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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Topic: investment

Foxconn plans to double jobs and investment in India by next year

In August, the state of Karnataka said Foxconn will invest $600 million for two projects in the state to make casing components for iPhones and chip-making equipment.

Biden signs executive order restricting new US tech investments in China

The order authorises the US Treasury secretary to prohibit US investments in 3 sectors: semiconductors and microelectronics, quantum information technologies and certain AI systems.

Private credit funds in India step up to fill gap left by banks, non-bank lenders

Firms like Kotak Alternate Asset Managers, Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors, InCred Alternative Investments & others are seeking to expand the size of such funds or raise new funds.

How TN topped Niti Aayog’s ‘Export Preparedness Index’, became top investment destination

Tamil Nadu has always been counted among India’s most industrialised states. Its rising profile as a destination for investments is credited by experts & officials to policy interventions. 

What FDI cheerleaders won’t tell you—UP has higher wage rates than Karnataka, Maharashtra

: A higher FDI hasn’t always translated to a higher number of factories in that state or a higher number of jobs created.

Wipro to invest $1 billion in artificial intelligence over next three years

This comes almost a week after rival Tata Consultancy Services said it planned to train 25,000 engineers to get them certified on Microsoft's Azure Open AI.

Golteum (GLTM) shows the potential of being a top investment like Ethereum (ETH)

By providing a platform that combines cryptocurrencies and precious metals, Golteum is building the next big thing that investors are taking hold of right now. 

P&G India to invest $244 million in Gujarat for personal healthcare manufacturing facility

The new facility spanning over 50,000 sq meters in Sanand, Gujarat, will be used to manufacture digestive products that are part of parent P&G's global healthcare product portfolio.

Aditya Birla Group to foray into branded jewellery with over $600 million investment

A new venture, named Novel Jewels Ltd, will house the jewellery business that will build large retail stores across India with in-house brands, the group said in a statement.

Australia to regulate buy-now-pay-later services with consumer credit law

The Australian govt will unveil the draft legislation for consultation later this year and the bill will be introduced into parliament by the end of this year.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.