Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico elevate India-Slovakia ties to a Comprehensive Partnership, signing 11 agreements spanning defence, digital technologies, labour mobility, higher education, and trade, as bilateral commerce reaches €1,281.9 million and both sides align with the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement.

India’s RBI has opened direct equity investment to all overseas individuals, doubling limits and raising aggregate caps. This move, effective June 7, 2026, boosts liquidity and broadens the investor base for Indian startups, attracting billions in foreign capital.

Jio Platforms Limited has become the first Indian company to enter WIPO’s global top 20 PCT filers, with 971 applications in 2025, 6,817 cumulative filings, and aggressive investment in 5G, 6G, AI, satellite communications, and Agentic AI through JioBrain, backed by ₹4,682 crore in R&D spending in FY26.