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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 aims for 500 GW renewable energy by 2030, using Make in India products. The Economic Times
• [New] Asia-Pacific emerges as the fastest-growing region, projected to achieve a 25.2% CAGR through 2032, fueled by robust textile manufacturing capabilities in China and India combined with South Korea's advanced electronics ecosystem. Newstrail
• [New] While India's SaaS ecosystem is on track to hit $100 B by 2035. SlideShare
• [New] Out of 681 glacial lakes within India, 432 lakes across Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh have shown worrying expansion, raising concerns of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods and their associated risks to downstream populations. KPs 21st Century IAS Academy
• [New] The AQLI report underscores that air pollution is India's leading health risk, cutting more years from life expectancy than malnutrition, unsafe water, or tobacco. KPs 21st Century IAS Academy
• [New] Intense diplomatic outreach by D.C. and Beijing to Seoul must be expected, because if China can split either South Korea, Japan, or both from the USA the way it's already taken out the so-called Quad that was supposed to include India, isolating Taiwan in a crisis gets a lot easier. Rogue Systems Recon
• [New] Despite challenges of high costs, technology gaps, and supply chain vulnerabilities, sustained efforts can make India a trusted hub in the global semiconductor value chain and secure its digital future. IASbaba
• [New] In Sanand, Gujarat, pilot production has begun, and the first Made in India chip is expected in 2025. IASbaba
• [New] By 2030, over 30,000 global roles will be based out of India, spanning product, AI governance, strategy, and policy. Storyboard18
• [New] With air passenger traffic projected to reach 600 million by 2030, Indian airports are evolving beyond transit hubs into high-potential commercial ecosystems. Hindustan Times
• [New] India's economy is projected to grow 6.5% in FY26, driven by strong Q1 performance, robust consumption, investment growth, and solid macroeconomic fundamentals, though trade negotiation risks remain. NewsX
• [New] 93% of Indian leaders plan to use AI agents to extend workforce capabilities over the next 12 to 18 months, underscoring India's decisive shift toward an AI-first era. Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
• [New] India could become a global hub for tyre recycling technology. Tyre Trends
• [New] India's financial-services industry is on track to deliver one of its biggest earnings expansions yet, with profits projected to nearly double by the end of the decade. Economic Times
• Yes, nearly all major destination nations will demand students to present evidence of valid health insurance coverage of their stay before visa approval in 2025. / India Fincover
• The Japan Bank for International Cooperation and EXIM India will support a $100 million facility that will bolster India's healthcare sector, including global capacity for COVID-19 countermeasures. gmfus

Last updated: 07 September 2025