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Closing that gap, he suggested, will depend not just on growth rates, but on how effectively India converts reforms and domestic strength into sustained strategic capacity. 
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

‘Creating changes’: Why Ray Dalio compares PM Modi to Deng Xiaoping on economic reforms

Despite rapid growth and improving fundamentals, Dalio noted that India’s global power projection still trails that of the United States and China, reflecting the gap between economic development and geopolitical influence.

He likened India’s current stage to where China stood roughly three decades ago — early in its transformation, but with momentum firmly in its favour.
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

‘India has the best fundamentals’: Why Ray Dalio is bullish on India amid global power shifts

“I think the technology war is the most important war,” he said, adding that dominance in advanced technologies — from semiconductors to artificial intelligence — would determine economic strength, military capability and geopolitical influence. 

He emphasized that investing is as much about visceral experience as it is about theory.
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

‘Creates empires’: Ray Dalio’s straight talk for India’s young investors on playing the money game early

For Dalio, proximity to experienced players matters. “Be around people who also play the game… and you will learn through your experiences, reflections, and the help of other people.” 

As part of its US strategy, Lupin has announced plans to invest $250 million over five years in a new inhalation manufacturing facility in Coral Springs, Florida.
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

Lupin doubles down on complex drugs to extend growth run

Vinita Gupta, CEO at Lupin told Business Today that the company’s strategy is centred on high-barrier products, operational efficiency and selective expansion across key markets.

Core infra output rises 1.8% in November, down from 5.8% a year ago
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

Core sectors rebound from October dip but grow only 1.8% in November

The November print, however, marked an improvement from October, when output across the eight core industries had contracted by 0.1 per cent.

India, Canada to soon start talks to revive FTA discussions
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

'ToR discussions soon': India, Canada set to reopen free trade talks

"We are soon going to launch discussions for the terms of reference with Canada also," says Piyush Goyal

The company added that its initial 1-GW renewable energy project in India has already begun supplying clean power to AMNS India earlier this year.
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

ArcelorMittal to invest $0.9 billion in new clean energy projects, double India renewables to 2 GW

The projects, to be developed across Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat, will add a combined 1 GW of nominal solar and wind energy capacity, the global steel major said in a statement. Once completed, ArcelorMittal’s total renewable energy capacity worldwide will rise to 3.3 GW.

Ranveer Singh will dominate 'Dhurandhar 2' says Ankit Sagar
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

Durandhar nears ₹1000 crore: A look at the films that already did it

From Dangal to Pushpa 2 and now Durandhar, Indian cinema’s ₹1000-crore club charts how scale, fandom, and pan-India appeal reshaped the box office.

Updated : Dec 22, 2025

From dal to dates — the iron story hiding in kids’ meals

From dal to dates, everyday foods hide powerful iron sources for kids. This story uncovers how quiet deficiencies affect growth—and how simple meals can rebuild energy, focus, and strength.

Merry Christmas Wishes
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

Merry Christmas 2025: Top 100+ messages, quotes, wishes, WhatsApp forwards to share with friends & family

Here are 120+ ready-to-send Christmas 2025 wishes, messages, and quotes, neatly sorted so you can pick the right vibe in seconds

New Glenn landing
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

Orbit Accelerated: The missions that made 2025 a turning point in space

From polar orbits to private moon landings, 2025 delivered record-breaking missions that reshaped human spaceflight, commercial exploration, and the global race beyond Earth.

Copper's demand has soared from data centres that power artificial intelligence
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

'Copper is set to explode': Supply shortages and the case for a multi-year rally

The copper market is expected to see a deficit of 124,000 tons this year and 150,000 tons next year, according to Reuters

Updated : Dec 22, 2025

Green vs black vs milk — the quiet health battle brewing in your cup

Green, black or milk tea? This story unpacks how processing, caffeine, sugar and antioxidants quietly shape daily health—revealing why your everyday cup matters more than taste.

Protecting farmers: Dairy and key agri products are excluded from New Zealand FTA
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

Agriculture protected: What India kept out of the New Zealand FTA

While sensitive farm products have been kept out, New Zealand will eliminate tariffs on 100% of its tariff lines, providing duty-free access for all Indian exports.

India–New Zealand FTA: What the landmark trade pact means for exports, jobs and mobility
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

India–New Zealand FTA Explained: Zero tariffs, services access, 5,000 work visas, firm farm safeguards

The agreement spans goods, services, investment, agriculture and workforce mobility, while carefully protecting sensitive domestic sectors

PM Modi says FTA will scale partnership to new heights
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

'India welcomes over $20 bn investment': PM Modi hails New Zealand FTA, says stage set to double the trade

Under the pact, New Zealand will eliminate tariffs on 100% of its tariff lines, providing duty-free access for all Indian exports.

For bond markets, HSBC calls for caution rather than aggressive positioning.
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

2026 outlook: Trade tensions, tariffs set the stage for a delicate policy balance, says report

HSBC expects India’s GDP growth in FY26 to come in at about 7.3%, revised up sharply from earlier estimates, while average inflation is projected to stay near 3.5%, comfortably below the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% target.

Another significant factor behind the rupee fall is that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is said to have adopted a less aggressive intervention strategy compared to the past, partly due to low domestic inflation. 
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

Indian economy undeterred by rupee weakness, says RBI governor 

The rupee is down 4.68% in 2025, positioning it as the worst performer among the Asian currencies.

India-New Zealand trade pact clears tariffs on most exports, targets booming middle class
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

India-New Zealand finalise free trade deal, slashing tariffs on 95% of Kiwi exports

The pact is designed to open doors to the Indian market, projected to reach a value of NZ$12 trillion (approximately $7 trillion) by 2030

December travel meltdown: IndiGo broadens ₹10,000 compensation window for affected flyers
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

IndiGo extends Rs 10,000 vouchers to more flyers: Who gets it, how passengers can redeem it

The vouchers form part of what the airline has described as a ‘gesture of care’ for customers who experienced prolonged inconvenience

Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies at Johns Hopkins University
Updated : Dec 22, 2025

'Nehru had 70 PSUs, Modi 84': Professor warns India still spending big on bleeding state firms

'In the Nehruvian era, the capital expenditure on public sector enterprises was 1 lakh crore in real 2024 rupees. In the Modi years, it's 22 lakh crores,' says professor Devesh Kapur