India can help Britain get ahead on AI Opinion Brexit, whatever its faults, allows us to think big, and India makes a natural partner for Britain's AI goals, writes Brandon Lewis.
JD Vance is completely wrong about Indian tech workers Opinion JD Vance has criticised American tech companies for employing Indians, but these highly skilled and law-abiding workers prove not all immigration is equal, says Rainer Zitelmann The Indian government has strongly condemned remarks by US Vice President JD Vance as “deeply offensive”. Vance described foreign workers employed by American software companies, including many Indians, as [...]
India’s £300m Commonwealth Games dress rehearsal for 2036 Olympics Sport Business The next Commonwealth Games in Amdavad will have a budget double the size of Glasgow’s in what will be seen as a dress rehearsal for an Olympic Games in India. The largest city in Gujarat, also known as Ahmedabad, will host the next edition of the Games, which nearly went under when Durban and Victoria [...]
Lady Mayor: ‘Lawless London’ narrative is risking vital global deals April 27, 2026 Misperceptions of London as dangerous and unwelcoming are sending the wrong signals to vital partners like India, writes Susan Langley.
Silver prices hit record high amid dwindling demand April 15, 2026 Silver hit multiple record breaking highs last year, but soaring investor appetite ultimately offset demand for the metal from jewellers and industry. Silver rode the coattails of fellow precious metal gold which was coveted for its ‘safe haven’ status, and has extended its rally into 2026. The asset has surged 140.9 per cent over the [...]
Diageo subsidiary pockets £1.3bn from sale of Indian cricket team March 25, 2026 A subsidiary of Diageo has pocketed £1.3bn from the sale of its Indian cricket team as the drinks giant divests assets to focus on its core business. The FTSE 100 firm acquired Indian team Royal Challengers just over a decade ago as part of its acquisition of a majority stake in United Spirits, an Indian [...]
Analysis: Could £1bn IPL RCB cricket windfall begin Diageo’s comeback? March 20, 2026 It’s been a tough few months for Diageo – and a tough few years for Diageo shareholders. The London-listed drinks giant has seen its share price melt away amid a slump in demand for premium spirits, rising production costs and a flurry of tariffs from across the pond. The stock is already down by an [...]
Scotch whisky makers look to India amidst Trump tariff worries February 18, 2026 Scotch whisky makers selling into the US faced a challenging year as a result of Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to new figures, but many distilleries spy a long term opportunity in India. Figures out last week from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) showed that the value of Scotch exports to the US declined by four [...]
UK retains investment appeal but CEO confidence falters January 19, 2026 The UK has strengthened its position as a global investment hub over the last twelve months, as it works to offset competition from other countries. Britain remained the second-most attractive destination for international investment for chief executives last year, according to the latest survey from PwC, but now shares the position with Germany and India. [...]
Is it time to invest in Asia in 2026? December 23, 2025 Over the last few months, investors and portfolio managers have taken renewed interest in Asia amid fears of an AI crash, seeking to diversify away from the highly concentrated Nasdaq, home to the Magnificent Seven stocks. With a large number of analysts remaining bullish on AI’s prospects for the next financial year, citing the sector’s [...]