The South African Competition Commission has proposed draft amendments to strengthen scrutiny of small mergers in the technology sector, aligning with international trends to regulate fast-growing digital acquisitions before they reach traditional thresholds. South Africa’s Competition Commission has moved to…
Kenya’s draft National Infrastructure Fund rules introduce a 20% cap on individual project investments and sector-level limits to diversify funding and minimise risk, aiming to optimise public and private capital for major development projects. Kenya’s proposed National Infrastructure Fund would…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s ambitions to host the 2036 Olympics, expand its sporting ecosystem, and launch a ₹1 lakh-crore jobs programme for youth during his Independence Day speech, signalling a strategic push towards economic and global sporting prominence.…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledges to train 10 million young Indians in AI skills and outline’s India’s latest plans for energy security and industrial development, signalling a new phase of growth and social reform. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged…
Startup investment across Asia revealed a mixed picture in July, with notable growth in Greater China driven by mega-deals and a sharp slowdown in Southeast Asia and India, signalling divergence in regional market dynamics. Startup fundraising across Asia showed a…
Vals AI has raised $40 million in a Series A round at a $400 million valuation, aiming to create a neutral, independent testing layer to accurately assess rapidly advancing AI models, expanding its influence across industry and government sectors. Vals…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced free online coaching for competitive exams and AI training for millions of young Indians, aiming to address rising concerns over exam leaks and job shortages while promoting India’s growth ambitions. Narendra Modi has promised…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a significant boost to India’s innovation ecosystem, promising a Rs 1 lakh crore fund to drive research, deepen industrial innovation, and support over 2.5 lakh startups, signalling a move beyond software into high-tech sectors.…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a comprehensive strategy for India’s development, emphasising technology, manufacturing, security, and youth skills in his Independence Day address, aiming for a self-reliant and innovative nation by 2047. Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day…
Amid rising inequality, India faces the challenge of ensuring that economic expansion benefits all segments of society while embracing environmentally responsible policies to secure long-term prosperity. India’s growth story cannot be judged by headline GDP figures alone. The deeper test,…
The Reserve Bank of India is encouraging lenders to harness AI for broader credit approval, emphasising human oversight and responsible deployment amid evolving digital finance standards. India’s central bank is pushing lenders to use artificial intelligence to widen access to…
As Zepto prepares for its stock market debut, the Indian delivery startup confronts a barrage of regulatory penalties, competition complaints, and operational concerns that threaten to derail its ambitions and complicate investor decision-making. Zepto’s planned stock market debut is shaping…
