The India-UK FTA is set to double India’s gems and jewellery exports to the UK to US$ 2.5 billion in two years, offsetting declines in US and China markets.

The Union Cabinet has approved a US$ 1,396 million expansion plan for five IITs, adding 6,576 seats and 130 faculty posts by FY29.

India’s exports to the US hit a record US$ 11.2 billion in March, driving bilateral goods trade to an all-time high of US$ 15 billion.

Over 70% of Indian consumers prefer experience-based entertainment like bowling and escape rooms over passive options, signalling a major shift in retail trends, says a CBRE-Invest India survey.