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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's Dr Reddy's, plans to launch generics in 87 countries in 2026, and roll them out to Europe and the US in subsequent years as patents expire. Chemistry World
• [New] Follow government roadmaps: Directives, guidelines, and funding calls (USDOT AI for ITS, EU ITS Directive, India's ATMS and smart-highway programs, China's AV safety guidelines) are the clearest signal of where AI transport markets will actually materialize. Resources
• [New] APAC, especially China and India, will be the scale engine, with state-led ATMS, smart highways, dense AV pilots, and V2X ecosystems. Resources
• [New] India will reach closer to its 2047 Viksit Bharat goals if it achieves persistent 8% growth over the next 20 years. ANI News
• [New] India is moving toward a pre-approval and sandbox-based framework, reflecting its ambition to balance economic opportunity with ethical guardrails. Nemko Digital B.V.
• [New] With 23.1 million births, India is forecast to lead globally in 2025. Visual Capitalist
• [New] India's proposed battery Aadhaar framework has the potential to transform batteries into traceable, financeable assets across their entire lifecycle. ETAuto
• [New] India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while increasing it to 15% for minority shareholders. Economic Times
• [New] Indian IT companies are not focused on product development but on enabling enterprise-wide AI adoption, an area where demand is expected to accelerate. Economic Times
• [New] In a significant achievement for India's freight transportation network, Indian Railways has crossed the 1 billion tonne mark in cumulative freight loading for FY 2025-26. Guidely
• [New] Amazon plans to create 1 million new jobs, contributing to a total of 3.8 million jobs generated in India. Guidely
• [New] Amazon announced an investment of USD 35 billion in India by 2030 during the Amazon Smbhav Summit in New Delhi, covering all business verticals. Guidely
• [New] Inflation in developing Asia is expected to fall to 1.6% in CY25, down from 1.7%, mainly due to lower food inflation in India. Guidely
• [New] Inflation in India is projected to rise to 4.2% in FY27, aligning closer to the RBI's inflation target, reflecting normalising price trends. Guidely
• [New] Increasing the skilled workforce by 12 percentage points through formal skilling could lead to a 13% rise in employment in labour-intensive sectors by 2030. / India Guidely
• [New] The Department of Posts and BSE have signed a three-year MoU (2025-2028) to distribute mutual funds through India Post's extensive network, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and investor access in rural and semi-urban areas. Adda247
• [New] The Union Cabinet has approved the Census of India 2027, allocating Rs11,718 crore for what will be India's first digital census, conducted in two phases using a mobile app, a central monitoring portal, and innovations like the HLB Creator Web Map Application. Adda247
• [New] India is planning to reach 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with a solar power contribution of 280 GW being the major source. Trade Brains Money
• [New] Synopsis: The data center capacity in India is projected to increase drastically from last year's figure of 1.4 gigawatts to 9 GW in 2030, thereby consuming about 3% of India's power consumption in 2030, which is an increase from less than 1% at present. Trade Brains Money
• [New] In India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for its first uncrewed Gaganyaan capsule demonstration flight with the LVM 3 rocket, paving the way for a crewed mission by 2026. Aerospace & Defense News
• [New] Amazon announced plans to invest $35 billion in India by 2030, with stated goals including expansion of AI capabilities, boosting exports, expanding logistics infrastructure, and creating jobs. News, Events, Advertising Options

Last updated: 21 December 2025