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National

India Energy Week 2026 Wraps Up in Goa, Highlighting India’s Role in Global Energy

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 concluded in Goa on January 30, with policymakers and industry leaders underlining India’s preparedness to navigate global energy volatility while strengthening its position in international energy dialogue.


Speaking at the closing ceremony, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said India has successfully managed successive geopolitical disruptions by diversifying energy sources and steadily advancing cleaner fuels. He noted that India remains among the world’s largest energy consumers and refiners, while continuing to ensure availability and affordability for domestic consumers.
The Minister highlighted the government’s focus on compressed biogas, ethanol blending, green hydrogen and biofuels, alongside sustained investments in conventional energy. He said that despite global price fluctuations, India has maintained stable fuel pricing and uninterrupted supply for consumers.
Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Neeraj Mittal, outlined plans to strengthen domestic exploration and production to meet rising energy demand driven by economic growth. He also emphasised the integration of refining and petrochemicals, adoption of digital technologies and use of artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
India Energy Week 2026, held from January 27 to 30, brought together global leaders, policymakers and industry experts, reinforcing the platform’s role in shaping dialogue around energy security, sustainability and affordability, while positioning India as a steady and reliable participant in the evolving global energy landscape.

Business

Amazon to Invest Over $XX Billion in India by 2030, Strengthening Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision: Keystone Report

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Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Business Desk

Amazon is reinforcing its long-term commitment to India’s growth journey, with plans to invest more than $XX billion across its businesses in the country through 2030, aligned with the vision of an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat. An Economic Impact Report by Keystone Strategy, released at the sixth edition of the Amazon Smbhav Summit in New Delhi, highlights Amazon as the largest foreign investor in India, the largest enabler of ecommerce exports, and among the top job creators in the country.

According to the report, Amazon has invested nearly $XX billion in India since 2010, including employee compensation and infrastructure development. These investments have supported the digitisation of over 12 million small businesses, enabled more than $20 billion in cumulative ecommerce exports, and supported approximately 2.8 million direct, indirect, induced and seasonal jobs across India in 2024. Amazon’s investments span physical and digital infrastructure, including fulfilment centres, logistics networks, data centres, digital payments infrastructure and technology development.

At the summit, Amazon reiterated its intent to deepen its engagement in India by increasing investments by more than $XX billion by 2030, focusing on three strategic pillars: AI-driven digitisation, export growth and job creation. The company aims to create an additional one million job opportunities over the next five years, taking its cumulative job impact even further across sectors such as technology, logistics, retail, manufacturing and creative services.

Amazon’s export enablement efforts continue to play a key role in taking Made-in-India products to global markets. As Amazon Global Selling completes ten years of operations, cumulative ecommerce exports enabled from India have crossed $20 billion. The company has now set a target of enabling $80 billion in cumulative ecommerce exports by 2030. As part of this effort, Amazon has launched the “Accelerate Exports” initiative to connect digital entrepreneurs with trusted manufacturers and enable manufacturers to scale as global sellers, supported by on-ground onboarding drives across major manufacturing clusters and partnerships with industry bodies.

In line with the government’s vision of “AI for All,” Amazon also outlined plans to democratise access to artificial intelligence across India. By 2030, the company aims to deliver AI-powered benefits to 15 million small businesses, enhance shopping experiences for hundreds of millions of customers through AI-driven innovations, and empower four million government school students with AI education and career exploration opportunities through curriculum support, teacher training and hands-on learning experiences.

Through sustained investments, infrastructure expansion and technology-led initiatives, Amazon continues to position itself as a key partner in India’s digital transformation, export growth and employment generation, contributing meaningfully to the nation’s economic and innovation-driven future.

Business

Dipak Bandekar Inaugurates Goa Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair, New Delhi

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The Goa Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) was officially inaugurated by Dipak Bandekar, Director of Information and Publicity, marking an important moment for the state at one of India’s most prominent trade showcases.

Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), a Government of India enterprise, this year’s fair is themed “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,” celebrating unity in diversity and development across states.

The Goa Pavilion highlights the state’s cultural heritage, innovation, and progress, reflecting Goa’s strong development narrative.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by:

  • Shanto Naik, Assistant Information Officer, DIP
  • Siddhesh Samant, Information Assistant
  • Vishant Pilarnkar, Investment Relations Officer, IPB
  • Deepak Parab, Nodal Officer, GI
  • Officials from various participating departments

On the occasion, Bandekar released a special brochure titled “#AtmanirbharBharat #SwayampurnaGoa”, showcasing Goa’s strides in self-reliance, sustainability, and holistic progress.

The Goa Pavilion continues to draw attention at the fair, reinforcing the state’s commitment to innovation and cultural pride.

Business

S. Sankarasubramanian of Coromandel International Elected Chairman of FAI

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The Board of Directors of the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI), in its meeting held on October 31, 2025, has elected Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director and CEO of Coromandel International Limited, as the Chairman of FAI.

Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, Managing Director of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd., who was earlier one of the two Co-Chairmen, will now serve as the sole Co-Chairman of the Association.

Mr. Sankarasubramanian, previously Co-Chairman of the FAI Board and Chairman of FAI’s Southern Region, brings with him more than 30 years of deep industry experience, especially in the Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertiliser segments. His leadership is expected to further strengthen FAI’s strategic role in supporting India’s agricultural ecosystem.

In his remarks, Mr. Sankarasubramanian reaffirmed FAI’s commitment to “driving innovation and sustainability through resource efficiency and balanced nutrition, while working closely with policymakers to achieve Atmanirbharta in the fertiliser sector.” He emphasized that the industry would continue aligning its goals with national agricultural priorities to foster growth, resilience, and long-term food security.

The FAI also extended its appreciation to Mr. Sailesh C. Mehta, the outgoing Chairman, acknowledging his leadership and valuable contributions to the sector.

Established in 1955, the Fertiliser Association of India serves as the apex representative body for the fertiliser industry, encompassing manufacturers, importers, distributors, equipment suppliers, and research institutions across India.

TechPulse

BSNL Launches Intelligent Swadeshi 4G Network, Connecting 26,700 More Villages

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In a historic move underscoring India’s digital transformation and technological self-reliance, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) launched its indigenous 4G network on September 27, 2025, powered by the collaborative effort of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), and Tejas Networks. This state-of-the-art solution, known as the Bharat Telecom Stack, has been fully conceptualized, developed, and deployed in India, reflecting the core values of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The launch marks a significant technological achievement, making India one of only five nations worldwide to possess a fully indigenous telecom technology stack capable of delivering 4G and paving the way for future networks. With this launch, more than 26,700 additional villages are now digitally connected, giving millions of citizens access to essential services like e-learning, e-governance, telemedicine, and online banking.

TCS led the deployment of the end-to-end network architecture in mission mode, establishing data centers, integrating C-DOT’s EPC Core Application, deploying Tejas Networks’ radio access network (RAN) infrastructure, and using TCS Cognitive Network Operations (CNOPS™) for continuous, intelligent network monitoring.

The speed and scale of this deployment have been unprecedented. Within just two years, the teams successfully installed and commissioned over 100,000 telecom sites, achieving full integration with BSNL’s existing 2G and 3G infrastructure. This rapid rollout strengthens national telecom security and enables rural populations to benefit from next-generation connectivity.

“This nationwide rollout of our indigenous 4G network is a monumental achievement for national pride,” said Sh. A Robert J Ravi, Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL. “It secures our digital future and ensures that connectivity empowers every citizen, bridging the digital divide like never before.”

Echoing this sentiment, Sh. Sandeep Govil, Director (Consumer Mobility) at BSNL, added, “This Swadeshi 4G technology, the result of tireless innovation by C-DOT, Tejas, and TCS, is engineered for scalability and ready for the leap to 5G. It will become the cornerstone for building a digitally inclusive society.”

N. Ganapathy Subramaniam, Advisor – Telecom Strategic Initiatives at TCS and Chairman of Tejas Networks, called the deployment “historic and significant,” noting that the Bharat Telecom Stack, compliant with 3GPP standards, lays a strong foundation for India’s future contributions to global telecom innovations.

This milestone adds another chapter to TCS’s six-decade legacy of enabling large-scale nation-building programs. From transforming passport services to digitizing pension systems and public sector services, TCS continues to build the digital public infrastructure that touches nearly every citizen in the country.

The Swadeshi 4G rollout is not just a technological upgrade—it is a strategic leap for India’s digital sovereignty, bridging rural-urban gaps and ensuring that the digital revolution reaches even the most remote corners of the nation.