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India-New Zealand FTA set for april 24 signing, targets $20 billion investment and zero-duty access

India and New Zealand are expected to sign a Free Trade Agreement on April 24 in Delhi, eliminating tariffs on Indian exports to New Zealand. The deal aims to double bilateral trade to $5 billion within five years and attract $20 billion in investment over 15 years.

India;New Zealand | 1 week ago

Economic Policy

India waives import taxes on critical petrochemicals until June 30 amid Middle East supply disruptions

India has exempted import taxes on over 40 petrochemical products, including methanol, PVC, and PTA, effective April 2 through June 30. The move responds to Middle East conflict-driven supply chain disruptions and aims to relieve downstream industries facing rising input costs.

1 week ago • India

Renewable Energy

Tamil Nadu budget outlines renewable power expansion and energy storage push to meet rising electricity demand

Tamil Nadu’s interim budget signals a major policy push to expand renewable energy capacity and strengthen grid reliability. Planned initiatives include a large pumped storage project, battery energy storage systems, and riverfront infrastructure upgrades, reflecting broader efforts to meet surging electricity demand while improving environmental management.

1 week ago • India

Power & Utilities

US removes export curbs on key Indian nuclear institutions to advance civil-nuclear and critical minerals cooperation

India has welcomed the United States’ decision to lift longstanding restrictions on three major nuclear-related entities, a move expected to facilitate civil-nuclear engagement and expand collaboration in critical minerals and clean energy supply chains between the two countries.

1 week ago • India;United States

Latest News

Energy & Power | 3 days ago

EBRD approves USD 65 million for Egypt’s solar-plus-storage infrastructure project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has committed USD 65 million to finance a hybrid 200 MW solar plant and 120 MWh battery storage facility in Aswan, Egypt. This initiative, developed by HAU Energy, marks a critical step in stabilizing the national grid while advancing the country's transition toward a low-carbon energy infrastructure.

Infrastructure | 3 days ago

USACE awards $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan for invasive carp deterrents at Brandon road project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan Company for leading-edge invasive carp deterrents as part of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois. The award completes Increment I of the ecosystem restoration effort.

Energy & Power | 3 days ago

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore win contract for FLNG mooring installation in Argentina

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore have secured a contract from Southern Energy S.A. to transport, install, and hook up soft-yoke mooring systems for two FLNG vessels in Golfo San Matías. The project supports Argentina’s gas export expansion, with installations scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

Government & Policy | 3 days ago

NASA awards $76m data science contract to Development Seed for Marshall space flight center

NASA has selected Development Seed for a $76 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide R&D services to the Office of Data Science and Informatics at Marshall Space Flight Center. The contract includes a two-year base period with three one-year options through June 2031.