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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 has set an ambitious goal to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047. ORF Middle East
• [New] India's data-centre capacity is expected to increase fivefold by 2030, from the current 1.7 GW to 8 GW. ORF Middle East
• [New] India is facing a rapid demographic transition, with the elderly population projected to reach 347 million by 2050, making up roughly 20% of the total population. Anantam IAS
• [New] The elderly share of India's population could double to over 20% by 2050, making senior care a major policy challenge. Anantam IAS
• [New] Indian applicants who assess their eligibility early, secure employment with an accredited employer, prepare for English language testing, organise documentation carefully, and plan ahead for relocation will be well positioned for a successful migration journey to New Zealand. Radvision World
• [New] India, Southeast Asia, and Middle Eastern smart cities are expected to create high-growth opportunities over the next decade. DataM Intelligence
• [New] Defence applications and climate intelligence will become two defining sectors of India's future commercial space economy. India Today
• [New] Dhruva Space's constellation-focused satellite programme points toward India's ambitions in high-volume satellite manufacturing - a capability expected to dominate the next decade of the global space economy. India Today
• [New] India's private space surge is arriving at a moment when the global space economy is projected to cross $1 trillion within the next decade. India Today
• [New] India's manufacturing growth is constrained by low spending on research and development (R&D) at just 0.6% of GDP, and it should increase its expenditure to 2% by 2035. Economic Times
• [New] India is projected to increase in the forecast period due to rising awareness regarding the benefits of consuming purified water. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Rising demand in emerging markets including India (10.2% CAGR) and China is creating new volume and value growth opportunities. FactMr
• [New] Fastest-growing Region: Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region, supported by rapid digitalization across SMEs and manufacturing sectors in countries such as China, India, and Japan. Persistence Market Research
• [New] India is projected at approximately 15.2% CAGR through 2033, reflecting accelerating digital infrastructure vulnerability exposure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] India's Department of Telecommunications launched 100 5G Use Case Labs at educational institutions under the national 5G Innovation Initiative, while South Korea's Ministry of Science allocated KRW 390 Bn to smart city 5G integration through 2027. Persistence Market Research
• [New] India, China, and Nigeria collectively account for 35% of projected global urban population growth between 2018 and 2050, positioning them as the world's most concentrated smart city technology procurement opportunities within a defined macro-regional investment horizon. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The scaling up initiative by UNDP will receive a $15 million grant from TCCF and is set to launch in nine Asian countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Maldives, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. Precedence Research
• [New] Asia Pacific represents the fastest-growing regional opportunity, fueled by strong passenger growth in China, India, and ASEAN nations. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Semiconductor chips will keep finding their way deep into the accessories of India's aerospace, automotive, communication, IT, clean energy, military, and other industries. Logic Fruit Technologies
• [New] India saw 50% growth in 2023, with over 1.5 million units sold and targeting 30% EV penetration by 2030. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 31 May 2026