India's finance ministry plans to scrap five-year-old restrictions on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts, two sources said, as New Delhi seeks to revive commercial ties in an environment of eased diplomatic and border tensions.

India's 2014 election was record-breaking. It was the largest democratic vote the world has ever seen and Narendra Modi won the greatest electoral victory in India in 30 years. It brought into power the highest number of parliamentarians with criminal charges in the past decade.

More than 200,000 app-based delivery workers in India went on strike over New Year’s Eve, protesting a system they say is defined by relentless pressure, including requirements to deliver items in under 10 minutes.

The Indian government on Friday capped Vodafone Idea's long-pending adjusted gross revenue dues at $13.79 million annually over the next six years, easing near-term cash flow pressure for the embattled telecom carrier.

India’s economy is projected to grow between 6.6% and 7.4% in 2026, outpacing most developed markets and positioning the country as a compelling alternative to China for investors seeking emerging market exposure.