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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicInvestment

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

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.