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Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

KEC secures key power project contracts in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 12 Mar 2026

KEC International, a global infrastructure engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) major and a unit of key Indian conglomerate RG Group, has announced that it has secured the largest composite order from Saudi Arabia for setting up 380 kV transmission lines, substations and EHV Cabling in the kingdom.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

India tightens net on sanctioned vessels seeking recycling

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

India’s decision to introduce additional documentation checks before end-of-life vessels are cleared could prevent the practice of fake documents among sanctioned vessels seeking recycling, said an expert. This comes amid a spurt in the number of vessels with fake documents due to rise of ‘dark fleet’.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Ashoka Buildcon–BEC Arabia JV lands Diriyah hotel project contract

Sat, 07 Feb 2026

Indian infrastructure group Ashoka Buildcon said its joint venture with Saudi-based BEC Arabia Contracting has secured the main construction works contract for a hotel project within Saudi Arabia's giga development - Diriyah, The City of Earth, coming up near Riyadh.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SpiceJet starts Sharjah - Ahmedabad flights

Fri, 06 Feb 2026

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has announced the launch of a new scheduled service by Indian carrier SpiceJet, connecting Ahmedabad Airport with Sharjah International Airport.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

RAKEZ deepens India engagement with multi-city roadshow

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) undertook a strategic roadshow across India, engaging with entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and industry leaders across three key cities.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

GCC, India agree terms for FTA talks

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

India and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA), marking a significant step towards formal negotiations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in a video message shared on X.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Trump announces India trade deal, tariffs cut as New Delhi pledges $500bn US purchases

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

The United States and India have agreed to a long-anticipated trade deal aimed at easing bilateral tensions and lowering tariffs, with US President Donald Trump announcing a sharp reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods and a major purchasing commitment from New Delhi.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

GCC-India launch free trade negotiations

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and India have launched trade agreement negotiations, marking a new phase in the strategic partnership.

IT & Telecommunications

Indian IT industry to top $300bn amid AI‑driven challenges, says report

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

India's information technology sector is forecast to surpass $300 billion in revenue for the first time in the current fiscal year, stated the IT industry body National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom), amid challenges and opportunities arising from artificial intelligence (AI).

Energy, Oil & Gas

Aramco sells first Jafurah condensate cargoes to US firms, India

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

Aramco has sold several cargoes of ultra-light crude oil from its $100 billion Jafurah gas plant to US majors and an Indian refiner as it prepares to export its first cargo later this month, four trade sources said to Reuters.