A joint report by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Deloitte called for a coordinated approach involving pharmaceutical enterprises, Government agencies, financial institutions, and Industry associations to embed sustainability across the value c ... read..
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday met Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella as they unveiled MahaCrimeOS AI, India's first AI-powered platform to fast-track cybercrime investigations. ... read..
Artificial intelligence-related investments are set to accelerate sharply in 2026 as companies expand spending to keep pace with the fast-growing AI revolution, according to a report by Fitch Ratings. ... read..
Mexico's decision to sharply raise import duties on goods from countries without a free-trade agreement will significantly disrupt India's exports beginning January 1, 2026, according to a new report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). ... read..
The Ministry of Textiles has formulated a comprehensive 40 country market diversification strategy, identifying high-potential global destinations and undertaking structured outreach through Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), industry delegations, and Indi ... read..
The US Federal Reserve's latest 25-basis-point rate cut has set the stage for a complex global monetary backdrop, but its implications for India are expected to be relatively stable, according to analysis from YES Bank's Economics Research team."For India ... read..
Winter has become India's most preferred season for travel, with more than half the country's travellers taking at least one winter trip every year, according to Airbnb's 2025 Winter Travel Trends Survey. ... read..
India is entering a pivotal phase in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) deployment, with demand expected to rise sharply in the coming years even as the country works to overcome deep structural barriers in manufacturing, technology integration and sup ... read..
India's banking sector continues to face pressure from weak deposit mobilisation, even as loan growth remains relatively healthy, according to a latest sector report by Kotak Institutional Equities. ... read..
Strengthening employment opportunities in labour-intensive manufacturing and services sectors could help sustain India's GDP growth at around 8 per cent, according to a study by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). ... read..
India's mutual fund industry witnessed a rebound in equity inflows in November 2025, supported by steady systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions and a recovery in lump-sum investments, according to a sector update by Nuvama Research. ... read..
The flexible office segment in the country is set for strong expansion, with the market expected to grow by more than 25 per cent CAGR by CY27E, unlocking an opportunity of nearly Rs 330 billion, highlighted a report by Ambit Capital. ... read..
India's automobile industry recorded strong performance in November 2025, with passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers posting their highest-ever sales for the month, according to the data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufactu ... read..
The combination of rising financialisation, expanding equity ownership and stronger corporate profitability is creating a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity for investors, Motilal Oswal Financial Services in its Annual Wealth Creation Study (2020-2025) sai ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 12, 2025 12:48:58 PM IST
Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to equip its police force with an artificial intelligence-powered platform to speed up cybercrime investigations. The AI-driven system, called MahaCrimeOS AI, was unveiled at the Microsoft AI Tour in Mumbai, m ... read..
Moody's Ratings has maintained a stable outlook for the global asset management industry in 2026, citing expectations of steady assets under management (AUM) growth supported by lower interest rates and subdued but stable global economic expansion, even a ... read..
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 12, 2025 12:18:45 PM IST
Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), set out a data-driven vision for how India can accelerate its economic rise and how the Adani Group's infrastructure backbone is helping shape that trajectory. ... read..
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in strengthening governance and public service delivery across India, highlighted a report by EY and the National Institute for Smart Government (NISG). ... read..
The Government has notified the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025, effecting a substantial increase in excise duties on unmanufactured tobacco, manufactured tobacco, tobacco products, and tobacco substitutes. ... read..
Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent state visit to India was an indication that the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent its message of non-alignment as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, Christopher Wood, Jefferies' Global ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 12, 2025 11:48:41 AM IST
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the world is entering a new era where the "frontier of what is possible" is rapidly expanding, driven by advances in artificial intelligence. ... read..
Demand for branded hotel rooms in India is set to grow faster than supply over the next five years, according to a report by YES Securities. ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 12, 2025 9:48:27 AM IST
The domestic stock markets opened on a positive note on Friday, supported by renewed confidence after progress on the India-US trade deal and the recent conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. ... read..
Russian oil exports saw a steep decline in November as buyers grew increasingly cautious over the risks linked to more stringent US sanctions, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest report. ... read..
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 12, 2025 2:49:08 AM IST
Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani on Thursday urged graduating students of Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) to carry four "lifelong companions"--curiosity, courage, perseverance and gratitude--as they step into a ra ... read..
The visit of a delegation of US trade officials from the office of the US Trade Representative, led by Deputy US Trade Rick Switzer served as an opportunity for both sides to have productive exchanges on a wide gamut of items, including the ongoing negoti ... read..
Experts from academia and industry highlighted India as a pivotal force in shaping an inclusive and responsible AI future for the Global South. ... read..
India's regulatory stance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) sets it apart from many countries that are moving toward tighter controls on AI development, said Pranav Mishra, Director, Amcham India (American Chamber of Commerce). ... read..
Rudra Chaudhuri, Director of Carnegie India, emphasised that India's approach to AI is rooted in adoption and public benefit, rather than fear-driven regulation. ... read..
Stakeholders from the Global South discussed the future of Artificial Intelligence, its societal impact, and the collaborative opportunities emerging across continents. ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 11, 2025 9:18:47 PM IST
India and Italy on Thursday signed the India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) protocol, charting the roadmap for strengthening economic partnership. ... read..
By Amrashree Mishra New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:18:44 PM IST
With India set to host the AI Impact Summit in 2026, UNDP's AI Director, Keyzom Ngodup Massally, highlighted India's diverse landscape as a fertile ground for testing, piloting, and scaling AI solutions. ... read..
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 11, 2025 8:48:50 PM IST
Noting that India must become self-reliant in critical technologies and industries, Reliance Industries Limited Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said that the global economy is growing at less than 2.5 per cent while the country i ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 11, 2025 8:48:48 PM IST
Negotiations are progressing well for the trade deal between India and United States and substantial discussions have taken place, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. ... read..
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday addressed the India-Italy Business Forum plenary session in Mumbai along with Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy. ... read..
By Amit KumarNew Delhi | December 11, 2025 7:48:48 PM IST
India marked a major step in its green maritime push as Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the commercial operation of the country's first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel at Namo Gh ... read..
India's semiconductor strategy is entering a decisive new phase as the country responds to global supply chain disruptions and intensifies efforts to build domestic chip manufacturing, according to Konark Bhandari, Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for Int ... read..
India's bond market needs to be seven times larger to support India's growth, increase liquidity, broaden the investor-issuer base (especially mid-sized firms), and reduce bank dependence, aiming for global scale. ... read..
NITI Aayog, in its recent report, underscored the urgent need to deepen India's corporate bond market, calling it a critical pillar of the country's long-term economic vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. ... read..
The United States Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive 25-basis-point rate cut, shifting the federal funds rate to 3.75%, in what analysts widely interpreted as a dovish tilt despite persistent inflation and resilient economic activity. ... read..
The World Bank has approved financing for two critical programs in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to help improve air quality. ... read..
IndiGo will offer travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to such severely impacted customers over the past few days, and those vouchers can be used for any future IndiGo journey for the next 12 months, a spokesperson from the airline said Thursday. ... read..
Indian stock benchmarks inched up on Thursday after three consecutive sessions of losses, with auto, metals, and pharma leading the gains among the sectoral indices. ... read..
