India - curated by Simply Divine

Bits from my trip to #India 🇮🇳 – such an amazing civilisation and a big part of my ancestry. 🇮🇳🇯🇲🇬🇧🇪🇺🌍

Part 1: Huge Consumer Surge 💰 #India is 4th globally for wealth above $100 million — Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2025. Add a booming middle class to the mix, & you have a consumer wave that's only just getting started. 🛍️ This is not a trend. This is a structural shift. 📈

The monumental Free Trade Agreement between the #EU 🇪🇺 & #India 🇮🇳 This landmark deal created significant milestone in: 🔸international trade, 🔸fostering stronger economic ties, 🔸boosting investments &, 🔸enhancing cooperation across sectors. 📈

Happy Easter to the Christian community in 🇮🇳, 🇪🇺 an around the 🌍 🙏. May the spirit of rebirth bring a shared sense of peace, compassion and renewal🕊️

Today is launch day for #EuropeWeeks2026 : a series of cultural events in Delhi showcasing the diversity & spirit of 🇪🇺27= 🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇧🇬 🇭🇷 🇨🇾 🇨🇿 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇬🇷 🇭🇺 🇮🇪 🇮🇹 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇱🇺 🇲🇹 🇳🇱 🇵🇱 🇵🇹 🇷🇴 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 🇪🇸 🇸🇪 🟰; culminating with EuropeDay on 9 May. Watch out for this logo & enjoy👇

#India's AI moment occuring right now. PWC says rapid #AI adoption could add $600B to India's GDP by 2035 — boosting finance 💳, manufacturing 🏭 & bridging 30–35% of its productivity gap. Viksit Bharat - not a dream. 🚀📈

Next week's Megatrend - #India's 🇮🇳 luxury market. 👑 India is quietly becoming the world's most exciting luxury frontier — & the smartest global brands are already positioning themselves. A young, wealthy & aspirational nation is on the move. Intro on what you need to know 👇

Part 5 – Return of Mercantilism 🌐 Many nations are quietly abandoning global markets in favour of securing their own food, &, technology supply chains 🌱💻. Welcome to the new #mercantilism — a fragmented world is arriving 💸. Are you positioning, ready to benefit?

#India & #EU Clear for Take-Off 🛫 India & the EU formalised an aviation safety pact between EASA & the DGCA, unlocking "Made in India" aerospace production — including Airbus H125/AS350 helicopter assembly in #Karnataka. A landmark step in India-EU manufacturing ties. 🇮🇳🤝🇪🇺

Recent DNA analysis reveals that nearly 40% of the Shroud of Turin’s human DNA originates from #Indian lineages. 🇮🇳🧬 This discovery underscores the remarkable reach of ancient Indus Valley. 🏛️ This serves as a timeless reminder of our shared history. 🌏 #Easter

Part 4 – The Rise of the Tropics 🌴 A major power shift is occuring and it might not be where you think. Central America, the Caribbean & the Equatorial belt 🌍 are quietly rising — for a reason most haven't imagined yet. Historical data makes it clear - watch this space 📊.

#India sends 80% of its #EU exports through the Suez Canal. The Cape of Good Hope alternative is slower, costlier, & unsustainable for both New Delhi & Brussels. 🇮🇳🇪🇺 Supply chain resilience is a diplomatic priority. 📦

@HMTCSouthAsia highlighted how #UK has rolled out the red carpet for #Indian consumers! From food & drink 🥃 to luxury cars 🚗 & premium pharma 💊 . The UK-#India FTA slashed tariffs & opened a $120B trade highway. Best of British, now delivered to 1.4 billion! 🛍️ 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇳

@UKinIndia @Lindy_Cameron Great to see the partnership between #UK 🇬🇧 and #India 🇮🇳 going from strength to strength. 👇 Very proud of the #British and #Indian parts of my heritage.

High Commissioner @Lindy_Cameron highlights how the modern UK-India partnership is delivering new opportunities for both our people. ✅ Free Trade Agreement ✅ Vision 2035 ✅ 9 UK universities in India

Countries with the most engineers - India 🇮🇳

Part 3 – Remilitarisation 🪖⚔️ 🪖 The US security umbrella is closing 🇺🇸. Nations must now fund their own defence — independently. This isn't a distant threat. It's a generational reset of geopolitics and alliances 🌍⚔️. Are you ready for a remilitarised world? 🌍⚔️

India's Sports Economy Hits $2 Billion — And Cricket Is Running the Show 🏏💰 #India's sports sector is one of the world's fastest-growing commercial arenas. 🌍 #Cricket accounts for nearly 9 in 10 revenue rupees. 📊 This is no longer just sport — it's big business. 💼

🌍 The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is reshaping global connectivity. Launched at the 2023 G20 summit, it links rail, maritime, energy & digital infrastructure across continents. 🚢🛤️⚡📡 It's a geopolitical game-changer.🌐💼 🇮🇳🤝🇪🇺

Part 2 – The End of Cheap Energy ⚡🛢️ - The Warning Shot $200 oil is no longer unthinkable — Trump's team is already stress-testing it 🛢️💥 At that price, #nuclear stops being optional and becomes inevitable. ☢️ The #energy shock will do what policy couldn't 🌍 .

Air India launches direct #NewDelhi – #Rome flights, 4x weekly on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Boosting #trade, #tourism & people-to-people ties between two of the world's great civilisations - #India 🇮🇳 & #Italy 🇮🇹. A major win for connectivity! 🌍🛫 🇮🇳🤝🇪🇺

🌎 Megatrends – Part 1 of 5 part Mini-Series 📑 1 - Regionalisation of #Trade ​Global trade is shifting! 🌎 Nations will be moving from broad globalisation toward "Visionary Blocs" 🤝 'Clustering' is not just by geography, but by shared values & cultural alignment. 🛡️