BII to support the future of farming in India
Source : BII
2am VC launches second fund; to invest in consumer tech, fintech and AI
Source : YourStory
Finance Bill 2025 removes indirect investment tracking for offshore funds, boosts India's appeal for global fund managers
Source : Money Control
Wipro GE Healthcare rolls out $1 billion expansion plan to boost domestic manufacturing
Source : Mint
Egypt with its infra investments & trade pacts ready to be India’s gateway: Minister of Investment & Foreign Trade
Source : Economic Times
New Report Alert | Global AgriFoodTech Investment Report 2025
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Investment firm Gruhas , co-founded by Nikhil Kamath, has teamed up with Brigade Group to launch the ₹300 Cr ‘Earth Fund’ under Zoiros Projects Pvt Ltd.
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Irish Minister reaffirms commitment to strengthen trade, investment & education ties with India
Ireland's Minister for Further and Higher Education, James Lawless, emphasized the growing India-Ireland relationship during his visit to India. His trip aims to deepen trade, investment, and education ties, focusing on student mobility, business partnerships, and innovation across sectors like technology and life sciences.
Source : Economic Times
Egypt’s Investment Minister visits India to strengthen economic ties, attract investment
As part of his agenda, the minister will also hold discussions with executives from leading Indian firms operating in key sectors of mutual interest, including automotive, chemical industries, and energy. These meetings are expected to facilitate new investments and expand the presence of Indian companies in Egypt.
Source : Daily News Egypt
Andhra govt approves over Rs 1.21 trn in investments from 10 companies
The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, approved investments worth over Rs 1.21 trillion from 10 companies on Thursday.
The approved investments have the potential to create 80,104 jobs, including Rs 25,000 crore from Satyavedu Reserve Infracity Pvt Ltd (Sri City), Rs 58,469 crore from Indosol Solar Pvt Ltd, and Rs 22,000 crore from AP NGEL Harith Amrit Ltd, among others.
Source : Business Standard
International Finance Corporation proposes investment into A91 Partners’ third fund
Source : YourStory
The Economic Case for Climate Investment is Clear, but Not Broadly Understood
Source : PR Newswire
IFSCA-IVCA Conclave: 'Reforms, inclusion, and investment key to Viksit Bharat 2047 vision’
K Rajaraman, Chairperson of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), has said the GIFT City has evolved as a global financial hub, driven by progressive policies, tax incentives, and strong governance. He highlighted the International Financial Services Centres Authority's (IFSCA) role in enabling seamless cross-border fund flows, while ensuring compliance and transparency.
Source : Fortune India
Finland and UNICEF Launch Global Investment Opportunity for Fem Tech Solutions In and For Emerging Economies
Fem tech refers to technological solutions improving the health, wellness and socio-economic participation of women and girls. The UNICEF Venture Fund will identify and invest in these tech solutions offering grant funding and one year of mentoring.
Source : UNICEF
India, Ireland to set up Joint Economic Commission to increase trade, investment, technology linkages: EAM
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Irish counterpart, Simon Harris and said both the countries have agreed to set up a Joint Economic Commission to “increase trade, investment, and technology linkages.”
Source : The Statesman
India's Tata Power unit exploring $5.6 billion clean energy investment in Andhra state
TPREL, a unit of Tata Power, is looking into clean energy projects including solar, wind and hybrid, with or without storage solutions, making it one of the largest renewable energy investments in Andhra, the company said.
Tata Power has plans to invest up to $9 billion to scale up its renewable energy capacity over the next five years.
Source : Reuters
Healthcare clocked $30 billion investment in 2 years, says report
India’s healthcare and pharma sector recorded 594 merger and acquisition (M&A) and private equity (PE) transactions worth over $30 billion in deal value between 2022 and 2024, with the hospital sector emerging as a preferred investment destination, according to a joint report by consultancy firm Grant Thornton Bharat and the Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI).
The report states that hospitals in India undertook M&A deals worth $6.74 billion and attracted $4.96 billion from private equity (PE) investors, accounting for 40 per cent and 38 per cent of such deals between 2022 and 2024, respectively.
Source : Business Standard
IFC sets up $250 mn Climate Investment Fund to invest in green shipping
Source : Economic Times
‘Vital’ for economic growth: Mauritian PM seeks Indian investment
Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Tuesday called upon Indian investors to explore opportunities in the island nation, underlining that their participation is “vital” for its economic growth.
At a community event attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ramgoolam emphasised the Indian diaspora’s contributions in sectors such as construction, tourism, healthcare, hospitality, and financial services. India, with a global diaspora of approximately 35 million excelling in fields such as technology, medicine, and finance, remains a key partner for Mauritius.
Source : The Indian Express
Energy Investors Summit: Chhattisgarh gets investment proposals of Rs 3 trn
The Chhattisgarh government received investment proposals of more than Rs 3 trillion in the energy sector at an investors summit here on Monday, officials said. The investments have been offered under different schemes of the Chhattisgarh government, aiming to boost the state's energy infrastructure.
Source : Business Standard
PM Modi emphasises investment in education, skill and healthcare to boost employment
Source : Times of India
J&K healthcare investments up, aiming SDG targets
The Survey, which details the achievements in the healthcare sector, stated that recent achievements in J&K-particularly the improvement in the SDG India Index-indicate the success of efforts to enhance healthcare accessibility and progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
“Despite setbacks, such as those brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, which exposed infrastructure weaknesses and connectivity challenges, the J&K Government has demonstrated resilience and determination,” the Survey stated.
Source : Daily Excelsior
Omnivore to back agri hardware startups with fresh investments
Agritech venture capital firm Omnivore is set to ramp up its investments in FY26, targeting startups that develop specialised hardware solutions for key agricultural challenges. The firm plans to make 4-6 new investments, with cheque sizes ranging between $2 million and $7 million.
Source : Financial Express
India and Qatar elevate ties in trade, energy and investment
India and Qatar decided to elevate their ties to a “strategic partnership”, double the target of bilateral trade to USD 28 billion in the next five years, and bring Qatari investment of USD 10 billion to India.
Source : The Indian Express
Hindustan Power to invest Rs 620 cr in solar, battery projects in Assam
Hindustan Power has signed an agreement with the Assam government to invest Rs 620 crore to set up solar and battery storage projects.
The investment will drive the development of a 100 MW solar power plant alongside a battery energy storage system, the company said in a statement on Monday. The company said it will invest Rs 500 crore for the solar plant and another Rs 120 crore for the battery storage facility.
Source : Business Standard
Indian startups raise $1.65 bn in February, median valuation at $83.2 mn
Indian startups raised a total of $1.65 billion (about Rs 14,418 crore) in funding at a median valuation of $83.2 million in February 2025, according to data from Traxcn. This brings the total funding in FY25 (April-February) to $25.4 billion, spread across 2,200 rounds, the data showed.
Source : Business Standard
PM Modi meets European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen: India, EU to collaborate on trade, tech and security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners’ visit to India as “unprecedented” and said that India and the European Union (EU) have readied a blueprint to collaborate in areas such as trade, technology, security, and mobility, and are also looking to conclude the bilateral Free Trade Agreement by the end of this year.
Source : The Indian Express
UN agriculture fund calls for investment in rural and Indigenous people
At its annual Governing Council meeting in Rome, the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s member states highlighted the link between stable rural communities and global food security.
Source : Devex
Wipro to invest $200mn in venture arm to backup startups
Wipro is investing $200 million in its venture arm, Wipro Ventures, in its latest round of funding. Wipro Ventures secured its fourth funding round after a decade of operations. The investment arm seeks to enhance its portfolio by investing in early to mid-stage startups.
Source : Times of India
Agri water technology startups need Rs 500-600 crore investment: Report
India's agriculture water technology sector requires investments of Rs 500-600 crore to achieve widespread adoption of smart irrigation solutions even as the country faces a deepening water crisis, according to the latest report.
The study by DCM Shriram on "The Investment Mismatch in AgWater" highlights that despite agriculture consuming the largest share of water resources while contributing 16 per cent to GDP and employing 55 per cent of the workforce, the sector struggles with efficiency and adequate funding.
Source : Business Standard
AI spending in India to grow at 2.2x faster than digital tech in 3 years, generating USD 115 billion of economic impact : IDC
Source : Times of India