{"id":85182,"date":"2025-11-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=85182"},"modified":"2025-12-11T10:35:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:35:16","slug":"modis-big-business-friendly-policy-push","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/issues\/modis-big-business-friendly-policy-push\/","title":{"rendered":"Modi\u2019s big business-friendly policy push"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"85184\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"85184\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TODAY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/2025\/11\/26\/sp-predicts-6-5-gdp-growth-in-india-in-fy26-india-eu-fta-in-january\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: S&amp;P predicts 6.5 GDP growth in India in FY26 + India EU FTA in January                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/2025\/11\/26\/sp-predicts-6-5-gdp-growth-in-india-in-fy26-india-eu-fta-in-january\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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New Delhi prepares to seal a trade agreement with the<strong> European Union<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- <\/strong>Downtown Dubai to welcome <strong>Sunteck Realty<\/strong>\u2019s luxury offering. <strong>ENBD and RBL<\/strong> officials discuss India\u2019s biggest banking M&A. <strong>TotalEnergies<\/strong> is looking to book profit on its Adani bid. <strong>Bharti Airtel\u2019s<\/strong> Africa subsidiary eyes listing in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">^^ We have all of that and more, below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PSA- Whether you want to watch yourself or you\u2019re forced to by your spawn: It\u2019s nearly <\/strong><strong>Stranger Things day. <\/strong>The first four episodes of what its producers are calling Volume 1 of the final season will drop on Netflix at 1am GMT on 27 November. Three more (Volume 2) drop on 25 December, and the finale will stream on 31 December. Each episode will be well north of an hour long. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> SIGN OF THE TIMES-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Indian g<\/strong><strong>overnment<\/strong><strong> think tank Niti Aayog has advised the government to either <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/amp\/economy\/news\/reform-panel-moots-easing-restrictions-on-investments-from-china-125112300378_1.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">remove or<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/amp\/economy\/news\/reform-panel-moots-easing-restrictions-on-investments-from-china-125112300378_1.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">significantly relax<\/a><\/strong><strong> restrictions on Chinese investment<\/strong>, signalling the first high-level rethink of the policy since its introduction in April 2020. Beijing imposed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\/news\/story\/34425243-f5e2-4351-94f8-d73b07babffa\/morning:-beijing-demands-fdi-reciprocity-as-india%25e2%2580%2599s-rare-earth-squeeze-continues\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">export controls on critical minerals as leverage<\/a> against Press Note 3 regulations, which mandate prior government approval for any investment from countries sharing a land border with India. The Press Note 3 virtually barred all Chinese investments in India following the 2020 border clashes between the two countries. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Calibrated easing could help India integrate into global value chains<\/strong>, particularly for critical minerals, and lift exports, the think tank argued. The telecom, defense, space, and power sectors should remain off-limits for now on national security concerns, Niti Aayog suggests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The options:<\/strong> Revert to the pre-2020 regime or permitting investments where beneficial ownership is below 10%, alongside allowing up to 49% cumulative foreign holdings in non-strategic sectors under cabinet-level scrutiny. Niti Ayog has asked the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to finalize a decision by 31 December.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SOUND SMART- Niti Aayog isn\u2019t a group of independent policy wonks, but New Delhi\u2019s <\/strong><strong>apex public policy think tank.<\/strong> Chaired by the prime minister, it replaced the Soviet-style Planning Commission in 2015 to drive \"cooperative federalism.\" It doesn\u2019t allocate funds, but acts as the state\u2019s strategic designer \u2014 formulating long-term economic frameworks, monitoring execution, and looking for ways to promote coordination between the Centre and the states.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>S&P Global is <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spglobal.com\/ratings\/en\/regulatory\/article\/economic-outlook-asia-pacific-q4-2025-growth-to-ease-on-external-strain-s101645760\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">holding its FY2026 growth forecast<\/a><\/strong><strong> at 6.5%<\/strong>, betting that robust government investment and a favorable monsoon will offset drag from US tariffs. The agency sees growth ticking up to 6.7% in FY2027 (ending March 2027). Both forecasts are unchanged from S&P\u2019s last Asia-Pacific outlook note. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Room for a rate cut:<\/strong> S&P lowered its FY2026 inflation call to 3.2% (down from earlier highs) as food prices cool, paving the way for a 25 bps rate cut by the RBI this fiscal year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tariff warning:<\/strong> It\u2019s not all good news. S&P warns India is being hit \u201cmuch harder than expected\u201d by US tariffs compared to regional peers, with effective duties rising enough to eat into the country\u2019s advantages as an export-manufacturing hub.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The rupee remains an outlier:<\/strong> While most Asian currencies have strengthened against the dollar in 2025, the INR (along with the Indonesian rupiah) has not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MEANWHILE- India likely grew 7.3% in the fiscal second quarter<\/strong> (July\u2013September), according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/india\/indias-economy-likely-grew-73-julyseptember-quarter-2025-11-25\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters poll<\/a> of economists. Public spending and rural demand are doing the heavy lifting while private investment remains soft. The official growth figure for 1Q was 7.8%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Watch this space:<\/strong> Official GDP data is due out this coming Friday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a><strong> #2- <\/strong><strong>India<\/strong><strong> Inc saw steady growth momentum in 2Q FY 2025-26, with <\/strong><strong>aggregate sales of listed non-financial companies rising 8% y-o-y<\/strong>, supported by stronger performance in manufacturing and services, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbi.org.in\/Scripts\/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=61676\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reserve Bank of India (RBI)<\/a>. The central bank\u2019s quarterly dataset covering nearly 3.1k firms shows that manufacturing, IT, and non-IT services all posted y-o-y gains, driven by a pickup in domestic demand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BY THE NUMBERS \u2014 2Q snapshot:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Operating income improved across major sectors.<\/strong> Manufacturing firms posted 10.6% y-o-y operating-income growth, while IT companies recorded 7.7%. Non-IT services saw a softer rise of 6.5% due to higher cost pressures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aggregate sales grew 8% y-o-y <\/strong>for non-government, non-financial companies. Manufacturing revenue grew 8.5%, IT services 7.8%, and non-IT services 10.6%, reflecting resilient domestic demand. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Input and staff costs increased<\/strong>, rising 9.2% for manufacturers, 6% for IT companies, and 8.9% for non-IT service providers. Manufacturers saw a 9% y-o-y uptick in raw materials expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#3-<\/strong> <strong>India<\/strong><strong> and the European Union are poised to conclude a <\/strong><strong>long-discussed trade agreement at a summit in New Delhi on 27 January<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptinews.com\/story\/business\/india-eu-set-to-firm-up-fta-defence-pact-strategic-agenda-at-summit-on-jan-27\/3127838\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Press Trust of India<\/a> reports, citing what it said were diplomatic officials. The two sides will also ink a defense framework and a new strategic agenda.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Driving the agenda:<\/strong> Both sides are looking for supply-chain predictability amid tariff-driven trade disruptions and a more volatile global environment. Brussels sees India as a critical partner for global governance at a time when the US is increasingly inward-focused. With the EU\u2019s goods trade with India already at USD 134 bn in 2023, the FTA is expected to significantly expand bilateral trade flows. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MEANWHILE- India and Canada earlier this week <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/americas\/canada-india-agree-restart-trade-talks-says-indian-government-2025-11-23\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">kicked off talks<\/a><\/strong><strong> on a comprehensive <\/strong><strong>economic partnership. <\/strong>The previous Canadian government put trade talks on pause in 2023 as it launched an investigation into the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist. India has denied involvement. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4-<\/strong> <strong>The<\/strong><strong> International Monetary Fund (IMF) looks set to declare that New Delhi has its <\/strong><strong>thumb on the FX scale<\/strong>, changing its classification of India\u2019s exchange-rate regime in a report due out today, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/economy\/news\/imf-likely-to-alter-classification-of-india-s-exchange-rate-regime-125112500255_1.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Standard<\/a> reports. The fund is expected to find that India\u2019s currency management shows elements of a crawling-peg system. The INR weakened about 4% against the USD this year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Reserve Bank of India has pushed back against the IMF\u2019s assessment<\/strong>, arguing that the central bank\u2019s interventions are aimed at limiting volatility rather than fixing the INR against the USD. The IMF classified India\u2019s exchange-rate regime as a \u201cstabilized arrangement\u201d in its 2023 report and maintained it in 2024. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>#5- Bharati Airtel subsidiary to see UAE listing:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtel.africa\/mobile-money\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Airtel Money<\/a>, the mobile unit of London- and Lagos-listed telecom player <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtel.africa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Airtel Africa<\/a>, has gotten a regulatory waiver from the UAE\u2019s Securities and Commodities Authority to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/capital-markets\/equities\/uae-aims-to-go-international-with-airtel-money-ipo-ifr-jso4dnpi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">pursue a listing in the Emirates<\/a>. Indian telecom giant <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtel.in\/about-bharti\/about-bharti-airtel\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bharti Airtel<\/a> owns a majority stake in Airtel Africa. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The IPO could fetch around USD 1 bn in proceeds as Airtel Money seeks a USD 4 bn <\/strong><strong>valuation<\/strong> in a transaction that could happen as early as 1H 2026. It would mark the UAE\u2019s first African equity listing as the Emirates looks to attract foreign issuers. Airtel Money had also been <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/72aa2802-cc36-4dd2-b3c8-4f814e6922a2\/this-morning:-sobha-realty-on-roadshow-for-maiden-green-sukuk-%2B%253cmark%253e-airtel%253c%2Fmark%253e-africa-mulls-uae-as-listing-venue-for%253cmark%253e-airtel%253c%2Fmark%253e-money\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">weighing London and other European exchanges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Bankers say the IPO will likely hinge on landing a heavyweight Emirati cornerstone <\/strong><strong>investor<\/strong>, which would determine whether the stock lands on the DFM or ADX. Domestic UAE demand for the offer is expected to be thin given Airtel\u2019s lack of UAE ties, despite some minority shareholders being based out of Abu Dhabi. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Airtel Money is a cash machine:<\/strong> It booked USD 623 mn in revenues in 1H 2025 with a nearly 52% EBITDA margin.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>Airtel Money started meeting bankers in September but has so-far counts only Citi as mandated global coordinator.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/egypt\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">YOU\u2019RE READING EnterpriseAM MENA <> India, your c-suite briefing on the movement of trade, investment, people, and ideas along one of the world\u2019s most exciting corridors. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am UAE, we dive deep into the business, finance, economy, and policy headlines and trendlines that will move markets and set the tone for your day. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Were you forwarded this briefing? <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sub.ent.news\/mena-india\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap or click here to sign up without charge for your own<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sub.ent.news\/mena-india\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">own copy.<\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINTS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>India<\/strong><strong> is now among the world\u2019s top three quick-commerce markets<\/strong>, behind China and the US, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/economy\/news\/india-breaks-into-global-quick-commerce-top-3-behind-only-china-and-us-125112300495_1.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Standard<\/a> reports, citing projections from Statista. Revenues in India\u2019s quick-commerce sector are expected to double to USD 11 bn by 2030 as user numbers rise and platforms expand into more cities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>By the numbers: <\/strong>India is forecast to post a 15.5% CAGR between 2025 and 2030, outpacing China at 7.9% and the US at 6.72%, making it the fastest-growing among the top three markets. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> HAPPENING TODAY- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Bengaluru is hosting the Global Capabilities Centre Conclave<\/strong> at Sheraton Whitefield. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> MARKET WATCH- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More Murban is heading to India as refineries scramble to replace Russian barrels.<\/strong> State-run MRPL and HPCL have <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/ioc-seeks-24-million-barrels-oil-americas-january-march-2026-document-shows-2025-10-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">together booked mns of barrels<\/a> of Abu Dhabi\u2019s Murban crude for December \/ January loading to plug supply gaps.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tighter bank scrutiny and looming EU sanctions<\/strong> are forcing the shift, with India\u2019s Russian crude imports on track to hit a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/indias-russian-oil-binge-end-december-sanctions-bite-sources-say-2025-11-25\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">three-year low<\/a> of 600\u2013650k bbl per day in December.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Middle East producers are capturing the spillover<\/strong>, with MRPL also securing Basra Medium to diversify its intake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> THE BIG STORY ABROAD-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>US markets extended their rally yesterday<\/strong> as traders figured new US economic data \u2014 including soft retail sales and lower consumer confidence in September \u2014 strengthened the case for a third rate cut next month. The Dow closed up 1.43%, while the S&P 500 was up 0.91%. Meanwhile, Nasdaq\u2019s gains were limited to 0.67% on a 2.6% decline in Nvidia over Google competition fears. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/us-futures-ease-with-investors-focus-data-alphabet-shines-2025-11-25\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/62539bfd-1b5b-4cde-af0e-a210e6a3d79a\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/markets\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN GEOPOLITICS- <\/strong>A-US backed peace framework won Ukraine\u2019s support after a few days of intense negotiations, with \u201conly a few remaining points of disagreement,\u201d according to US President Donald Trump. The amended proposal is unlikely to appeal to Moscow, which appears unlikely to compromise on its goal of solidifying territorial gains. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/world\/live-news\/russia-ukraine-us-peace-plan-trump-11-25-25\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/europe\/us-holds-secret-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-abu-dhabi-ft-reports-2025-11-25\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/11\/25\/ukraine-russia-peace-trump-abu-dhabi.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Also worth knowing about <\/strong>on this late-fall morning:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trump\u2019s Genesis Mission <\/strong>will build a digital platform to concentrate scientific data and pave the way for using AI in engineering, energy and national security. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/genesis-mission-trump-ai-25acaea44113c2b60111e8b142344737\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>An Ethiopian volcano eruption<\/strong> sent ashes all the way to New Delhi. 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The government is looking to make it easier to do business and to attract foreign investment to key sectors. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s on the table?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amendments to the ins. laws<\/strong> to eliminate the 74% foreign-investment cap and allow 100% FDI. The bill is intended to deepen ins. uptake and improve ease of doing business in the sector through simplified rules.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Changes to the insolvency and bankruptcy code<\/strong> aim to speed cases through the system; strengthen creditor rights; streamline cross-border and group insolvencies; and promote out-of-court settlements. The amendment has been referred to a select committee for detailed examination before passage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creation of a new securities markets code<\/strong> to consolidate multiple capital-market laws. The unified code is designed to remove overlaps across existing statutes and simplify regulatory compliance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>And an updated atomic energy law <\/strong>that would allow private participation in nuclear power and address supplier liability issues. The bill is listed for introduction and passage to modernize the framework governing India\u2019s civil nuclear energy program. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Amendment to national highways law<\/strong> to accelerate and enhance the transparency of land acquisition for national highway projects. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Amendments to corporate laws<\/strong> including the Companies Act and the LLP Act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Macroeconomic backdrop:<\/strong> The reform push follows a September GST overhaul aimed at strengthening domestic demand, as well as the rollout last week of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\/news\/edition\/mena-india\/c77b097a-d728-4b23-ac4b-a375264fc437\/big-business-likes-labor-reforms-%25e2%2580%2594-but-smes-will-be-squeezed-new-data-privacy-act\/d8356a4e-d2ba-46c0-b339-d018af312fa5\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">new labor laws<\/a> that expand hiring flexibility, tighten workplace safety rules, and broaden social-security coverage. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Trade environment: <\/strong>India is also navigating the impact of the 50% US tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump. The recent policy moves are part of the government\u2019s effort to help the economy absorb the effect of these duties.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The timeline: <\/strong>Parliament will meet from 1-19 December, during which the government is expected to prioritize the ins., insolvency, atomic-energy, and securities-market bills as part of its wider reform push.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Our take: <\/strong>The long-delayed labor code rollout suggests that the Modi government may now feel politically secure enough to advance business-friendly reforms following its stronger-than-expected performance in recent state elections. 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The rules bring the IT industry, employing some 5.8 mn people, under the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Code for the first time, which in turn will tighten norms on working hours, overtime, terminations, and welfare.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Pressure on margins<\/strong><strong> will intensify amid compliance reset: <\/strong>Large firms such as Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, and HCLTech will need to revisit contracts, compensation structures, and staffing models, even as they have delayed pay hikes to protect margins under a volatile demand environment shaped by artificial intelligence. The mandated 50% minimum basic pay will reduce take-home salaries but lift retirals, further raising employer costs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Companies are already anticipating d<\/strong><strong>ouble-digit cost<\/strong><strong> increases<\/strong><strong> due to the new <\/strong><strong>Digital <\/strong><strong>Personal Data Protection Rules<\/strong> \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\/news\/story\/195a8240-07da-48a4-a5bf-1efaa8af619e\/enterprise-explains:-new-data-privacy-law-will-increase-compliance-and-operational-costs-for-businesses\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">see our coverage here<\/a> \u2014 which will primarily impact big tech firms such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra. The new obligations, alongside rising compliance expenses under India\u2019s data protection rules, are likely to be passed on to clients, adding near-term pricing pressure for a sector already grappling with weak top line growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BACKGROUND- <\/strong>The law reform consolidates 29 existing laws into four new comprehensive codes, fundamentally redefining key employment terms. Notably, the definition of \u201cemployee\u201d is broadened to include all staff, while the term \u201cworker\u201d is now limited to those earning a maximum of INR 18k per month and engaged in manual, technical, clerical, or supervisory duties. This overhaul will cause major shifts across critical areas such as overtime rules, retrenchment processes, leave encashment, the treatment of contract labor, and dispute resolution mechanisms, per an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ey.com\/content\/dam\/ey-unified-site\/ey-com\/en-in\/alerts-hub\/2025\/11\/new-labour-codes-implemented-across-the-country-effective-21-november-2025.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ernst & Young report<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/tag\/it\/\">IT<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/tag\/labor\/\">Labor<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/tag\/policy\/\">Policy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/tag\/tech\/\">TECH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"85190\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"85190\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">REAL ESTATE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/2025\/11\/26\/sunteck-realty-makes-uae-debut-with-usd-1-2-bn-downtown-dubai-project\/\">\r\n                            Sunteck Realty to enter Dubai with INR 100 bn luxury project                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/2025\/11\/26\/sunteck-realty-makes-uae-debut-with-usd-1-2-bn-downtown-dubai-project\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The project will be built on a 2.5-acre site and will include two towers offering luxury units and branded residences, with a launch targeted for 2026. It\u2019s being built by recently-incorporated subsidiary <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suntekinternational.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunteck International<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s part of a deeper push: <\/strong>Sunteck International is also building a broader UAE portfolio, with planned projects worth more than INR 350 bn (USD 4.2 bn) over the next three years, the daily reports. The company is partnering with Dubai-based <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/masrealestate.biz\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">MAS Real Estate<\/a> for its initial developments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>Indian real estate firms have stepped up expansion in Dubai as demand for premium housing remains strong. Groups such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiranandani.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Hiranandani<\/a>, which developed the 23 Marina tower, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casagrand.co.in\/?srsltid=AfmBOopmbVwOl21yNm_UaUSExbOkHk06pgxijlzf4zuFRJRBmrJURjIK\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Casagrand<\/a>, which entered the Dubai market in 2025, have been adding projects in the Emirates. Dubai-headquartered <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=L&pf=1&ai=DChsSEwiE2ejd7IyRAxUfjykDHVnBLXUYACICCAEQABoCdGI&co=1&ase=2&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxJXJBhD_ARIsAH_JGjgPkoNxnla3-WyCuR8PV2GU74OkouHEPY18dBckHj1BW-5cWZco79saAuZmEALw_wcB&ei=K2QlaabgG77hseMP7ZuNwQM&cid=CAASZuRoc25pwxQnIeSZJf2IhnKBT61UE8qcZAvbkc2kmSWW-L_d_k3fk535T8jeniBzrxeDwqy-ME96VO-r-whTmTBIBxJ2K96HYFqWeyUAdzirxR556jot2ciJCZ-O1frdP5w6AAMBPw&cce=2&category=acrcp_v1_32&sig=AOD64_1j5r5xdmRiQLkswl3EPRcwRrHVfA&q&sqi=2&nis=4&adurl=https:\/\/sobharealty.com\/properties-in-dubai\/?utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dpaid-Search%26utm_campaign%3DPA_GO_LF_IH_SR_BRAND_WC_AE_04042025%26utm_cid%3Dna%26utm_campaign_id%3D22414128434%26utm_adgroup_id%3D178182195352%26utm_adid%3D780281010403%26utm_term%3Dsobha%2520realty%26utm_matchtype%3De%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D22414128434%26gbraid%3D0AAAAAC_vH1OOPg1PcEtVFuObqhOreM-97%26gclid%3DCj0KCQiAxJXJBhD_ARIsAH_JGjgPkoNxnla3-WyCuR8PV2GU74OkouHEPY18dBckHj1BW-5cWZco79saAuZmEALw_wcB&ved=2ahUKEwjmoeDd7IyRAxW-cGwGHe1NIzgQ0Qx6BAgWEAE\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sobha Realty<\/a>, founded by India-born PNC Menon, also continues to build its development pipeline.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Indians are helping prop-up Dubai\u2019s housing market: <\/strong>Dubai\u2019s housing market has been seeing record activity, with around 169k property transactions in 2024 worth AED 367 bn, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knightfrank.ae\/research\/reports\/destination-series\/destination-dubai?utm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Knight Frank\u2019s Destination Dubai 2025 analysis<\/a>. 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AGEL also counts Gulf investors among its shareholders, including the Qatar Investment Authority (2.7%) and Abu Dhabi\u2019s International Holding Company, which invested USD 2 bn across AGEL and two other Adani Group companies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s on the block?<\/strong> TotalEnergies holds nearly 19% in AGEL through two subsidiaries \u2014 15.58% via TotalEnergies Renewables Indian Ocean and 3.41% through TotalEnergies Solar Wind Indian Ocean. The company acquired its AGEL stake in 2021 for USD 2.5 bn, and the holding is now valued at close to USD 8 bn, the news outlet added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Strategic signals: <\/strong>TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne signalled in September that the company may be open to reducing its stake in AGEL. The firm has been evaluating its position as part of an internal review of its renewable assets in India to reduce its debt burden, the news outlet added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Partnership continues: <\/strong>Last year, the two companies formed a joint venture overseeing 1.15 GW of solar capacity, backed by an INR 39.6 bn (USD 444 mn) commitment from TotalEnergies. They also jointly operate a gas venture launched in 2018, where each partner holds 37.4%, including interests in Dhamra LNG Port in Odisha.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/tag\/adani-green-energy\/\">Adani Green Energy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/tag\/ma\/\">M&amp;A<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/tag\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A Watch<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/tag\/total-energies\/\">Total Energies<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"85194\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"85194\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">IPO WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/2025\/11\/26\/sembcorp-revives-india-ipo-plans-fractal-analytics-gets-regulatory-nod-for-is-listing\/\">\r\n                            Sembcorp green infra preps Mumbai listing                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/2025\/11\/26\/sembcorp-revives-india-ipo-plans-fractal-analytics-gets-regulatory-nod-for-is-listing\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The IPO, expected within eight to nine months, is the firm\u2019s second attempt at listing after withdrawing a draft prospectus in 2019. India\u2019s buoyant markets, which have raised over USD 16 bn (INR 1.4 tn) so far in 2025, underpin the timing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Strategic exit, M&A: <\/strong>Sembcorp Green Infra operates wind, solar, and storage assets alongside rivals Adani Green. The firm exited thermal power in 2023 via a USD 1.5 bn sale to Tanweer Infrastructure and expanded its clean-energy base, including a USD 188 mn solar acquisition from ReNew Power in October, as per <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/climate-energy\/sembcorp-acquire-indias-renew-solar-unit-boost-renewables-portfolio-2025-10-08\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s next? <\/strong>Bank discussions are in the preliminary stage and the offer size is still under evaluation. A successful float would give Sembcorp capital to accelerate its India renewables build-out, where policy tailwinds and rising storage demand continue to attract global investors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Gulf capital has become increasingly influential in India\u2019s renewables cycle, as sovereign wealth funds and state-backed energy companies build long-term positions in green assets \u2014 think <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\/news\/story\/723a5498-9d72-4808-ac33-7de22ed26674\/adia-is-backing-solar-outfit%253cmark%253e-emmvee%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599s-usd-327-mn-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Emmvee\u2019s<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\/news\/story\/723a5498-9d72-4808-ac33-7de22ed26674\/adia-is-backing-solar-outfit%253cmark%253e-emmvee%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599s-usd-327-mn-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">recent<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\/news\/story\/723a5498-9d72-4808-ac33-7de22ed26674\/adia-is-backing-solar-outfit%253cmark%253e-emmvee%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599s-usd-327-mn-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\/news\/story\/723a5498-9d72-4808-ac33-7de22ed26674\/adia-is-backing-solar-outfit%253cmark%253e-emmvee%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599s-usd-327-mn-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Adia-backed<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\/news\/story\/723a5498-9d72-4808-ac33-7de22ed26674\/adia-is-backing-solar-outfit%253cmark%253e-emmvee%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599s-usd-327-mn-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">IPO<\/a> or the Masdar-led consortium's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\/news\/story\/877f7e88-5303-4c0a-9e50-0d4bc0cbf9aa\/masdar-led-consortium-raises-offer-to-take-india%25e2%2580%2599s-renew-energy-global-private\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">plans to take Renew private<\/a>. Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Mubadala, and Saudi Aramco have each evaluated or deployed capital across India\u2019s solar, wind, green hydrogen, and grid-infrastructure platforms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Also in the IPO pipeline...<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Market regulator <\/strong><strong>Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)<\/strong><strong> has cleared the listing <\/strong><strong>of <\/strong><strong>global enterprise<\/strong><strong> AI firm <\/strong><strong>Fractal Analytics<\/strong>, which aims to raise INR 49 bn (USD 554 mn), including a INR 12.8 bn fresh issue and INR 36.2 bn mn in investor sales. Backed by TPG, Apax and Gaja Capital, this will be India\u2019s first <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\/news\/story\/cf3e3ad0-c930-4ccd-91b6-6231b2e23a64\/%253cmark%253efractal%253c%2Fmark%253e-analytics-plans-india%25e2%2580%2599s-first-ai-listing\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">pure-play AI unicorn\u2019s offering<\/a> which will use proceeds for debt repayment, new offices, R&D, sales and acquisitions. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The Indian regulator has also approved the IPO of Bengaluru-based SaaS firm <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amagi.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Amagi<\/a><\/strong> Media Labs, comprising a INR 10.2 bn fresh issue and 1.7 bn in an offer for sale, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sebi.gov.in\/filings\/public-issues\/jul-2025\/amagi-media-labs-limited_95739.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">regulatory filing<\/a>. The cloud-media SaaS company will channel INR 6.6 bn into tech and cloud infrastructure, with the remainder for acquisitions and corporate purposes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/smtpl.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sahajanand Medical Technologies<\/a><\/strong><strong> (SMT)<\/strong><strong>, a cardiovascular devices company, <\/strong><strong>received <\/strong><strong>approval for its <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sebi.gov.in\/filings\/public-issues\/jul-2025\/sahajanand-medical-technologies-limited_95741.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">offering<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a pure offer for sale worth INR 27.6 mn, held by promoters and investors, including Samara Capital and Kotak pre-IPO Opportunities Fund. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- Bengaluru-based contract manufacturer <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zetwerk.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Zetwerk<\/a><\/strong><strong> is also accelerating plans for an IPO<\/strong> to raise up to USD 750 mn and intends to file a draft proposal to regulators early next year, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-11-25\/india-s-zetwerk-plans-750-million-ipo-hires-six-banks?srnd=phx-india-v2\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/tag\/ipo\/\">IPO<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/tag\/ipo-watch\/\">IPO WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/tag\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"85196\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"85196\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/2025\/11\/26\/enbd-rbl-bank-meet-in-mumbai-to-shape-post-investment-plan\/\">\r\n                            RBL Bank, Emirates NBD hold first strategy meet after stake purchase                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/2025\/11\/26\/enbd-rbl-bank-meet-in-mumbai-to-shape-post-investment-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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This follows a move by ENBD to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/879631e5-d1d0-41e2-8f32-53f3942aa99c\/%253c%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emark%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eenbd%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253c%2F%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emark%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emoves%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eto%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eacquire%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emajority%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253estake%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ein%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eindia%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253es%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253c%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emark%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253erbl%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253c%2F%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emark%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253e%253c%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emark%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ebank%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253c%2F%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emark%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquire<\/a> a controlling stake in the private-sector Indian lender.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The transaction: <\/strong>ENBD will execute the transaction through an investment of about INR 26.85 bn (USD 3 bn) via a preferential issue of up to 60% in RBL Bank. In line with India\u2019s regulations, the Dubai lender will also launch a mandatory open offer for an additional 26% from existing shareholders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s next? <\/strong>Discussions focused on early-stage planning for the post-investment phase, though a detailed roadmap will depend on approval timelines and the outcome of the upcoming open offer. The capital infusion is expected to strengthen RBL Bank\u2019s balance sheet and support its medium-term growth strategy once regulatory approvals are secured. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BACKGROUND: <\/strong>Emirates NBD\u2019s open offer for public shareholders will run from 12-26 December at an offer price of INR 280 per share. The RBL\u2019s board had <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\/news\/story\/a2137f89-7038-4043-a761-1ddb7b360e6b\/emirates-nbd%25e2%2580%2599s-open-offer-for%253cmark%253e-rbl%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-bank%253c%2Fmark%253e-in-december.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier<\/a> cleared a plan for Emirates NBD to acquire 51-74% of RBL through the USD 3 bn preferential issue, with the final stake dependent on open-offer subscription levels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ENBD\u2019s CEO speaks on the deal- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ENBD\u2019s Group CEO Shayne Nelson in an interview with <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/industry\/banking\/finance\/banking\/rbis-openness-to-a-well-capitalized-well-governed-foreign-bank-taking-majority-in-rbl-reflects-confidence-shayne-nelson-group-ceo-emirates-nbd\/amp_articleshow\/125572741.cms\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Economic Times<\/a><\/strong> <strong> outlined the strategic<\/strong> rationale for the bank\u2019s USD 3bn push into India, citing the country\u2019s need for substantial capital expansion as the country is projected to become a USD 7 tn economy by 2030. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Key takeaways: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nelson sees the RBI\u2019s openness to a foreign bank taking a majority stake<\/strong> as a reflection of India's confidence in its financial sector and crucial for attracting this strategic investment despite a <strong>26% voting cap<\/strong> on foreign investors <\/li>\n<li><strong>Nelson suggests that removing that voting cap<\/strong> would further boost confidence and capital inflows to the sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ENBD sees a universal banking model for RBL<\/strong> focusing on wealth management, expanding corporate banking using global relationships, and leveraging the strong NRI corridor between India and the GCC, which accounts for 50% of NRI flows to India. ENBD already has a significant Indian customer base globally, he added.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ENBD\u2019s USD 3bn investment will significantly boost RBL\u2019s capital<\/strong> from the current USD 1.8 bn to support a lending book of up USD 25 bn. 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While the company has not disclosed product details, Ajnihat Alnajah\u2019s local networks are expected to support market access as RNIT AI targets enterprise and government clients across Saudi Arabia and neighboring Gulf states. The GCC, particularly Saudi Arabia, has emerged as a major AI investment hub, giving Indian tech firms a growing runway for cross-border partnerships. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">TECH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Bengaluru<\/strong><strong>-based <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudsek.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CloudSEK<\/a><\/strong><strong> has inked a USD 3 mn strategic tie-up with the <\/strong><strong>UAE\u2019s<\/strong> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/seedgroup.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Seed<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/seedgroup.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Group<\/a><\/strong> to strengthen the UAE\u2019s cyber-risk infrastructure, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/cloudsek-becomes-first-active-indian-cybersecurity-firm-to-partner-with-seed-group-drevv1a8\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. CloudSEK\u2019s AI-driven threat-intelligence platform, used for external-surface monitoring, brand protection, and supply-chain security, will be offered to GCC clients amid rising regional cyberattacks. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">REAL ESTATE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE<\/strong><strong>-based <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6692f973-06bd-446d-80da-c290337f6ea6\/edge-group-to-invest-usd-200-mn-in-jv-with-us-defense-tech-firm-anduril-to-co-develop-drones-in-the-uae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Damac Group<\/a><\/strong><strong> has launched its new global services arm, Damac Shared <\/strong><strong>Services India<\/strong>, and opened a global capability center in Noida as part of a wider India expansion, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/commercial\/uae-based-damac-group-opens-new-gcc-in-noida-plans-second-in-pune\/125554269\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Economic Times<\/a> writes. The Noida center will scale to more than 250 employees, with a second center planned in Pune by 2026 with over 100 staff. Damac aims to build \u201chigh-performing teams\u201d in India to support its global operations and services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">TELECOM-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>US<\/strong><strong> tech giants push back against Indian telcos:<\/strong> Apple, Amazon, Cisco, Meta, HP, and Intel have jointly opposed Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea\u2019s demand to earmark the 6 GHz band for mobile services, urging India\u2019s telecom regulator to reserve the entire band for Wi-Fi instead, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptinews.com\/story\/business\/us-tech-majors-apple-amazon-cisco-meta-jointly-oppose-indian-telcos-on-6-ghz-band-spectrum\/3124756\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Press Trust of India<\/a> reports. The companies argued that the 6 GHz ecosystem is not technically or commercially ready for mobile use.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">AI-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Google<\/strong><strong> and venture-capital firm <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accel.ai\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Accel<\/a><\/strong><strong> are launching their first joint investment program <\/strong><strong>in India<\/strong>, with plans to co-invest in at least 10 early-stage AI startups, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/india\/google-accel-partner-back-indian-ai-startups-2025-11-25\/?openNewsAssistant=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. The two firms will invest up to INR 167 mn (USD 2 mn) per startup, targeting founders building AI products in entertainment, creativity, workplace tools, and coding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Google is planning to invest INR 1.25 tn (USD 15 bn) over the next five years to build an AI data center in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, its largest India investment to date. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">AVIATION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Tata<\/strong><strong> Group-backed Air India will push through a significant service and fleet upgrade in <\/strong><strong>2026<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/economy\/logistics\/air-india-plans-major-fleet-services-upgrade-in-2026-says-ceo\/article70317300.ece\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Hindu Businessline<\/a> reports, quoting CEO Campbell Wilson. The upgrade follows the refurbishment of 81% of the airline\u2019s A320 narrow-body fleet. The wider transformation, focused on the Boeing 787s, will see the first fully refurbished 787-8s come in by February 2026. Two-thirds of the fleet will be modernized by end-2026 and the rest by mid-2027.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Service revamp: <\/strong>The airline is adding improved inflight entertainment, enhanced Wi-Fi, expanded premium economy, and refreshed F&B offerings, alongside new lounges in Delhi and upgrades in San Francisco and New York. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">FINANCE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Citigroup\u2019s<\/strong><strong> India unit has more than doubled its asset-backed securities portfolio to <\/strong><strong>nearly USD 1 bn over two years<\/strong> \u2014 hitting its internal target ahead of schedule \u2014 as it steps up purchases of pass-through certificates to increase market liquidity, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-11-24\/citi-india-nears-1-billion-book-of-asset-backed-securities\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. The bank expects more growth in 2026 amid a surge in securitization driven by non-bank lenders and rising demand from banks and mutual funds, CEO K. Balasubramanian told the business information service<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">LOGISTICS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A joint venture between Indian warehouse developer IndoSpace and the Canada Pension <\/strong><strong>Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has acquired six industrial and logistics parks <\/strong>for INR 30 bn (USD 336.26 mn), <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/india\/canadas-cppib-indospace-acquire-six-logistics-parks-worth-336-million-2025-11-25\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. 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Looking ahead, the global economy faces a set of intertwined challenges \u2014 from shifting trade dynamics to the uncertain path of AI investment and fiscal policy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Trade tensions are entering a new phase:<\/strong> After a year dominated by tariff hikes, the focus in 2026 is shifting toward their long-term ripple effects. The US economy is likely to remain relatively insulated, supported by strong household spending and looser fiscal policy. But higher tariffs are expected to weigh on imports, limiting the extent to which US demand can lift global trade. China, on the other hand, is doubling down on manufacturing-led growth and boosting exports even under heavy tariff pressure \u2014 a trend that\u2019s driving down global prices and increasing competition in advanced economies. As Chinese exporters move further up the value chain, deflationary pressures are set to hit manufacturers in Europe and North Asia hardest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AI could either steady or shake global growth: <\/strong>AI investment has been one of the biggest drivers of growth over the past year, cushioning the US economy and fueling demand across Asia\u2019s semiconductor and tech sectors. But 2026 could be more volatile, as analysts see room for another surge in AI-related capital spending that could push US GDP growth as high as 3%, compared to a baseline forecast of 2.3%. Still, the boom is entering a riskier phase as financing shifts from banknotes to debt. A sudden correction could slow the US growth to below 1%, with global spillovers to follow.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Fiscal policy takes center stage: <\/strong>While interest rate cuts will continue at a measured pace, they\u2019re unlikely to have a major impact on global growth in 2026. Fiscal policy, not monetary easing, will be the key driver. Despite concerns about debt sustainability in the US, UK, and parts of Europe, governments are expected to keep spending relatively loose, with a slightly positive global fiscal impulse led by China. The bigger risk is not tightening, but rather fiscal expansion \u2014 particularly if major economies opt to support growth through higher spending.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Global GDP growth is expected to remain around 2.7% next year <\/strong>\u2014 steady overall but uneven across regions. The US is set to remain the outlier, supported by fiscal spending and AI investment. China\u2019s growth is expected to stabilize, though at the cost of intensifying competition for manufacturers elsewhere. Europe and Japan will continue to lag as long-term structural challenges persist. Behind the stable headline numbers, 2026 will see deeper global imbalances and different paths for major economies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MARKETS THIS MORNING- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Asian markets are firmly in the green this morning <\/strong>with indices riding the tech-driven rally on Wall Street. Japan\u2019s Nikkei is leading gains, up 2.0%, with the Kospi trailing behind, up 1.9%. The Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng are looking at more modest gains.<\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>ADX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9,761<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.1% (YTD: +3.6%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>DFM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,823<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.1% (YTD: +12.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Tadawul <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">10,687<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-1.5% (YTD: -11.2%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EGX30 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">39,903<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.5% (YTD: +34.2%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Boursa Kuwait<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">8,257<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.3% (YTD: +19.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>QSE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">10,607<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.9% (YTD: +0.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&P 500 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">6,766<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.9% (YTD: +15.0%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>FTSE 100 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9,610<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.8% (YTD: +17.6%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Euro Stoxx 50 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,574<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.8% (YTD: +13.9%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Brent crude <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 62.48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-1.4%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Natural gas (Nymex) <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 4.48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Gold <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 4,171<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>BTC <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 87,366<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-1.1% (YTD: -6.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE OPENING BELL-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The S&P BSE Sensex opened in Green <\/strong>reaching 85,161 in early trading, up 0.68%. The index is up 8.48% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Over on the NIFTY 50, the index also opened in Green <\/strong>reaching 26,076 in the morning, up 0.7%. 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Husain Museum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> in Education City, Doha.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">DECEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-7 December (Wednesday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engimach.com\/\" style=\"\">ENGIMACH Automation & Manufacturing Technology Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Helipad Exhibition Centre (Gandhinagar), Gujarat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11 December (Thursday), <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ficci.in\/event_details\/28032507259215\" style=\"\">FICCI Commercial Real Estate Conclave<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Taj MG Road, Bengaluru.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in December:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Russian President Vladimir Putin\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/president-putin-looks-forward-to-india-visit-praises-pm-modi-and-bilateral-ties\/\" style=\"\">India Visit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (Details yet to be announced).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JANUARY <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mea.gov.in\/bilateral-documents.htm?dtl%2F40169%2FBRICS_Joint_Media_Statement_September_26_2025\" style=\"\">18th BRICS Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, India (Details yet to be announced).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-20 January (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeindia.com\/tradeshows\/145470\/international-crop-science-conference-exhibition-2026.html\" style=\"\">International Crop Science Conference and Exhibition 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Le Meridien Conference Centre, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-30 January (Tuesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/indiaenergyweek.com\/event\/2026\/_home\" style=\"\">India Energy Week 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, ONGC Advanced Training Institute, Goa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 January-1 February (Friday-Sunday):<\/span><span style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indiaagriexpo.com\/\" style=\"\"><\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indiaagriexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">India Agri Expo 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Ludhiana Exhibition Centre, Punjab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">31 January (Saturday): Commencement of Budget Session 2026, Parliament of India, New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">FEBRUARY<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1 February (Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dea.gov.in\/files\/announcements_documents\/Budget_Circular202627.pdf\" style=\"\">Union Budget 2026-27<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Parliament of India, New Delhi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-6 February (Tuesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indembassydili.gov.in\/section\/upcoming-events\/52nd-year-of-chemtech-world-expo-2026-3rd-6th-february-2026-bombay-exhibition-centre-goregaon-mumbai-india\/\" style=\"\">ChemTECH World Expo 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, JIO World Convention Centre, Mumbai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-20 February (Thursday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/impact.indiaai.gov.in\/home\/\" style=\"\">India - AI Impact Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> 2026, New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-20 February (Thursday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/impact.indiaai.gov.in\/\" style=\"\">India-AI Impact Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25 February (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wsds.teriin.org\/\" style=\"\">World Sustainable Development Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Taj Palace, New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MARCH<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12 March (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/b2b.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/entrepreneur-summit?ag=events_listing&utm_source=events_listing&utm_medium=eventListing\" style=\"\">ET Entrepreneur Summit & Awards 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Bengaluru.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-25 March (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indiasoft.org\/delegates-registration\/\" style=\"\">Indiasoft 2026: International IT Exhibition & Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, New Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">23-25 March (Monday-Wednesday): 11th Smart Cities Expo, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-25 March (Monday-Wednesday):<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;font-size:11.5pt;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plastiworld.org\/\" style=\"\">PLASTIWORLD India<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-size:11.5pt\"> 2026, Jio World <\/span><span>Convention<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:11.5pt;\"> Centre, Mumbai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in March 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Election Commission of India is expected to announce polling dates for elections in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and the union territory, Puducherry.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">APRIL<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29 April-2 May (Wednesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bharatbuildcon.com\/\" style=\"\">Bharat Buildcon 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-10 April (Tuesday-Friday), <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiarubberexpo.in\/\" style=\"\">India Rubber Expo 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, ITPO, Pragati Maidan, Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JUNE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-25 June (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/homelandsecurityexpo.in\/datesvenue.php#\" style=\"\">India Homeland Security Expo 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Signposted to happen sometime in 1H 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Signing of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/india-qatar-trade-deal-by-q3-next-year-piyush-goyal\/articleshow\/124350957.cms\" style=\"\">India-Qatar FTA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (Details yet to be announced).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">DECEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-11 December (Tuesday-Thursday), <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/expandnorthstar.com\/\" style=\"\">Expand North Star 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