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Monday, February 2, 2026
TopicUS-India tech trade

Topic: US-India tech trade

2025 and India’s tech ambitions. What we got right and wrong

2026 must be the year India sobers up about AI regulation. So far, the approach has been scattered and internally inconsistent.

US can help India become battery manufacturing powerhouse. And decouple from China

India, like the rest of the world, relies on China to meet its battery demands. 88 per cent of the US’ lithium battery imports are from China.

India is ready to take stock of tech trade with US. But ‘strategic convergence’ is must

India and the US must de-jargonise the notion of ‘trust’ in technology, which features prominently in the iCET, in the Quad and in other strategic initiatives.

US-India military tech share face significant challenges from Washington’s weapons export rules

The Biden administration says sweeping agreements on semiconductors, critical minerals, technology, space and defense cooperation and sales will ring in a new era in relations.

On Camera

From populism to productivity—why the Budget 2026 makes a structural turn

The Budget proposals seek to balance sustained high economic growth with fiscal discipline and structural transformation.

Sitharaman proposes a new National Institute of Design in eastern India. ‘A good push’

The Indian fashion design industry had a market value of approximately ₹15.1 lakh crore in 2023 and is expected to reach around Rs 45.3 lakh crore by 2032.

10X Budget beef-up for Intelligence Bureau capex, after Pahalgam & Red Fort terror attacks

After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.