{
  "id": 3918822,
  "title": "India sends its Fab 4 across the world to woo trade, tech, energy and capital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/india-sends-its-fab-4-across-the-world-to-woo-trade-tech-energy-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T07:19:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-economy",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-sends-its-fab-4-across-the-world-to-woo-trade-tech-energy-and-capital/articleshow/133585450.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India has intensified diplomatic and economic ties with four major partners - China, Russia, Japan, and Canada - simultaneously. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Beijing, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar went to Moscow, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman traveled to Canada and the US, and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal toured Japan. These visits span various sectors including border management, energy security, investment, technology, and manufacturing, and come at a significant time as India hosts the BRICS summit in September.\n\nIn China, talks on the India-China border dispute have merged with discussions on investment. Doval's visit focused on delimitation and management of the border, agreeing to diplomatic and military channels for border issues. Additionally, both sides aim to enhance business-to-business exchanges and investments. China's investment in India has already surpassed $500 million under revised rules.\n\nWith Russia, India is focusing on energy supplies and addressing the widening trade gap. Jaishankar's visit to Moscow highlighted the rising trade from $13 billion to nearly $60 billion in five years. However, the trade deficit has also increased, prompting India to seek greater access to Russian energy and fertilizers amid global disruptions. Russia has assured uninterrupted supplies of these essentials to India.\n\nIn Japan, Goyal's visit centered on investment, technology, and manufacturing. The 200-member business delegation discussed potential collaborations in semiconductors, components, and manufacturing, crucial for India's 2047 vision. Goyal has also invited Japanese companies to invest in pharmaceuticals, shipbuilding, and other sectors.\n\nLastly, during Sitharaman's visit to Canada, the emphasis was on investment and financial-sector cooperation. She invited investors to partake in India's growth story, pointing to opportunities in fintech, payments, and financial services.",
  "summary": "India engages key partners, focusing on border management and energy security. Discussions with China now include investment alongside boundary talks. Russia talks address energy supplies and a widening trade imbalance. Japan and Canada visits seek investment and manufacturing partnerships. These engagements align with India's upcoming hosting of the BRICS summit.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}