The Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 has set the stage in Hyderabad, marking a significant moment for the state as it steps into a larger global investment arena. The summit aims to bring together industry leaders, international investors, and global representatives to explore projects and opportunities that can transform Telangana into a key international business hub. With preparations in full swing, the event is expected to highlight Telangana’s potential in sectors such as technology

Global funding dynamics are shifting dramatically as artificial-intelligence (AI) startups gobble up a growing share of venture-capital (VC) investments. According to recent data, AI-related companies accounted for over half of all VC funding in early 2025, marking a major turning point in the tech investment landscape. The Numbers Tell the Story

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, has once again proven his adeptness at securing investments for the state. Following his annual participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the results of his networking efforts are already becoming evident. One of the most notable outcomes of his 2025 Davos visit is the $1 billion investment secured from Maersk's subsidiary, APM Terminals, which will significantly boost the state&rsquo

European bank stocks are enjoying a notable upswing, with both Barclays and Deutsche Bank shares reaching their highest levels in over a decade. This rally is being fueled by a combination of easing geopolitical tensions, signs of improving global trade relations—particularly between the United States and China—and robust first-quarter earnings, especially from investment banking divisions. Barclays, one of the UK’s leading financial institutions, has seen its

Veteran emerging markets investor Mark Mobius has shifted nearly all of his investments into cash, citing ongoing global trade tensions and market uncertainty. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Mobius said that he currently has around 95% of his funds in cash, declaring that “cash is king” as the global economy navigates unstable trade dynamics. Mobius, who has over three decades of experience investing across developing markets and co-founded Mobius Capital P

  India's organic food exports have witnessed a significant surge, registering a 35% increase to reach $665.96 million (approximately ₹5,700 crore) in the financial year ending March 31, 2025. This growth underscores the rising global demand for Indian organic products and the country's expanding footprint in the organic food sector. In terms of volume, exports grew by 41%, totaling 0.37 million tonnes in 2024-25, up from 0.26 million tonnes in the previous fiscal year. The

This month, the announcement of sweeping 25% tariffs on cars “not made in the U.S.” has sent ripples through the global automotive industry, especially affecting Asian car manufacturers. U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision has put significant pressure on automakers ahead of the implementation of the new duties, which are set to take effect later this week. The move has particularly shaken Japanese and South Korean carmakers, many of whom rely heavily on the U.S. market. S

In a major immigration reform move, US President Donald Trump has proposed a new visa scheme that offers a 'gold card' residency permit to foreigners willing to invest $5 million in the United States. This initiative aims to attract “brilliant, hardworking, job-creating people” while generating significant government revenue to balance the federal budget. Described as “like the green car

The World Bank has advised India to lower import tariffs, ease regulatory restrictions, and simplify trade processes to enhance its global trade competitiveness and attract foreign investment. In a report released on Friday titled the Economic Memorandum on India, the World Bank highlighted that high trade costs caused by import tariffs on intermediate and capital goods, as well as non-tariff barriers, are limiting India's participation in global value chains (GVCs).The report emphasized

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy proudly announced that the state has secured approximately Rs 1.8 lakh crore in investments during his recent visit to the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. This marks a significant milestone for the state, with the Chief Minister emphasizing the importance of these investments in bolstering Telangana's economic growth. Taking a dig at the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Reddy refuted their claims

Nara Lokesh, the scion of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), is currently on an extended trip to the USA, where he is actively engaging with global tech giants to attract investments to Andhra Pradesh. One of the highlights of his visit occurred in Atlanta, where he unveiled a statue of the legendary Sr NTR, commissioned by the NRI TDP workers. The unveiling ceremony was a grand affair, marked by a unique spectacle of flower petals showered from a helicopter, adding a festive atmosphere

Elon Musk publicly criticized the UK government after reports surfaced that he had not been invited to an upcoming investment summit. Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his discontent, stating that the UK is releasing convicted pedophiles while imprisoning individuals for their social media comments. This response comes amid ongoing tensions in Britain following violent anti-immigration riots, where far-right groups targeted asylum seeker accommodations and mosques. The La