India and the UAE have signed a major defence pact while expanding cooperation across infrastructure and finance sectors. The agreement strengthens strategic ties between the two nations as the UAE commits fresh investments into India’s growing economy. Officials say the partnership will boost defence collaboration, trade, connectivity, and long-term economic projects, further deepening relations between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi amid shifting regional dynamics.

UAE To Invest In India Infra, Finance: Energy Security In Focus 

Google Cloud has announced a landmark $15 billion investment to build its first Artificial Intelligence hub in India, located in Visakhapatnam.

The project will feature gigawatt-scale data centers, a new subsea connectivity gateway, and advanced digital infrastructure aimed at powering global AI services. The initiative aligns with India’s broader vision of becoming an AI-driven economy and strengthening tech collaboration with the United States.

With partnerships involving major players and a focus on high-performance computing, this hub could transform sectors ranging from startups to large enterprises—while creating jobs and boosting innovation.

Google’s $15 Billion India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam: Biggest Tech Investment Yet 

The US national debt, which reached $38.6 trillion in February 2026, is fundamentally tied to foreign capital inflows, which help finance the country's persistent budget deficits and investment needs. As of 2025, foreign investors—including foreign governments, central banks, and private entities—hold approximately 29-32% of US Treasury securities, totalling nearly $9.1 to $9.4 trillion. This reliance on foreign capital allows the US to maintain lower interest rates than would otherwise be possible and funds both public spending and private investment. 


US Debt: How US Growth Is Tied To Foreign Inflows

An investment firm tied to the United Arab Emirates acquired nearly half of the Trump family’s cryptocurrency company, a $500 million stake, four days before President Donald Trump’s second inauguration.


UAE Firms Buys Nearly Half of Trump's Crypto Company

The India Budget 2026 highlights key measures affecting equities and markets, with investors closely watching the government’s fiscal deficit targets. Analysts are assessing how budget allocations, taxation policies, and divestment plans could influence stock market performance.

India Budget 2026: Focus on Equities | Fiscal Deficit Key for Markets

India’s Budget 2026 could play a pivotal role in shaping market sentiment, with investors closely monitoring the government’s divestment targets and policy measures. Analysts are debating whether the budget will spur a bull market and boost investment across sectors.

Can India’s Budget 2026 Trigger a Bull Market? | Investors Eye Divestment Targets

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the India-EU partnership while addressing the inauguration of India Energy Week 2026 in Goa. The event brings together global energy leaders, policymakers and industry experts to discuss energy security, clean transition, investment and cooperation amid shifting global energy dynamics.


India Energy Week 2026 | India Targets $100 Bn Investment by 2030 in Energy Sector 

From climate-resilient farming to food innovation and future skills.
Kerala is building sustainable agriculture value chains and a global-ready workforce.
 
Watch WION and Kerala at #WEF2026 in Davos.


Davos 2026: Kerala Participates for the Second Time

FDI inflows into India are expected to register robust growth in 2026, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, big-ticket investment announcements, sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business, and a new generation of investment-linked trade pacts.

Can Foreign Investors Return to India in 2026?

India emerged as a major global investment destination in 2025, with foreign companies committing record capital across technology, manufacturing, defence and electric vehicles. Among the latest, Britain’s Rolls-Royce, which is planning a major expansion in aerospace and naval propulsion. Foreign investment into India touched a historic 81 billion dollars in the 2024–25.


Defence, Tech and EVs Anchor Make in India Push

China's Investment Push: China is giving private investors a much bigger role in its economy. Beijing has announced a new 13-point plan, which will open doors to sectors long controlled by state companies. From railways to oil pipelines and tech, this move is meant to recharge private confidence and spur growth.


China's Investment Push: China Opens Rail, Oil, Infra Projects to Private Players

Catch Dilip Modi, CEO & Founder, Spice Money, on #WIONBusinessMasters as he reflects on the purpose, principles, and long-term vision guiding his business.


Business Insights With Dilip Modi, CEO & Founder, Spice Money

Market volatility for global investors has been unsettling—especially for young investors who worry they may have mistimed their entry or exit into stocks. The headlines about new highs and steep corrections often amplify that anxiety. but experts say market wisdom suggests that the real driver of long-term success isn’t pinpoint timing—it’s time spent in the market.


Your Money: What to Do When Markets Turn Volatile? 

As big tech tightens belts around the world, from layoffs to hiring freezes, one thing hasn’t shrunk—CEO paychecks. And in India, Infosys boss Salil Parekh is making headlines for all the right reasons—at least if you're on his payroll.

Infosys CEO gets fat payday in FY24

Shares of precious metals miners in South Africa surged as gold hit new all-time high. The South African benchmark stock index soared to a record close on Wednesday after the yellow metal surged past $3,300 for the first time. The South African gauge is now up more than 7% this year, compared with declines of 1.4% for the MSCI emerging market stock index and 8.3% for the S&P 500.

Gold's rally powers South African stocks to record

Gold hit yet another all-time high on Wednesday - twice in three trading days. The yellow metal is currently selling for more than $3,300 an ounce, which at one point was a fantasy land bet. Just five years ago, in april 2000, gold was meandering around its nadir price of roughly $250 an ounce.

Is Gold Getting Too Pricey Or Flashing A Recession Flag?

Gold prices continue their dazzling rally as markets remain clouded by US President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff agenda. The yellow metal firmed again on Tuesday, inching closer to its record high, driven by investors seeking shelter from volatility fueled by trade tensions and looming geopolitical risks.

Can gold hold on to its stellar gains?

Wall Street roared back after President Trump reversed course on tariffs, easing tensions with global partners. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq all soared, marking their biggest single-day gains in years, fueled by strong airline earnings, tech rallies, and a well-received treasury auction.

Markets rebound: Nvidia, Tesla, Apple jump in double-digit gains

India’s financial landscape is experiencing a quiet revolution as women take charge of their investments, with several states showing a faster pace of demat account growth among women than men. The past three years have seen a wave of new investors, with women becoming a key driver of this change.

Indian women close the gender gap in finance

In today's edition of the 1% playbook, we look at how Warren Buffett has bucked the market trend and emerged as the only centi-billionaire to add more value to his portfolio while his peers in the 1% club have lost billions. Is there a lesson to learn from Warren Buffett?

How Buffett added billions despite tariffs

The stampede in global markets gathered momentum Monday, and investors piled into safe-haven assets as the fallout from US President Donald Trump's tariffs deepened. The carnage in financial markets has analysts betting on five Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, up from just two last month

Traders increase fed rate cut bets to five

Markets flash eerie echoes of 1987's 'black monday' crash.
The mayhem is already signalling another 'black monday. '
The carnage in financial markets unleashed by President Trump's tariffs is continuing unabated as equities get pummeled.
US Stock futures show the over 11 trillion Dollar wipeout since Trump's first day in office isn't over.

Markets flash eerie echoes of 1987's 'black monday' crash

Gold’s price rally has been the only constant in an otherwise volatile market. Now, this surge is fueling a renewed interest in gold mining stocks. In 2024, investors largely avoided gold mining stocks, favouring physical gold and derivatives. However, with stronger cash flows expected, investor sentiment is shifting back to gold mining equities.

Low valuations make gold mining stocks attractive again

When markets tank and uncertainty looms, the rich aren't running for cover—they’re gearing up. The elite knows the golden rule of wealth: uncertainty equals opportunity. While the masses scramble to protect their portfolios, the 1% sees a chance to load up on undervalued assets, capitalising on the fear others can’t stomach.

How wealthy investors turn crisis into profit

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