Indian stock markets rebounded sharply after the debut address of the new US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor. His remarks that 'Both sides continue to actively engage' on a trade deal fueled investor optimism, causing the Sensex to jump nearly 900 points. In a significant policy announcement, Ambassador Gor stated, 'Today, I'm pleased to announce that India will be invited to join this group of nations as a full member next month', referring to the 'Pax Silica', a US-led strategic initiative for a secure silicon supply chain. This group, which includes Japan, South Korea, and the UK, focuses on critical minerals, semiconductors, and AI, and is seen as a move to counter China's global dominance in the sector. The announcement comes as India's Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnav, attends a G7 meet on the same topic.
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