Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Saudi Aramco crosses 70% localisation milestone, 0 billion boost to GDP: Global firms rush in as iktva creates over 200,000 jobs – The Times of India

Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Saudi Aramco crosses 70% localisation milestone, $280 billion boost to GDP: Global firms rush in as iktva creates over 200,000 jobs – The Times of India

Saudi Aramco Achieves 70% Local Content Milestone in Supply Chain, Boosting Saudi Vision 2030 Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals company, has announced a major breakthrough in its In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) programme by achieving a 70% local content benchmark in its supply chain, a milestone that underscores the Kingdom’s push…

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India’s Outlook for 2026: Navigating Transformation in a Defining Year – The Times of India

India’s Outlook for 2026: Navigating Transformation in a Defining Year – The Times of India

This article is authored by N.K Minda, Chairman, Uno Minda.The global economic landscape has undergone a fundamental shift over the past few years. The world order shaped by two to three decades of deep globalization—characterized by free trade, integrated supply chains and global sourcing—has given way to a more fragmented and protectionist environment. Escalating geopolitical…

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Union Budget 2026: Experts warn funding alone won’t future-proof universities – The Times of India

Union Budget 2026: Experts warn funding alone won’t future-proof universities – The Times of India

As Union Budget 2026 approaches, education experts are urging greater investment in universities, skills, and scholarships. As India prepares for Union Budget 2026 amid global economic uncertainty, the education sector is emerging as a critical stabiliser—one that policymakers are increasingly looking to strengthen for long-term growth. With international education expenses on the rise, global mobility…

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Billionaire Ray Dalio thinks American economy is dependent on the 1%; with only three states driving its GDP | Business – The Times of India

Billionaire Ray Dalio thinks American economy is dependent on the 1%; with only three states driving its GDP | Business – The Times of India

The American economy may look healthy on paper. Wall Street is roaring, Silicon Valley is buzzing with AI optimism, unemployment is steady, and GDP is rising. But billionaire investor Ray Dalio says this apparent prosperity hides a deeper imbalance. The US, he argues, is becoming dangerously dependent on a small, highly productive elite, while the…

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India’s economy: General govt capex-to-GDP might stay around 5%; lower that FY25 and FY24 – The Times of India

India’s economy: General govt capex-to-GDP might stay around 5%; lower that FY25 and FY24 – The Times of India

India’s general government capital expenditure (capex) is expected to stay close to 5% of GDP in FY26, slightly below 5.1% recorded in FY25 and well under the FY24 peak of 5.4%, according to Emkay Research.The report, cited by ANI showed that for the first five months of this fiscal, public capital expenditure has remained strong….

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