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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] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] In India and several lower-middle-income countries, we will be the first ones to roll out the dengue vaccine. KPVI
• [New] The Rs25,000 crore project aims to make Dholera a hub for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and sustainable digital infrastructure, with operations expected by 2028. / India Adda247
• [New] Over the next five years, more than 95% of India's data center capacity additions are expected to be driven by leased facilities, across both retail and wholesale segments, with the remaining share coming from hyperscale building dedicated AI infrastructure. Open The Magazine
• [New] The competitiveness opportunity for India lies in using AI widely but doing so in a way that is resilient to global concentration in hardware, capital, and proprietary systems. Open The Magazine
• [New] The push for indigenous platforms forms part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long-term vision of a self-reliant and resilient India, with 2047, the year that marks the centenary of Indian independence, set as a symbolic target date for reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
• [New] India's construction output is expected to increase by up to 4.4% in 2026 after growing 7.4% in 2025. atradius
• [New] Blockchain infrastructure projects in India and Brazil could yield high returns as adoption grows. Interactive Crypto
• [New] India faces terrorist threats on all three fronts - water, land and air - and capacities have been developed to protect the critical sectors of the Indian economy, including power, railways, aviation, ports, defence, space and atomic energy, from State / non-State actors. The Hindu
• [New] Qualcomm committed Rs90 crore to Indian research programs, is partnering with Tata Electronics for automotive module manufacturing, and plans to invest $150 million in Indian AI startups. Distill
• [New] Out of 114 aircraft, 18 will be delivered in flyaway condition, while the remaining aircraft will be manufactured in India. Guidely
• [New] India targets 100 GW of pumped storage capacity by 2035-36 to store renewable power and maintain grid stability. Law Prep Tutorial
• [New] India's trajectory aligns with its target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, requiring extensive involvement from EPC contractors to scale installations. Persistence Market Research
• [New] India's strong technology sector and pool of talented people are important factors in how AI will grow. The Times Of India
• [New] India's National Green Hydrogen Mission allocates Rs19,744 crore ($2.3 billion) to achieve 5 million tons of annual production by 2030. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The IEA forecasts 6.3% annual growth through 2027, faster than any major economy. / India Get Down and Shruti

Last updated: 01 March 2026