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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 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
• [New] In India, where energy distribution is under constant pressure to modernize, Wi-SUN adoption could be transformative. ET Edge Insights
• [New] India is forecast to see above-normal temperatures in the coming months, potentially boosting power demand and posing a severe health risk to residents. financialpost
• [New] Virgin Atlantic said it would avoid flying over Iraq, meaning flights to and from India, the Maldives and Riyadh could take slightly longer. The Guardian
• [New] India's tourism potential remains underleveraged compared to Southeast Asian peers. Storyboard18
• [New] India expects to attract more than $200 billion in AI-driven investments over the next two years. Last Week in ConTech
• [New] India has been widely identified in forecasts as a major tourism growth story to watch in 2026 and beyond, even though definitive consolidated figures for international arrivals for the year will only be available later. Travel And Tour World
• [New] India is poised to import its largest volume of crude from Saudi Arabia in more than six years, with shipments expected to reach about 1-1.1 mb/d this month, as sustained US pressure to curb Russian oil purchases reshapes its sourcing strategy. MUFG Research
• The $3 billion, 10-year LNG agreement between Hindustan Petroleum and ADNOC Gas for 0.5 MMTPA from 2028, alongside an additional 1.2 MMTPA contract involving Indian firms, strengthens long-term supply predictability and reduces India's exposure to volatile spot markets. Diplomatist
• The upcoming visit of PM Modi is expected to focus on creating joint AI centers of excellence, where Israeli software is embedded into Indian-manufactured hardware, satisfying both India's technical needs and its political mandate for self-reliance. The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
• We see that many of the major emerging markets, especially India and Asia excluding Japan have expected GDP growth well in excess of the US. AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust LLC
• As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots against the deadly mosquito-borne disease. KPVI
• In India and several lower-middle-income countries, we will be the first ones to roll out the dengue vaccine. KPVI

Last updated: 08 March 2026