM Modi and Trump Direct Officials to Fast-Track 'Commercially Meaningful' Trade Pact
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump directed officials to fast-track a 'commercially meaningful' trade pact during their G7 Summit meeting. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will visit India next week to advance negotiations. The leaders reaffirmed the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and reviewed progress under the COMPACT initiative.
Trade 'We did it': Modi, Starmer caught on mic hinting at breakthrough in UK-India trade deal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were overheard exchanging 'We did it' at the G7 summit, sparking speculation that hurdles delaying the UK-India free trade agreement—including disagreements over steel safeguards—may be close to resolution. The pact, signed last year, involves significant tariff reductions on both sides and is expected to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually.
Business PM Modi, French President Macron Open 'Bharat Innovates' in Nice; Deepen India-France Innovation Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave in Nice, a three-day event bringing together over 120 Indian deep-tech startups and more than 15 higher education institutions. The leaders highlighted the strategic partnership, with Macron pointing to Chandrayaan-3's success and potential cooperation in civil nuclear energy including Small Modular Reactors. Commerce minister Piyush Goyal invited French businesses to invest in India, noting the country's 230,000+ startup ecosystem.
Trade Putin Projects $100bn Trade with India, Lauds Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin anticipates bilateral trade with India to reach $100 billion, emphasizing energy and investment cooperation. He praised India's economic growth under PM Modi's leadership.