At Davos, Ursula von der Leyen made India the centrepiece of her declaration of European independence. The president of the European Commission said that she was travelling to New Delhi to energise the relationship.

Scott Bessent said that Indian refinery purchases of Russian oil have "collapsed" due to US tariffs, hinting that, while tariffs remain in place, a diplomatic "path" exists to remove them.

Andhra Pradesh has initiated at least 25 new policies for industrial development and is encouraging investments in digital media and virtual production, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said in multiple interactions in Davos.