A NITI Aayog report highlights the potential for India’s telecom and network equipment industry to significantly boost economic growth and exports by 2035, contingent on faster policy support and reducing dependence on Chinese imports. India’s telecom and network equipment sector…
Indian semiconductor startups have seen a significant rise in early-stage funding, but the industry still faces a funding gap to support mass production and global competition, prompting government plans for long-term financing frameworks. India’s semiconductor startups are drawing more investor…
State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd expands its indigenous 4G network into rural India amid mounting financial losses, highlighting the challenging balance between public service and commercial sustainability. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd is pressing ahead with a wider rural…
Indian retail sales experienced a significant surge during Independence Day, signalling a confident start to the peak shopping season with strong performances across electronics, groceries, and apparel, and a notable shift towards premium products amid sustained consumer spending. Independence Day…
India’s move to potentially introduce merchant discount rates on UPI transactions has sparked debate over the future of free digital payments, as policymakers navigate uncertainties around fee structures and distribution. India’s move to tidy up the legal framework for digital…
Despite a stable headline unemployment rate, India’s young workforce struggles with high joblessness, insecure gig work, and limited formal employment, threatening economic stability and growth prospects. India’s labour market is still generating jobs, but too many of them are insecure,…
AI is increasingly transforming India’s financial services, from multilingual voice-to-text in lending to record-breaking digital payment volumes, reshaping customer engagement and operational efficiency while navigating security challenges. A small dairy farmer in semi-urban Andhra Pradesh may not think of artificial…
Fuel prices across major Indian cities held firm on Monday despite rising Brent crude prices and ongoing Middle East tensions, with analysts warning of potential disruptions if geopolitical conflicts escalate. Fuel prices were unchanged across major Indian cities on Monday…
Container Corporation of India (Concor) unveils two new rail corridors connecting Mysore to Nepal and Varnama to Pipavav Port, signalling a significant boost to India’s multimodal trade and inland connectivity initiatives amid growing regional importance. Container Corporation of India has…
India’s manufacturing sector has become a key pillar of the economy, with exports, defence, and electronics leading a notable rebound supported by record production and investment commitments, signalling a shift towards becoming a global supply-chain hub. India’s manufacturing sector is…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes the need to transform India’s education system and labour market, advocating practical skills, infrastructure, and policy reforms to better prepare youth for the demands of a changing economy. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has…
Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce unveil a strategic partnership to co-develop an indigenous fifth-generation combat engine for India’s advanced fighter jets, marking a significant boost to domestic defence manufacturing. Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce are set to draw market attention on Monday…
