India unveiled a new national biomedical innovation platform aimed at accelerating domestic drug discovery research and reducing dependence on foreign pharmaceutical supply chains.
Year: 2026
US Playbook of Industrial Interventionism Going Global in 2026: Lazard Analysis
A Lazard report found that Washington’s fusion of economic nationalism and transactional dealmaking is being adopted in varying forms by governments worldwide in 2026.
Argentina-Style Fiscal Deregulation Gaining Momentum in Latin American Emerging Markets
EY’s geostrategic report found that Argentina’s radical deregulation experiment is influencing economic policy discussions in other Latin American emerging market economies.
Micron’s AI Memory Rally Sets Stage for Broader Semiconductor Sector Re-Rating
Investment analysts said Micron’s $1 trillion market cap milestone could trigger a broader re-rating of the global semiconductor sector as AI-driven memory demand projections rise.
India State Elections Unlikely to Disrupt Economic Reform Trajectory: EY Analysis
EY’s geostrategic report assessed that upcoming Indian state elections pose minimal risk of derailing the country’s broader economic reform and liberalisation programme.
SME Loans in UK Fall Sharply from 12 Percent to 6.5 Percent of GDP Since 2011
Data from UK lenders showed that SME lending as a share of GDP fell from 12% in 2011 to 6.5% in 2026 constraining small business investment and growth capacity.
Europe Strengthening Defence and Trade Ties with Japan and South Korea Ahead of G7
European nations are actively deepening security and trade relationships with Japan and South Korea as part of preparatory diplomacy ahead of the upcoming G7 summit.
US Maintains Economic Pressure on Cuba as Reforms Under New Leadership Remain Uncertain
US policy towards Cuba has continued to lean on economic pressure despite leadership changes in Havana with reforms showing minimal visible progress.
GenAI Shifting from Assistive to Autonomous Workforce Roles: EY Research
EY research published in May 2026 found that the use of generative AI in enterprises is rapidly shifting from assistive tools to autonomous decision-making systems affecting workforce planning.
SIDBI Digital MSME Platform Aims to Streamline Credit Access for India’s Small Businesses
India’s Small Industries Development Bank launched a new MSME-focused digital platform designed to simplify loan applications and expand access to formal credit for small businesses.