Paytm and Pine Labs accelerate hiring of sales staff amid a shift towards AI-powered distribution to deepen merchant relationships and secure a competitive edge in the evolving fintech landscape. Indian fintech firms are putting more people on the front line…
Since 1991, policy shifts from telecom reform to software parks have catapulted India’s tech industry into a global powerhouse, earning over $283 billion in FY25 and reshaping the country’s economy and foreign exchange reserves. India’s economic liberalisation in 1991 did…
India’s next scientific leap will depend more on long-term private and philanthropic investment than on public slogans, as the country lags behind global R&D spenders and seeks to boost innovation in critical fields. India’s next scientific leap will depend less…
India’s engineering sector faces potential new tariffs under a US sanctions bill targeting Russian energy imports, raising concerns over trade stability with its largest market. India’s engineering exporters are weighing the risk of a new US sanctions bill that could…
The US Senate’s move towards clearer digital asset regulation underscores India’s ongoing struggle to establish a comprehensive framework, risking a growing regulatory gap in the emerging markets. A move by US Senate Majority Leader John Thune to end debate on…
India’s recent implementation of ethanol-blending and digital payment reforms underscores the crucial role of inclusive processes and institutional safeguards in ensuring policy durability and public acceptance amidst resistance and technical challenges. A familiar principle of public administration is being put…
India’s poultry sector is experiencing an accelerated growth driven by increasing demand for chicken and eggs, with healthier eating trends and urbanisation supporting profitability despite rising feed and energy costs. India’s poultry sector is benefiting from a sustained appetite for…
Rising prices of new luxury vehicles and a weakened euro are driving Indian buyers towards certified pre-owned cars, with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi experiencing notable growth in their used-car segments amid currency and cost pressures. Rising prices for new luxury…
Pakistan’s federal revenue authority has increased withholding tax rates on digital content creators not on the Active Taxpayers List, signalling a tougher stance to formalise the booming online influencer sector. Pakistan’s tax authorities have tightened the rules for social media…
Assam announces the return of income tax for high-earning farmers while increasing exemption limits for small tea growers, aiming to balance revenue with sector support in its latest budget. Assam will restore agricultural income tax for larger earners while keeping…
