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"What we're trying to build isn't just an AI infrastructure—it's a collaborative ecosystem. Government sets the direction and enables access. Private players bring innovation. That's the model we need for the decade ahead," Abhishek Singh Additional Secretary and CEO India AI Mission

By lifting penalties and proactively adjusting schedules, companies are trying to soften the blow of a region rocked by violence and grief.

Industries like E-commerce & Technology Start-ups (70%), Manufacturing (66%), and Engineering & Infrastructure (62%) are leading the fresher hiring wave

AI-driven electricity demand could lead to a 1.2 per cent increase in global greenhouse gas emissions between 2025 and 2030

Asked once what gave him hope, he spoke not of theology or politics, but of people — heroic mothers, men with dreams, women who look toward the future. In a world of suffering, he still believed in the basic goodness of human beings

With a net worth of USD 1.25 billion—most of it from a company she no longer runs—Guo now joins an elite club of just six self-made women billionaires under 40

ITC first invested in Mother Sparsh in 2021 as part of its strategy to expand in the natural personal care and digital-first brand segment

Part of an early access research preview, the feature is aimed at automating repetitive tasks that usually require human input. This could include entering data into older desktop applications, collecting information from websites, or performing basic tasks like invoice processing

This year's recipients reflect a wide range of disciplines and projects that aim to address complex global questions through research and storytelling

India's electronics manufacturing sector has expanded significantly over the past decade, reaching a value of INR 11 lakh crore. Export figures have also grown, reportedly increasing to over INR 3.5 lakh crore

Organisations are adopting APIs faster than they're securing them, creating massive security gaps. Despite the identification of over 26,000 critical vulnerabilities in 2024, a third remained unpatched for over six months, leaving businesses dangerously exposed

While the tariff war between the U.S. and China has spiraled—from 10% in February to 145% on Chinese goods, met with 125% retaliation—India has taken a more pragmatic route by choosing dialogue over retaliation

"One of the key differences between previous tech revolutions… is that for the first time, we intend to place trust in non-human intelligence for decision making. We are far more forgiving of human error, but much less forgiving of machine error. A few hundred thousand people die on the roads due to car accidents. And we take that as a given. But if one person is killed by an autonomous car, the provider of that has to go back to the drawing board for two years," Nilekani emphasised.

A tough macroeconomic environment, global trade tensions, rising inflation, U.S. tariffs, and bearish stock markets have made investors more cautious. Also, as the FinTech scene in India matures and grows more crowded, competition is getting fierce, leading to lower returns and a more hesitant investment climate

Easebuzz has seen strong financial performance, with Gross Transaction Value (GTV) crossing USD 30 billion in FY25. Revenue for the fiscal year grew to INR 650 crore, more than doubling from INR 294 crore in FY24

The Nifty 50 fell 5 per cent, opening at 21,758 — marking its biggest intraday loss since March 2020. The BSE Sensex also opened with a sharp decline of 5.19 per cent, at 71,449, a news report stated. The drop was result of panic selling witnessed across Asian markets

The company has lined up a funding pipeline of over INR 600 crore for the first quarter of FY26, underlining its continued growth trajectory and focus on financial innovation in the agri-sector

For NABARD, the investment aligns with its goal of digitising the rural economy through integration with Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and initiatives such as Agri Stack

It is designed to facilitate seamless discovery, engagement, and transactions across the tourism, art, and culture (TAC) sectors. By building a community-led model, the platform also aims to preserve India's cultural heritage while promoting economic participation for creators and local entrepreneurs

The transaction, valued at INR 35.01 crore, is an all-cash deal that grants Metropolis 100% ownership of DAPIC

The move comes amid Ecom Express' ongoing struggles, including the cancellation of its IPO plans