New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India’s start‑up ecosystem has entered a phase of “cautious growth” with an active initial public offering pipeline with 70 to 120 start‑ups expected to get listed by 2030, a report said on Friday. The report from professional services firm Aon said start‑ups are likely to deliver an average salary increase of 9.7 per cent in 2026, reflecting a moderation from earlier peaks but still remaining competitive in attracting critical talent.In January 2026, 23 star…
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New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The growing green strategic partnership between India and Norway offers a practical and scalable model for global climate cooperation, former Norwegian minister for climate and environment Erik Solheim said on Wednesday.Solheim said in an opinion piece for India Narrative that the partnership pairs complementary strengths — Norway’s financial resources and technical expertise with India’s scale.In the current era of climate, geopolitical fragmentation, and lack of b…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) India and Norway has strengthened their science and technology partnership with the signing of five major agreements focused on green energy, sustainable development, ocean technology, innovation and geoscience collaboration during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway.The collaborations are aimed at strengthening institutional partnerships, promoting industry and startup engagement, enhancing academic cooperation and accelerating sustainable growth initiative…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he was honoured to address the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Prime Minister said his speech focused on the growing convergence between India and Europe, the opportunities emerging from the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and India’s reform-driven economic growth journey.PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Honoured to have addressed the European Round Table for…
The Hague, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held official talks with his Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten, at the latter’s official residence (Catshuis) in The Hague, the Ministry of External affairs (MEA) said in a statement. The two Prime Ministers held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship, the MEA statement added.Reflecting the shared values and trust, as well as increasing convergence and growing cooperation between the two countries, the l…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India and Norway are exploring more opportunities in sectors such as maritime, green energy and startups and the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Oslo will only cement bilateral ties in these sectors, May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India, said on Tuesday.Over the last 10 years, the number of Norwegian companies in India has doubled. “We now have around 160 Norwegian companies operating in India, and they are exploring new solutions and opportun…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with Dr. MJ Khan, Chairman of the Indian Chamber of Food & Agriculture, and discussed initiatives to further enhance the quality of life of the country’s farmers and sharing India’s farm expertise with African countries as part of the goal to boost development of the Global South.Khan is a prominent Indian agricultural expert and policy analyst. He is a leading voice in agribusiness, agriculture policies, and sustainab…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The India‑New Zealand free trade agreement sets a bilateral trade target of $5 billion over five years and will act as a gateway to Oceania positioning India as a primary partner in the Pacific region, a report said on Monday.The report from Brickwork Ratings said the pact also envisages $20 billion of foreign direct investment into India over 15 years and that near‑term FDI will reportedly target pharmaceuticals, agri‑tech and education.Emerging technologies and gr…
Surat, May 2 (IANS) Union Minister Health J.P. Nadda and Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil are addressing the concluding session of the third edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) – South Gujarat, being held on Saturday in Surat.The two-day event draws to a close with participation from senior political leadership, diplomats and industry representatives.On the occasion, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is releasing the book titled ‘South Gujarat – The Industrial Cata…
Gandhinagar/Surat, May 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday linked the state’s development journey to both its historical foundations and its future economic ambitions, as he marked the Gujarat Foundation Day.In his message to citizens in India and abroad, CM Patel placed emphasis on Gujarat’s evolution from a historically shaped region into a modern industrial and technological hub, while outlining a forward-looking growth strategy centred on emerging sectors.“Heartfelt greet…