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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: India's Gaganyaan program is focused on human spaceflights, paving the way for potential tourism opportunities. Straits Research
• [New] India's financial services sector is projected to nearly double profits by FY30, led by NBFCs growing at 16% annually. India Brand Equity Foundation
• [New] Efforts to further strengthen trade ties will be facilitated by the latest agreement between India and the UAE earlier this year to conduct transactions directly in each other's currencies, eliminating the need to use USD as an intermediary currency. Emirates NBD Research
• [New] FSRUs support India's strategy to increase the gas share in its energy mix to 15% by 2030. Straits Research
• [New] India plans additional FSRU projects in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal to improve access to imported gas for power, fertilizer, and industrial use. Straits Research
• [New] E-commerce is emerging as the dominant distribution channel of the 21st century, particularly in fast-growing markets like India, offering immense growth potential. Straits Research
• [New] The rapid rise of the youth-led Cockroach Janata Party movement has the potential to test assumptions regarding India's political stability. On Call International Blog
• [New] In 2026, India is projected to account for a share of approximately 22.8%, backed by government initiatives and rising digital adoption. Persistence Market Research
• [New] India stands out as the largest opportunity: a combination of manufacturing capacity building, infrastructure investment, demographic advantages, and policy liberalization is attracting production that was previously concentrated in China. Forbes
• [New] 2026 identifies cybersecurity as India's biggest risk and geoeconomic confrontation as the most severe global threat, with rising inequality, weak public services, and strategic instability amplifying the impact of external shocks on India's governance and economy. Drishti IAS
• [New] 2026 makes clear that India's vulnerability lies in the convergence of cyber insecurity, inequality, geoeconomic shocks, and security threats, where external disruptions can rapidly spill over into domestic instability without stronger resilience and governance capacity. Drishti IAS
• [New] Build Capacity Against Hybrid Threats: India must adopt a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to counter hybrid threats that blend terrorism, cyber attacks, disinformation, and economic coercion. Drishti IAS
• [New] How Indian hospitals plan to raise IT innovation spends by 20-25% in 2-3 years with AI, automation, data tools and patient-centric care as top priorities. EY
• [New] Read how India's steel sector needs will push coking coal imports up as steel capacity targets 300 MT by 2030 amid sustainability and supply chain shifts. EY
• [New] India must triple energy supply and scale non-fossil sources 40 × to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047, while managing affordability and security. EY
• [New] Fastest Growing Region - Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region through 2026-2033, with India at 8.4% CAGR driven by Prasar Bharati's 1,400+ transmitter network, China's NRTA-coordinated 4K UHD broadcast programs, and active DSO completions across Southeast Asia funded by ITU and AfDB programs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] India operates at an unparalleled workforce scale, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity to design inclusive, scalable learning frameworks that sustain global competitiveness. ETHRWorld.com
• [New] Regional markets such as India, Southeast Asia, and Africa will continue to be growth engines, driven by demographic trends, rising disposable incomes, and increasing urbanization. Verified Market Reports
• [New] In India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways projects commercial vehicle sales reaching 5 million units annually by 2030 as logistics infrastructure investment accelerates under the PM Gati Shakti national master plan. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Cotton production in India is projected to reach 7.2 million tonnes (~43 million bales of 170 kg each) by 2030, driven by increasing demand from consumers. India Brand Equity Foundation

Last updated: 02 August 2026