19, Aug 2026
From Likes to Revenue: How Businesses Can Turn Digital Marketing Into Real Growth
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In the competitive business sector, digital marketing is no longer just about gaining followers, likes or website traffic. Companies are increasingly focusing on sales and customer conversions to understand whether their marketing efforts are delivering real business results.
Businesses should begin by identifying clear goals, such as generating enquiries, increasing online sales or attracting repeat customers. Once these goals are defined, they can track conversion rate to see how effectively website visitors and potential customers are turning into paying customers.
Another important term is Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). It helps businesses understand how much they spend on marketing and sales to acquire one new customer. Keeping CAC under control is particularly important for startups and small businesses with limited budgets.
Companies should also monitor Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), which estimates how much revenue a customer can generate over the entire relationship with the business. A strong CLV indicates that customers are returning and continuing to spend.
For businesses using paid advertising, Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) is another valuable measure. It shows how much revenue is generated from advertising expenditure and helps companies identify campaigns that are delivering better commercial results.
While likes, followers and website visits can indicate brand visibility, they should not be the final measure of success. Businesses need to connect digital activity with actual customer behaviour and revenue.
A practical approach is to track the complete customer journey—from the first click to the final purchase and repeat business. This allows companies to invest more confidently in marketing strategies that generate measurable growth.
In the business sector, the real value of digital marketing lies not in how many people see a campaign, but in how effectively that campaign converts attention into customers, revenue and long-term business growth.
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19, Aug 2026
Savaya Group Unveils Zumana, a New Beachfront Destination on Bali’s Kuta Coast
From the creators of Asia’s No. 1 club, the new 35,000-square-foot destination by Rockwell Group brings together music, art, dining and Bali’s iconic sunsets.
BALI, Indonesia, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Savaya Group, the team behind Savaya Bali, currently ranked the No. 1 club in Asia and No. 5 in the world in DJ Mag’s 2026 Top 100 Clubs, announces the opening of Zumana, a new beachfront destination at Sunset Bay Kuta.
Opening August 19, Zumana marks a new chapter for Savaya Group and Kuta. Designed by internationally acclaimed architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, the 35,000-square-foot destination brings together music, art, dining and design along one of Bali’s most iconic coastlines.
At the center of Zumana stands Zenía, a monumental 10-meter sculpture by multidisciplinary artist Daniel Popper. The work anchors the venue’s open-air performance space, while beachfront daybeds, poolside spaces, bars and an open-air dance floor create an environment designed to evolve from relaxed afternoons and sunset gatherings into late-night performances.
“As an Indonesian-founded group, our connection to Bali and its people is deeply personal. Kuta has played an important role in the island’s history, and we believe strongly in its next chapter. Zumana was conceived from the ground up for this coastline, bringing together Indonesian spirit with a global perspective across design, music, art and hospitality. We are proud to contribute to the continued evolution of one of Bali’s most iconic destinations.”
— Nadia Tjahyadikarta, President Director, KAJA Group
“We have always believed deeply in Bali, its people and the culture that makes this island unlike anywhere else in the world. Kuta was one of the places that first introduced Bali to the world, and we believe it has an opportunity to enter an exciting new chapter. With Zumana, we want to be part of that revitalization, honoring the spirit and energy that made Kuta iconic while creating something relevant to Bali today and for the generation ahead.”
— Alex Cordova, CEO, Savaya Group
Zumana will celebrate its official Grand Opening Weekend September 25–26, with The Martinez Brothers headlining Friday and Satori performing live Saturday. The weekend introduces a musical identity built around international programming and the natural transition from sunset into night.
Zumana is open daily at Sunset Bay Kuta beginning August 19, 2026.
Tickets and table reservations: ZumanaBali.com
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19, Aug 2026
Imarticus Learning launches Centre of Excellence for Indian Capital Markets
Mumbai, Aug19: Imarticus Learning announced the launch of its Centre of Excellence for Indian Capital Markets, a dedicated certification and capability-building practice built to close a widening gap between India’s investor base and the certified professionals serving it. The CoE brings NISM and NCFM certification training, applied capital markets programs and continuing professional education under a single practice, delivered through a fully managed national network of training centres and a digital learning platform designed so institutions can deploy it without building any training infrastructure of their own.
The CoE is structured as a progression rather than a set of standalone products, reflecting that a capital markets professional will need multiple certifications over a career, plus continuing education for as long as they hold a licence.
The practice’s current priority is the Mutual Fund–SIF Distributors examination, which NISM launched on July 22, 2026, replacing the earlier two-exam route for Specialized Investment Fund distribution. SIF is currently the fastest-growing category in Indian capital markets: AMFI data shows industry AUM in the category has grown from roughly ₹2,000 crore at its October 2025 launch to ₹23,177 crore as of July 2026, a 29.8% month-on-month rise. The practice also covers Mutual Fund Distributors, Portfolio Management Services Distributors, Alternative Investment Funds Category III, Securities Operations and Risk Management, Investment Adviser, Research Analyst, Equity and Derivatives, NCFM modules, and CPE refreshers across all license categories. An applied Wealth Management Program, developed in-house, sits alongside the certification track for practicing relationship and advisory teams.
Programs are delivered through classroom, live-online and blended formats at fully-equipped centres, or through a dedicated digital platform offering exam simulation and a question bank mapped to current NISM syllabi, giving institutions a single governance model whether their teams are concentrated in one city or spread nationally.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Nikhil Barshikar, Founder & CEO, Imarticus Learning said:
“The Centre of Excellence responds to a clear shift in the Indian market. Retail participation has expanded to over 23 crore demat accounts and ₹85 lakh crore in mutual fund assets, while the certified professional base serving those investors has grown at a fraction of that pace. Over the past 14 years, we’ve built deep BFSI training capability for India’s largest banks, AMCs and insurers. The Centre of Excellence takes that same infrastructure, our NISM and NSE accreditations and our national centre network, and brings them together for the first time as a dedicated capital markets practice, so institutions don’t have to build anything themselves, and individual professionals have one partner across every certification their career requires.”
Built on existing delivery infrastructure
The CoE operates through Imarticus’s established network of fully-equipped centres across Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Indore, Lucknow, Kochi and Coimbatore, with extended delivery reach across approximately 60% of India’s PIN codes through partner networks.
Imarticus has delivered over 8,500 training sessions in FY 25–26 and has trained over 10 lakh professionals across 1,000-plus enterprises and public sector undertakings, with an average participant feedback rating of 4.26 out of 5. The organisation holds NSDC certification and PFRDA Authorised Training Agency status for 2024–2027, under which it has trained 1.25 lakh participants across Central and State Governments, Autonomous Bodies and Corporates.
19, Aug 2026
India, Iceland Eye Stronger Fisheries and Green Shipping Partnership
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Aug 19: India and Iceland are looking to deepen cooperation in fisheries, green shipping and maritime skills as both countries seek to expand their partnership in the blue economy.
India’s Ambassador to Iceland, R. Ravindra, held discussions with Iceland’s Infrastructure Minister Eyjolfur Armannsson on Tuesday and briefed him on the upcoming Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue. The meeting also covered opportunities for cooperation in green shipping, capacity building and fisheries.
Fisheries emerged as an important area where the two countries can work more closely. Iceland has considerable experience in sustainable fishing, seafood processing and efficient use of marine resources, while India has a large fisheries sector with significant potential for value addition and exports.
Greater cooperation could help Indian businesses adopt better fishing and processing technologies, improve skills and strengthen the seafood value chain. Earlier cooperation between the two countries has also explored areas such as zero-waste fisheries, traceability, certification, deep-sea fishing technology and aquaculture.
Green shipping is another promising area. Discussions on cleaner maritime transport and capacity building come as India works to develop a lower-carbon shipping sector and encourage the adoption of greener fuels and technologies. India’s maritime authorities are already working on measures covering green ships, alternative fuels, green ports and sustainable shipping corridors.
The latest engagement builds on the broader discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir at the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo earlier this year. The two leaders had discussed cooperation in fisheries, clean energy, sustainability, geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage, as well as Arctic research.
The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement is also expected to provide additional opportunities for trade and investment between India and Iceland.
With fisheries, maritime technology and green shipping gaining importance globally, closer India-Iceland cooperation could create new opportunities for businesses, support technology and knowledge sharing, and contribute to the sustainable growth of the blue economy.
19, Aug 2026
Blu Technology Named No. 476 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
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19, Aug 2026
GCI: The World Cup’s 174 Billion Illegal Streaming Problem
GCI estimates 174.3 billion qualifying illegal stream views globally across the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 95% carrying advertising for unregulated gambling
HENDERSON, Nev., Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gaming Compliance International (GCI) today releases its first complete global measurement of illegal streaming across the 2026 FIFA World Cup, estimating 174.3 billion qualifying illegal stream views of 90 seconds plus (90S+) globally across the tournament.
GCI’s analysis found:
- 174.3 billion qualifying illegal stream views of 90S+ globally across the tournament
- 1.68 billion average qualifying illegal stream views of 90S+ per match, globally
- 6.2 billion qualifying illegal stream views of 90S+ globally for the Spain vs Argentina Final
- 95% of qualifying illegal stream views of 90S+ globally carried advertising for unregulated gambling
The estimate is derived from GCI’s global monitoring and marketplace intelligence, using multiple proprietary and third-party licensed data sources.
A qualifying illegal stream view requires at least 90 seconds of streaming, denoting a “committed view”. This is a stream-view measure, not a unique viewer count. The methodology accounts for stream interruptions, forced refreshes, reloads, mirror switches and channel resets throughout each match.
Before the World Cup
Before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, GCI President Ismail Vali made two predictions to Forbes: Spain would lift the trophy, and the tournament’s biggest beneficiary would be crime and unregulated gambling.
Spain won the World Cup.
GCI’s post-tournament analysis now reveals the scale of the second warning: 174.3 billion qualifying illegal stream views globally, with 95% carrying advertising for unregulated gambling.
The Dark Nexus
GCI’s analysis identifies a dark nexus between illegal streaming and unregulated online gambling.
When professional sports returned at the end of the pandemic, this relationship had become a cornerstone of the unregulated online gambling economy. Illegal streaming of sports is now a core gateway through which unregulated gambling operators can reach huge mainstream audiences and pay for that exposure and customer acquisition through pay-on-performance affiliate deals.
GCI monitoring shows that illegal streamers can receive payment for advertising and referring audiences to unregulated gambling, with affiliate deals offering between 25% and 50% of net gaming revenue produced by unregulated gambling operators from referred customers.
The result is a powerful illegal economy: premium sports content attracts mainstream audiences; illegal streaming monetizes that attention; and unregulated gambling pays to acquire those audiences.
This relationship was previously identified by GCI in Great Britain. Analysis released in January 2026 found 3.1 billion illegal stream views of 90 seconds plus across the Top 10 sports in Great Britain during 2024 and another 1.6 billion during the first half of 2025, with unregulated gambling advertising present upon 89% of illegal sports streams.
The World Cup demonstrates the same relationship at global scale.
One Marketplace
Consumers experience one marketplace, in which legal and illegal streaming compete for the same audience.
Legal streaming can introduce additional consumer friction through access restrictions, platform fragmentation, latency, buffering and differences in service or picture quality. Illegal streaming steals that same premium sports content and competes within that same marketplace by offering audiences all the sports, in one place, for “free”.
The commercial consequences extend across the sports ecosystem. Legal broadcasting supports rights holders, broadcasters and the wider sports ecosystem. Illegal streaming extracts value from that system while simultaneously creating a customer-acquisition channel for unregulated gambling.
The scale of that potential extraction is illustrated by GCI’s question:
If just 1% of illegal stream views had gone through legal channels, how much more revenue could have been distributed to rights holders, broadcasters and other stakeholders in the wider sports ecosystem?
$593 Billion World Cup Gambling Marketplace
Illegal streaming sits within a much larger unregulated online gambling economy.
GCI estimated the 2026 FIFA World Cup would generate $593 billion in global online betting handle — the value of money wagered on World Cup betting online.
Of that total, $409 billion — 69% — was unregulated, compared with $184 billion — 31% — regulated.
While regulated operators saw record activity, the majority of wagering value flowed through offshore, unregulated and unlicensed channels.
Illegal streaming connects these two parts of the marketplace by delivering sports audiences to unregulated gambling operators while those consumers are watching live events and each game presents fresh betting prospects.
When Content Is “Free”
The commercial relationship with unregulated gambling is not the only risk associated with illegal streaming.
GCI’s analysis found that video players, pop-ups and fake “click to watch in HD/4K” buttons can hide malware, spyware and keystroke loggers, exposing audiences to data harvesting and other forms of cybercrime.
For illegal streaming, unregulated gambling provides a short-term revenue engine. The longer-term opportunity can be the audience itself.
Given the duration of sports events, particularly World Cup matches, GCI warns that audiences can unwittingly provide crime with a 90-minute-plus window into their “digital soul”.
Leadership Commentary:
Matt Holt, CEO of Gaming Compliance International (GCI), said:
“174 billion qualifying illegal stream views should remove any remaining illusion that illegal streaming is a marginal problem for sport. Consumers experience one marketplace, and illegal streaming is an industrial-scale part of it — competing for the same audiences and extracting value that should support rights holders, broadcasters and the wider sports ecosystem.
“When 95% of qualifying illegal stream views carry advertising for unregulated gambling, illegal streaming is not simply stealing content. It is providing one of the world’s largest sporting audiences as an acquisition channel for the unregulated gambling economy.”
Ismail Vali, President of Gaming Compliance International (GCI) and founder and former CEO of Yield Sec, added:
“The World Cup showed us the dark nexus between illegal streaming and unregulated gambling at a scale we have never measured before.
“Consumers experience one marketplace. Legal broadcasters pay for rights, invest in content and compete for audiences. Illegal streaming steals the same content, puts it all in one place for ‘free’, and monetizes the audience through unregulated gambling and other forms of crime.
“That is where displacement becomes replacement.
“Crime does not need to create the football, own the rights or stage the World Cup. It simply needs to steal the content, capture the audience and monetize both. And what does crime do with the money it makes? It makes more crime.
“The answer is not another game of whack-a-mole against individual URLs. We need to understand and act upon the entire marketplace: monitor it, police the illegal ecosystem and its supply chain, enforce proportionately, and optimize the legal sector so consumers have every reason to remain within it.”
The full GCI Illegal Streaming – Global: World Cup 2026 report is available from Gaming Compliance International (GCI).
About Gaming Compliance International (GCI)
GCI is the proven leader in regulatory gaming compliance technology and consultancy, providing a single-source, AI-powered platform for player protection, advertising and media content monitoring, black-market mitigation, automated data capture, revenue auditing, and operator compliance reporting.
GCI’s focus is on enhancing marketplace transparency and revenue optimization for governments, regulators, and licensed operators while establishing a robust compliance framework that protects jurisdictions, audiences, and the broader gaming ecosystem.
Media Contact
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SVP Strategic Operations, Gaming Compliance International (GCI)
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19, Aug 2026
Shyam Steel and Macaw Paints extend post-flood relief support to affected communities in Assam
Sivasagar, Aug 19: In response to the disruption caused by recent floods in Upper Assam, Shyam Steel and Macaw Paints have come together to support affected communities in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts through a post-disaster relief initiative. The programme focused on addressing some of the immediate household, hygiene and essential daily-use needs of families as communities began the process of recovery.
The effort behind Together We Rebuild, covered 10 villages across the two districts and benefited around 1,500 families. The relief effort was planned with a focus on communities that had faced significant disruption due to prolonged flooding, including damage to homes and infrastructure, loss of livelihoods and limited access to essential services.
The assistance comprised utensil kits, blankets, mosquito nets and phenyl/disinfectants. The relief materials were identified with consideration to the immediate needs of families during the post–flood period, particularly household requirements, bedding and sanitation.
Sivasagar and Charaideo were identified for the initiative based on the severity of the flooding and the humanitarian requirements of affected communities. Inputs from Assam State Disaster Management Authority flood situation reports, district-level information and ground-level assessments were considered in identifying priority areas and understanding the needs of affected families. The programme was implemented with the involvement of the companies’ trade networks in the steel and paints sectors, while local community inputs helped facilitate the distribution of relief materials.
Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Lalit Beriwala, Director, Shyam Steel, said,
“The impact of a flood continues well beyond the immediate crisis, particularly for families who have lost household essentials, faced damage to their homes and are working to restore their everyday lives. Through this initiative, Shyam Steel and Macaw Paints’ joint effort was to support communities with some of the basic requirements that could make the recovery period a little more manageable. We hoped this assistance would reach families at a time when they needed continued support to rebuild their daily lives.”
The initiative also took into account the challenges faced by affected communities after floodwaters recede. In addition to damage to residential homes and disruption of connectivity, the floods have affected agricultural and livelihood activities and led to concerns around drinking water and sanitation. Shortages of bedding, clothing and other essential items have further added to the difficulties faced by several households.
The relief programme was completed over a period of approximately seven to eight days, subject to weather conditions and accessibility of the affected areas. The initiative was intended as a post-disaster support measure, with the focus remaining on delivering need-based assistance to families as they transition from immediate flood response towards recovery.
By directing relief towards practical household and sanitation requirements, the programme contributed to the restoration of basic living conditions for affected families while complementing the broader relief and recovery efforts underway across the flood-affected communities of Upper Assam.
19, Aug 2026
SEIL Energy Participates in India Energy Summit
Hyderabad, Aug 19: SEIL Energy India Limited is proud to participate in the India Energy Summit & Expo 2026, organised by the Energy Department, Government of Telangana, in Hyderabad. As a trusted power partner to the state, SEIL Energy supplies 270 MW of reliable power, supporting Telangana’s growing energy needs and its development journey.
The SEIL Energy stall was honoured by the visit of Shri Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Deputy Chief Minister, Telangana, and Mr. Navin Mittal, IAS, Special Chief Secretary – Energy Department, Government of Telangana, who appreciated SEIL Energy’s commitment to reliable and sustainable power.
On the occasion, SEIL Energy CEO Mr. Janmejaya Mahapatra said,
“Reliable energy is the foundation of sustainable growth. At SEIL Energy, we remain committed to powering Telangana’s aspirations with reliability, responsibility and excellence, while contributing to India’s journey towards a stronger and more energy-secure future.”
19, Aug 2026
Antaranga: Boundless Longing – Presented by Ekatvam
BENGALURU, India, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Antaranga: Boundless Longing, a classical music and dance production presented by Ekatvam, recently concluded to a full house at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts. The event marked a significant step for the Indian classical arts, demonstrating that traditional forms can successfully engage audiences in large-scale arena formats when presented with a unified vision.
The production brought together renowned Carnatic vocalist Sandeep Narayan and acclaimed Kalakshetra-trained classical dancer Radhe Jaggi. Performing together on a single stage for the first time, the husband-and-wife duo presented a seamless blend of Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam, and the ancient martial art form Kalaripayattu along with Project Samskriti. Together, they delivered a continuous, theatrical narrative exploring the emotions of longing and connection.
“We rarely pay for music in India the way we pay for everything else we value… To attempt that scale, everything has to rise together. The theme, the concept, the performers, the sound, the decor — each has to earn its place in a room built for something larger than a concert.” — Rajmohan Krishnan, Founder Trustee of Entrust Foundation
The initiative was well-received by the public, reaching full capacity 16 days prior to the event. This response confirms the presence of a dedicated audience willing to support classical art when presented in an expansive, high-quality format.
Antaranga featured an ensemble of accomplished musicians, including Subhiksha Rangarajan, Lalit Talluri, HN Bhaskar, Bharat Damodaran, Akshay Yesodharan, Prankur Kataria, Sumesh Narayan, and MT Aditya. Creative head Rupin Suchak alongside Sandeep Kumar & team, designed the visual layout, which was illuminated by Prathmesh and Gowtham. The evening was further highlighted by the attendance of Sadhguru, who joined as a guest to experience the performance.
About Ekatvam
Ekatvam is a dedicated cultural initiative by the Entrust Foundation. Its core mission is to preserve and present India’s classical and cultural traditions in formats suited for contemporary audiences. At Ekatvam, we are deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly — helping them feel seen, valued, and connected in a fast-paced world where time is often the rarest gift.
By creating platforms that elevate traditional arts into large-scale, immersive experiences, Ekatvam aims to ensure the continuity and relevance of India’s profound artistic heritage.
For more information, visit: ekatvam.co.in/antaranga.
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19, Aug 2026
Piyush Goyal Heads to Singapore for Key India-Singapore Trade and Investment Talks
New Delhi, August 19: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has left for Singapore for a three-day visit from August 19 to 21, where he will participate in the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) and the fourth India-Singapore Business Roundtable (ISBR).
The visit is aimed at deepening India-Singapore economic ties, with a strong focus on trade, investment, technology, manufacturing, digitalisation, skills development and the green economy.
Goyal is accompanied by an Indian business delegation of around 70 senior executives representing a wide range of sectors, including technology and artificial intelligence, software, manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, sustainability, financial services, fintech, healthcare, life sciences, food and agriculture, logistics, maritime services and professional services.
The delegation is scheduled to hold business-to-business (B2B), government-to-business (G2B) and institutional meetings in Singapore. It will also interact with Centres of Excellence and visit skilling institutions to explore opportunities for investment, technology partnerships, market access and talent development.
Goyal will participate in the fourth ISMR on August 20. The ministerial mechanism serves as a key platform for advancing the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The meeting will be held alongside the fourth India-Singapore Business Roundtable, followed by an MoU signing ceremony and a luncheon hosted by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister for ISMR and ISBR delegates.
Goyal will participate in the discussions along with Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
The Indian ministers are expected to engage with their Singaporean counterparts and other senior members of the Singapore government during the visit.
Goyal will also call on Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Istana.
As part of the visit, Goyal will hold G2B meetings with senior representatives from organisations including the Global Finance & Technology Network, YPO Global, Milken Institute, Keppel Infrastructure, Temasek Holdings, IHH Healthcare, Singapore Business Federation, Turner & Townsend and STT GDC.
A Family Office Roundtable will also be held as part of the minister’s business engagements.
The minister will jointly visit an APEDA-FairPrice initiative at City Square Mall with Singapore’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade & Industry Gan Siow Huang. The initiative is designed to promote Indian agricultural and food products in Singapore’s retail market and further expand bilateral agri-trade.
Goyal will also address the India-Singapore Business Forum organised by FICCI at the INSEAD Asia Campus. He is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat on India’s role in the emerging global growth landscape, followed by a networking dinner with Indian and Singaporean business leaders.
The visit will conclude with Goyal delivering a keynote address at the ICAI ASEAN Conference 2026 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre.
Singapore has emerged as one of India’s most important economic partners and a major source of foreign investment.
During FY 2025-26, Singapore was India’s largest source of foreign direct investment, with inflows of $19.8 billion. Cumulative FDI from Singapore reached $194.68 billion between April 2000 and March 2026, accounting for 24.72 per cent of India’s total FDI inflows during the period.
Singapore is also India’s largest trading partner within ASEAN and remains an important source of external commercial borrowings and foreign portfolio investment.
Bilateral trade has expanded significantly since the implementation of the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). Trade increased from $6.7 billion in FY 2004-05 to $36.1 billion in FY 2025-26.
The Singapore visit underscores India’s efforts to further expand trade and investment flows with the city-state while strengthening cooperation in advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, skill development, sustainable growth and other emerging areas.
