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“In a year marked by geopolitical volatility and shifting global trade dynamics, the 2026 Union Budget delivers strength exactly where India needs it. By deepening corporate bond markets, enhancing frameworks to attract long-term global capital, and initiating critical banking-sector reforms, it reinforces the financial and institutional foundations essential for sustained growth. Coupled with a declining […]

B. C. Tripathi, Operating Partner – Energy at Essar Group, offers his insights on India’s evolving energy landscape in his article published in Business India. India charts a credible pathway of how growth and decarbonisation can advance together, shaping the future energy landscape Today, India stands at the intersection of two critical national priorities: sustaining […]

Interview Transcript Welcome to Davos Diaries here on ETNOW and we’re here at the World Economic Forum in Davos in Switzerland. Let’s talk energy transition and more importantly, how Indian CEOs are actually sort of maneuvering their businesses and turning agile in this very fragmented world, in this world full of flux. And who better […]

A candid discussion on global trade disruption, manufacturing, energy transition, grounded in economic viability, the need for stronger R&D, why India remains a compelling investment destination, and Essar’s growth strategy across its core sectors. Audio Interview Transcript Siddharth Zarabi– Hello and welcome from the World Economic Forum here at Davos. I am Siddharth Zarabi and […]

Essar shares its perspective in CII’s India@Davos 2026 magazine on building scalable, future-ready ecosystems across energy, infrastructure, metals & mining, and technology & retail, aligned with India’s long-term growth and global demand trends. We are living through one of the most transformative decades in modern history.Technology is evolving at a pace the world has never […]

“The RBI’s rate cut to 5.25% reinforces confidence in India’s growth trajectory and strengthens sentiment across capital markets. With GDP now projected at 7.3% and liquidity-boosting measures announced, the policy creates a favourable environment for both domestic and foreign investors to deploy capital into India’s long-term growth sectors. Lower borrowing costs and macro stability will […]

“Amidst a major demand push by reduction in the GST rates, the RBI has adopted a cautious approach of holding the repo rate at 5.5 percent. It will also help navigate the global uncertainties and choppy waters.  With low inflation and steady policies, corporates can plan their finances carefully and invest wisely. While this stance […]

“The RBI’s decision to maintain the policy repo rate at 5.50% signals a confident but measured approach in navigating a still-uncertain global environment. The downward revision in CPI inflation to 3.1% reflects a welcome moderation in price pressures, creating a supportive backdrop for long-term capital planning. While external risks persist, particularly around trade negotiations and […]

A watershed moment in India–UK economic relations. The signing of the Free Trade Agreement under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji marks the beginning of a new era of strategic collaboration between the two nations. By lowering tariffs, easing market access, and deepening services and investment flows, this landmark deal unlocks immense […]

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) hosted a high-level seminar on “Legal and Regulatory Framework for India’s Energy Sector: Imperatives for Investment and Growth” on July 3, 2025, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event brought together key stakeholders from the energy sector—including policymakers, industry leaders, legal experts, and regulators—for a focused dialogue […]