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A memorable NIIF cocktail reception at Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together global investors, business leaders and policymakers. Thank you to everyone who joined us, @FinMinIndia for their continued support and @BBGNewEconomy for partnering with us.

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met Mr. Kazuhiko Amakawa, Governor of Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF #AnnualMeetings in Bangkok, Thailand, today. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in clean energy, energy transition, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, critical minerals, electric mobility and resilient supply chains, including through the $600 million India-Japan Fund and Japanese participation in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (@NIIFIndia). The Governor highlighted the success of the India-Japan Fund, with investments in e-mobility and bioethanol, and expressed hope for a follow-on fund. He noted JBIC’s stake in the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) and growing Japanese interest in semiconductors, including opportunities at Dholera, and in AI and data centres. The Union Finance Minister also encouraged Japanese investment in data centres in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities such as Visakhapatnam, to support balanced urban growth. Both sides noted the potential to deepen India-Japan economic and financial cooperation and learn from each other’s experiences.

At @BBGNewEconomy Forum India 2026, Sanjiv Aggarwal spoke with @YvonneManTV about our focus on large-scale investments, capital formation and Private Markets as a gateway for global investors, alongside AI-driven opportunities in data centres. Watch:bloomberg.com/news/videos/20…

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met Ms. Satsuki Katayama, Minister of Finance @MOF_Japan, at the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF #AnnualMeetings in Bangkok, Thailand, today. The Ministers reviewed the India-Japan Strategic Global Partnership and welcomed Japan’s commitment to facilitate JPY10 trillion in private investment into India. FM Smt. @nsitharaman handed over a written invitation for a visit by the Japanese side to India, to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027 through high-level engagements. FM Smt. @nsitharaman highlighted that a huge chunk of the India-Japan Fund corpus has been deployed in clean energy, electric mobility, critical minerals and resilient supply chains. She also welcomed the Development Bank of Japan’s commitment to @NIIFIndia’s private market fund, and noted the scope for further co-investment in manufacturing and infrastructure. FM Smt. @nsitharaman invited Japanese institutions to participate in India’s growing long-term savings pool, including through green infrastructure and ESG-linked pension products, and sought Japan’s expertise in pension sustainability, annuity design and long-term care financing for India’s emerging silver economy. The Ministers also discussed cooperation between the RBI and the Bank of Japan, including a formal FinTech cooperation framework, CBDC use cases, and sharing India’s UPI experience as Japan modernises its Zengin system in 2027. Cybersecurity cooperation and the role of AI in financial services also featured in the discussions. FM Smt. @nsitharaman invited Japanese banks, insurers, reinsurers, asset managers and universities to establish operations at @GIFTCity_ City’s International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC). Both sides noted the potential to further deepen India-Japan economic and financial cooperation.

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met Ms. Karin Keller-Sutter @keller_sutter, Federal Councillor of Switzerland and Head of the Federal Department of Finance, on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF #AnnualMeetings in Bangkok, Thailand, today. The Ministers discussed the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) and the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-Switzerland Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). FM Smt. @nsitharaman highlighted India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, driven by fiscal discipline, robust domestic demand and infrastructure modernisation, as a significant opportunity for Swiss investors. Opportunities through @NIIFIndia and @GIFTCity_ @IFSCA_Official were also explored. Cooperation in cross-border digital payments, FinTech, regulatory innovation and AI in financial services also featured in the discussions.

At the @BBGNewEconomy , Hon’ble Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman highlighted NIIF as a platform connecting long-term institutional capital with India’s growing investment opportunity. @FinMinIndia

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman participated in a Roundtable with CEOs at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum #BNEF event being held, in New Delhi, today. The discussion with global business leaders explored the evolving interplay of AI, geopolitics and global investment flows, alongside India’s vast opportunities across infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, digital technologies and financial services. Investors expressed confidence in India’s growth prospects and said that they look forward to continued economic engagement with India. Along with the Union Finance Minister, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs @FinMinIndia; Chairman, International Financial Services Centres Authority (@IFSCA_Official); and MD and CEO, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (@NIIFIndia) also participated in the Roundtable.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi addressed the inaugural session of @BBGNewEconomy Forum India 2026. Sanjiv Aggarwal and Prasad Gadkari attended the session, with Sanjiv also joining select industry leaders in an interaction with the Prime Minister.

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met Mr. Rajeev Kannan, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Head of India Division, Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), in Singapore, yesterday. Discussions focused on opportunities to expand SMBC’s engagement in India, including affordable housing finance, financing for NBFCs, trade finance and other priority sectors. FM encouraged SMBC to explore investment and financing opportunities through the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (@NIIFIndia) and GIFT IFSC, particularly in aircraft leasing. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Takashi Masatoki, Managing Director, India Division, and Mr. Ratul Rana, Executive Director, India Division.

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Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met Mr. Raj Ganguly, Co-founder and CEO of @BCapitalGroup, in Singapore today. Discussions covered opportunities in Sovereign AI and the broader AI ecosystem. FM highlighted India’s potential to emerge as a leader in AI services and encouraged B Capital to explore the application of AI in banking and financial services in India. The B Capital team emphasised the importance of a stable currency and predictable, transparent tax policies for investors. FM Smt. @nsitharaman also encouraged B Capital to explore investment opportunities through the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (@NIIFIndia) and GIFT IFSC, particularly those relating to pension funds. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Karan Mohla, General Partner, B Capital.

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met Mr. Scott Kapnick, CEO of HPS Investment Partners, in Singapore today. Discussions focused on India’s investment landscape and opportunities to deepen engagement in private credit, structured finance and long-term financing for businesses. HPS highlighted the potential to leverage debt capital to complement equity investments. FM Smt. @nsitharaman encouraged HPS to explore setting up a fund in GIFT IFSC and collaboration with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (@NIIFIndia) to mobilise financing for large infrastructure projects in India.

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met Mr. Marcus Wallenberg, Chairperson of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (SEB), in Singapore today. Discussions covered India’s economic outlook and opportunities to strengthen investment flows and engagement with European institutional investors. The SEB team highlighted potential investment opportunities in India across energy and data centres, IT and tax services, healthcare, financial services and housing finance. They also discussed the potential for private equity investments in NBFCs and opportunities in sustainable finance and the green transition, as well as potential avenues to support skill development in India. FM Smt. @nsitharaman also invited them to explore investment opportunities through GIFT IFSC and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (@NIIFIndia). The meeting was also attended by Mr. Jimmy Mahtani, Partner, EQT Private Capital Asia and Chairman of India, Southeast Asia and GCC, and Mr. Jan Vesely, Partner, EQT Infrastructure, Head of EQT Transition Infrastructure Strategy and Head of AI Infrastructure Strategy.

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met Mr. Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, CEO, @Temasek Holdings, in Singapore, today. They both exchanged views on expanding investment opportunities in India, particularly in infrastructure and other growth-oriented sectors, including through the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund @NIIFIndia. Mr. Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara was also accompanied by Mr. Ravi Lambah, Head, India; Mr. Ashok Mirpuri, Head, International Policy and Governance; Mr. Xu Wei, Director, Strategy Office; Ms. Ong Rui Lin, Vice President, Institutional Relations.

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met Ms. Janet Perumal, Senior MD and Head of Investments, Asia, Wellington Management, along with Mr. Niraj Bhagwat and Mr. Vineet Thodge, in Singapore, today. Discussions covered investment opportunities through GIFT IFSC and @NIIFIndia. Wellington Management appreciated India’s policy reforms, including GST reforms, FDI liberalisation and disinvestment, and noted the importance of further reforms by States and benchmarking market access against global best practices.

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman participated in a Business Roundtable with senior representatives of leading global investment firms, including Millennium Partners, Brevan Howard, BlackRock, PIMCO, Carlyle, ADIA, Temasek, Citadel, JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank, in Singapore, today The interaction focused on India’s economic resilience amid global uncertainties, including volatile oil prices and geopolitical and geoeconomic developments, as well as the opportunities and challenges arising from rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence. The Union Finance Minister also exchanged views with global investors on India’s macroeconomic fundamentals, financial markets and measures to further deepen market participation and attracting global capital in Indian assets. The roundtable provided an opportunity for a candid exchange of perspectives with leading global investors on India’s evolving economic and financial landscape.

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman called on H.E. Mr. @LawrenceWongST, Prime Minister of Singapore, in Singapore, today. PM Mr. @LawrenceWongST noted that bilateral cooperation between India and Singapore continues to grow and expressed optimism about India’s growth prospects. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen economic, financial, investment and business ties, with FM Smt. @nsitharaman sharing select projects from the @NIIFOfficial pipeline and highlighting India’s strong economic fundamentals to encourage greater investment by Singapore-based investors. They reviewed progress in advancing the outcomes of the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR), including cooperation in capital markets, payments connectivity and digitalisation, semiconductors, AI and cybersecurity. Discussions also covered tokenisation of financial assets and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with Singapore expressing keenness to share its experience in asset tokenisation. The two Ministers also exchanged views on regional and global developments and on strengthening India-ASEAN cooperation, including in the run-up to Singapore’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027.

We are delighted to share that NIIF has been named the winner in the Sustainability Reporting & Transparency Excellence category at the BW Sustainable World Awards 2026.

India-Belgium Joint Statement on the visit of the Prime Minister of Belgium to India ➤ Prime Minister of Belgium, De Wever began his visit by paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi at #Rajghat. Prime Minister Bart De Wever then held bilateral talks with Prime Minister @narendramodi, first in a restricted format and later with their respective delegations ➤ Both leaders welcomed the launch of the inaugural India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue in Brussels on 15 July 2026 ➤ The two leaders reiterated their call for reformed and effective multilateralism, with the United Nations Charter at its center, to sustain an equitable and peaceful international order, address pressing global challenges and prepare the world for emerging developments, including in the technological and economic domains ➤ The two leaders stressed, in particular, the urgent need for the reform of the United Nations Security Council in order to make it more representative of today’s world Read here for more information: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… @PMOIndia

We welcome Gauravjit Singh to NIIF as Managing Partner - Global Head of Capital Formation. Gauravjit brings nearly two decades of experience raising institutional capital and will lead NIIF’s capital formation efforts globally. Read more: niifindia.in/news/niif-appoi…