Japanese Firms Boost India Investments Amid China Risk
Japanese companies plan to increase investment in India as they are looking for markets and want to reduce their reliance on China. India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently led India’s business delegation to Japan. The visit aimed at improving trade and drawing investment between Japan and India. Japanese companies are
Debashish Ghosh Joins Infinx as India and Philippines HR Head
Debashish Ghosh has joined Infinx as India and Philippines HR Head, where he will lead the HR team across both countries and will focus on strengthening the company’s people. Infinx is a company that helps healthcare providers manage their money and billing. They use smart computers and human experts to
Working Hours in India: Rules, Limits & Labor Laws Explained
Working hours in India are not much different from those in other countries. People generally work 9 hours per day or 48 hours a week, including one hour of rest or a meal break. However, labour laws and norms are different in each country. These might differ for overtime, part-time,
Indonesia Market Chief Resigns After $101B Crash
On January 30, the head of the Indonesian stock exchange resigned following heavy losses in the country’s stock market. The fall followed MSCI’s warning that Indonesia could be downgraded to frontier-market status. This warning caused panic among investors and led to a market crash worth more than US$80 billion. Indonesia’s
India emerges as a Growth Story at the WEF in Davos.
India is expected to project itself as a major global player at the 2026 World Economic Forum’s ( WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, where global leaders will gather amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical tension, and rapid technology change. With a strong delegation of government officials and industry leaders, India aims to
Indian Economy Expected to Grow 7.4% in FY26
Amid rising global trade uncertainties and tariff pressure, India’s economy is expected to create strong momentum in fiscal year 2026. The country is projecting a 7.4% growth rate for the year ending March 2026, according to the first advance estimates released by the Government of India. Last year, in May
Another 10,000 Employees Could Face Layoffs at UBS by 2027
Swiss Bank giant UBS may cut an additional 10,000 jobs globally by 2027, according to reports by Swiss Newspaper SonntagsBlick. The potential layoffs come as part of UBS’s long-term integration plan following its acquisition of rival Credit Suisse in 2023. While UBS has not officially confirmed the number, the bank
Trade. Energy. Defence. India–Russia Summit Begins
As America keeps pressuring India to refrain from buying Russian crude oil, New Delhi seems unfazed by the punitive trade tariffs and fickle warnings. It is all set to host the president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, in a two-day visit from Dec 4th to Dec 5th, signalling its
Taliban Trade Minister Visits India to Boost Economic Ties
Afghanistan’s Taliban trade minister arrived in India on Wednesday for his first official visit, aiming to boost investments and trade between the two countries. Both nations are exploring ways to strengthen their relations amid deteriorating ties with neighbouring Pakistan. Last month, India upgraded its engagement with Afghanistan by reopening its
Modi’s China Visit Signals Improving Ties; Will the Friendliness Last?
When Foxconn recalled hundreds of Chinese engineers from a factory in India last month, reportedly under Beijing’s instructions to limit technology transfer, it underscored the tense relationship between China and India. Both nations are facing tariffs from the United States, which could influence them to consider cooperation despite their rivalry.
