Business

A growing wave of startups from Singapore and Canada is setting sights on India, attracted by the country’s expanding digital economy, large consumer base, and favorable regulatory environment. Companies across fintech, edtech, and SaaS sectors are actively exploring partnerships, local offices, and strategic acquisitions to capture market share. Analysts highlight that India’s tech-savvy workforce, competitive cost structure, and innovation-driven ecosystem make it a highly lucrative expansion destination.

Vedanta Resources Ltd has announced the launch of CopperTech Metals Inc, a U.S.-based company aimed at strengthening its presence in the global copper market and supporting the clean-energy transition. With an initial investment of USD 1.5 billion, the venture seeks to expand operations at the Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Zambia and enhance access to Western capital.

India’s seafood industry, a major pillar of the country’s agri-export basket, is facing renewed headwinds as the United States considers higher import tariffs on certain marine products. The US, which accounts for nearly one-third of India’s seafood exports, remains a vital market for shrimp and frozen fish. However, with protectionist trade measures tightening, exporters are exploring opportunities in Japan, China, the European Union, and West Asia to diversify their customer base.