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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2026 visit to Indonesia has ushered in a new phase in India-Indonesia relations, highlighted by the BrahMos missile agreement, expanded defence cooperation, UPI integration, trade initiatives, and a shared commitment to strengthening the Indo-Pacific strategic architecture. PM Modi and President Prabowo Subianto oversee agreements that deepen India-Indonesia cooperation across defence, trade, digital payments and the Indo-Pacific. PM Modi arrived in Jakarta,...

USTR Jamieson Greer's New Delhi visit reinforced momentum for an interim India–U.S. trade agreement and the broader Bilateral Trade Agreement, highlighting efforts to deepen economic cooperation despite ongoing tariff and market access challenges. By Anagha Chakravarti The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer visited New Delhi, India from June 22-24, 2026. During his visit, his delegation met with India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and...

Despite India's record Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows, Northeast India remains on the margins of global capital. Using official DPIIT data, this analysis explores what the region's low FDI means for MSMEs, industrial growth, and competitiveness. From Assam's semiconductor ecosystem and Japan-backed bamboo biorefinery to the tea sector and MSME credit gap, it argues that lasting growth depends on stronger value chains, better access to finance, and meaningful integration into global...