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WHAT'S NEXT?: India's ambitions, particularly in technology and economic growth targets promise much from this populous country determined to be a world leader.

• [New] India is projected to contribute about 17% to global real GDP growth in 2026 as it continues to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. @mathrubhumi
• [New] India's economic growth estimate was raised to 7.6% for the current fiscal on Friday following a revamp of the GDP calculation framework, underscoring the resilience of the world's fastest-growing major economy amid global trade disruptions. Outlook Business
• [New] India will become a $4 trillion economy in the next financial year, growing at 7-7.4% in FY 2026-27. The Times Of India
• [New] India's GDP is projected to grow between 6.5% and 7.8% for fiscal year 2026, outpacing most major economies. Whalesbook
• [New] India is going to be a major force in AI. Moneycontrol
• [New] Physical AI is going to be massive opportunity over the next few years, and India is set to benefit the most as almost 87% of domestic enterprises use AI solutions - a stark contrast from the AI adoption gap seen in rest of the world. Moneycontrol
• [New] India and Canada will aim to finalize a free trade pact by the end of 2026. Canadian Cattlemen
• [New] By 2050, one-third to nearly half of the global urban population is projected to face water scarcity, with one-quarter living in India. EurekAlert!
• [New] An EY India survey states, In the next five years, generative AI is expected to increase productivity in the software development space by 43-45%, due to an increased number of IT projects using it. NERDBOT
• [New] India's achievements will hinge on increasing manufacturing and enhancing global value chains in a divided world, while stability will come from consistency, reliability, and cooperation. KPMG
• [New] Water shortages could become severe by the middle of this century. / India earth.com
• [New] Indian CEOs remain optimistic, viewing geopolitical disruptions and supply chain risks as manageable rather than structural. KPMG
• [New] India is promoting its homegrown 4G/5G stack as an export alternative, but performance, lifecycle support and geopolitical scrutiny will determine its competitiveness. Light Reading
• [New] India's projected GDP growth and manufacturing sector expansion create secondary demand drivers supporting long-term network utilization and revenue stability. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 is an opportunity to ensure that the chips that power the world contain an increasing number of Indian-made semiconductor chips. ET Edge Insights - The New Paradigm of Business Intelli
• [New] India's goal is to design and manufacture the semiconductor chips required to support 70% to 75% of domestic applications by 2029 and to be ranked among the top three semiconductor manufacturing countries in the world by 2035. ET Edge Insights - The New Paradigm of Business Intelli
• [New] If the Government of India can align the velocity of its policy with the agility of industry, ISM 2.0 will serve as the launching point for India's semiconductor decade. ET Edge Insights - The New Paradigm of Business Intelli
• [New] By strengthening domestic component manufacturing, India will gain greater control over the technological infrastructure that powers essential sectors such as smartphones, drones, robotics, artificial intelligence, smart infrastructure and advanced defence systems. Organiser
• [New] India has set an ambitious goal of building a $500 billion electronics manufacturing ecosystem by 2030-31. Organiser
• [New] As India advances initiatives such as Digital India, smart cities and AI-driven governance, domestic hardware manufacturing will become a cornerstone of national technological independence and long-term economic resilience. Organiser
• [New] The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, strengthened with an outlay of Rs40,000 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27, represents a strategic intervention aimed at transforming India into a global hub for advanced manufacturing. Organiser

Last updated: 15 March 2026