Middle East

By Tushar Sharma , 19 November 2025

India’s workforce in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is expected to grow to 3.46 million by 2030, according to industry projections, reflecting strong labor mobility and increasing demand for skilled and semi-skilled Indian professionals across the region. This expansion is driven by sectors such as healthcare, construction, technology, and services, alongside GCC nations’ ongoing infrastructure development and economic diversification efforts.

By Tushar Sharma , 26 October 2025

India is set to expand crude oil imports from key suppliers in the Middle East and the United States to strengthen its energy security amid global market volatility. The move aims to diversify supply sources, mitigate price risks, and meet rising domestic energy demand fueled by industrial growth and transportation needs. Officials indicate that increased imports will be strategically balanced between long-term contracts and spot market purchases, optimizing costs and supply stability.