Citibank bankers expect India’s equity capital markets to stay strong in 2026, driven by high valuations, active IPO pipelines and private equity exits. They also see the rupee recovering from its 2025 weakness as tariff uncertainty eases. Upcoming ECB guideline reforms could further boost overseas fundraising activity for Indian companies.
EU trade deal may give a big push to tech transfers, exports & more
India’s auto component sector anticipates accelerated technology transfers, joint ventures, and exports with the proposed EU free trade agreement. This pact is poised to boost